Which One?

[MartinMillar]

2 qashqai’s, 2011 Diesel 116k on clock 5.5 grand new timing belt shocks tyres brakes. Other one 2011 petrol 94k on the clock no work carried out.
Opinions please

[ParsleyDumpling]

We have a 2011 diesel N Tec it is extremely low mileage, though (under 30,000). I would personally go with the diesel, because of the new replacement parts on it. I think in general diesel engines handle higher mileages, but obviously stand to be corrected.

[bhg481]

It depends very largely on your usage. If you don't do many miles a year or regular longish trips, avoid the diesel. If you are a high-mileage user and do a reasonable number of 30 mile+ trips a year then the diesel will be cheaper to run. The higher mileage on the diesel is irrelevant but the work done is a big point in its favour.

[MartinMillar]

40+ miles a day 5 days a week, at least 2 trips over 700 a year?

[bhg481]

In that case diesel - no question.

[ParsleyDumpling]

I was using ours mainly for commuting to and from work (perhaps 5 miles a day), but at the weekends I always gave it a longer run. I have just got myself a Mini so my husband now uses the Qashqai (squashy, as I lovingly call it), we go up to the Lakes in it about twice a year also. On average I was putting £60 of diesel into it every 7/8 weeks, ours is the +2 model 1.5litre.

[ParsleyDumpling]

Correction 1.4 litre, I think.

[MartinMillar]

Thanks guys

[retrocop]

Diesel always unless you are unfortunate to have Khan as your Mayor.

[MartinMillar]

Guess I’m dragging the husband car shopping tomorrow.

[Hymie]

How can we make a valid comparison when you have not given the price of the petrol variant?

[CrapAtCryptics]

Never liked them one of the ugliest cars in my opinion

[Hymie]

Mrs Hymie would agree with your view on the aesthetics of the qashqai.

[alavahalf]

Nothing wrong wwith an ugly car .. it will put the burglars off breaking in to get your car keys !

[MartinMillar]

Sorry 4.5 for the petrol one.

[MartinMillar]

It may not be a pretty car but big enough to take 2 labs and that is my priority

[MartinMillar]

Yaaay I have bought a the diesel one, pick it up tomorrow

[ParsleyDumpling]

Welcome to the squashy club, Martin. The Juke is the ugly one in my opinion.

[MartinMillar]

I agree the juke is ugly, and the boot doesn’t look comfortable for 2 labs, need to go shopping for a dog guard this afternoon