Qashqai opinion

jamboambo1

Am looking to buy a second hand Qahsqai at the moment. I have the choice of buying a high spec 2010 version or a lower model 2011 model for the same price
Which do you think would have a better resale value in the future?

r3nu4l

I've just bought an 07 plate 2.0 dCi Tekna (last weekend!)
They are all holding their value very well considering they are a Nissan!

What ones are you looking at?

The Tekna has loads of great features and toys* so if that's in your consideration, I'd probably go for that one. So long as it's been serviced well and looked after.

However, it is Ireland and in Ireland the year of the car counts a lot more than the condition or mileage as far as I can tell (how utterly stupid that is!).

That said, there's not much between them in age so I'd still go for the higher spec 10 plate model.


*Leather seats (heated in front), xenon lights, rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, cruise control, bluetooth, 6-CD changer or Sat-nav (depending on the one you go for), panoramic sunroof and more.

cabrwab

Higher spec, or which has lower miles!
Is either of them 4wd models?
Not a fan of baby 'jeeps' without the ability of awd.
Personally I'd get an estate if it's the extra space your looking for.

spank_inferno

I would agree that spec trumps age (in my opinion)

Its also my opinion that my Skoda Yeti beats all Qahsqai!

r3nu4l

cabrwab wrote: »

Higher spec, or which has lower miles!
Is either of them 4wd models?
Not a fan of baby 'jeeps' without the ability of awd.
Personally I'd get an estate if it's the extra space your looking for.

Problem is it's a crossover, not even a baby 'jeep'. It's like a raised hatchback and that's how it's marketed. In fact the 4WD models imo are basically raised versions of my A3 quattro. The AWD on a qashqai is pretty pointless if the driver really intends to use it as an off-roader. When is the driver ever going to really use it? Offroad? Not unless they're stupid imo. It's not meant to be a tough off-roader. The 4WD will help in the snow and maybe on some corners but that's about it. Much like my A3.

Even this advert is about 'playing with the city', nimbleness, agility, no remote wilderness or steep mountainous inclines...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKbqneFxfZE

jamboambo1

I hear where you are all coming from but to be honest, i feel it's a decent sized family car with low running costs, tax etc. The higher spec model does have 4 wheel drive so maybe it is worth it. I don't exactly need 4 wd and would not have gone paying extra with it, but it might make handling a bit better in icy conditions.

r3nu4l

No I wasn't putting the 4WD down at all (My own A3 quattro has it and it does have it's uses). Instead I was saying that the notion that someone would buy a QQ solely for it's 4x4 'off-roading' ability is mad. Anyone who did that and thought that they were going to be driving the QQ as a farm vehicle for driving over the fields would be a 'silly person'.

Basically I was defending the 2WD option as the QQ is after all just a raised hatchback and even the marketing reflects that it's supposed to be an urban car and NOT competing with 'proper' 4x4s.

The fact that you have the 4WD capability in the higher spec model is great. Go for it imo.

cabrwab

Was never saying off roading at all, I meant more for the likes of snow and ice you'll find yourself getting stuck a little less, I'm well aware all they are is a replacement for the almera basically a hatchback on stilts but I think a crossover would be better with awd myself then not, if it's a high spec 10 with awd I'd take that to be honest!

milltown

The missus has the +2 and loves it. A broken rear shock has been the only issue since it was new last January. A common problem on them and fixed under warranty.
Personally I wouldn't bother with 4wd on a Qashcow but otherwise I'd choose a good, well specced car over one with a fresher reg plate. I'd be in the minority though, so if you're buying with a view to resale you'd have to go for the newer one.

Anan1

I wouldn't buy AWD for snow & ice - winter tyres will be cheaper, and will do the job much better. AWD is useful for offroad and for high-performance cars - outside of that it's really just more weight to drag around.

MidlandsM

They are frugal, I'll give them that, but nothing else.

Anan1

They're not my thing either, but they are very safe and practical for families.

r3nu4l

Anan1 wrote: »

They're not my thing either, but they are very safe and practical for families.

Bingo, my wife will be using it to drive to work every day with our little bundle of screams and snot joy in the car seat in the back It has a fantastic EuroNCAP rating and with all the added features will be a very comfortable drive.

Interestingly, the QQ Tekna is noted for it's harsh suspension but to be honest, my A3 Sport has a much firmer ride. My wife finds the QQ much easier on the spine/butt




[troll]Must buy some 'Baby on Board' stickers to remind other road users to be careful how they drive. [/troll]

bazz26

You could count on one hand the number of 4WD Quashqais sold in Ireland, majority here are 1.5 dCi or 1.6 petrol varients. I doubt very much the OP is buying a 4WD version. The Quashqai is not a SUV no more in the scence the Juke is a SUV, it is a crossover midsize family hatchback with higher than normal ground clearance and high driving position with SUV type styling. This is what makes them very popular.

And I would not base my buying decision on which one has the better resale value either, I'd choose comfort and toys over the year on the reg plate every time.

cabrwab

Agree a set of winter tyres would be better/cheaper sorry just don't get the crossover thing.


Either way to answer the OP the one with toys etc over the plate.