Dad's First Look At This K11 Nissan Micra - What Will His Reaction Be To This Timewarp Car?

[@JonCoupland]

We really hope you enjoyed this latest video - Thanks for watching. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button (if you haven't already) to stay up to date!

[@TheRealBigDan]

The Micra Vibe originally started life as a S they were delivered to dealers with the vibe sticker in the glovebox. This takes me back to my late 90s Nissan dealer job

[@JonCoupland]

Excellent! Thanks for letting me know that - great piece of trivia

[@TheRealBigDan]

@@JonCoupland I had the pleasure of working at a Nissan/Proton/Perodua dealer. Good times

[@JonCoupland]

@@TheRealBigDan Nissan, Proton and Perodua! Dram come true for me

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Morning Chaps ,you know what's really lovely about that Micra ? The fact that you paid the previous lady owner the fair and proper price ,well done Jon Normally cars like this turn up on channels with a thumbnail along the lines of look what we blagged the worlds nicest Micra and it was a steal at only £300 quid. You need to spend the time effort and some money now to make certain that it survives for many years to come Thanks for saving the old girl.

[@JonCoupland]

Thank you - hopefully people by now realise we are honest and (hopefully) good people just enjoying doing what we are doing. Absolutely more than happy to pay someone a fair price for something, yes a bargain is lovely now and again, but people will always remember you more fondly if you are fair with them :)

[@romac9516]

The boot and rear seats look like they've never had so much as a shopping bag on them. What a beauty!

[@JonCoupland]

Potentially they haven't 😅😮

[@mikes747]

Passed my driving test in an early one of these. It was a special edition "Micra Wave"! See what they did there? Lol! They will always have a special place in my heart!

[@JonCoupland]

Thats awesome - its amazing how many people had them as their first cars :)

[@Fourwheeledfarming]

Look at the anodising on them bolt heads 😂 Needs a nice coat of lanoguard underneath and good waxing to protect it 👍🏻

[@JonCoupland]

Absolutely - its coming :)

[@Taz-wf4jl]

It’s lovely. Lovely lovely lovely lovely. I’ve lost count how lovely dad thinks it is 🤗

[@JonCoupland]

🤣🤣

[@BrianWelsh-s2y]

Lovely Lovely Lovely,👍😄

[@caspardelint3511]

Listen to Dad, give it a place in the shed👍🏻 This is such a timewarp car and will be a doddle to enjoy and cherish.

[@JonCoupland]

Think we need to build another shed 😉

[@olliesgrandad]

Found a used one ( 1998 model) for my late father-in-law in 2004. Fabulous car that never went wrong. around 2009 some cretin walked over it bending the bonnet and roof. As it was worth practically nothing we thought it would be written off. No the insurance company paid for the entire roof to be cut off and replaced with a new one, together with the bonnet. Weird or what...... Car was still going strong when he died in 2013

[@JonCoupland]

Thats amazing! Brilliant they also saw that it was worth saving. Glad it served him well

[@Taz-wf4jl]

I’m rewatching this. It’s fantastic Dad content. He loves it.

[@JonCoupland]

Thanks for enjoying it again 😁👍

[@DeGlennen]

The Nissan Europe NV on the plate indicates that Nissan Europe had its headquarters in the Netherlands at the time. NV stands for "Naamloos Vennootschap" which would translate to Public Limited Company (Ltd.).

[@JonCoupland]

Fantastic! Now i've learnt something today! Thanks :)

[@frednetherlands887]

Happy Sunday 🎉

[@JonCoupland]

Same to you!

[@grumpy2.0]

Looking forward to the pre MoT vid

[@JonCoupland]

It's coming ☺️

[@fhwolthuis]

Great car, it really is a modern interpretation of the classic Mini ❤ Nissan Motor NV was the European headquarters of Nissan located in Amsterdam back then. Don't know if that means anything.

[@JonCoupland]

Ah that makes sense now!

[@alansimpson835]

One of the best examples of possibly the greatest car in the world. If anything I prefer the lower spec 1.0 to the higher spec bigger engine ones. Makes you appreciate how good a car can be. This is one I feel you should keep and needs to go in the special garage

[@JonCoupland]

Need to save up for a special space for it i think!

