2005-2013 Nissan Note. when nissan used to be a nissan and not a glorified Renault. This is one of the last examples of a reliable Nissan. Hugely practical and cheap to own.
US here. I have a 2015 Nissan (Versa) Note, 1.6 CVT, 84K miles. Faultless for the 7 years I've owned it. Affordable to repair if needed and it sips gas.
yeah I tried the 2018 1.2LNote but like my 2012 1.5L better, I will keep until it dies too. It is like a good comfortable piece of clothing you just keep wearing lol
I’ve driven a 2007 SE Note for a year: almost faultless - feels a little like a bouncy soft Renault 4 or 6 (remember those 5-door pioneers)! So spacious, great capacity, responsive engine, too.
Great video, full coverage, you're very competent. Choosing between this Note and Honda Jazz MK3. I like Note being longer, but not sure about the width of rear seats...
Great review. I had a 2010 1.6 Tekna auto Note, great car. When it was written off in a crash recently I replaced it with the exact same model (2009), only 31k on the clock. This era of the auto is a reliable torque-converter, but I've heard that post-2013 a less reliable CVT transmission was used.
@@sutsi It's tricky getting a reliable used auto on a budget - I've had both a Toyota and Ford automated-manual box - never again!!! The Note auto from this era is very smooth and reliable.
@@gusironside3735 yes never ever buy the MMT/POWERSHIFT....The MK1 Yaris CVT is bullet proof, the MK2 mmt total rubbish, MK3 Cvt good again but not as good as MK1. Ford autos - always been rubbish unfortunately
@@sutsi Must have been the mk 2 Yaris I had - completely useless. Then I had a Ford Fusion 2009 auto - good car but the gearbox made very eccentric choices and gave out completely at about 45k and car had to be scrapped!
@@gusironside3735 yes both had the auto clutch gearbox..which were fuel efficient but incredibly unreliable and always jerky...honda had the i-shift.....I don't know what the manufacturers were thinking during the mid 2000s...seemed to be fashionable to build rubbish auto boxes
At least, they give you a spare tyre, in the Note. The Note's French sister (Modus) doesen't even have a spare. At least, not in the boot. The Note is also more practically laid out. All of the buttons and switches are where you would expect them to be and the intrument pod is located directly in front of the driver, unlike the annoying digital instruments of the Modus of which are located in the centre. The Note's interior materials also appear to be of higher quality, compared to the Modus's cheap plastic. What's disappointing on the Note, however, are the standard features of which are options on the Renault. If I just wanted a standard Note without power windows and air conditioning, I would have no choice, except to buy the car that way. Those options also add weight to the car, to the detriment of fuel milage
I own a 2011 Note, parts are cheap and its economical but cup holders are not practical, you cannot fit a monster can and also a redbull can keep falling and spilling, you have to get your own after market cup holders
Wonderful little car ...................I wish I could get this car , only BRAND NEW . I have one and I love it , not new of course LOL ..........2008 1.4 petrol . Safe Driving .
Just found your channel and subscribed ! I like how you concentrate on small autos, and I have had my Note 12 years now with no mechanical trouble and only the aircon has stopped working...re-gas didn't help so not really sure where to go from here. I am thinking of swapping so have looked at your other recommendations, especially Kia Venga - how do you think they compare to the Note, particularly the auto box and reliability ? On the other hand, I may just get a lower mileage late-reg Note....mmm decisions...
Hi, thank you for your kind words. For your air con issue.. I've had this happen quite a lot, it's age related or simply you got unlucky and a stone has hit the condensor. To resolve it, I changed the "condenser radiator" and that usually fixed the problem - usually about £250/300 job including parts and re-gas. Any good garage should be able to pin point it for you. You can also check the compressor, when you press the air con button, along with the other pulleys, at the bottom the compressor wheel should start spinning. The Kia Venga and the Hyundai ix20 are excellent cars. The 2014 onwards newer shape nissan notes weren't as reliable as this older model Note.
