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Is the Nissan Qashqai (1.6 P 2008 sve) a reliable car?

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  • 03-02-2015 12:52pm
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    mcgiv80
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi All,

    We are currently changing from my wife's 2 door Mini to a Qashqai (1.6 petrol 2008 sve). I spotted a good deal in a garage. High enough mileage but with ok price 170K km @ 8000 euro.

    It is very clean and drives well but I'm just a bit worried about the mileage. Do Qashqai's give much trouble after 100K miles (161K km)? Also does the 1.6 petrol have a chain or timing belt?

    Any input appreciated..
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    dub lad
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    The 1.6 has a chain I only bought one in November have to say very nice car to drive and good space but not a lot of power mine is been given back to the garige I got it from as it was crashed repaird and only found out but I will be buying another one


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    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users Posts: 5,540 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    The engine is a relatively antiquated unit by today's standards with its lack of a turbocharger and other expensive things to go wrong, so I wouldn't be bothered by the mileage (it's not that high anyway).

    Make sure it has a full (and verifiable) service history, though, and make sure it's in good condition inside and out, as the condition of a car is always an indicator as to whether or not it's been looked after.


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    mcgiv80
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭mcgiv80


    Thanks for your post dub_lad, I'm happy with the space and high back seats. I noticed the power wasn't the best, dead enough taking off but they are safe for the missus and baby. Just wondering if they give trouble after 100K miles. Best of luck with buying the next one.


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    mcgiv80
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭mcgiv80


    captainspeed wrote: »
    The engine is a relatively antiquated unit by today's standards with its lack of a turbocharger and other expensive things to go wrong, so I wouldn't be bothered by the mileage (it's not that high anyway).

    Make sure it has a full (and verifiable) service history, though, and make sure it's in good condition inside and out, as the condition of a car is always an indicator as to whether or not it's been looked after.

    Thanks, very useful info. The mileage was my main worry. The car is in very good condition so at the surface it looks like it was looked after. I will look into the service history

    The sve has extra features like sunroof, cruise control and auto wipers (think this is extra from se model) so it is looking like a winner..


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,112 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Timing chains can stretch on these engines afaik. Make sure to have a mechanic inspect the car before buying.


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    mcgiv80
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭mcgiv80


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Timing chains can stretch on these engines afaik. Make sure to have a mechanic inspect the car before buying.

    Thanks, I will definitely get my mechanic to give the car a once over. I have a chain in my car (2005 mazda 3 1.6 petrol). It has done 140K km and hasn't given any trouble but I haven't had it looked at. Is there a point (after certain distance traveled) when a chain needs to be tightened/serviced/replaced?


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,112 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    No, you generally only know if it's stretched by the sound from the engine. The engine will have a rattle sound to it. Chain would most likely need to be replaced at that stage. Timing chains in theory are supposed to last the lifetime of the engine but a stretched chain can be as a result of a poor design/quality or lack of servicing (regular oil changes).


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