The nissan juke radio code

Recently I was asked to enter the radio code in a Nissan Juke. It was the 1.6 turbo one. This may seem like a simple task but I assure it's not. I'll get a picture of the radio sometime but it's got buttons 1 to 6 and a large button marked enter. How hard could this be. Let's say your pin is 9371.

Firstly no numbers above six. That's okay you'll soon figure out you press 1 to go to the first digit and the every time you press it from then on the first digit will be incremented.

So for 9371

Press 1 to go to the first digit. Then press 1, 9 times.
Press 2 to go to the second digit. Then press 2, 3 times.
Press 3 to go to the third digit. Then press 3, 7 times.
Press 4 to go to the fourth digit. Then press 4 once.

The radio code should now be displayed on the radio.

To enter this you don't press enter. You hold down 6 for a few seconds.

Really great idea Nissan. Maybe including this in the manual would help.....

Why?

Recently I got asked why I chose an s2000. This got me thinking. I don't really like this whole generation of new cars being produced today, they're all about being refined, they're pretty quick but they're not at all involving to drive. That's what I love about the s2000, it's a blast to drive and brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. I'm sure the front wheel drive hot hatches of today will give it a hard time but I don't care, the sound it makes and the feedback it gives is just intoxicating. Sadly cars like this are no longer made, well apart from the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ which seems to just be the s2000's slow cousin. At least it tries though, but will the influx of a new generation of even more boring hot hatches simply overwhelm the fun to drive aspect offered by cars like the s2000? It certainly seems so. I must be in a minority here but I don't like/want a fat over powered front wheel drive car that's boring to drive. Instead of chasing power numbers and making cars even heavier how about making them fun to drive? BWM used to make some good cars, now they're in the turbo game chasing numbers and making drivers fall sleep. What happened to cars like the E46 M3 CSL!? Do we need boring but fast cars like the 335i. Sales numbers seem to indicate that's what people want, well that and terrible to drive suv's but surely there are enough people out there to appreciate and buy a vehicle that's fun to drive - I guess time will tell but it's really not looking that great.

Convertibles

I've never really been a fan of convertibles, I never really got the point of being exposed to the elements whilst driving - sun burning away at your head, whilst you sweat away just to look cool. I've been riding bikes most of my life so it didn't really seem like a great idea in a car. My affordable dream car happened to be a convertible and after owning it for a while my views have changed drastically. Convertibles are so much nicer! The sound of the engine is far, far better and the assault on the senses when you're driving in anger is an experience on it's own. It just adds so much to the fun and enjoyment of the driving experience. I'm sure the extra weight and loss in rigidity will make a difference in a track car but for the other 98% of drivers I'd highly recommend trying one out for a while. Having a soft top does have it's drawbacks, and I don't know if this is just the s2000 or convertibles in general but the blind spot visibility over your shoulders is pretty bad with the top up so you need to be extra cautious. A lovely summers evening with the top down is pure bliss and it's awesome in winter as well, the heater blasting out hot air whilst the freshness rushes over you, is truly magnificent.