rusty50 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi all Just got a 1998 swb terrano 2.7 with 178000 miles on the clock for bad weather and shooting/green laneing. just been checked over and new filters and oil changed done 360mile so far. Has any one got one and how do you rate them on running costs and is ebay the best way of getting parts and keeping running costs down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 ive got a 2,4 petrol extreme, had it 2 years and never cost me a penny !! its an R reg with 65000 on the clock, put some A/T tyres on it and youre laughing !!! love mine to bits-- but the missus hates it --says its too big and clumsy looking shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi Shaun like wise some how i just love it it seems to be a true little 4x4 i nearly got a freelander van after driving 60 mile to see a so called solid example only to look under its belly to find the rear prop missing.well pleased with my £1000 ruff and ready truck as im sure after a few weeks it will look like my shed inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Mate has one and swears by it, bullet proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielchris Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Had mine a year! Mines the van one!!! It's got bf goodrich all terrains on it!!! Great truck! Goes the same places my m8 Hilux does!!! Wait what's that I hear??!!! Should of got a LANDROVER!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 its a brilliant vehicle, i have had the 2.7 and the later 3.0 in swb and lwb, loved them and was gutted that they stopped making them. running costs are good, the swindon Nissan dealer will service them from £110, speedo heads go and most mileages are wrong, but i dont suppose that has happened with yours as the miles look realistic. check dealer prices against ebay, as the genuine parts are easier to fit and have proper warranties on. the best one i had was a 2.7 swb van, absolutely loved it and wished i still had it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav912 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Had a 2003 one for our works truck, got rid of it in July this year for a Defender. When it was going alright it was a good truck and pulled well but it used to cost us a fortune in suspension joints and propshafts/UJ's. It had done around 70k when it left and the synchros had failed on 3rd gear. Definately not a truck to be used in harsh conditions but for light off roading it would be fine I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hi all thanks for posts Been out and just been green laneing near swindon to of ridge way watching 2 roe deer dont need to worry about scratching it un like my past 55 plate Jeep Grand.It was to nice to do any thing other that mud. Hand brake cable drivers side is the only area to repair i have found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 i had a 2.7 turbo diesel terrano in swb version a long time ago and it was a very capable 4x4 but it liked a drink 22mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hi guess thats about right 300miles from full and £60 to fill back to the same point. dont think it will do more than 3.5k per year so i will enjoy the moment. theres a 4x4 circuit at foxham near swindon so will try that out as well as beating / shooting this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I have got a 2006 3.0 Di SWB Commercial Terrano. I have had rear seats and seatbelts fitted so it's good all round. I have had it a few years and it has been great for towing, shooting, snow, mud and carting stuff around. It is also relatively good on fuel, fun to drive, it has air con and it will do 100 mph if you are that way inclined :look: They are very good value when you compare them to the equivalent defender or discovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi thanks for that.i used mine for a job next to a green lane so went for a 3miler before heading home. Handles well in ruts and has good ground clearance impressed with my £1000 little swb 4x4. Its just great for putting a smile on your face. watched a few birds of pray in the middle of no where chilled come home to a roast beef dinner good days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3800lloyd Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 ive had many 4x4 for lamping had trouble with everything exept terrano superb vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 ive had many 4x4 for lamping had trouble with everything exept terrano superb vehicle Thats worth knowing will be going out sunday in a small wood next to a farm trying it out again plus shooting cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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