Buying

As the Official Figaro Owners Club, we pride ourselves on providing honest and independent advice on buying the Nissan Figaro. Here you can read a number of independent reports written over the years plus get help on the most popular questions concerning ownership costs.

Advice topics are listed in an A to Z Order.


1991 - MotorFan Article Published April 1991

In our ongoing commitment to preserving the legacy of the Nissan Figaro, we are excited to share an insightful article written by Kazunori Morioka, which was published in the April 1991 edition of MotorFan (Volume 45 No 4) just two months after the Figaro made its debut in showrooms. This… Read More
Published on 6th February 2025

Buying - 20 Popular Buying Questions?

1 – What should I pay? This, of course, will very much depend on your budget, but it’s important to know what you wish to use the car for. If the Figaro is going to be your ‘main’ vehicle and used on a ‘daily basis’, we recommend spending over… Read More
Published on 23rd September 2025

Buying - Buyers Guide Video

Presented by Kevin Fagan, founder of the Figaro Owners Club and author of the Nissan Figaro Buyers Guide. This comprehensive one-hour video covers the inspection of 28 critical areas and test driving of the car. Product Promotions Nic Caraccio, Garage FK10, Colin Bullock and The Figaro Shop. Thanks to… Read More
Published on 7th March 2023

Buying - Classic Car Weekly Magazine Published February 2016

This article was published on the 3rd Feb 2016 by Classic Car Weekly and provides a quick overview of the car from an independent point-of-view. Although we agree with most of the article we would question the comments regarding rust, the valuations (which are way out) and MPG which is… Read More

Buying - How To Buy and Import a Nissan Figaro into the USA

The article was written by The Figaro Shop – 3rd August 2021 A Brief History of the Iconic Nissan Figaro… Based on the Nissan Micra, the Figaro was specially commissioned by Nissan amongst a collection of other wacky offerings to celebrate 50 years of Nissan production. The Figaro classic… Read More
Published on 3rd August 2021

Insurance - How to Insure a Nissan Figaro Video

Club founder Kevin explains why the Nissan Figaro requires a more specialist insurance provider and how to ensure you have the correct cover in place. The video also looks at how to apply for an agreed insurance valuation which we highly recommend and take pictures to support the application. Read More
Published on 4th September 2021

Insurance Advice

HOW TO INSURE A NISSAN FIGARO Ensuring that your Figaro is correctly insured is of utmost importance. By obtaining the right insurance policy, members can benefit from significant savings while also offering protection for their prized possessions. Additionally, acquiring an agreed valuation certificate is crucial as it guarantees that… Read More
Published on 1st October 2020

Nissan Figaro Buyers Guide Published by Figaro Owners Club

Priced at just £6 and published by Figaro Owners Club, this Online (PDF) Guide will be emailed to you within minutes and is a comprehensive insight into buying a Nissan Figaro.   As the car was manufactured in 1991, you must be armed with important and valuable information when inspecting,… Read More
Published on 6th June 2024

Nissan Figaro Promotional Reel for Instagram and TikTok

Dive into the vibrant world of the Figaro community! Our club is dedicated to celebrating the charm and nostalgia of this iconic car, showcasing its unique features through engaging content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Our latest short reel is a perfect introduction… Read More
Published on 15th October 2024

Petrol and Diesel Phase Out in Jersey

From 2030, Jersey plans to start a phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles. We are concerned as to what this could mean for both current and prospective Figaro owners. Figaro Owners Club is looking at a consultation on the proposed legislation from the… Read More
Published on 5th December 2025