Nissan Note (2006 - 2013) 1.6 Tekna 5d Auto (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Don't know, wanted a cheap second motor and got a top spec town car for £5000, bargain hunter who likes value for money with reliability I guess.

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

My wife (main driver recently passed test) loves this car, plenty of space, plenty of power 110 bhp, kids love it. Parents love it too. My wife had Corsa 1.4 5 door auto previously which was underpowered.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes certainly would just Nissan service cost huge £. Going to buy some premium service parts myself for service due Dec 2011 such as Denso sparkplugs, k & n filter, Bosch fuel filter & premium Valvoline oil and will do this for less than 1/2 price of Nissan service cost.

What are you likely to buy next?

Just bought a C4 grand Picasso 1.6 hdi manual on a 57 plate as the family car, mum, dad, three kids + newborn and push chair etc...

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Went to Arnold Clark, car was on at £5688, offered £5000 to but there and then and offer was accepted.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The space and specification and value for money

What was the dealer like?

Ok, although once they have your £ they quickly lose interest.

What's it like to drive?

Lovely 1.6 super smooth with auto gearbox and overdrive. Lovely on big roads , feels the pot holes a bit round town but I can live with that.

What's it like to park?

Nice and narrow on the outside and short. I'm 6 ft 2" tall and I will say well built ( stocky/chunky ) and plenty of room inside for me and my kids.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong, has a bit of a fan belt squeak but it's no big deal, bit disappointed with Arnold Clark as when buying the car there were no dust caps on front tyres, mentioned this three or four times and collected car and still none put on. I later checked tyre presures and they were way under so let down really for the sake of two dust caps and some free air, contacted customer services and no one called back.

What's most practical about your car?

Have three kids, 8,6 & 4 and there's plenty of space + baby on the way. Great roomy car & actually covers less area than a 5 door 07 plate Corsa ( previous car ) I know I've worked it out. These Notes are great cars.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Everything the Tekna 1.6 auto is great, big engine with auto box in small car is good but still good on fuel. Love the half leather, climate, cd 6 slot, love driving it, fun, nippy, plush inside, very under rated. Everyone have a look as they're a bargain!