What will I replace my Nissan Qashqai with?

I am driving a Qashqai+2 (2012) and want to change some other older car to close off the finance. Looking at a car that would be cheaper for me to run with good boot space, as I only use on weekends for shopping or some travel in the country. Approximate budget is €8,000.

Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Vamshi,

Cheap to run and good boot space? Look no further than the Kia cee'd estate (or whatever it's called). It's a cracking car with a massive boot (makes the one in the Qashqai look puny) and it's comfy and good to drive too. The cabins get a bit rattly with high mileage, but other than that they're solidly built. €8,000 will get you the pick of the litter, so be picky and shop around and try and buy the youngest one you can afford to make the most of that lengthy seven-year warranty.

Hope that helps

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe