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![melbetts](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi
I'm in need of an older workhorse car - an economical second car for the family It's needed for errands around town, transporting kids to after school stuff, for my elderly parents to drive/tour with when they visit from overseas, to put surfboards on and possibly for the teenager to start learning to drive in, in 18 months time.
I had my eye on a Nissan Note, in part because it seems to have a good safety rating,but have read some things about CVT problems? Any recommendations gratefully received.
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Hi there,
While Nissans make great engines and vehicles, the transmission is reported to be a bit problematic on some models.
You may want to look as the Toyota Corolla types like the Allex, Runx and Auris, or the Mazda Demio or Axela.
![melbetts](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Thanks. I'm now contemplating either a Toyota Raum, or a Mazda Verisa. They seem to be similar in dimensions and I'm aware of the sliding doors on the Raum.
Any opinions on these and which would be a better option?