Nissan X Trail
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Whatever you are told about chocolate turbos is not true. They are actually worse than that.
I ran one for a few years and other than the Dairy Milk forced induction, it wasn't too bad. Other than the brake caliper sticking on the way back from France resulting in a new set of pads being ruined in 8 hours and probably about 12mpg due to fighting against the brakes (and this was a diesel) it was a cracking old workhorse. Get the later one with the updated dash and other than being a bit scratchy inside, it's perfectly fine.
Lad at work - his outlaws bought one recently. Other than their turbo going, it's been fine...
I ran one for a few years and other than the Dairy Milk forced induction, it wasn't too bad. Other than the brake caliper sticking on the way back from France resulting in a new set of pads being ruined in 8 hours and probably about 12mpg due to fighting against the brakes (and this was a diesel) it was a cracking old workhorse. Get the later one with the updated dash and other than being a bit scratchy inside, it's perfectly fine.
Lad at work - his outlaws bought one recently. Other than their turbo going, it's been fine...
lenny007 said:
Whatever you are told about chocolate turbos is not true. They are actually worse than that.
I ran one for a few years and other than the Dairy Milk forced induction, it wasn't too bad. Other than the brake caliper sticking on the way back from France resulting in a new set of pads being ruined in 8 hours and probably about 12mpg due to fighting against the brakes (and this was a diesel) it was a cracking old workhorse. Get the later one with the updated dash and other than being a bit scratchy inside, it's perfectly fine.
Lad at work - his outlaws bought one recently. Other than their turbo going, it's been fine...
my mates one popped not long ago.I ran one for a few years and other than the Dairy Milk forced induction, it wasn't too bad. Other than the brake caliper sticking on the way back from France resulting in a new set of pads being ruined in 8 hours and probably about 12mpg due to fighting against the brakes (and this was a diesel) it was a cracking old workhorse. Get the later one with the updated dash and other than being a bit scratchy inside, it's perfectly fine.
Lad at work - his outlaws bought one recently. Other than their turbo going, it's been fine...
wasn't aware it was an issue. will laugh at him tomorrow for buying it again though
Parents have a petrol 2.5 full loaded,been great apart from 2 front calipers and front pads,never missed a beat and so comfy.
Bit heavy on fuel but they only do 4k a year so no concern.
I believe the diesels have a few problems turbo/intercooler/dpf problems.
so if you do low mileage recommend petrol.
Bit heavy on fuel but they only do 4k a year so no concern.
I believe the diesels have a few problems turbo/intercooler/dpf problems.
so if you do low mileage recommend petrol.
Just bought one myself - not taken delivery yet though as it is being prepped for me this week.
I went for a 2006 car, 2.5 petrol Aventura with 53000 miles on it.
Chose the petrol due to low mileage needs and all the stuff I've heard about the diesel turbo.
While it isn't a Defender or the like, by all accounts it will make a very effective winter hack and looking at YouTube videos, it looks pretty decent in the snow with M&S rated tyres.
I went for a 2006 car, 2.5 petrol Aventura with 53000 miles on it.
Chose the petrol due to low mileage needs and all the stuff I've heard about the diesel turbo.
While it isn't a Defender or the like, by all accounts it will make a very effective winter hack and looking at YouTube videos, it looks pretty decent in the snow with M&S rated tyres.
We spend a few days shooting up in Scotland in early Jan and regularly encounter pretty poor conditions, both on and off road. One of our party brought his 'little' x-trail (shod with road tyres). The usual mode of transport for the guns are Rangies/Discos or Hilux/Navara's etc. There were a few bar room jokes about how many times the X-trail would need to be rescued over the next few days......
It didn't. Not once. It went everywhere the other 4x4's went and didn't miss a beat. Despite its 'soft road' image (or perceived soft road image), my take on the X-trail is that is a pretty impressive bit of kit (even with road tyres fitted)
It didn't. Not once. It went everywhere the other 4x4's went and didn't miss a beat. Despite its 'soft road' image (or perceived soft road image), my take on the X-trail is that is a pretty impressive bit of kit (even with road tyres fitted)
Another vote for the X Trail. I've been running the 2.5 petrol automatic for about 5 years now. It's really one of the few cars I'd replace with an identical model. Thoroughly reliable except for a seized front caliper (seems to be a common issue)and two windscreen washer pumps!
Its comfortable on road and the full independent suspension plus good clearance does make it an able off-roader to (although I've never tested it to extremes) It has been the family bus loaded with 5 people plus baggage plus a roof load of bikes on many occasions.
Probably manages mid/upper-20's as regards MPG so better suited to our 6k miles per year.
Its comfortable on road and the full independent suspension plus good clearance does make it an able off-roader to (although I've never tested it to extremes) It has been the family bus loaded with 5 people plus baggage plus a roof load of bikes on many occasions.
Probably manages mid/upper-20's as regards MPG so better suited to our 6k miles per year.
Efbe said:
mybrainhurts said:
Thanks, folks...
Just to make this more balanced.how about a Suzuki Grand Vitara. comes with low box, much better off road, less problems and doesn't look too bad.
Before buying our Jeep Patriot we also looked at the Compass, X trail, Forrester, Grand Vitara and CRV.
All were good but the Patriot suited our needs the most (fuel economy and price)
We did almost purchase an X trail, but the Nissan salesman was an a
hole 
All were good but the Patriot suited our needs the most (fuel economy and price)
We did almost purchase an X trail, but the Nissan salesman was an a
hole Edited by Happy82 on Thursday 5th December 21:14
KTF said:
Define 'snow' v a normal car with winters on?
it's all a bit daft really.an A6 allroad would be a better car all round for 99% of people with softroaders.
to back this up a little... don't worry about not understanding, it's more than worth the while to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAHPMUkhj5Q
Edited by Efbe on Thursday 5th December 22:02
Efbe said:
KTF said:
Define 'snow' v a normal car with winters on?
it's all a bit daft really.an A6 allroad would be a better car all round for 99% of people with softroaders.
to back this up a little... don't worry about not understanding, it's more than worth the while to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAHPMUkhj5Q
Edited by Efbe on Thursday 5th December 22:02
Were the ones at the back sliding backwards before they even got going?
mybrainhurts said:
Old Nissan X Trail as an occasional hack and getter through snow.
Anything known, good or bad, please?
For low budget 4x4 the X trail is a good buy , petrol 2.5 4 cylinder is the one to get on a budget, mid 2004 they improved the interior/dash. If you want an auto avoid the 2.0 , Diesel costs a load more than petrol if you want an auto as the diesels were all manual until about 2008.Anything known, good or bad, please?
Fairly reliable, better to drive than a Crv.
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