| Crossover Car thread 15:29 - Jan 13 with 11713 views | paesanu |
Anyone got one? I've just started researching for a new motor. By coincidence, both the Nissan ones - Qashqai and Juke - get the vote from both the wifey and I. Anyone want to praise insult these, and / or suggest others?
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| Crossover Car thread on 15:32 - Jan 13 with 8017 views | TheChef |
We've got a Kia Sportage, had it nearly three years from new and been very happy with it. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 15:36 - Jan 13 with 7999 views | BerkoRanger |
I was told that the Juke had uncomfortable seating and wasn't great to drive cos I was looking at the cheap leasing deals for it. Any comments? | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 15:45 - Jan 13 with 7985 views | SimonJames |
I'm on my 3rd Qashqai:
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| Crossover Car thread on 16:08 - Jan 13 with 7949 views | Juzzie |
Did the others keep breaking down?! 
Skoda Yeti meant to be really good. Mazda CX-5 might be worth a look too. Qashqai certainly ranks up there.
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| Crossover Car thread on 16:12 - Jan 13 with 7940 views | wombat |
qasqhi engine is very industral esp if you put your foot down
juke cramped interior
x trail read above
tiguan is good comfy well apointed and a new model is coming out very soon so if not bothered about having the newest shape etc they will have plenty to shift for the new model
kia best of the best and decent aftersales from them
what do you want to do with it ? school run shops ? going off road ? | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 16:32 - Jan 13 with 7902 views | Jamie |
Kia Sportage is very good and Kia dealers very good. | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 16:45 - Jan 13 with 7872 views | Tonto |
I work for a Highways department and the duty car is a Skoda Yeti.
Its quite reasonable - the build quality is good -many of the electrics are the same design as VWs and Audis (key, windows, etc). Its the turbo diesel version and still has a bit of oooph to it.
In terms of looks though, I love the Mini Paceman, but thats quite an expensive option.. i can never decide whether I really like or really hate the Juke... I waver between the two a bit like marmite. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 16:51 - Jan 13 with 7861 views | LongsufferingR |
Just got the new Renault Kadjar on a 3 year lease and would recommend it. Built on the same chassis as the Qashqai but looks a bit smarter and is a little cheaper. Only drawback so far is it's not the quickest acceleration on the motorway, but I've usually got the kids in the car, so that's probably a good thing!
It'll be on show in Rotherham on Saturday so not sure what the locals will make of it. | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 18:19 - Jan 13 with 7735 views | danehoop |
Did exactly the same in September. Tried a whole range of cars, even gave the Citroen's a look, though I usually avoid like the plague. Citroen catus was actually ok, but seats were spongy and didnt believe the build quality. Thought we were going to end up with a Ford C Max initially, but we hated the interior and werent impressed with the aftersales. Rather liked the Fiat 500 crossover, but it was pretty expensive for what it was.
In the end we arrived at a short list of :
Skoda Yeti
Nissan Qashqai
Both offered the right balance of price vs. quality. We used a great car search firm called Palmdale to all the work in finding what we wanted at the price we wanted. Thoroughly recommend them.
It was a tough call in the end as they are both great cars, the Skoda Yeti is a pumped up VW golf and drives really well and feels a little more car like. It was comparatively more expensive, but held value better and build quality was excellent. The Qashqai is bigger, a little less sophisticated, but pretty reliable and well built. In the end my wife found it a little less easy to drive (it does feel bigger) and even though we could get more in our budget with the Qashqai, the Skoda did what we wanted better.
Only other one I suggest is worth a look is the new Honda HRV which came out after we bought the Skoda. that is quite nice, though a bit procey. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 18:22 - Jan 13 with 7731 views | BasingstokeR |
What's the draw of a "crossover car"???
My mate got a Skoda Yeti recently - I think is the Iain Dowie of cars looks wise. | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 19:18 - Jan 13 with 7670 views | simmohoopster |
Wife has a Qashqai. I have a CRV.
Qashqai is a nice little car. Though I am unimpressed at the boot space. It doesn't score well on storage in my book, especially when I compare it to the Crv which seems like a Tardis in comparison.
