• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I have good taste and know a good car when I see one

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

    Everything - too much to list!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, without doubt. Quality workmanship and superb 4x4 performance, whilst still feeling like a comfortable family car (and not a tank!)

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Qashqai

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - paid nearly £2k less than prices at main dealers at the time and got above book price on my trade in. A real bonus, as incredibly hard to find a manual 4x4 used Qashqai.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted 4x4 vehicle that was still a comfortable family car

    What was the dealer like?

    Alright - dealt with better and worse in the past.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good road handling, plentiful power on demand and superb driving position. Still makes me smile every time I drive it. Also returning 41mpg, which is excellent for a 4x4 in anyone's book.

    What's it like to park?

    A breeze, especially reverse parking with the sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had alloy wheels refurbished and rear shock absorbers replaced under goodwill by frachised dealer. Great customer service from Nissan - especially as I didn't buy it from them directly.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Everything - from the commanding driving position to the reversing parking sensors and the invaluable 4-wheel drive (especially in these winters we are getting now). Has coped with 2 feet of snow without missing a beat!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Power folding wing mirrors and reverse parking sensor.