Nissan Qashqai do you recommemd?

Make It Happen 968

I have 30k to spend on a new car, Nissan Qashqai 4x4 1.6Dci SVEwith mettalic paint, sat nav and 500 fuel card is coming in at 29500. Im about to go with this, but is it a good offer? What other cars would challenge it as this price point?

Nissan doctor

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

I have 30k to spend on a new car, Nissan Qashqai 4x4 1.6Dci SVEwith mettalic paint, sat nav and 500 fuel card is coming in at 29500. Im about to go with this, but is it a good offer? What other cars would challenge it as this price point?

The most obvious questions I would pose are, does your usage require a diesel? And what need do you have for a 4x4?

Unless you do lots of regular motorway driving or live somewhere hilly/mountainous then IMO the answer is no to both and you could save a good few quid and buy a petrol 2wd model.

Make It Happen 968

Nissan doctor wrote: »

The most obvious questions I would pose are, does your usage require a diesel? And what need do you have for a 4x4?

Unless you do lots of regular motorway driving or live somewhere hilly/mountainous then IMO the answer is no to both and you could save a good few quid and buy a petrol 2wd model.

I do use motorways quite often and the 4WD is something id like to have for the snow mainly. What about the price, is it worthwhile calling a few dealerships and seeing which one can do the best deal? What are the competitors to the qashqai, from what i can see the sportage and kuga are not as competitive on price..

Nissan doctor

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

I do use motorways quite often and the 4WD is something id like to have for the snow mainly. What about the price, is it worthwhile calling a few dealerships and seeing which one can do the best deal? What are the competitors to the qashqai, from what i can see the sportage and kuga are not as competitive on price..

What snow? Your potentially spending a few thousand Euro for something that realistically you may need a couple of times a year. The two years of bad winter we had were freaks, we got no snow worth mentioning the last two years and for probably 10 years before that.

The 4wd system will also require more maintenance and will reduce fuel economy.

Its your money but I'm just trying to give you the realistic picture so your not another person blindly buying a 4x4 for 'the snow' and a diesel for 'the tax'.

For the price, IMO always ring around and play dealers off each other. You could also have a top of the range Dacia Duster 4x4 for 10k less the Nissan. Same size and all the mechanicals from the same Renault/Nissan parts bin.

bazz26

OP, you do know that there is an all new Qashqai on sale from early next year?

Mr.Fred

Nissan doctor wrote: »

What snow? Your potentially spending a few thousand Euro for something that realistically you may need a couple of times a year. The two years of bad winter we had were freaks, we got no snow worth mentioning the last two years and for probably 10 years before that.

The 4wd system will also require more maintenance and will reduce fuel economy.

Its your money but I'm just trying to give you the realistic picture so your not another person blindly buying a 4x4 for 'the snow' and a diesel for 'the tax'.

For the price, IMO always ring around and play dealers off each other. You could also have a top of the range Dacia Duster 4x4 for 10k less the Nissan. Same size and all the mechanicals from the same Renault/Nissan parts bin.

Sound advice right there.

Please don't get a qashqai .... I know two people who nearly bought them too, they were attracted by the low price point but as soon as they researched the car the found out in reality its a piece of cheap junk.
I have heard it's nice to drive but reliability and build quality is not so good, it is Nissan afterall.

There are just so many other better SUV's you could get...thats my opinion anyway

Also as bazz said...the current qasqui is at the end of its production, it first came out in 2007 i think

Make It Happen 968

Nissan doctor wrote: »

What snow? Your potentially spending a few thousand Euro for something that realistically you may need a couple of times a year. The two years of bad winter we had were freaks, we got no snow worth mentioning the last two years and for probably 10 years before that.

The 4wd system will also require more maintenance and will reduce fuel economy.

Its your money but I'm just trying to give you the realistic picture so your not another person blindly buying a 4x4 for 'the snow' and a diesel for 'the tax'.

For the price, IMO always ring around and play dealers off each other. You could also have a top of the range Dacia Duster 4x4 for 10k less the Nissan. Same size and all the mechanicals from the same Renault/Nissan parts bin.

The Duster is priced unbelievably low, all credit to them. From what you are saying there is not a lot of difference between it and the qashqai. I will have to take a close look and test drive 10k is a big price point difference.
Thanks for your advice.

Make It Happen 968

bazz26 wrote: »

OP, you do know that there is an all new Qashqai on sale from early next year?