[@BlairAndrews-h7b]

Wow this video was so interesting. I say because ive just putchased an auto 5 door version, same colour only the SE . Everything inc the reversing sensors works. Has aircon and a sunroof. Full history and no previous owners. I love it it has failed twice in its life. 1/ wiper blade 2/ headlamp adjustment!!!!! It has 16478 miles authentic 😊😊 time warp like yours John

[@JonCoupland]

Fantastic 😊

[@Mjk10957]

My very first car was 1998 K11 1,3 SI model , It was battered little thing but had a solid engine , loved that little car. I will always have a soft spot for the K11

[@JonCoupland]

I love how many people have fond memories as them being a first car :)

[@robingiles9444]

What a beautiful K11, love it 😍

[@JonCoupland]

Thanks a lot!

[@IfInDoubt..]

My gran looked to upgrade her N plate Hollywood to a 52 plate Vibe in the pale green colour, but she decided to keep hers as she loved it that much.

[@JonCoupland]

Im glad she kept her N reg :)

[@jamesleeharris]

Such a time warp car. Beautiful. We need a sticker made up Mr coupland , I'm thinking k11 outline with the phrase " 'int it looovleh" inside. Much love please keep up the great content.

[@JonCoupland]

That would be cool!

[@AliMackMechanical]

That's what I remember about the K11 reliable little car. My uncle had one don't think it ever broke down but the rot got to it. It's a very clean example😊

[@JonCoupland]

😁

[@ianhamilton5201]

Saw Alison Moyet at Lytham Festival a couple of years ago. Absolutely superb performance, on tour next year and would highly recommend!

[@JonCoupland]

I'm a big fan ☺️

[@WheelchairWonders]

"Lovely"... I lost count lol.. I love it.. (Phil)

[@JonCoupland]

☺️👍 Cheers Phil

[@rawry100]

I had two of these one in a burgundy and same one in the video absolutely loved these cars they were my first and second car and my blue one got me to Birmingham and back on one tank 👍

[@JonCoupland]

Awesome. Thanks for watching

[@stephenwestley1017]

Has a k1q cvt as a curtesy car while mine was being fixed very mini like go round a corner at 30 😂

[@JonCoupland]

Ha i bet! I do also have a CVT but havent driven it too far to be able to comment on the handling

[@robforrest12739]

Int it lovely?! Great to see the enthusiasm!

[@JonCoupland]

Absolutely 😁

[@graemetaylor629]

me and my brother both had one we reffered to them as blobby, never had a problem with either, wish I still had it.

[@JonCoupland]

Brilliant wee cars ☺️

[@ferrumignis]

I have this feeling that your dad really quite likes it, even though he didn't give much away 😁

[@JonCoupland]

He certainly does 🤣

[@Jaxs2]

Beautiful car , Jon ... it would make someone a great first car , someone who would really appreciate it 👌

[@JonCoupland]

Couldn't agree more!

[@samwhaleybassplayer3926]

Int It Lovely... i had an M reg micra as my 1st car... aka the shitbox.. never appreciated it until now... i miss it

[@JonCoupland]

They really are blooming lovely Little cars

[@interdec]

For me, I’ve probably seen enough pre-mot’s, especially on a nearly mint car. Perhaps just a short summary. Keen to see videos where stuff really needs doing though, like a mini restoration. Don’t wear Dad out though…time to see you in a boiler suit wielding a grinder. (Hey if Alex’s Assets can do it?????). Or maybe Amy doing a mig welding course?

[@JonCoupland]

Noted! The Pre MOT video actually took quite a tangent (you will see) - so that should suffice.

[@gregshearer423]

That sounds like a good idea get jon on the tools

[@JonCoupland]

@@gregshearer423 That means id have to get Dad on the filming - might be some interesting content

[@gregshearer423]

@@JonCoupland am sure he’d manage

[@markberry8182]

Nice to see some love for the K11. I've had 2 k10's and 3 K11's in my lifetime. Currently have a prefacelift k11 1.0 passion lol. Had it 5 years and its never let me down apart from a bit of welding on the outer sils its been a cheap run around. Im about to try out some Lanoguard to keep the rust at bay...🤣🤣

[@JonCoupland]

Excellent 👌👍

[@danielrussell446]

Morning Jon what a fantastic car and a real time warp I agree with Pete it’s totally lovely and it needs to be cherished as it is one of the best there is likely to be I would definitely think either that one or the china blue one should remain with you and maybe part with the other - I definitely think Pete likes it and would be a good garage mate for the lovely Nissan note! All the best to you all Daniel

