Faults:

Hard to start from cold, the engine requires high revving to ensure it fires properly.

Cruise control ceased to work recently (February 2004), closely followed by the engine cutting out after 5 or 6 miles/8 or 10 minutes driving from cold. Local dealership so far unable to determine the problem.

Paint work is beginning to show signs of age, not brilliant after only 6 years.

General Comments:

Was going to buy a Mercedes E Class, but couldn't justify the additional outlay for a car that had less in the way of driver comforts (OK then gadgets).

Notwithstanding the recent problems the car is extremely comfortable for long distances and has plenty of power for overtaking, even at highish speeds.

Engine tends to use a fair amount of petrol around town, probably no more than 12/13 miles to the gallon. However, 25/26 mpg is achievable on long motorway runs.

Faults:

Nothing at all has gone wrong with the car.

It has a slight creak from the driver's 'B-post' trim.

General Comments:

Incredibly well built value-for-money car.

Engineering is of a very high standard, with a very smooth engine and automatic gearbox.

Comfortable seats and powerful and efficient climate control.

Very, very roomy; ideal for carrying five adults.

I'm very disappointed that Nissan have chosen to discontinue this car in the UK, it is a real gem.

Faults:

Climate control got VERY hot for no reason (fixed).

Clicking of the timing chain on cold start for a few seconds.

General Comments:

This is a fantastic car. I love it very much. It may have very little style, but it makes up for it in reliability and performance.

The engine is very smooth and there is loads of room inside.

Why spend 50k on a Mercedes when you can get a car that's also nice (except for the badge) for a 3rd of the price.

Faults:

It developed a very minor niggle on cold starting, sorted at its service. Never failed to start, though!

General Comments:

Despite the high miles in its 3.5 years, it runs like a new car. This is not my imagination, it really does.

It`s quite a large car, but my wife took to it immediately. The seats are better for her than our previous Rover 200 was, owing to a hip job.

Mid-grey leather and the (fake) wood all add up to a very refined interior.

Faults:

Not impressed with the paint work. The colour is jet black, and when cleaned looks very, very impressive. Problem is the paint is very likely to chip/scratch, and looks bad if not cared for.

General Comments:

Mechanically and electrically very sound. No faults on this car recorded, ever!

The engine and gearbox are smooth and quick.

Looks very impressive, great road presence. Leather in the interior is very hard wearing and comfortable, good looking interior especially in black. Anyone who's been in it says it looks great.

Loads of room also.

Great value for money, go for QX range. Has everything.

Handling is mediocre/average, but not bad for its size. Body roll makes you feel like you're going of the road, but it will definitely keep you stuck to the tarmac.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Acres of interior space, two large children and Mother-in-law sit comfortable in the back.

On paper slower than my old Primera, but doesn't feel it.

Fuel economy not brilliant, but then with four airbags, seat belt pretensioners and large crumple zones expect to spend less time in hospital (if at all), so worth it!

Rare, so be prepared to put up with those "What's that" looks.

Basically paid 10K for a two year old motor which would have cost 8K more if it had a BMW badge on it.

Happy as a child in a sweet shop.