Here are the links to my review of the Kia Venga & ix20 : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vXLKjcJahKw.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l7WsEtdrATI.html
Not the last actually, because the later model has proved to have had fewer problems overall. I've owned a 2013 - 2018 Note for 5 years and it's been faultless.
I'm glad you had a pleasant experience with that generation of car, unfortunately for every 1 person there's another 20 odd that'll tell of the bad experience they've had
Very nice review. Well, I have a Nissan Note from 2006, it was assembled in France. I wonder how could it receive a Japanese quality control (like you say) if it was assembled in France?
Very strange I know, but back then nissan still had a bit more autonomy, unlike these days. Look at the Renault modus, of the same era, those are total garbage but both based on similar underpinnings
@@sutsiHi! It seems I was wrong: my Nissan Note from 2006. was assembled in 2006. in UK! Its VIN starts with SJNF, and later U, which indicates UK. I certanly like it more over France, which I had believed previously it was made there. I haven't heard about Renault Modus problems... what was the main problem with them?
Yes the chassis underpinnings were shared with modus...but this was the last period where nissan had autonomy over the quality control of the running gear, construction...hence why they're more robust than modus and why since the mk3 they just haven't been as reliable as before ..as the manufacturing and parts were homogonised with Renault taking the lead
I have a 2007 1.6 petrol Tekna. I think even with the Tekna that options of extras were different because mine doesn't seem to be as high tech as yours such as the entertainment unit. Also I really don't like the half leather seats. They're fine in winter but in summer that half moon of leather at the bottom of the seat makes my lower back sweat. Everyone I have had in the car have also complained about the same thing.
This is the facelift version which came out from 2009. Yours is the first edition which didn't have the sat nav screen. Yes I know what you mean about the leather (well fake leather) seats.
hi, i know nothing about nissans ever since the renault merge. Ive only ever driven a toyota. how does the reliability compare to a toyota/honda? is the engine chain driven? Are their petrols decent? Thank you for your time
Hi, yes it's chain driven. The Mk1 Toyota Yaris 1.3 CVT (1999-2005) is rock solid reliability wise (see my review on it). 2005-2011 MK2 Yaris in UK only came in semi auto MMT gearbox, it is total rubbish, the manual is fine though and very reliable. 2011 onwards the Yaris reverted to CVT transmission, which was more reliable. The Honda Jazz, it's not as reliable as the Mk1 Yaris but is more practical like the Note. It's more reliable just than the note but driving dynamics Note is more grown up. With Jazz the CVT transmission needs gearbox oil change every 40k miles/4years (see my video it's easy). The Mk1 jazz (2003-2009) is a target for catalytic converter thieves. The Mk1 1999-2002 (made in Japan) Yaris is also a target for catalytic converter thieves. The 2003-2005 french built one is fine as catalytic converter is harder to reach as its closer to the engine bay. Japanese built Yaris is however better built and more fun to drive.
@@uali543 you're asking about very different cars. Avensis as its a bigger car by its nature will of course be better and more comfortable on the motorway. The ,1.5 Almera is a basic workhorse, ok on motorway.
@@flawlessv1ctory234 might want to get your tracking and wheel balancing looked at ..if vibrating at low speed track rods/steering rack need looking at. If you get a whirring noise like a air raid signal...then that's the wheel bearings...they're cheap about £20 each on eBay (£60 on euros😳) and about half hour labour
@@sutsi thanks Sutsi, I also have a roaring sound from engine during low speed when idling at red light then going again. It smooths out once gear is changed. Automatic car.
@@flawlessv1ctory234 try cleaning the throttle body, usually makes engine run smoother and steadier revving, ... otherwise might just be something loose like air box clips or hood latch not on clip etc..you'll just have look under the hood whilst engine running to see if anything loose
As things stand I believe the Manchester CAZ only applies to businesses/commercial &taxis not private individuals...but nonetheless I suspect rules will change soon so best to get the petrol version so that you know you'll remain compliant if things do change
