Nissan X-Trail,opinions please
Discussion
Bit of a strange one this, I am looking at a replacement for my trusty but increasingly rusty Fourtrak. Now, this is where it gets a bit awkward, I have recently excepted a job in Heathrow for six months where I will be staying in a hotel and travelling from South Wales on a Monday morning and back home on a Friday night (I cant wait!). So, I'm after a 4x4 that will not destroy itself running up and down the M4, not cost the earth to run, will get me home when the weather turns and that I dont get precious about because its going to get hit, marked and scratched in a hotel car park! (And next weeks Lottery numbers would be good as well)
I am currently stuck on what to look at within my budget (5 to 6k). So far I have looked at Shoguns (3.2 Diesel jobbies) but at the price I'm looking at they are old and I presume going to get pricey to fix, Shogun Sports but I'm not sure about the 2.5 diesel, I know they have cylinder head issues and Jeep Cherokee's in diesel flavour but I just don't warm to them and think they will be pricey to fix.
The only thing that I have come up with is potentially the most unPH car ever, a Nissan X-Trail but I know nothing about them, other than all the gauges are in the middle of the dash! I'm going to look at a 55 plate 2.2 Diesel one tomorrow with 82K on it. Does anyone know anything about these that I should be concerned about? And looking at one of these is my life over, should I hand in my PH badge, get out the slippers and start smoking a pipe?
Your input, as always, will be gratefully received.
I am currently stuck on what to look at within my budget (5 to 6k). So far I have looked at Shoguns (3.2 Diesel jobbies) but at the price I'm looking at they are old and I presume going to get pricey to fix, Shogun Sports but I'm not sure about the 2.5 diesel, I know they have cylinder head issues and Jeep Cherokee's in diesel flavour but I just don't warm to them and think they will be pricey to fix.
The only thing that I have come up with is potentially the most unPH car ever, a Nissan X-Trail but I know nothing about them, other than all the gauges are in the middle of the dash! I'm going to look at a 55 plate 2.2 Diesel one tomorrow with 82K on it. Does anyone know anything about these that I should be concerned about? And looking at one of these is my life over, should I hand in my PH badge, get out the slippers and start smoking a pipe?
Your input, as always, will be gratefully received.
Running between meetings, so a brief reply.
There are many, many, other cars that are less Ph than an X-Trail. My Mrs ran three of these in succession - and you will be surprised at how sprightly the diesel is and also how car-like it handles. I don't think they're bad looking things either!
There are many, many, other cars that are less Ph than an X-Trail. My Mrs ran three of these in succession - and you will be surprised at how sprightly the diesel is and also how car-like it handles. I don't think they're bad looking things either!
MikeDov said:
Bit of a strange one this, I am looking at a replacement for my trusty but increasingly rusty Fourtrak. Now, this is where it gets a bit awkward, I have recently excepted a job in Heathrow for six months where I will be staying in a hotel and travelling from South Wales on a Monday morning and back home on a Friday night (I cant wait!). So, I'm after a 4x4 that will not destroy itself running up and down the M4, not cost the earth to run, will get me home when the weather turns and that I dont get precious about because its going to get hit, marked and scratched in a hotel car park! (And next weeks Lottery numbers would be good as well)
I am currently stuck on what to look at within my budget (5 to 6k). So far I have looked at Shoguns (3.2 Diesel jobbies) but at the price I'm looking at they are old and I presume going to get pricey to fix, Shogun Sports but I'm not sure about the 2.5 diesel, I know they have cylinder head issues and Jeep Cherokee's in diesel flavour but I just don't warm to them and think they will be pricey to fix.
The only thing that I have come up with is potentially the most unPH car ever, a Nissan X-Trail but I know nothing about them, other than all the gauges are in the middle of the dash! I'm going to look at a 55 plate 2.2 Diesel one tomorrow with 82K on it. Does anyone know anything about these that I should be concerned about? And looking at one of these is my life over, should I hand in my PH badge, get out the slippers and start smoking a pipe?
Your input, as always, will be gratefully received.
I tried an X-Trail recently. It was ok, I like the seat material and it didn't go too bad, although wasn't as nippy as many motoring magazine articles will have you believe.I am currently stuck on what to look at within my budget (5 to 6k). So far I have looked at Shoguns (3.2 Diesel jobbies) but at the price I'm looking at they are old and I presume going to get pricey to fix, Shogun Sports but I'm not sure about the 2.5 diesel, I know they have cylinder head issues and Jeep Cherokee's in diesel flavour but I just don't warm to them and think they will be pricey to fix.
