Thanks Doug, I have used 2 local Vauxhall dealers and was not to happy with the service desk people at both on a few occasions but overall a good experience. The only issue I ever had with the Sales person was when I bought this last Astra where an item I specifically asked for as an extra was not on the car when I recieved it despite her telling me at the time that it was now standard and therfore no need to order as an extra. Only a small thing but it irritated me.daddydoug wrote:Hi Abram
How uncanny. I too have been a Vauxhall man for many years, and my last car was a 2012 Astra Elite 2.0CDTi auto! It was a lovely car and I really was unsure about getting rid of it, but after a lot of research and test driving, also plumped for a Qashqai Tekna 1.6 CVT. I have had my Qashqai since June 2016 and haven't been disappointed. It obviously doesn't quite have the same instant acceleration as the Astra, but is pretty quick none the less and the gadgetry is superb. The only thing I personally say is that the heated seats are not so quick at getting your bum warm as the Astra's were. I also had a torrid bad time with the Nissan dealer with a catalogue of complaints, but must confess after speaking with the franchises CEO were all sorted. Previously I had dealt with the same Vauxhall garage for all my Vauxhall purchases, and their customer service was fantastic.
You won't be disappointed with your new Qashqai (I hope), and it will be good to hear your comments about your Nissan experience over Vauxhall.
All the best
Doug
When I took a test drive in the QQ I was satisfied with the acceleration but, as you say, it will probably not have quite the same oomph but the other benefits will far outweigh this I think.
The dealer I am using comes recommended by a couple of ex work colleagues so hopefully will not have the same experience that you did.
All will be revealed in the due fullness of time, I will let you know