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    The Black Cheap - update

    Ok, I am approximately one month and one thousand kms in. I just got back from running some errands. That little 5 sp is a joy to drive. The only thing that I find annoying is not having the power locks. Other than that, I would happily buy the same little black car again.



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    I agree that the 5 speed makes the Micra a blast to drive. The SV trim with manual is cheaper than the automatic upgrade, but the funny thing is I would have been willing to pay more to get the 5 speed over the auto.

    In our culture obsessed with absurd excess, the Nissan Micra is my counterculture car of choice.
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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...


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    If you're mechanically inclined, they do make aftermarket power lock kits that aren't expensive at all. If you're not mechanically inclined a shop can put one in for a few hundred dollars.

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    True. Here's the one I was going to buy Once I figured which car alarm I wanted to buy eBay kit. The guy also has door + windows if you like your windows to freeze in winter, euh I mean, prefer to press a button than winding down your window. We don't need anything with 60Lbs+ of pull for that type of locks we have, do we?

    I'm looking for an alarm that can allow me to unlock my doors with just the phone, and remote start a manual Micra. If anyone has a suggestion.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 7.7 L/100 km ... 36.6 mpg (Imp) ... 13.0 km/L ... 30.5 mpg (US) ...


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    Glad you're enjoying The Black Cheap.

    If you go on YouTube you can even find videos of people installing DIY power lock kits. I've seen one done in a Micra (though it was a K11, I think).

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    Did you go ahead and install power locks, or just live with it as is?

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    I am living with it as is. My wife is now remembering to lock her door about 90% of the time. It isn't too bad.



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