Nissan Note or Almera?

I was thinking of buying a 2007 Nissan Note or Almera; what do you think?

Mark Blighe (Rathcormac)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Mark,

Of the two, I'd go for the Note. The Almera is a reliable old workhorse but it's about as dull as a car can get. The Note, by contrast, is nicer to look at, pleasant to drive and massively spacious and practical. There are a few things to keep an eye on though,  which is surprisingly given Nissan's reputation for reliability. Electrical gremlins, including needing a complete reset and reboot of the ECU, are not uncommon, while the folding rear seat mechanism can jam. There have been reports of problems with the diesel engines on early models too.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe