Nissan March (Micra) export buyer's guide

The Nissan March, sold as the Micra in many markets, is a small, simple city car built for low cost and easy ownership. Its modest engine is economical, its compact size suits crowded streets, and its straightforward mechanicals keep repair bills small.

It is a sensible first car or budget commuter, ideal for urban use where running costs matter most. Like other superminis it is not suited to heavy loads, rough roads or long highway hauls, so match it to mostly city driving.

When buying, confirm a clean auction grade and check the CVT or automatic operates smoothly, since transmission wear is the main risk on cheap automatics. Verify the air-conditioning, tyres and that the displayed mileage matches the interior wear.

High production numbers mean parts are cheap and everywhere, and resale is easy in price-sensitive markets, so the March protects your money well. As always, a slightly better-graded car is cheaper over its life than the lowest-priced, heavily worn option.

ASTONISHING CARS sources clean, correctly graded March stock and quotes a transparent CIF price to your port, so this affordable city car arrives as the genuine bargain it should be.