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Pete2033 · Post by **Pete2033** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:54 am

Hi all,

Quick introduction. I'm pete and i live in Whitworth, near Rochdale. I have owned my extremely trusty 2003 Volkswagen Passat estate since new and it's now getting time to change it. After 269,000 miles the syncro on 3rd gear is starting wear out, one of the back doors doesn't unlock and there are other small issues which will only get worse as time goes on.
I'm looking for a 4 wheel drive and after months of research i have narrowed my choice down to 2. The Qashqai or the Mazda CX5. I have test driven both and been really happy with them. Here's the issue. I would have settled for the Qashqai because it's really well equipped but I'm reading lots of things about it's reliability, specifically the electrics. I have read owners reviews (carbuyer.co.uk) warning people to stay away because of problems with the Sat Nav, DAB Radio, Parking sensors getting wet, the climate control and the list went on. Even a review in Auto Express this year (march) said to "buy with care" Nearly all the negative reviews on the above mentioned website were for vehicles built in 2014 and 2015.
I have about £20,000 to spend on a used car hopefully no more than 2 years old so I'm hoping all the above mentioned issues will now have been ironed out.
You can't beat speaking to people who actually own and run them, so here i am! Should i get one and is there anything i should look for?

Thanks for reading this.

Pete.

DaveBerlin · Post by **DaveBerlin** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:18 pm

We have had our 14 QQ 1,2L for nearly 3 years and still like it despite the associated problems. We took delivery in Aug 14 after a 5 month wait when only the 1,2L engine was available, but after a recent trip the next will definitely be a 1,6L.
You are correct that there has been a lot of publicity regarding QQ problems but this is always the way, more Negatives than Positive comments. We have had our fare share of problems and inconvenience, but all have been corrected by our Dealer / Nissan under Guarantee with the use of a Loan Car FOC. There should be a large selection of the older model J11A QQ's around now at reasonable prices due to the implementation of the new J11B. I would suggest buying from a Nissan Dealer as they have the experience and should have the knowledge of the associated problems - Dave

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:40 pm

You could have a brand new one for your £20k.

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PJB729 · Post by **PJB729** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:45 pm

I had Qashqai and the Mazda CX5 on my list it was a close run thing but the Qashqai seems to have more to offer, 8 months in and no problems.

Pete2033 · Post by **Pete2033** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:01 pm

Hi guys, Thanks for your response. I could get a brand new one for that but if i get a QQ then i would prefer a 4x4 Tekna with all the bells and whistles. Dave as you say it tends to be the case that you hear more bad than good, it's just that if I'm spending that sort of cash, which i have never done before, then i want to be able to rely on it. I was impressed when i took it for a test drive but i do remember the salesman had a problem with touch screen when demonstrating it.

beetroot42 · Post by **beetroot42** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:16 pm

Plus points - lots of fab features, gadgets, techno, decent economy, nice driving, good boot space etc.

Minus points - rattles which come and go, Drivers display does not dim very well, build quality not the best.

Overall 7/10 IMHO
suggest you do some test drives around and try other cars to get a feel what you like.

switchback · Post by **switchback** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:31 pm

Hound wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:40 pm You could have a brand new one for your £20k.

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It's not 4 wheel drive though.

switchback · Post by **switchback** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:42 pm

PJB729 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:45 pm I had Qashqai and the Mazda CX5 on my list it was a close run thing but the Qashqai seems to have more to offer, 8 months in and no problems.

Same as me, I'd had Mazdas for years and wanted to like the CX5 but found it both ugly, underwhelming and feeling and somewhat top heavy to look at and to drive. I took to the Qashqai straight away and haven't looked back. Nearly 2 years on and totally reliable but with the "normal" rattles. CX5 is a better built car but in my opinion it lacks the looks and dynamics of the Qashqai. The CX5 does have more ground clearance for off-roading which is why you feel so perched on top of it when driving but the QQ has been fine and feels like you actually sit in it rather than on it.

Bullyboy · Post by **Bullyboy** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:45 pm

Although I am getting rid of mine it's a good car. It does have some electrical gremlins but these can be sorted. I looked at a few things and the qashqai beat the CX5 in my opinion although I know the new cx5 gas just been launched.

My main issue and why I am selling up is the dealer service not the car. All cars have problems. All can be fixed. However it's how it gets fixed by the dealer that in my experience is the poor part, not the car.

Good luck. Your get a nearly new one or pre registered for your budget.

DaveBerlin · Post by **DaveBerlin** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:12 pm

Pete, again the comment on the Dealer Sales Guy regarding the Touch Screen. Some Dealers send their Guys to the Training Seminars on Launch and after, some not. Our Sales Guy spent an one hour with us on Hand Over & a couple of weeks ago when we had a new Nissan Connect System installed @ €4500 there was initially a problem with the Camera connection. On pickup the Dealer Computer Guy was there to go over the System with me as a check off - My Point again source a Good Dealership Dave

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