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  1. I have driven the Coquihalla Highway several...

    I have driven the Coquihalla Highway several times in the Micra - I had the Manual transmission. Most of the time I could keep hwy speeds in 5th gear. The long steep grade at Box Canyon did provide...
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    Wish I had better pictures! These are the color...

    Wish I had better pictures! These are the color studio options that I ordered with the car. I like the red pinstripe. Have to say the Blue with Orange stripes are really nice too!
  3. I did about 10 000 km in two months. I have the...

    I did about 10 000 km in two months. I have the MT - 5 transmission and with the lower gear ratio, I found driving about 120 Km/h and above a little loud due to the higher RPM. Gas consumption...
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    Favorite Pic

    Sadly, my last day with Buzz was on Friday as I traded him in for a 2016 Juke. I really liked the Micra and served me well. I would have kept Buzz for commuting but I found myself on many a road...
  5. I would like to see an outside temperature gauge...

    I would like to see an outside temperature gauge and a sixth gear in the manual please. A sunroof would be nice and a 3 door (2 door plus hatch) would be awesome!
  6. Bought and installed, looks good! I paid $95 CAD...

    Bought and installed, looks good! I paid $95 CAD installed at my dealer.
  7. Looks awesome!

    Looks awesome!
  8. I got a call from the service manager at my...

    I got a call from the service manager at my dealer a few days ago. Both he and the sales manager at the dealer have raised the issue with the Nissan district corporate management team. He seemed...
  9. I drive my Micra in the ice and snow everyday and...

    I drive my Micra in the ice and snow everyday and it handles very well. I use winter tread tires and I haven't been let down yet (not been stuck yet). I travel up and down 1100 M in altitude every...
  10. Thanks for the info - came up with the same...

    Thanks for the info - came up with the same document so good to know I have the correct one before I passed it on to the Service Manager. I'm pretty sure the speedometer readings displayed by my car...
  11. Service Manager says that the variance in...

    Service Manager says that the variance in reporting speed is within regulation from SAE. I have asked for Nissan to provide that information in writing and I have contacted Transport Canada for...
  12. Still working with the dealer on this issue. Now...

    Still working with the dealer on this issue. Now the sales manager is involved. Hopefully we will have some action soon.
  13. Spoke with the dealer who confirmed my Micra is...

    Spoke with the dealer who confirmed my Micra is out 7% and the other Micras on the lot are out at least 5%. This will affect your warranty expiration up to 5600 KM too early and also affect official...
  14. Thread: Mountain Micra

    by ijamie
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    Here's a gopro timelapse video of my daily...

    Here's a gopro timelapse video of my daily commute up the mountain http://youtu.be/YvKgoAWKKO8


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvKgoAWKKO8
  15. My Micra speedo is out about 9% consistently as...

    My Micra speedo is out about 9% consistently as it gains speed. When the car registers 130 KM/H is really is going 118 KM/H. Tested it against two GPS units and a highway radar sign - they all read...
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    $0.959 per Litre Here in the beautiful Comox...

    $0.959 per Litre Here in the beautiful Comox Valley BC
  17. I agree with AlphaMicra - cubbies in dash, hooks...

    I agree with AlphaMicra - cubbies in dash, hooks in the back and headlight washers. Also needs outside temperature gauge. Front and Rear Molded Splash/Mud Guards. Sunroof would be awesome.
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    I did add the wheels/tires afterwards and did buy...

    I did add the wheels/tires afterwards and did buy them through the Nissan dealer. One of the 'perks' at the dealer that I bought my Micra at is being able to buy accessories at cost when you...
  19. Thread: Mountain Micra

    by ijamie
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    Hi, that would be a lovely highway to commute...

    Hi, that would be a lovely highway to commute into the mountains on, but sadly no, I will be commuting up Strathcona Parkway on Vancouver Island.
  20. Thread: Mountain Micra

    by ijamie
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    Mountain Micra

    I am going to use my Micra to commute to work at a Ski Resort in British Columbia. It will be traveling from sea level to 1100 above sea level and back again 4 days a week. I will let you know how...
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    Buzz :: 2015 Nissan MICRA SV (Garage entry)

    Buzz :: 2014 Nissan (Garage entry) (2014-12-30 17:04:09)
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