Nissan Qashqai (2007 - 2013) 1.6 dCi Acenta (Start Stop) 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing remarkable.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Unreliable after warranty has expired. Not a good prospect long term. After sales non existent. Low resale value. Repairs very expensive. Nissan only interested in sales not after care..
What are you likely to buy next?
Kia sportage or Mokka.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got factory discount.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Support the local economy.
What was the dealer like?
Okay
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Need to keep revs up at slow speed and a bit noisy but cruises well on motorway.
What's it like to park?
Awkward as edges are too rounded and difficult to judge.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Niggly faults and plasticky interior.Two steering recalls. After three years 6 months dual mass flywheel, clutch and slave cylinder replaced after sudden failure. Nissan wholly unsympathetic to significant engine structural failure at cost of £2000 and in dangerous circumstances.
What's most practical about your car?
Economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
