As per the post title my mate has just bought a new car (60 plate) it is the 2.0 dCi Acenta model - list price is £20,445 but he got a decent discount. It is the 2WD model. I tried to convince him that he would be better off with a second hand FL2 but never mind. It is nice and I like the new shape but I don't like the idea of a car that looks like a 4x4 but only has 2WD. They do a 4WD model but still not gonna be as good as FL2 obviously.

What are the general thoughts on the Qashqai? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

looks like a good package and seems to be very popular, most likely very reliable and economical to run.

obviously does not have the offroad capabilty of FL2, but is not in the same class and cannot be compared.

still gives a higher driving position and practicality, etc

I would not knock it as there is a strong market for this type of vehicle.

Iain

We have to support friends that makes wrong choice in life!

We have to support friends that makes wrong choice in life!

Don't get me wrong. He took me for a spin in it and it is nice. I would be a proud owner if I had it but when shopping around I could not resist the extra money for the prestige and abilities of the FL2. Each to their own of course. Coming from FL1 ownership, it would of been hard to leave LR. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

lets hope we have a good snow fall again this winter,..... then he know he made the wrong choice,esp as its only 2wd  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

I drove over 70 000 miles in a Qashqai.
Was very happy with the car. There is a problem with the rear suspension though - may be sorted out by now but went through 3 sets under warranty.

Rest of the car was pretty faultless. And less squeeks/rattles over 70k then my freelander from brand new, (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

" It is nice and I like the new shape but I don't like the idea of a car that looks like a 4x4 but only has 2WD."

best get used to it,, there will be a 2wd evoque it seems and wasnt there talk of a 2wd FL2 as well?

it's not as if the FL2 is permanent 4wd and it doesnt have a low box either...

It's a car, if it was a plus 2, then the designers expect you to sit in seats 6 and 7 just like a Japanese, bum on ground with legs in air. I tried this out in a dealers and almost couldn't extracate myself and I am probably fitter than 99% on here.

It has a really stupid name... Hi Darling, I'll be home in 10 mins. If I'm not back, please read this message again...

Best thing about the car is the advert when it drives off the top of the building  2010 HSE Galway Green auto GONE

BF does that mean you wont be buying a Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta?? 2010 HSE Galway Green auto GONE

Yep!

It's okay if your into Yoga I suppose.