Nissan Note

aardvaak

I am looking to buy a new Nissan Note Visia 1.4 16v in red.

Does anyone have any experiences of this vehicle.

A friend of mine said get any colour expect red because all red cars thoughout the world faid to pink because of a global paint flaw - is this right or is the friend just putting me of for some reason?

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aardvaak wrote: »

I friend of mine said get any colour expect red because all red cars thoughout the world faid to pink because of a global paint flaw - is this right or is the friend just putting me of for some reason?

Your friend is talking through his rear orifice, some makers did have problems with fading red paint, notably Vauxhall.

My neighbour has an R reg Nissan Primera, bright red, it looks like the day it left the factory.

cirrus1007

Actually, historically speaking this is very true as red was always a 'flat' paint. Metallic reds faired better but pretty much all colours these days are ok.

Phil_L_2

we bought a new red Note Acenta 1.5dCi six months ago and are very happy with it. It can carry us and three teenage boys in comfort and luggage for a weeks holiday. I am 6'3".

You may find the Visia a bit short on gadgets.

The only issue is the stupid space saving spare wheel

motorguy

cirrus1007 wrote: »

Actually, historically speaking this is very true as red was always a 'flat' paint. Metallic reds faired better but pretty much all colours these days are ok.

It was to do with oxidisation of the element in the paint that made it red - possible lead IIRC.

aardvaak

pgilc1 wrote: »

It was to do with oxidisation of the element in the paint that made it red - possible lead IIRC.

Is it ok now then

Chippy_Minton_2

A top of the range V6 45 driven onto a forecourt will get about £650 part ex. Yours doesn't run and well be worth scrap, so why not sell the parts and forget about the £2000?

Between 8 and 10 years old and the scheme is by way of part ex. Have Nissan actually offered you £2000?

Exemplar

Just be aware of the residuals on Nissan Notes. If you are happy to keep the car its fine. But if you want to trade it in its worth ITRO 35-40% of its initial value after 3 years. However it is a great car. Red cars dont fade to pink since about.......1998 I think (feel free to correct) except Vauxhall.

Kavanne

mum just bought a diesel one and i love it. It's the mid range with the cruise control/sat nav etc and it very comfy, lots of leg room front and bag. smooth ride

Exemplar

Yes it's a great engine (if it's the 1.5 DCi) then its the same one thats in my Renault Megane Diesel Cabriolet!

Kavanne

alcot33uk wrote: »

Yes it's a great engine (if it's the 1.5 DCi) then its the same one thats in my Renault Megane Diesel Cabriolet!

Yah that is the one. Very smooth. She loves it Both her other cars she had from 11 years from new so she's not worried about resale price (but she was still a bit emotional about letter her R reg Peugeot 306 go for scrappage lol!!!). I guess the OP should worry about that if they like to swap cars.