Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 08:00
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - BillyJean4

I was thinking for a long time to buy a Qashqai as a family car, but having read little bit on the Internet, Q's get a really bad rep...

Here's the precedents: it has to be a SUV, I'm 6ft6 and 120kg with wide shoulders, we're in zone 2 in London and won't be doing many miles a year, maybe 1000 or so, if that. I don't mind it being dull, I just need to be comfy in it. It will definitely be a second hand, auto gear box, preferably petrol with Euro 6 (because ulez). Not too strict on budget, I'd be looning for up to 14k, but if it's worth it I might stretch to 17k or so.

I've tried the Karoq and it felt narrow on the shoulders, and also the Tiguan which felt a bit larger that the Q, but I've found the latter a bit overpriced.

Do you have any recommendations that fit the criteria?

[Edited the forum name by request of the OP - Mod]

Edited by Xileno on 26/11/2022 at 09:30

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 09:40
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - mcb100
What does your 1000 miles look like? 20 miles every week or 500 miles twice a year?
In either instance I don’t think I’d be putting that much money into a currently over priced and depreciating asset.
It’d be taxis and the occasional hire car for me, especially with a decent public transport infrastructure in place.

Edited by mcb100 on 26/11/2022 at 10:28

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 10:28
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - John F

Our son lives in Zone 2, and doesn't own a car. If only driving 1000 miles a year, the pence per mile cost of ownership, tax, insurance, fuel and maintenance will be astronomical - unless the owner is a canny car dealer able to service it themself.

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 10:41
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - Adampr

I used to live in Zone 2 and have four cars. Kept me busy.....

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 10:59
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - BillyJean4

It's mostly 20 miles per week, with the occasional 200 miles maybe 4 times per year. I have a small kid so I will need to keep a baby chair in there, maybe a buggy etc. So I want to have an asset that I can actually take and go, with some personal stuff kept in it too.

I have considered just renting and taxis, yes, it will come cheaper but much much less convenient.

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 11:28
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - Adampr

The slight problem you have is that most automatics now are DCT and are not at all suited to plodding around in London traffic.

The Jeep Renegade has a lot of headroom and is pretty wide. Possibly too short for a buggy though. You need to avoid the DDCT. A lot of Citroens have flat, wide seats that might work.

An EV or PHEV would be ideal for your situation. A Kia Soul might suit?

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Sat 26 Nov 2022 13:22
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - Heidfirst

Have you looked at a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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Mon 28 Nov 2022 09:05
Nissan Qashqai - SUV for bug and tall - Mike H

Might be worth looking at a Honda CR-V. The 2 litre petrol auto in the price range you mention will be a standard torque converter, and is likely to give you trouble-free service. You could probably get a Mk4 facelift at that price.

Edited by Mike H on 28/11/2022 at 09:06

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