Nissan Note (2006 - 2013) 1.6 Tekna 5d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, not image conscious.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Practical, roomy but not an object of desire.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not but only because I never like to buy the same model of car twice.
What are you likely to buy next?
Think I'll keep this one for a few years yet but I like the look of the Skoda Roomster or Fabia Estate.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,600
When did you buy the car?
December 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Think so. 40% off list price on 9 month old car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Decided to opt out of Company Car scheme due to tax costs and use my own car.
What was the dealer like?
Car Supermarket attached to multi-franchise dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A lot better than you'd think to look at it. 107BHP in a small body, decent wide tyres and a wheel at each corner. nippy around town and good on B roads. Little bit noisy on the motorway but rides well and ample power for overtaking. Gearing is quite low for a 1.6 so engine feels a bit revvy until you get used to it.
What's it like to park?
Short bonnet near vertical rear window and light steering. No parking sensors but then ther is little need for them. view through rear quarter windows not the best though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Front spring broke 3 months ago, probably due to speed bumps in city.
What's most practical about your car?
Interior space. Bit narrow for three in back but limousine-like legroom when rear seats moved even part way back. Boot pretty spacious with several useful configurations.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bluetooth with steering wheel controls is an essential. Auto lights and windscreen wipers have a bit of novelty value as do the electrically folding mirrors. Seldom use the 6-cd changer or MP3 jack though.
