Getting an X-trail, any tips/advice

[callmedave]

Well, its the old lady that is after one, shes seen a few second hand models in her price range, Having never driven a Nissan 4x4, i dont have any idea what to look for on these, Are there any common faults? Are there any models/engines we should be avoiding?

Any help appreciated guys!

[callmedave]

QuantumTokoloshi said:

Which model are you looking at ?

At the moment, a few different ones, she will want a diesel for the MPG, no more than 10 year old, but other than that, no preference.

[callmedave]

Conscript said:

Lots of usefull info

Thanks! Will check the intercooler and suspension when we view!

[callmedave]

Baryonyx said:

Aren't these supposed to be horrendously unreliable? A colleague of mine has recently been stung with a big bill for a cracked head gasket on his, partially funded by the supplying dealer. So check it blows hot air through the vents and that there is no mayo in the filler cap.

What model is his?

[callmedave]

She's seen a 'adventure' model she likes. 2.2 diesel (turbo?) dealer seems pretty good. Will take a look over it at the weekend.

[callmedave]

OldGermanHeaps said:

Brilliant cars just keep an eye on the intercooler and youll be fine, only other issue of note is the fuel pressure regulator, around £140.
If your handy you can buy a universal fmic kit off ebay which gave me more power, better mpg and less smoke. It was sround£75 but a bit of fabrication is involved and relocate the map sensor.

Got a link or more info on this part? FMIC= Front Mount InterCooler? Does it not already have this?

[callmedave]

Trevor450 said:

The standard intercooler is top mounted and the construction is crimped edges. The crimps fail and they end up leaking. The usual thing to do is replace with a welded version of the original TMIC. I've not seen a FMIC on an X Trail.

Ahh, ok. Makes sense. I work in a automotive machine shop and we bend tube so this would be an easy mod if need be. Thanks for that.