NISSAN NOTE HATCHBACK REVIEW

My car

The Note has met all my needs from a car. Spacious, practical, quiet, comfortable and relaxing to drive. I chose the automatic gearbox which is very good. The changes are smooth, intuitive and responsive plus I can lock out forth gear, by pressing a button, and this helps with slowing the Note whilst going down steep hills. I'm averaging 34 mpg which is what I expected. Overall, I'm very pleased and like the standard features such as the sat-nav, ipod connection and the cruise control. The only negative is the lack of folding tables in the back which I've learnt are now only fitted to Tekna spec'd Note's which is a shame. Coming from a Toyota Verso, which had them fitted as standard, we find they are a missed benefit.

My car

I bought this one year old car with 6000 mls on the clock. It drives reasonably well and is quite comfortable so long as you dont expect bmw or merc standards.The car was in my price range and running costs are much less than my previous car a 2ltr. Honda accord. I do most of my motoring localy and find 43-45 mpg, on a long run to Harwich from Newcastle it did 56mpg. It does get fussy over 75mph. but what do you expect from a small car with this much cabin space ? The fact it doesnt have all the gauges is a bonus, how many times have you worried yourself about a higher than normal running temp ? I has lots going for it, alloys,decent radio/disc player, elec.windows all round and heated elec mirrors, spot & fog lights + 6 air bags. I have had many cars of differing size and prices and find this small car just fine for my present needs.

My car

I am amazed with this car since the purchase. Not only were Nissan staff in Colchester fantastic, but the car has exceeded my expectations in every way. I am averaging 66mpg (even with a heavy right foot), and the ride is very comfortable - my ONLY criticism is that the steering wheel misses the 'reach' functionality. I would urge anyone looking at a Note to just take a test drive with an open mind. We initially dismissed it as small, pokey car until we saw our neighbours' and the amount of luggage they could get in it. The whole car is genius, the diesel is so refined and quiet, and the handling is fantastic. It's priced the same as a Fiesta, but with more practicality than a Focus and, in my opinion, more original and better looking. I have read some comments stating that the ride height is too high, and that the suspension was too stiff. I drive mainly country A-roads, and unless you're used to driving an executive car, I really don't think you'll see a problem. I would not swap this car even if you offered me a brand new BMW!

My car

My NOTE will soon be three years old, purchased New from a Nissan Main dealer.

Having travelled just over 74,000 miles, the NOTE has yet to have a garage stop for anything except routine services. A very small, but very professional Nissan garage has been entrusted to do all the services. The service costs have ranged from £105 to £248 at 48,000 miles including discs and pads.

The original bridgestone tyres were short lived 15,000 miles to be replaced with Michelin energy tyres that run to 43,000 miles. Fuel consumpation has ranged from 27 to 53mpg depending on how fast you go..

An excellent car and one i intend to drive much longer!