Nissan Note

My first acquaintance with the Nissan Note was on a rental car hire parking lot a few months ago, it was to be my transport for a few days. If we all purchased a car for looks alone I doubt if anyone would even consider this car. I know looks are a subjective matter but no matter which angle I looked at this vehicle is was just.............well, odd. With its long wheelbase & box shape & those striking 'bug eye' headlamps it was never going to win a beauty contest. And then there is the name, how many well paid advisors / marketing people came up with the name. Note? Did they pick the names out of a hat? Honestly, I would have thought a company ...  Read the complete review

The Nissan Note has recently been upgraded to the new 08/09 model, with new names for the level of trim. These are the basic model Visia (£9900), the mid range Acentra (£1100) and the top of the range Tekna (£1200) [These are rough list prices as a guide but are not accurate]. The model we went for was the mid range Acentra, that provided more than the baisics but not the equipment that was not necessary or would not be used. The Nissan Note is from the joint association and partnership between Nissan and Renault, therefore similarties can be seen between the Note and the Renault Modus in the shape and design. Another striking feature of the Note is the ...  Read the complete review

I have a Note SVE, I like it a lot but with a few resevations worth sharing. it suffers from screeching drive belt ,a lot of people complain about this on the 1.6 engine. with help from Auto express mag I got mine fixed under warranty,however the problem has returned and warranty is expired.Rear wheel bearing failed at 40k miles nissan dealer wanted £140.00 to fit a part that costs about£24.00, local garage did it £50.00 inclusive. Tyres for 16 inch alloys cost in excess of £100 .00 and only last me just over a year , tyre rated at V (145mph) on a car that would top 107 according to sales blurb. Only tyre made 185/55/16v is by Continental. I would suggest ...  Read the complete review

had this car for a day and loved it. Its clean stylish interior meant i fealt relaxed the whole day, the small quiet engine meant i diddnt have to raise my voice to talk to my passengers and there is plenty of space in the boot. The car gets great MPG and you will never have to spend too much on fuel. There are however a few reservations, the build quality in some places is...cheap, and it seems to rattle a bit when going over 50mph or turning around. Other than these this car is as good as any other small car and i would recomend bying it / taking a test drive whenever you can as i dont think that you will actually find a much better car for the money than ...  Read the complete review