Is this the qashqai that was unveiled at the paris motor show? I dont expect radical changes, but could be wrong.

Make It Happen 968

Deleted User wrote: »

Please don't get a qashqai .... I know two people who nearly bought them too, they were attracted by the low price point but as soon as they researched the car the found out in reality its a piece of cheap junk.
I have heard it's nice to drive but reliability and build quality is not so good, it is Nissan afterall.

There are just so many other better SUV's you could get...thats my opinion anyway

Also as bazz said...the current qasqui is at the end of its production, it first came out in 2007 i think

Why is it so popular then if serious reliability issues?
Which SUVs would you recommend i have budget of 30k and want to buy a new vehicle not second hand.

bazz26

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Is this the qashqai that was unveiled at the paris motor show? I dont expect radical changes, but could be wrong.

It will be new from the ground up and be similar looking to this concept:


The current model has been on sale since 2007 and a lot of the competition have overtaken it now.

Did you look at the Renault Captur, it's the new Qashqai's cousin:

Nissan doctor

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Why is it so popular then if serious reliability issues?
Which SUVs would you recommend i have budget of 30k and want to buy a new vehicle not second hand.

I wouldn't consider them unreliable, early ones suffered issues with rear shock bushes and the previous 1.5dci Renault engine was prone to issues, mostly to do with maintenance(preventable) and poor quality fuel(not so preventable).

The latest 1.6dci Renault unit is pretty much brand new, so its really too early to know any any issues. One thing that will be certain is that it will require very specific and careful maintenance and have the correct spec of Renault specific oil used.

Also, as this is the very latest tech diesel engine(the first Euro 6 emissions engine on sale) do some research on Dual Mass Flywheels(DMF), Diesel Particulate filters(DPF) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) valves(this engine has two of them) and decide if your driving style, Yearly mileage and servicing attitude suit having one.

Mar4ix

you may have a look on new Toyota RAV 4. Not heard anything wrong about them.

And a bit cheaper Skoda Yetti , also may get in 4x4 diesel versions. ... through out german car.

Make It Happen 968

Capture looks quite good, not sure about the colour of that new qashqai.
One thing i heard about qashqais is their 2nd hand price is quite good. Can sell in 3/4/5 years and get a good price for....assuming the reliability of the 1.6 is good.
I will look at the skoda too.
Thx

Make It Happen 968

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Why is it so popular then if serious reliability issues?
Which SUVs would you recommend i have budget of 30k and want to buy a new vehicle not second hand.

I would recommend either .

Hyundai ix35. Prices start €26,500. 2.0 4WD Manual is €33k. comes with 5 year warrenty whereas nissan's is 3.

Skoda Yeti prices starting around same as ix35, If you want 4WD, the 2.0 TDI/125kW(170bhp) 4x4 version starts at €32k

I'd be inclined to suggest the Yeti even if it's Skoda :P. It's a nice car to be in and feels very solid, I was very surprised when I was in one. It's got great reviews too.

colm_mcm

I wouldn't go banking on residuals. If you buy a qashqai now and keep for 4 years, that'll be a 10 year old model at that stage, and I just know something else will have come along in the meantime the same way as the values of Rav4s dropped when the qashqai came out.

bazz26

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Capture looks quite good, not sure about the colour of that new qashqai.
One thing i heard about qashqais is their 2nd hand price is quite good. Can sell in 3/4/5 years and get a good price for....assuming the reliability of the 1.6 is good.
I will look at the skoda too.
Thx

Resale values of the old model will start dropping fast when the new model appears.

Have a look at the Opel Mokka too:

Dublinstiofán

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

I have 30k to spend on a new car, Nissan Qashqai 4x4 1.6Dci SVEwith mettalic paint, sat nav and 500 fuel card is coming in at 29500. Im about to go with this, but is it a good offer? What other cars would challenge it as this price point?

My mother had a Qashqai and it was a terrible car.

She since bought a Ford Kuga and its a world apart.
2.0 L Diesel is so economical it's ridiculous and they
have everything the Qashqai has and more.

Also they're not made of cheap ****e.


I'd seriously look at a Kuga.

Max Power1

30k could buy you a hell of a 2-3 year old car.

I think you will regret buying a Cashcow in a few months. Drop down a year or two and get something more interesting imo.

Seweryn

Max Power1 wrote: »

30k could buy you a hell of a 2-3 year old car.

I think you will regret buying a Cashcow in a few months. Drop down a year or two and get something more interesting imo.