[@JonCoupland]

I keep trying to give it to him but apparently he doesnt want it ;)

[@danielrussell446]

@@JonCoupland ask your mom lol 😂

[@peterkelly9540]

I need to get hold of a K11

[@JonCoupland]

Yes! Yes you do

[@petergrinnell2500]

I had a red g reg one back in 2006 paid £100 for it low mileage but it needed a lot of welding (wasn't a problem for me) but was slow i put a 1.3 engine in it lasted me 2 years alot of are still used in autograss and banger raceing

[@JonCoupland]

Fantastic - im so glad to hear they are loved by so many!

[@grrfy]

It's a little stunner!

[@JonCoupland]

It certainly is ☺️

[@grahamclark4518]

Brilliant I LOVED These

[@JonCoupland]

We love them too 😁👍

[@LaurenceTalbot-i4y]

Nice car goes well cheap and charming

[@JonCoupland]

Cheers :)

[@fhwolthuis]

You should mothball it so Dad can drive it when he retires 😂

[@JonCoupland]

🤣🤣 which retirement

[@paultaylor9652]

Now that does deserve a Lovely Jubbly comment, nice one Jon..

[@JonCoupland]

Thank you kindly

[@darrenwilson8042]

Its a keeper Jon - I agree with Pete - sacrifice a Proton and keep this absolute gem

[@JonCoupland]

😁

[@35dononeill]

It's a lovely lovely thing.

[@JonCoupland]

:)

[@leebox9911]

Can we see the nissan note in the background as them are a lovey cat to them E11 note?

[@JonCoupland]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3_Fk5hrh9BmfLM See here

[@bradjohnson1627]

I think your dad likes it 😀

[@JonCoupland]

He certainly does!

[@Zadster]

I'm sensing that your dad likes these. Dunno why, just vague vibes I get!

[@JonCoupland]

🤣 he may have hinted in the video a time or two

[@fortesque9506]

I love the color and would like to be able to repaint mine but I don't know the specific color code, do you happen to know it?

[@JonCoupland]

nissan paint code lz01

[@TimpBizkit]

I'm still gutted about writing off my K11 Passion at 15 mph turning right at a junction and driving into the side of a Toyota Yaris. It was a rust protected model as well!

[@JonCoupland]

Oh no!

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

The Micra is overshadowed by the cool old 406 estate now that's a car

[@JonCoupland]

Dad's had it from nearly new! Check out our videos on it on the channel

[@homeopathical]

I think we can safely say it's 'lovely'. 😄 I have one in the same colour, 32K miles, not quite poverty spec since it has the original CD player, electric windows, rear parcel shelf speakers, electric door mirrors and a rev counter. Unfortunately, it has succumbed to the paint flaking at the top of the boot-hatch, the rear window surround has bulged out but doesn't let water in to the boot, and the roof has faded in the sun. 51-plate Sunderland version. Great car.

[@JonCoupland]

Still sounds a lovely thing! Reliable and im happy its loved :)

[@IfInDoubt..]

"Get rid of Geoff.... NOOO!!!" 😂

[@JonCoupland]

🤣🤣 not at all

[@Taz-wf4jl]

Dad should keep that for a few years. He’s the ideal owner.

[@JonCoupland]

I'll see if I can convince him to keep it in his shed 🤣

[@a11csc]

i have a p reg 31000 miler the one thing that lets down is no power steering

[@JonCoupland]

Ah yes it makes them quite heavy that way

[@a11csc]

@@JonCoupland especially when my 03 seicento turns effortlessly

[@lucythemoggy1970]

int it lovely

[@JonCoupland]

Int it 🤣

[@lucythemoggy1970]

@@JonCoupland lovely really lovely haha

[@bludclone]

the old man is cooming over this car

[@JonCoupland]

Aye he's a fan of it

[@aceventurapetdetective2356]

Does anyone know what separates this from the basic S, apart from a sticker. All I know is mine has the remote boot and petrol cap openers. The insurance increase IMHO doesn't justify the difference between this and the S but what do I know!

