Nissan Qashqai (2007 - 2013) 2.0 Tekna 4WD 5d CVT (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Ive been conned into thinking this was the ideal car for me.

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

Neighbours and family were quite jealous initially now they are saying thank goodness i didnt buy one.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not with diesel engine, I travel 14miles a day but its obviously not enough for this ideal URBAN car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Audi or merc petrol or diesel car without dpf.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£15,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought I did get a good deal looking at the spec of the car and how much for equivelant spec from another manufacturer.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

4wd auto plus diesel economy.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpfull, car serviced and new MOT with any repairs included.

What's it like to drive?

Its nice to drive, leave it in 4wd this weather and its great on our country roads.

What's it like to park?

No problem parking with mirrors and reverse warning.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Dpf filter and engine management warning came on twice in the past year, latest service 30k mls had to replace dpf filter and associated pipe work, dpf filter and management warning has come on again after 300mls car now booked in to Nissan for further investigation and cost, this would appear to be a design problem as I believe they are not fitting dpf to new vehicles.

What's most practical about your car?

At the moment not a lot, as its costing a fortune to keep on the road latest from Nissan car requires dpf regen every 300miles which costs about £30 in chemicals and garage computer reset.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Auto gearbox, 4wd and folding mirrors.