Would I be right to think that a Nissan Note is not a 'proper' Nissan, but is of a Renault flavour??

The 63 plate and earlier model of the petrol Note is more Nissan and in my view a better car. NB the 1.6 auto version has a good tourque converter auto box with overdrive. For a small car they are great for interior space

Oh great.... Thanks big John!

I hope I don't sound like a snob but I'd never have thought of ever looking for a car with over 100k miles on the clock. But I reckon I'd be missing out on some beauties there!!

I've taken 3 cars to over 100k miles all Citroens - a BX, a Xantia and a Berlingo. The BX and the Xantia both went to the scrapper but neither was for engine related reasons.

Both in current fleet will hit 100k in next 12 months. We just keep on driving them and getting them serviced at correct interval.

I also would not rule out the diesel Picasso, the 2 litre/90 or 110 PS HDi is pre DPF etc and very well proven.

Thanks Bromptonaut, that's very helpful.

What about the 1.6 diesel too??

Hi all.

My apologies for a late reply as after my last message I went on holiday to Spain for a week and I couldn't get a signal on my phone and I've just managed to get the WiFi working!!

Thank you all for your replies as they are much appreciated.

Does anyone know if the auto box on a 2L petrol Picasso is a 'proper' automatic? If so, is it any good?

I've spotted a lovely one for sale privately at around 60 miles from where I live.

Thanks again peeps,

Clarkie.

If you don't mind the electric parking brake aspect, then the 2007/8 on 2 litre petrol C4 Picasso ''Lounge'' model (not the seven seater model) came with a lovely smooth proper auto box, rare car with 4 x leather captains chairs.

“Does anyone know if the auto box on a 2L petrol Picasso is a 'proper' automatic? If so, is it any good?” It uses a conventional 4 speed torque converter box and is mechanically simple and robust. These are comfortable and practical but the electrics are poor and sills often full of holes. Worth saving a good one though as they are good cars and far more reliable than the later C4 Picasso. Bright airy interiors and soft comfortable seats make for a relaxed drive. I like them, in fact I supplied many over the years including my wife’s aunt who had it for many years until it was written off. Don’t be fooled into paying too much for this however as there’s only any real demand for the diesels and smaller manual cars which are wanted as workhorses, no one wants the auto so it’s very likely you’ll be the only interested party so bargain hard. Make sure you test drive it from cold to make sure the gears change smoothly and all 4 are there plus remember it’ll be overdue a timing belt and water pump if it’s not been done and there’s a receipt as proof and get underneath to look at the sills. It’s likely they’ll already have seen a repair so look at the standard and value the car accordingly. A tatty repair is unsightly and won’t last.

Hi SLO.... Thanks for your reply.

The one I've seen advertised is a private sale being sold by someone on behalf of their mother that cannot drive any longer. Its a 2006, 1 owner car up for £1350 with 62k miles on the clock and the cambelt was changed in 2015 at 54k miles. From the photos, it looks in lovely condition, especially the interior as the seats do not look like they've been sat in or the carpets stepped on!!

The MOT history reads quiet well too, with no mention of rust or rusty sills!! If it's still up for sale when I get back from my hols and it's a goodun, it could be worth a cheeky £1k cash offer??

I've also spotted a 1999 Corolla 1.3 automatic with 60k miles, service history and 2 owners for 1k which looks in lovely condition too. The mot history is good also. Would this be worth a punt too?? Or would it be a bit too old as a reliable daily driver??

Thanks as always for your help!

Clarkie.

This one? I just found a great car on Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20190811102...7

Yes... That's the one. What do you reckon??

The Corolla could be worth a look, they are incredibly robust but this generation is pretty drab to drive. The Citroen is the nicer car but don’t expect it to be trouble free.

Cheers SLO.

I'm guessing the 1.3 Corolla Auto would be a 'proper' automatic??

Would I be right to think the main issues with a Citroen Picasso would be electric related problems??

“I'm guessing the 1.3 Corolla Auto would be a 'proper' automatic?? Would I be right to think the main issues with a Citroen Picasso would be electric related problems??” The Corolla is a conventional auto and yes the Citroen’s biggest weakness will be electrics. The battery for example is located under the front passenger seat which has to be removed to gain access!!! Utter French lunacy but otherwise quite a pleasant thing. Just make sure everything works. Plus it’s not a car for rushing down motorways at speed. They tend to wander around and get a bit noisy above 65mph. Around town though they’re great.

Thanks for that buddy! Most helpful.

I've posted a few links to some cars localish to me.

Would you take a butchers at them when you get a mo..... If you don't mind that is :)

So the Toyota Corolla Verso that was in one of the Autotrader links has sold, along with the Nissan Note that was up for sale with the same dealer.

Would you fine people have a look at the Autotrader links I posted and give your opinions if you have time.

Thanks again everyone!! :)

Don’t massively like any of them. The Avensis is a good model but black paint gets tatty quick and they haven’t even cleaned it properly. How about this? I just found a great car on Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20190507771...3 Like this too... I just found a great car on Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20190730062...8

Cheers! Thanks SLO :)