[@JonCoupland]

Would be great to know :)

[@swaitsysg4415]

If I could locate a good one in Scotland, it could be an excuse to "get the missus a new car" 😬 Well played beating KGF, can you imagine the lunatic price they'd retail it for? 😂

[@JonCoupland]

I'd expect a retail of around 4995£

[@Azureecosse]

In 2003 I bought a Micra Tempest K11 new for £7995 from Arnold clark ( big mistake) it was the last of the line before the newer uglier Micra came onto the market, it was a great little car and had all the extras electric front windows and air con and a manual sunroof, but the rust and build quality was its biggest issue its the only car I have ever owned that rusted so quickly on the underside the car went for scrap in 2011 the engine was in perfect running order but the rust killed her to the point that welding her underneath would be uneconomical it needed new sills on both side a new Sump which became paper thin with corrosion and the lower front subframe cross member needed completely replaced the doors had dropped on their hinges and the rear brake drum kept on seizing, I loved that little car it was a little gem but it was not built for our roads the corrosion protection was non existent. I occasionally see one on the roads they seem to be driven by young lads who pimp them out with fancy wheels and dropped suspension it amazes me that are still on the road given the corrosion issues

[@JonCoupland]

She sounded a honey - its a shame the corrosion is / has killed a lot of these off - im enjoying hearing peoples positive memories about the humble K11

[@AndyPipkin-dj8sy]

done my drivers licence in one of these, one of Nissans best creations

[@JonCoupland]

Absolutely 😁

[@Sid3300]

Is your CVT one just as clean?

[@JonCoupland]

It certainly is ☺️

[@Cayres9]

Also what you get for £2 grand you can always buy a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with 84k on the clock all running sort of well LOL On a serious note my friend is going to buy it in 2 months when he has saved the cash so thank goodness i will soon be able to get a nice i10 again something i just turn the key and can drive 40 or 50 miles and back without worrying whats that rattle noise etc lol

[@JonCoupland]

:)

[@Cayres9]

@@JonCoupland cheers Jon 😀

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Cliff Richard and Richard Claydermann on the cassette player…..

[@JonCoupland]

Perfect

[@christanner7015]

Needs to be undercover and off the grass to protect it

[@JonCoupland]

Absolutely ☺️👍

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@JonCouplandThat’s why the Audi A4 suspension etc was so crusty….. plus road salt spray not washed off….

[@sambobrooklyn316]

Whys your dad keep sniffing etc like hes been sniffing coke 😂😊

[@JonCoupland]

We can't afford that round here mate

[@sambobrooklyn316]

@@JonCoupland I disagree 😂😆

[@truth.hurts...]

Who's kgm

[@JonCoupland]

KGM are the new name for SsangYong here in the UK

[@staceyhamilton4659]

Give your dad the micra

[@JonCoupland]

I keep trying to 😁

[@derekmillar318]

Saving money by not painting inner wings,under bonnet etc

[@JonCoupland]

Ah that makes sense!

[@Cayres9]

I liked the newer Micra from the 00s better as they were also very reliable but safer as they were larger , Still though i need to get another Hyundai i10 lol missing my 2011 model and hating the Fiat 500 its been the most unreliable vehicle ive ever bought and its only like 10 year old not good FIAT lol

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Good Welsh name Glyn Hopkin…..

[@JonCoupland]

:)

[@sidneylarkin7002]

they go to Nigeria to become a taxi

[@JonCoupland]

Reliable!

[@4wheelsgood]

Hold onto it Jon. Get rid of something else and show it.

[@JonCoupland]

Orrrrr keep everything else too 😉👍🤣😅

[@simon_1987]

Dude your like 50 and your still getting your dad to fix your car. Do you lice at home too?

[@JonCoupland]

Maybe I've had a hard paper round but I'm 20 years off 50 yet 😉 - Dad fixes them for me because ... He's a mechanic. That's his skillset. When Dad needs some advice on my specialist subject (of which I have a successful career) I help him out - but we don't have a KZbin about that 🤣 And no hopefully there is no lice at my home. I do however live with my wife and my own family - I do think I said at the beginning of the video 'ive brought the car to Dad's House' 😉 that should have been a big clue.

[@simon_1987]

@@JonCoupland wow, you have had a hard life. Get down the gym mate. What's your skill set? Only fans? I'm glad you sorted the lice. Do more proton videos they are under rated

[@colinexely4321]

Thats the best smart car ever built very relieble sell the audi keep this

[@JonCoupland]

I'll be keeping most things :)