The only thing that I have come up with is potentially the most unPH car ever, a Nissan X-Trail but I know nothing about them, other than all the gauges are in the middle of the dash! I'm going to look at a 55 plate 2.2 Diesel one tomorrow with 82K on it. Does anyone know anything about these that I should be concerned about? And looking at one of these is my life over, should I hand in my PH badge, get out the slippers and start smoking a pipe?
Your input, as always, will be gratefully received.
It feels big and boxy to drive, lots of interior room, but no hiding its length (felt bigger than my Cherokee). I also was convinced by it, it seemed far too much middle ground. It wasn't a 4x4
but it also wasn't a car.Not likely very good off road and not as good as a car on road.
The diesel is meant to offer up good mpg (37-39mpg), although I think they can be expensive to repair.
The one I looked at also has a failed electric window, broken/failed door handle, broken glove box and was starting to rust quite badly.
For me it's the perfect mix of being a bit crap at everything. I'd much rather have a proper car with AWD (Celica GT-4/Impreza/Evo/Audi S4) or a proper 4x4 that drives like a 4x4 and that I'd be happy taking off road (Jeep, Land Rover, etc).
That said maybe I'm being a little hard on it. I guess if I was too look at such a vehicle I would prefer a Toyota Rav4.
I concur with 300 on this one, we had use of an X-Trail albeit in 2WD guise for two weeks in South Africa.
Plus points, it was reasonable on fuel, and would sit on the motorway 140kph happily all day long.
Negative points, the interior is a mishmash of Renault and Nissan switch gear and a such doesn't feel particularly integrated. Lots of cheap plastics, and things in odd places. Seats were ok, with what I think would be hard wearing material (this was a rental). Off road clearance wasn't as good as you'd expect for a basic soft-roader.
In your position, and with your budget, I'd be looking at a Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V or a Subaru Forrester.
Plus points, it was reasonable on fuel, and would sit on the motorway 140kph happily all day long.
Negative points, the interior is a mishmash of Renault and Nissan switch gear and a such doesn't feel particularly integrated. Lots of cheap plastics, and things in odd places. Seats were ok, with what I think would be hard wearing material (this was a rental). Off road clearance wasn't as good as you'd expect for a basic soft-roader.
In your position, and with your budget, I'd be looking at a Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V or a Subaru Forrester.
Had an X-Trail Dci SE (136bhp) model.
Plus Points were the space and reasonably spritely performance. I suppose the economy wasn't too bad either, considering the size of it. Interior was ok with massive sunroof helping loads.
Negative points were the interior materials are incredibly scratchy (mainly the door cards) and, sadly, the chocolate turbo. Mine hit me with a nice £1300 bill for replacement.
Have a read of this for further information
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/x-trai...
Hope this helps
Plus Points were the space and reasonably spritely performance. I suppose the economy wasn't too bad either, considering the size of it. Interior was ok with massive sunroof helping loads.
Negative points were the interior materials are incredibly scratchy (mainly the door cards) and, sadly, the chocolate turbo. Mine hit me with a nice £1300 bill for replacement.
Have a read of this for further information
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/x-trai...
Hope this helps
Is this a fixed term job? If you will only be doing this journey for six months, is it worth buying a cheap diesel repmobile for the Wales-London run with a plan to sell it on at the end of the six months?
You can then keep your Fourtrak and use your budget to upgrade/replace it when required.
You can then keep your Fourtrak and use your budget to upgrade/replace it when required.
I'm on my second X-trail. First was a 2.0 petrol Sport, second is a 2.2 diesel 'Columbia' spec. Can't really fault them to be honest. Yes it's not a sportscar, or a mudplugger, but it's not designed for either purpose. As a road car, it does what it says on the tin - comfy to drive with good visibility, plenty of room, stable at speed and reasonable economy (well the diesel anyway). Hope that helps
My cousin is on her 3rd RAV4 and loves them. They are comfy, quiet with decent MPG. Good in the snow as well even on standard tyres.
I've always liked the look of the X Trail and would have thought running cost etc.. will be similar to the Rav4.
Also what about the CR-V or Kia Sportage? 7 year warranty on the Kia and the Honda has the excellent 2.2 CTDi engine.
I've always liked the look of the X Trail and would have thought running cost etc.. will be similar to the Rav4.
Also what about the CR-V or Kia Sportage? 7 year warranty on the Kia and the Honda has the excellent 2.2 CTDi engine.
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff