• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Smart, modern, practical.

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

    They love it! Have had many compliments about its looks and practicality.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - sadly it's had too many minor problems, has been in and out of the garage regularly, which is a shame as it's a nice car and returns a genuine 44mpg with decent performance.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Qashqai diesel.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got £1k for my old car, plus a one-year warranty.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    No

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly, helpful, willing to negotiate.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Lively! A very willing engine, pulls well through the gears, but a bit outpaced on the motorway. In its element on A and B-roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy thanks to the excellent all-round visibility.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lower steering column had to be replaced (£300) - an apparently increasingly common fault. Serpentine belt needs re-adjusting in wet weather otherwise it squeaks non-stop. Noisy brakes in the morning.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good boot space and room for 4 adults.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The 6-CD autochanger and the folding wing mirrors.