The engine is a bit sluggish, but then t's not meant to be a boy racer. Again the CRV has a much better engine, though it is more expensive. If you can live with those issues the qashqai is a good option. | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 19:27 - Jan 13 with 7658 views | SimonJames |
No they don't break down. It's just that we trade them in every two years for the latest model. Local dealers gives us free services, free 5-Star European Breakdown Cover, and (because they hold their value well in the second hand market) we have managed to pay less monthly each time we exchange. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 21:31 - Jan 13 with 7569 views | paesanu |
Some great input, thanks guys.
I've owned two cars since 1998, both bought brand new and outright. I've never leased a car before, and have only this month getting to terms with what Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is. And to be honest, I like the idea of just renting a car every couple of years.
No kids, one dog, under 7000 miles per year. Mostly city driving with only the occasional motorway journey.
Good to read people#s personal experiences rather than magazine reviews! | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 21:39 - Jan 13 with 7561 views | warrenfox4 |
Just got the Hyundai IX35 CRDI
Absolutely love it.
Looked at qashqai and had all intentions of getting it....but this just caught my eye....loved test drive...just a nice drive
On all reviews I read....qashqai got a very good rating.....even from top gear. [Post edited 13 Jan 2016 21:41]
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| Crossover Car thread on 22:07 - Jan 13 with 7523 views | YorkRanger |
Buy a Golf | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 22:23 - Jan 13 with 7502 views | Dorse |
Drove a Hyundai Santa Fe recently and it was pretty darn good. A good mate of mine has the Kia Sportage and it's got a console like the Starship Enterprise - great layout. I tested a Honda CRV, base model. Great drive but basic. Huge cabin though. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 22:40 - Jan 13 with 7483 views | johnswiltsqpr |
Can someone please explain how personal leasing works. My wife has been looking at them and trying to explain how it works but she's going on what her friend told her. I'd like to hearing from someone who already does it thanks, is insurance and servicing included etc | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 23:02 - Jan 13 with 7471 views | 100percent |
I've had two Qashqais and absolutely loved them.
decided to buy myself a new car before christmas and to my disappointment, the new Qashqai is not 2L, they have scaled them down - plus they are generally petrol now.
I tried a host of other ones - hyundai's, sportage etc...
Actually bought a Ford Kuga in the end. great interior size, nice drive and 2L.
very happy with it so far.... | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 23:18 - Jan 13 with 7457 views | Boston |
None of the above mentioned vehicles will do anything to help penis size. | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 23:37 - Jan 13 with 7437 views | bacardiinbrissie |
Sorry mate but i hate both those cars. Very reliable yes but lok and drive horribly.
Mrs recently got a VW golf 2.0 TDi and its lovely to drive if you can get over the turbo lag. I have an A4 but thats just an expensive aste.
Some of the Hyundais are nice to drive but the build quality lets them down. They are cheaper becase of the materials they use. Its not rocket science.
The Yeti is supposed to be a good car and ive yet to meet an unhappy driver. Just the Skoda badge is an issue for some.
A mazda 3 or 6 is not a bad car either. drive nice and reliability is brilliant. depends on whether you like the looks.
If you've got some spare cash then go get yourself a Mk1 escort . The mexico would be my preferred option over the rs2000. Bit better on petrol
But in all seriousness, for town driving. Go test drive a new golf. You'll undertsnad why they are what they are. Good luck. | | | |
| Crossover Car thread on 00:47 - Jan 14 with 7404 views | BrianMcCarthy |
I don't understand why city dwellers are suddenly mountainy motory types. Has the Mayor of London installed an Alpine range in West London since I lived there?
"I'm off to the shops, honey"
"You better take the crossover car, sweetest, if you're going over the Alpine range to get to the new Tesco"
"Indeed, Gran took the Mini last week to Morrisons and is still stuck on the Matterhorn". | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 07:28 - Jan 14 with 7339 views | QPRDave |
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| Crossover Car thread on 08:28 - Jan 14 with 7310 views | Monahoop |
Could be an idea for a new thread. 'Cars that look like football managers' If Iain Dowie looks like a Skoda Yeti then Sam Allardyce looks like a Nissan Juke! | |
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| Crossover Car thread on 09:02 - Jan 14 with 7286 views | Gloucs_R |
We have an IX35 too, great car and agree with what you said. Looks really good too. | |
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