I used to have a Primera SE before the IS, the Primera was a really good car. Fully loaded, quick enough and did not have any faults during the 30K miles in done in it. Not sure why the Nissan brand is not more respected really.
As Steve mentioned Astra's I have to say they are really uncomfortable, they are the reps car at where I work and when ever I use one (as a last resort) I always end up with back ache