Nissan Note (2006 - 2013) 1.4 Acenta 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Someone who is looking for a small practical car. Probably a pensioners only car or a family's second car.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Family and friends very impressed with the car. A coupe of family members have since considered the Note when buying new cars.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy one again due to reliability and practicality but would probably go for the 1.6 or the 1.5d to give more power.

What are you likely to buy next?

I would be looking for something a little bigger due to expanding family. Would look at a people carrier or SUV.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a reasonable deal on my car with a good price given for part-exchange.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a compact car without compromising on practicality.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was very easy to do business with and more than met my expectations.

What's it like to drive?

The 1.4 is very nippy to drive and performs well for a small car around town and on the motorway. It benefits from higher revs to give it that bit of pace. If buying again I would consider the 1.6 to give it that little bit more ability on the motorway.

What's it like to park?

It is very easy to park due to size of car and good visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

My Note has gone through two MOTs with nothing to do on either. Car has had a dealer service annually.

What's most practical about your car?

I have two children and even though I wanted a compact car I needed space in the back for the kids. The Note is like a tardis and has plenty of room in the back even for adults comparable with our other car which is an SUV. I also like the sliding rear seats which gives real flexibility.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The sliding rear seats are great. The glovebox is huge and the storage under the passenger seat is very useful. Picnic tables in the back are great for the kids. The false floor in the boot is good for hiding my laptop when parked up.