True.

As a matter of interest - why an SUV? There are far more interesting cars nicer to drive out there.

ba_barabus

bazz26 wrote: »

Have a look at the Opel Mokka too:

Don't bother. It's very small, very narrow, very unrefined with limited sound deadening and has terrible vision out anything but the front.

Make It Happen 968

Dublinstiofán wrote: »

My mother had a Qashqai and it was a terrible car.

She since bought a Ford Kuga and its a world apart.
2.0 L Diesel is so economical it's ridiculous and they
have everything the Qashqai has and more.

Also they're not made of cheap ****e.


I'd seriously look at a Kuga.

Cheers, will take a look, its looks class, a little over my budget but hmmmm

MadYaker

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A6/ESTATE-S/36213688010479020/advert?channel=CARS

Make It Happen 968

Seweryn wrote: »

True.

As a matter of interest - why an SUV? There are far more interesting cars nicer to drive out there.

I just moved back to Ireland, i was driving a bmw 1 series 2012 model....that car was great to drive, however there was not much room in the back seats. This was a company car...now that its my money at stake i wouldnt go for a bmw or audi. I want a new car, just so i can get a decent warranty and new technology. I was never a fan of 2nd hand cars, its a risk unless you know what you are doing, and cars aint my strong point. Why an SUV...well i want 4wd and decent room in the back seat and the qashqai ticks the boxes and its priced low. Im at the stage wjere i dont care how i look and just want a decent reliable car

Max Power1

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

I just moved back to Ireland, i was driving a bmw 1 series 2012 model....that car was great to drive, however there was not much room in the back seats. This was a company car...now that its my money at stake i wouldnt go for a bmw or audi. I want a new car, just so i can get a decent warranty and new technology. I was never a fan of 2nd hand cars, its a risk unless you know what you are doing, and cars aint my strong point. Why an SUV...well i want 4wd and decent room in the back seat and the qashqai ticks the boxes and its priced low. Im at the stage wjere i dont care how i look and just want a decent reliable car

Why not a A4/A6/A8 quattro?

BMW x5?

Hell if you want an SUV even the Toerag is leagues ahead of a feckin cashcow!

Make It Happen 968

Max Power1 wrote: »

Why not a A4/A6/A8 quattro?

BMW x5?

Hell if you want an SUV even the Toerag is leagues ahead of a feckin cashcow!

Haha did you miss the bit about my money at stake? I dont have the cash for a new premium car like bmw or audi

Mar4ix

you shall consider KIA also - http://www.kia.com/ie/models/sportage/

sportage looks good, and price from 26 k , so you may add on something else, to make it nicer.

7 years warranty ... sounds good also.

Edit, I would advise get 2 liter diesel, but it slightly over your budget.

Max Power1

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Haha did you miss the bit about my money at stake? I dont have the cash for a new premium car like bmw or audi

If it's your money at stake, then you are losing cash the minute you drive off the forecourt

Value is in either used demo models or 1-3 yr old.

ninty9er

Get a Kia Sportage. Nothing particularly wrong with the Qashqai, and I'd agree with others about 4x4 being a waste if you don't off-road.

You could also look at the Toyota Rav4, though in your budget you'll only get 4x2 Luna.

I'm not a badge snob, but if I wanted a Rav I'd have to have €45k in my pocket to get one worth having.

I agree with others regarding ping second hand in that respect.

€30k is fine money for a medium sized saloon, poor attempt for a brand new 4x4 unless you want a basic white goods type of car.

Make It Happen 968

Thanks appreciate all your comments, looks like qashqai is not the car of choice on this forum. I've driven the qashqai its a decent drive. I think i will look at increasing budget to get 4x4 sportage or kuga....or go for a 4x2 within a 30k budget.

Seweryn

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Thanks appreciate all your comments, looks like qashqai is not the car of choice on this forum. I've driven the qashqai its a decent drive. I think i will look at increasing budget to get 4x4 sportage or kuga....or go for a 4x2 within a 30k budget.

If I was looking for a spacious car with that budget I would go for either Skoda Superb Estate or Subaru Legacy Estate, both cars are available with 4WD which you do not need (standard in Legacy). You would not get a brand new car for that money, but it would still have warranty and either option would be a lot better than the Cashcow. IMO.

road_high

Drove one lately as car was in for a service and lord do this handlye badly. The body roll is shocking, would not feel safe driving on in one or on a wet day. Couldn't see what the fuss is about to be honest. Maybe some just like to sit "high up".

