Slightly counter-culture for me, but I've gone out and got myself a really nice new(ish) car. I remember, back in the day, seeing adverts for the new Nissan Qashqai and thinking they looked like rather cool cars. Well, somehow, I've got to the point where I can get a good one, and it hasn't disappointed.The process of buying it was actually quite fun. Carmel and Cam came with me to offer support. Cam brought a brand new large wooden six sided dice with him, which became our "yes/no" randomiser. Should Dad get the top of the range model with heated leather seats and even flashier alloys? Clatter... "no"! Salesman shoulders slump slightly. He was a good guy and didn't push whatsoever. He sourced us one at a lower spec but with the panoramic roof option that I couldn't help but go for.
I have only driven the marvel a number of times, and typing this reminds me that I haven't officially named it yet. The car is a modern one with 6 gears and buttons for everything except keeping an eye out on the road. Even there it has cameras to help with parking and staying in lanes and eyeing up attractive Nissan Jukes ahead. Cam's favourite feature is that when you switch off the car (there is no key or manual handbrake...) the wing mirrors automatically fold in. This ticks a very important Thunderbirds box for me too. So far my favourite feature is the bluetooth connectivity to the central system, linking phone and allowing for streaming of music. I've put some music on my phone, but a cheap bluetooth enabled player is now on the cards.
The car will be a source of great pleasure for me and the family for some time to come.
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