ferguson_tom Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 My mazda 6s clutch is starting to slip every now and again so looking at getting rid as going to be expensive job and the car aint worth naff all. I think best truck for me would be the terrano for price and ability. The only thing I am worried about is the MPG some say you can get mid 30s on a run which is bearable others say low 20s which aint. I travel about 70 miles a day so want a comfortable car aswell, it will be used for going shooting but not going to be modded for off road use. My bio fuel plant will be working hopefully by the end of the month but if it aint i dont wanna be stuck with a motor that only does 22mpg, does anyone run theres on bio or waste oil? What mpg are people getting out of there diesels? 2.7 and 3.0. Is the 3.0 that much of a better engine to spend the extra money on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 My old terrino used to return 34 MPG it was a 2.7 TD probably the best vehicle I have ever had if I had not lost my legs I would still have it Deershooter :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'd say 25 usually, 30 on a good run. They are optimistic figures too. Never had a 3 litre but the 2.7 is OK. Not exactly a racing car though. Engine wise I prefer the old square headlamp (mechanical throttle) version. Intercooler doesn't seem to do a right lot on the later ones. I like them, bought another not long back. If you are after good mpg then buy a Frontera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianjb61 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I got a 98 plate, 2.7tdi Terrano 2, its been a very reliable motor, it's gives me around 23mpg which is hurting on the petrol station forecourt now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 okay so might be a change of plan then. 23mpg is hard to swallow at the pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Frontera diesel 2.2 1998 onward. I had one for a couple of years - 38mpg. Checked this several times. Went up to 39mpg when we used it for a holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've had my terrano2 for about 6-7 years now it has been very reliable and has'nt really cost me when M.O.T was due, I drive it with common scence ie...speed,braking and cornering and it's been brilliant,as far as mpg goes i say on a long run it's doing 32/34 a short run round town say it's doing 22/23ish. but i would buy another when it's day is up by the way mine is a 2.7 TD GOODLUCK WITH YOUR CHOICE AND I HOPE THIS HELPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer14 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Got a 2001 Terrano 2, 2.7tdi sport only problems I've had have been fuel and brake lines needed replacing,MPG wise get about 25 around town 30+ on a good straight run ,brilliant last year in the snow never missed a beat and went everywhere it was pointed, good all round motor ,if you want a proper offroader though defender 90, **** poor running costs though...I've had 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Mine does mid to high 20's, good truck for the price but I wouldn't want to do a long comute in one unless someone else was paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks everyone, i think its going to have to wait then until i get the biodiesel plant up and running and producing half decent fuel. The mpgs just a bit too low for me to handle atm with current fuel prices. Fingers crossed though we will be up and running by next month. I cant believe some of the prices these trucks are going through on ebay though they are dirt cheap for a lot of motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 i had a l reg shooting machine terrano 2.7 td last yr i would have said this was returning 30-35mpg i have just last week got a newer shape maverick only difference is the intercooler as it is a few yrs younger, but i filled it up and dont seem to be getting as far as i used to in the older terrano "even though the intercooler should slightly lessen fuel consumption "its still returning 28-32mpg which for a nice 7 seater that's goes anywhere isn't bad i suppose ..... could be worse Ive just had a Volvo xc70 for 8 months that did 16mpg .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hi ive got a terrano 2.7 td swb only do low milage / trips and feel that cost of fuel against little other running costs make it a great second car for shooting related trips etc. i have a a4 advent but like the old nissan as a no frills knock about. swb hold there price once sub 2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Clocked mine yesterday and got 27 mpg. Not brilliant but a lot of those miles were in fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks again everyone, I am pretty sure we will get one and stretch to the 3.0 if we can. The mpg is not that bad high 20s is pretty good for a big 4x4 but for doing 75 mile round trip a day paying forecourt prices it wont happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Have used Terrano 2.7 diesels for more than 10 years, four models in all ... Mileage towing a boat at best 22/23 mpg .... driven with a "very light" foot ... at best!! ... 28/29mpg. Three out of four vehicle needed a radiator around the 95k mile mark ... they are okay'ish off road, but they are no Range Rover by a long shot ... off road they are not as good as a Discovery ... Common faults are corroded fuel line near to OSR wheel arch (fuel leak) Corroded brake pipes (more so when used on the beach!!) Anti Roll Bar bushes and Anti Roll bar drop links (drop links if left, wear through lower suspension arm) costly! Gearbox failure ... doesn't give a lot of warning (no audiable mechanical warning) anything over 40mph when the failure occurs and the gearbox is wrote off. Rear wheel brake cylinders frequently leak, if one leaks, replace both NS & OS wheel cylinders. Electric window motor and lift mechanism not uncommon to fail. Door hinge failure (mainly drivers door lower hinge) cheap easily fixed. Dont read to much into the list, all vehicles have their problems and Terrano's probably less so than most ... worth getting hold of it the price is right, don't pay to much though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Kinda jealous of these 23+ mpg claims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 The most uneconomical vehicle I have ever driven, did ... 1 mile per 3 gallons of fuel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 My 2.7tdi does about 30 mpg on average but it's automatic. On the road it drops into overdrive pretty quick if your light on the throttle. Cruises steady at 1000 rpm on level ground. I think that's where it makes it's best economy. Cams are gear driven so not much to worry about there. I've been happy with mine. 112,000 on the clock now and everything still works ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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