Seweryn

road_high wrote: »

Couldn't see what the fuss is about to be honest. Maybe some just like to sit "high up".

Possibly and I can't get that as well. Anywhere in Europe, Cashcows are not to be seen on the road much, people only buy them here for some reason, probably for the same reason that people elswhere don't, i.e. height means poor handling and bad road manners.

Dublinstiofán

I'd definitely have a drive of a Kuga anyway. It's a much nicer
Drive than tha Qashqai.

I've no association with them but we bought in Blanchardstown Ford
And Alan was very nice and knows his stuff.

bazz26

The likes of the Qashqai are crossover vehicles and are not proper SUVs. The Qashqai is really a tall hatchback with SUV looks which is why they are popular. Before Nissan started offering 4wd cheaply 95% of them were 2wd and would never leave the road.

road_high

Seweryn wrote: »

Possibly and I can't get that as well. Anywhere in Europe, Cashcows are not to be seen on the road much, people only buy them here for some reason, probably for the same reason that people elswhere don't, i.e. height means poor handling and bad road manners.

They are actually a strong seller In other European markets too. Matts car blog gives a good run down of car sales and they're a regular in the top 10 in other markets.

mailforkev

Anyone suggest a Mazda CX 5 yet? Hell of a lot nicer than a 1.6 diesel Qashqai.

Test drove one a few months back and it was very nice, nippy enough too.

Frankie Lee

mailforkev wrote: »

Anyone suggest a Mazda CX 5 yet? Hell of a lot nicer than a 1.6 diesel Qashqai.

Test drove one a few months back and it was very nice, nippy enough too.

Was just about to, haven't driven one or worked on one yet but they are by far the nicest looking car in its class.

Mar4ix

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Thanks appreciate all your comments, looks like qashqai is not the car of choice on this forum. I've driven the qashqai its a decent drive. I think i will look at increasing budget to get 4x4 sportage or kuga....or go for a 4x2 within a 30k budget.

Hope you will find what you after, 4x4 and comfort for your budget.

Before you hand over money, try do test drive on all suggested suv's .
I know, usually first car makes more impression than other cars will be later on, but try be honest with yourself, pick the car, which really suits you.

I was in same position 3 years ago, when bought car for my wife, budget was 15 ish k + scrappage scheme that time , was after economical car.
We are happy with car though, but i think we overpaid well over, if i could turn time back, i'd buy 3-4 years old car, for half of that money.

.... BUT drive brand new car is really awesome experience :pac:

shawnee

Interestingly not any Quashqai drivers commenting here !! A few friends of mine have them and I haven't heard of any reliability issues. I have driven one and they have a lovely high seating position. The non 4 by 4 is quite economical too. Talk to a few owners before discounting the car.

R.O.R

If you want to buy a brand new faux X four, then the new Rav4 has to be a contender on price alone.

Haven't driven one, but my dealer brought up a 2WD Aura to have a look at, and for the price it's a decent bit of kit. Aura's standard specification is more than adequate (17" Alloys, Bluetooth, A/C, USB). Luna add's touch screen radion, Climate, Roof Rails and Leather Steering wheel (and a few small bits).

28k for an Aura 2WD
30k for a Luna 2WD
32k for an Aura AWD

Price wise it kills the Kuga (€33k for a 2WD Zetec) and has slightly better standard specification, but a less powerful engine. Kuga is very good to drive, sure I'll get a spin in the Rav at some point but it's probably not as nice as the Kuga to drive.

dodod

Wife has one very happy with it does 7lit to 100kms great lock I was surprised by pick up on 1.5 engine cheap to tax and insure.

pete4130

Forester

Not Brand new, ex demo with less than 4000 km on the clock. Prob be got a it cheaper than asking if you went with cash.

The Forester can't really be beaten. It drives like a car, has the practicality of an estate, a smart AWD system, good off road. The new ones are diesel and this one is very well spec'd as well.

It will do everything you ask of it. It's roots are as a raised AWD estate car and its now more of a small SUV crossover.

STForSale

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

I have 30k to spend on a new car, Nissan Qashqai 4x4 1.6Dci SVEwith mettalic paint, sat nav and 500 fuel card is coming in at 29500. Im about to go with this, but is it a good offer? What other cars would challenge it as this price point?

