Qashqai waiting list

Henry Ford III

Glanza V wrote:

i see nothing special with them either.

I agree. They are however the first mass market "crossover" vehicle. It's all about the packaging.

Niall06

alfarocks wrote:

High demand ?? Just means a lack of originality and/or taste on behalf on most people.
Wonder how many of these along with Kia's and other 4x4 wannabes will be in use in 5 years time ?? Disposable motoring at it finest.

You probably drive a Fiat Punto:D

HashSlinging

now now ladies nothing wrong with the punto esp the 1.3 multijet diesel which will go to the moon and back on a tank of the black stuff.

Cyrus

have to agree with junkyard i dont know what the fuss is

is this the must have car for people who arent into cars?

TomMc

^^^ Looks like it. I know someone who had one of the first ones in my area and they have no interest in cars at all. In fact I never even knew or heard of the CashCow till I saw it. We must live in another car world altogether!

whippet

I test drove one a while back (2L 4x4) and while it was a very capable, well spec'd motor at a reasonable price point ... I was bored to tears with it.

I did the test drive to prove a point to my wife who was considering it. The following weekend I took her out on a test drive in the GTi and needless to say it worked and 12 weeks later she wonders why she even considered the Quasqui.

Everyone has a differnent reason for buying an individual car, be it looks, engine, speed, spec, reliability, badge, image, economy etc ... therefore I don't believe anyone can berate another person's choice.

BTW .. I don't think I will ever tire of driving the GTi.

prospect

I don't see why there is such a negative feeling about the QashQai?

It is just a car in a newish category that appeals to some people (alot of people it seems), in the same way sports cars/huge SUVs/Estate Cars etc appeal to people.

Some people like them and some don't, like ALL cars. Live with it.

Cyrus

its not negative i dont think just total indifference and a bemusement at how a bland looking nissan, faux off roader can be in such high demand

TomMc

Seems to be quite a few '05/06 GTI's for (private) sale on carzone. Whether it the car or some badgeheads living beyond their means, who knows!

whippet

TomMc wrote:

Seems to be quite a few '05/06 GTI's for (private) sale on carzone. Whether it the car or some badgeheads living beyond their means, who knows!

there could be any reason .. but it is very heavy on juice if not driven with a feather (I can get anything from 32mpg to 22mpg in a day), plus the insurance companies like quoting mad money for them.

I know a few people who bought a 05 manual and are now looking for a newer DSG version.

back on topic .... toyota and nissan have been making bland, boring uninspired cars for generations but still sell them by their 10s of millions ... why would the QuasQai be any different.

joewicklow

Buy a Land Rover Defender. They are tougher, better looking and will last a hell of a lot longer than that tin can!!!

colm_mcm

I can think of way more reasons not to buy a Defender than I can not to buy a Qashqai. Way more!

bazz26

joewicklow wrote:

Buy a Land Rover Defender. They are tougher, better looking and will last a hell of a lot longer than that tin can!!!

LOL Who told you that?

whippet

joewicklow wrote:

Buy a Land Rover Defender. They are tougher, better looking and will last a hell of a lot longer than that tin can!!!

mmmmhhhh .. it's like comparing sh1t and chocolate !! !

the yummy mummy driving a defender wouldn't be too pleased with the spec level and the creature comforts !!!

colm_mcm

or the safety for the little darlings

Guy:Incognito

In fairness to Joe WIcklow, there are lots of schools on the tops of mountains that have no roads up them.

prospect

I think you are all missing the point.

Alot of people want a car that has a higher driving position than standard. Also, they may not want a big hulking yoke that takes up too much space on the road and uses about 5 gallons of fuel to the mile.

The Qashqai does all this. It is not an off roader, (I would guess that the majority sold are 2wd), and does not claim to be, it is simply a family hatchback that is slightly taller than most. Where is the problem in that?

BTW, I do not own one, and currently have no intention of buying one.

Henry Ford III

Ford will take a sizeable portion of this sub market soon enough...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/208843/focus_4x4_is_here.html