Why am I sad; I should be happy?

allan40alt · 16th June 2009, 18:21

Well I've decided to change my EX and I should be pleased as the new car arrives mid July, but I feel like I'm leaving an exclusive club of like minded people.

I shall still dote over my new car as I have my EX but somehow it won't feel the same as coming on here several times a day just to see what's happening and feeling part of a community.

In the early days it was magical as we were all finding out about the Civic and making changes. Helping each other was great as we all learned at the same time as sharing knowledge.

I hope my contribution has been helpful as well as funny on occasions.

Thanks to the production team for all the help and advice, may Civinfo continue and get stronger.

Best wishes, Al.

robbo51 · 16th June 2009, 18:24

You forgot to say what youve changed to?
You will always be welcome Al

HappyMan · 16th June 2009, 18:30

I hope you still stick around and give us the benefit of your wisdom now and again

Dimplyred · 16th June 2009, 18:32

Come on Allan tell us what you bought and you have to stick around. You know you want to.

allan40alt · 16th June 2009, 18:41

Oh, all right then....................I've gone for a Nissan Qashqai Tekna 2.0 (Petrol) Auto in Blade Silver (can you open a Qashqai section please

).

I had a test drive and just loved it (and I reckoned CVT Auto was rubbish <it was on a Merc I tried> but the CVT on the Qashqai is just brilliant).

Al.

PS: CR-V is just too big to fit comfortably in our garage, otherwise it may well have been the chosen one.

PPS:....and it comes with a flip key that you don't need to use, you just keep it in your pocket. You only need to flip it if the key-fob battery goes a bit flat. Oh; and a rear wiper......and lots more besides.

Jack The Lad. · 16th June 2009, 18:56

I like the looks of the Nissan allan.

And this place is like the Mafia, once you have joined, there aint no leaving.
"Nothing personal, it's purely business".

HappyMan · 16th June 2009, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Oh, all right then....................I've gone for a Nissan Qashqai Tekna 2.0 (Petrol) Auto in Blade Silver (can you open a Qashqai section please

).

I had a test drive and just loved it (and I reckoned CVT Auto was rubbish <it was on a Merc I tried> but the CVT on the Qashqai is just brilliant).

Al.

PS: CR-V is just too big to fit comfortably in our garage, otherwise it may well have been the chosen one.

PPS:....and it comes with a flip key that you don't need to use, you just keep it in your pocket. You only need to flip it if the key-fob battery goes a bit flat. Oh; and a rear wiper......and lots more besides.

Oh nice car

I really like the Qashqai. I looked at it when I was getting the civic.

Great car. Pictures are a must Alan

Kimotherapy · 16th June 2009, 20:06

well done on the new motor mate - happy motoring and don't be a stranger!

jayt43 · 16th June 2009, 20:42

Allan,

You're in good company. I traded my Civic in for a Qashqai +2 and I must say I don't miss the Civic at all now.

The Nissan is everything the Civic should have been reliability wise. No rattles, shakes and everything feels like it'll last for years to come.

I didn't go for the top-of-the-range Tekna, but I do have a big panoramic roof which my little girl loves telling me to open all the time!

The ride is also much more composed and, although it doesn't corner like it's on rails, the handling is very tidy and communicative.

Is there anything I miss about the Civ? Well, I still love the speedo arrangement, folding mirrors and the magic seats. Aside from those though, I think the Nissan is a genuinely superior car. And, to my eyes, it doesn't look bad either!

lippy · 16th June 2009, 20:47

Hope you enjoy the new car.

Don't be a stranger - it was thanks to you I got my leather sorted out last year. Car still smells of leather and I don't get static shocks anymore. Does the Qashqai come with leather seats?

allan40alt · 16th June 2009, 22:01

Yes, full leather as well as folding door mirrors and a self dimming interior mirror. Full panoramic sunroof also and full size spare wheel.

Oh, and reversing camera and I'm having front distance sensors as well.

The big bonus is that it can be used like a giant skate board (according to the advert).

This is Blade Silver:

YouTube - Nissan Qashqai

PS: This one shows off the new 18" wheels that will be on mine:

YouTube - Presentación del nuevo Nissan Qashqai 2009

...and this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruu3...layer_embedded

fat4y · 17th June 2009, 09:02

dude!!!sad to see you go but the nissan looks ace...good luck

FWH · 17th June 2009, 10:39

You are still part of the community even with a Nissan.