Wife had a qashqai for over 2 years.
Recently changed if for a sportage.
The Kia beats the Nissan just about everywhere.
I would also be concerned about buying an end of life car, it may look like a good deal now but you'll pay for it down the line.
Unless of course you are keeping it for 5+ years, then it won't matter so much.

Kuga was to expensive.
RAV2 wasn't available
Mokka was small and expensive.
Qashqai, end of life, 3 year warranty, a bit dull.

Came down to a toss up between the ix35 and sportage.
Perferred the sportage's clean lines as opposed to the ungamely ix35.
Annual mileage of 20K makes the 7 year kia warrantly more attractive.
Cost to change to ix35 was more, the dealer recokoned although they are sister companies, hyundai is the "premium" brand?

Make It Happen 968

STForSale wrote: »

Wife had a qashqai for over 2 years.
Recently changed if for a sportage.
The Kia beats the Nissan just about everywhere.
I would also be concerned about buying an end of life car, it may look like a good deal now but you'll pay for it down the line.
Unless of course you are keeping it for 5+ years, then it won't matter so much.

Kuga was to expensive.
RAV2 wasn't available
Mokka was small and expensive.
Qashqai, end of life, 3 year warranty, a bit dull.

Came down to a toss up between the ix35 and sportage.
Perferred the sportage's clean lines as opposed to the ungamely ix35.
Annual mileage of 20K makes the 7 year kia warrantly more attractive.
Cost to change to ix35 was more, the dealer recokoned although they are sister companies, hyundai is the "premium" brand?

Yeah thats pretty much where im at now, sportage vs qashqai.
How does the change work, ie was there an incentive from kia to switch to sportage, or did you just sell qashqai on 2nd hand market?

Make It Happen 968

dodod wrote: »

Wife has one very happy with it does 7lit to 100kms great lock I was surprised by pick up on 1.5 engine cheap to tax and insure.

Yes im looking for cheap to run, cheap to insure, soild rep vehicle...i think qashqai is a safe bet, however would agree with other poster little bit dull. Im gonna test drive sportage and kuga. I already drove the qashqai, thought it was a nice drive...perhaps a little awkward on tje bends and sharp turns.

yoshiktk

What about some MPV like Zafira or new Kia Carens? They are a little bit bigger but comfort can be better. Plus the bigger boot is a big plus, You wont have a problem travelling with kids it this type of car. Price is around or below 30K mark.
About cheap to repair, most of SUV parts are around 10% more expensive than others.

STForSale

Make It Happen 968 wrote: »

Yeah thats pretty much where im at now, sportage vs qashqai.
How does the change work, ie was there an incentive from kia to switch to sportage, or did you just sell qashqai on 2nd hand market?

No incentive per say, Kia did offer the best trade in value.
My preference for the Kia was subjective, but the 7 year warranty is certainly objective.
Spending 30K on a modern diesel and only getting 3 years when a 7 is on offer elsewhere?

yoshiktk

7 years is quite a good offer but still it would be good to check the details what exactly is included and excluded in it. It can be a big surprise to see that some basic parts arent included. Plus as far I remember some time ago in Poland I read an article about that Kia guarantee. The big factor for no was that people had to service their cars in dealers garage, which usually have higher prices. Service in normal garage would void guarantee, im not sure what the situation in Ireland.

STForSale

yoshiktk wrote: »

7 years is quite a good offer but still it would be good to check the details what exactly is included and excluded in it. It can be a big surprise to see that some basic parts arent included. Plus as far I remember some time ago in Poland I read an article about that Kia guarantee. The big factor for no was that people had to service their cars in dealers garage, which usually have higher prices. Service in normal garage would void guarantee, im not sure what the situation in Ireland.

There are terms and conditions with the Kia warranty as with any other manufacturer and I don't believe they are unresonable.
Consumables are not covered, Mileage is limited to 150K, service intervals must be adhered to but not specifically at a Kia dealer.
What ever way you weigh it up, it knocks the snot out of the 3 year on offer at Nissan.

mikewest

Just a comment for the OP.

I did something over 2k in a new Qashqai last week. My impressions were that it was fairly good economy wise and decent enough engine but that it was not a comfortable car to cover long distances in. I will admit that I am used to car driving as opposed to SUV/Crossover but I always felt stiff and tired after over an hour behind the wheel and I also felt it wasn't the best around corners or bad surfaces. I hated the fact the centre console was the wrong way round (designed for a left hand drive car?) and the gearbox was not at all nice. Not a car I would like to own.

Get yourself a long test drive before making up your mind