what car r we driving

batfastard

Hi Colin. I have just came across your post. I currently have the Qashqai on DLA and cannot fault it. There are a few niggles with some of them but this would be expected with any new model.

The main decisions you will have to make will be what engine and what gearbox to get. I went for the 2.0 petrol with the cvt (fancy auto/manual gearbox). The reason being i like to have the power when needed. The 1.6 petrol is quite lively and a bit more fuel friendly that the 2.0. The 2.0 diesel has great performance but is not any different to the petrol as far as econ goes. 1.5 diesel again fuel friendly but has an annoying 'surge' at 2500 rpm that the dealers have not sorted yet.

All in all a great motor, with good access (i have arthritis in the spine). if you do go for one get the reversing sensors unless you are really good at using the wingmirrors;)

There are a few forums around the internet that will make good reading for you. You may see me on one of them;)

somebody_else

Don't worry, I didn't take it personally. ;-)

You're right though with your comment. What suits me, won't suit another. Whilst I loved my Micra and found it a lovely car to drive, my son, once he passed his test found it too small for his height. To be honest, he looked like a hippo perched on a toadstool when he sat in the driver's seat. He much prefers the Jazz, because although it's not actually much bigger overall than the micra the interior is much more spacious.

LameWolf

Hello all.

We opted for a Honda Jazz when we got rid of our two "dinosaurs" and went to having only one car.

I'd had a Jazz as a courtesy car when the old Volvo was in for some work, so we knew it was comfortable, and the "magic seats" mean we can haul my wheelchair and still leave the boot free for holiday luggage.

Somebody_else, it's interesting that one of the features I like is the large windscreen, because I'm severely claustrophobic - but then, I have an able-bodied hubby to keep it clean.:D I might think otherwise if I had to clean it myself.

somebody_else

Hi LameWolf

Actually, it's another plus point with the Jazz, in that the all round visibility is pretty good. It's just cleaning the screen is such hard work.

One of the worst cars I've driven for visibility is the Seat Leon - reverse parallel parking is a nightmare because the rear visibility is appalling. Oh and the handle for adjusting the seat is rather poorly thought out as well (on the Leon), it sticks out and catches me on the back of my left leg when I take my foot off the clutch.

LameWolf

I think the BMW my hubby used to have was the total pits for reverse parking; you simply couldn't tell where the end of the boot was.

We opted for parking sensors on the Jazz, to make life easier for both of us.:p

D&DD

batfastard wrote: »

Hi Colin. I have just came across your post. I currently have the Qashqai on DLA and cannot fault it. There are a few niggles with some of them but this would be expected with any new model.

The main decisions you will have to make will be what engine and what gearbox to get. I went for the 2.0 petrol with the cvt (fancy auto/manual gearbox). The reason being i like to have the power when needed. The 1.6 petrol is quite lively and a bit more fuel friendly that the 2.0. The 2.0 diesel has great performance but is not any different to the petrol as far as econ goes. 1.5 diesel again fuel friendly but has an annoying 'surge' at 2500 rpm that the dealers have not sorted yet.

All in all a great motor, with good access (i have arthritis in the spine). if you do go for one get the reversing sensors unless you are really good at using the wingmirrors;)

There are a few forums around the internet that will make good reading for you. You may see me on one of them;)

Thankyou very much for posting this as its our boy with the spinal problems we're getting the car for..:D
Can I ask if you find it cushions you enough over road humps etc as we have a lot of those where we live :mad:
With the amount of surgeries he's having this is one of the most important factors for us
Thanks a lot
D

batfastard

D&DD wrote: »

Thankyou very much for posting this as its our boy with the spinal problems we're getting the car for..:D
Can I ask if you find it cushions you enough over road humps etc as we have a lot of those where we live :mad:
With the amount of surgeries he's having this is one of the most important factors for us
Thanks a lot
D

To be honest the ride can be a bit firm but this takes out a lot of the body roll you tend to get on tall cars when cornering

It is one of the few cars that i have owned that i can travel 80 - 90 miles on a trip to Enniskillen once in a while and not get out rolling about in pain. I have a wee job as well and on occassion the company owner collects me in a BMW X5. NO harm to him but the Qashqai is more comfortable.

You really need to test it yourself as we are all different but i dont fell disappointment will come into the equation;)

Hope all works out well for your son what ever you decide:)

D&DD

You've been a great help thankyou
It's the corners and bumps that worry me as he has to be supported from behind after surgery so thats good to know!
If all goes well he's coming with us for the test drive Friday *I'm rather excited as we've never had a remotely new car!* So will post feedback on any problems we encounter (I'm positive there won't be any )in case it helps other people.
Thanks again

batfastard

No problem glad to help;)

Ames

I've got a Citroen C3 and I love it. It's a bit higher up which means I can actually get in and out, and the seats are high, it's like sitting in a 'proper' chair. There are a couple of downsides - you've got to reach down to the heater and window buttons, and it'd be no good for a wheelchair user as the boot's quite small, but it's perfect for me.