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Fuel economy from either petrol engine is not brilliant, particularly the 2.0-litre. In contrast, the 2.2-litre diesel is much better, though still a little way off the class best. Insurance ratings are very low though, and reasonably lengthy service intervals shouldn't cost much either. Oh, and as nothing will break or go wrong, you won't be spending anything on repairs.
The last of the new, and nearly-new, Tinos around should be available at good discounts, which should help contain depreciation (loss in value). Given the car's reliability, it should prove popular on the secondhand market, especially amongst those who don't want to risk a cheaper used Citroen Xsara Picasso or Renault Scenic. Nissan dealers will hold the best, lowest-mileage examples for a while yet, but there should be a few bargains coming up in the private ads - the Tino simply isn't well-known enough to command top prices.
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