Guitaralmond · 17th June 2009, 10:48

Good luck in the future!! Im sure you and your datsun will have plenty of fun times together

... Dont be a stranger now

allan40alt · 17th June 2009, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitaralmond

Good luck in the future!! Im sure you and your datsun will have plenty of fun times together

... Dont be a stranger now

Well, at least you refrained from calling it a Renault!

Guitaralmond · 17th June 2009, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Well, at least you refrained from calling it a Renault!

and I call myself a car lover!! lol

allan40alt · 17th June 2009, 15:58

I've just checked but still can't see a Qashqai section yet.

How long will it take?

Palindrome · 17th June 2009, 17:14

Hi Alan,
Well like me you decided to stay with the japs, can't say I blame you as I have just exchanged my Civic for a Shogun!
Best wishes mate.
Chris

allan40alt · 17th June 2009, 18:20

Thanks to all you folks for your kind wishes. I shall be around for a while yet.

New car should arrive around 11th July. The excitement and count-down begin.

allan40alt · 17th June 2009, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Hi Alan,
Well like me you decided to stay with the japs, can't say I blame you as I have just exchanged my Civic for a Shogun!
Best wishes mate.
Chris

Hi Chris, crikey, some difference there.

16th June 2009, 18:21	#1 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,764 Thanks given: 44 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	Why am I sad; I should be happy? Well I've decided to change my EX and I should be pleased as the new car arrives mid July, but I feel like I'm leaving an exclusive club of like minded people. I shall still dote over my new car as I have my EX but somehow it won't feel the same as coming on here several times a day just to see what's happening and feeling part of a community. In the early days it was magical as we were all finding out about the Civic and making changes. Helping each other was great as we all learned at the same time as sharing knowledge. I hope my contribution has been helpful as well as funny on occasions. Thanks to the production team for all the help and advice, may Civinfo continue and get stronger. Best wishes, Al.

16th June 2009, 18:41	#5 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,764 Thanks given: 44 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh, all right then....................I've gone for a Nissan Qashqai Tekna 2.0 (Petrol) Auto in Blade Silver (can you open a Qashqai section please ). I had a test drive and just loved it (and I reckoned CVT Auto was rubbish <it was on a Merc I tried> but the CVT on the Qashqai is just brilliant). Al. PS: CR-V is just too big to fit comfortably in our garage, otherwise it may well have been the chosen one. PPS:....and it comes with a flip key that you don't need to use, you just keep it in your pocket. You only need to flip it if the key-fob battery goes a bit flat. Oh; and a rear wiper......and lots more besides. Last edited by allan40alt; 16th June 2009 at 18:54.

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jayt43 Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 567 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Allan, You're in good company. I traded my Civic in for a Qashqai +2 and I must say I don't miss the Civic at all now. The Nissan is everything the Civic should have been reliability wise. No rattles, shakes and everything feels like it'll last for years to come. I didn't go for the top-of-the-range Tekna, but I do have a big panoramic roof which my little girl loves telling me to open all the time! The ride is also much more composed and, although it doesn't corner like it's on rails, the handling is very tidy and communicative. Is there anything I miss about the Civ? Well, I still love the speedo arrangement, folding mirrors and the magic seats. Aside from those though, I think the Nissan is a genuinely superior car. And, to my eyes, it doesn't look bad either!

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fat4y The Property Man Car: 2007 VW Beetle 1.6 Join Date: 7th November 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6,046 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 371 Times in 365 Posts iTrader: (6)	dude!!!sad to see you go but the nissan looks ace...good luck

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allan40alt Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,764 Thanks given: 44 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just checked but still can't see a Qashqai section yet. How long will it take?

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Palindrome Also found in orange Join Date: 19th January 2008 Location: Warwick,UK Posts: 234 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Alan, Well like me you decided to stay with the japs, can't say I blame you as I have just exchanged my Civic for a Shogun! Best wishes mate. Chris

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allan40alt Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,764 Thanks given: 44 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all you folks for your kind wishes. I shall be around for a while yet. New car should arrive around 11th July. The excitement and count-down begin.