To buy a Nissan Qashqai

[UnforgottenPunk]

Need a new, bigger car.

Love the Qashqai, but have heard not great things re reliability. It's what I would ideally buy.

It's that or a Kia Sportage.

Am I really setting myself up for a lot of bills with a Nissan? Or should I still to the more boring but more reliable Kia (which has the balance of a 7 year warranty)?

[Foxyloxy1plus1]

Skoda. The Karoq is the same as the VW T Roc, but cheaper. DH has a Golf. The dash, mechanics and electrics are exactly the same as my Karoq. The only thing is hasn't got is a VW badge.

[mermaidsariel]

I am watching this with interest but becoming increasingly confused. We did have a Quashqui diesel but got rid of it after the filters clogged up for the second time. The boot space wasn't great but otherwise it was OK.
Looking for a SUV with good boot space and reliability as well as fuel economy but there really isn't much point in buying anything but hybrid or electric now and they are too expensive. VW Touran or Tiguan?
We very occasionally have three people in the back, but mostly its two of us. I would like enough space for three adults in the back if necessary.
What is best? Honda CRV, Kia Sportage or Hyandi Tucson?

[AlexaRain]

Why buy VWs at all when there are much higher quality alternatives?

VWs are cheaper than the equivalent Audi, Mercedes, BMW etc.

VWs are more affordable high quality.

[Seeline]

[quote wanderlove]@mermaidsariel
I easily get 3 car seats in the back of mine. It's many faults but that isn't one of them! [/quote]
She says she can't get 3 on the back seat, not 3 car seats.

I can just about get 3 if my petite teen DD goes in the middle seat, although thinking about it, I haven't had to try for a year with lockdown and she has definitely grown, so I think it will be impossible now! Previously it only worked for very short trips anyway.

[wanderlove]

@mermaidsariel
I easily get 3 car seats in the back of mine. It's many faults but that isn't one of them!

[mermaidsariel]

@RosesAndHellebores

What does a Nissan Quashqai have to do with image? It fits the same bill as the first Citroën Picasso. Family friendly mummobile with very little inherent durability. I had one and it was great albeit utilitarian.

I had one too. It was the best car we ever had. Great boot space and plenty of room in the back.

[mermaidsariel]

Qashqui doesn’t have great boot space or enough room for 3 on the back seat. But it’s reasonably compact and the diesel version is economical to run. The filters clog though.

[mermaidsariel]

Watching with interest as we need a new car.
I would love a Honda CRV hybrid but they are very expensive and non second hand that I can find.

[namechangeaga1n]

Manual qashqai - no problems and big boot space - wanted a car that could fit buggy and other stuff easily.

[SunshineLane]

I have an 8 year old +2 and it’s been brilliant. No issues, runs consistently. Not great at up hill in snow but that’s probably the only downside. 3 kids and a dog and a roof box for holidays.

[mermaidsariel]

@emmathedilemma

The new Honda CRV is available as a Hybrid if that would be on interest?

What is the cost of the hybrid secondhand approximately?

[emmathedilemma]

The new Honda CRV is available as a Hybrid if that would be on interest?

[londongirl12]

I have a Ford Kuga. Similar size, had it 5 years and never had an issue

[RosesAndHellebores]

What does a Nissan Quashqai have to do with image? It fits the same bill as the first Citroën Picasso. Family friendly mummobile with very little inherent durability. I had one and it was great albeit utilitarian.

[Enko]

Hated the one we had worst car we ever had. Blind spot was gigantic..

Test drive one and see how you feel.

[JeffTheOracle]

I had a mazda 2 for years, never had any issues with it so am now a bit of a mazda fan. When I upgraded I test drove among others, a QQ, and a mazda CX-5. The mazda felt like it was in a completely different class to the QQ. QQ felt like a rollerskate in comparison. Definitely feel like the CX-5 needs to be in your mix

[Glitteranddirt21]

Nothing to do with image. More to do with I hate driving large cars before the focus I preferred the higher driving position I had in the C-max. Hence going for the t-roc over the golf. The pram issue was an over sight on my part as I didn't even think to test it in the boot before I brought it.

[PickledWilly]

We have just bought a 2017 QQ. Have had it 6 months. It has already been back to the garage to have some sort of suspension springs replaced and a new rear view camera but hoping this was just unlucky! Although reading some of these replies maybe a sign of what lies ahead..

I do love the car though. It's high and spacious for us, and we went for the Tekna Plus auto version so has all of the bells and whistles.

[bluebluezoo]

See this is why I don't understand the small SUV segment whatsoever. I genuinely need help to understand why of all the cars in the family VW range, including the cheaper and brilliant Golf, someone would pick the T-Roc

I would have said the same until recently, when lockdown caused my small children to grow into nearly adult sized ones.

We do a fair bit of driving/weekend trips away etc and an SUV just gives that bit more headspace and leg room in the back. Plus boot space as now we need 4 sets of luggage rather than being able to chuck in a few spare changes of kids clothes.

We’ll still go small rather than the really huge ones- we’re looking at a Hyundai Kona, or the new one based on the i20 chassis looks a nice size for us.

[Elai1978]

See this is why I don't understand the small SUV segment whatsoever. I genuinely need help to understand why of all the cars in the family VW range, including the cheaper and brilliant Golf, someone would pick the T-Roc.

Why buy VWs at all when there are much higher quality alternatives?

[Evenstar]

I was very pleased with my 64 plate Qashqai till this winter, when I have had bills of over £1,000 for damage to cables under the car caused by foxes. The cables on the Qashqai are very accessible and apparently from 2014 onwards are coated with an environmentally friendly soy based coating which foxes find irresistible.

I believe there is a class action in America against Nissan by owners who have had huge repair bills due to animals damaging cables.

I have had chilli infused anti rodent tape wrapped round the cables, but am having to park my car in another road in case that isn’t enough to stop it as I just can’t afford any more bills. These are urban foxes so it is not just a problem if you live in the countryside.

I won’t be buying a Nissan again when I replace it.

[RosesAndHellebores]

For the pp who doesn't understand the small SUV sector - whilst my DC have grown up the clumber of childhood has been replaced by arthritis and elderly parents. They are so much easier on the hips and knees.

[Nataliafalka]

The Kia is far less boring than the quashqai it’s actually a great car. Good size. Looks nice droves well not expensive to maintain

[AlexaRain]

See this is why I don't understand the small SUV segment whatsoever. I genuinely need help to understand why of all the cars in the family VW range, including the cheaper and brilliant Golf, someone would pick the T-Roc.

I think your comment was aimed at @Ashfordmum but my reason is that I like being a little higher up (as a short arse). I had golfs for years and agree they are great. To me, the T-roc is basically a golf with a higher seating position and that is the appeal.

[FictionalCharacter]

We hired one on holiday 2 summers ago and hated it. Worst car dh has ever driven. Cramped, boot not big enough, nasty gearbox and the “you’re too close to something” warning beeps were insanely loud.