Davyo Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nissan X trail 2.2d any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDCREST Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Lovely and very quick...Turbos' are expensive when they go though, so let the engine idle for half a minute before switching off ..reason being as soon as you switch the engine off, it cuts the oil supply and the turbo is still wizzing round at a rate of knots..60,000 rpm or something..with no lubrication....Only thing I didn't like about mine was the speedo in the centre of the dash, but you get used to it..think the later models have changed the layout..mine was a 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteri Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 We've had two x-trails and can't recommend them highly enough. First one was the 2.5 petrol, not the most frugal - but we put over 120,000 and it never missed a beat. Now we have a 2.2 TD, nippy, easy to drive, great on the motorway and surprisingly capable at light off road. Layout has now changed to something more logical. I think value for money they are superb - typical Japanese run for ever things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Superb little 4x4. Only downside is they are only legal to tow a 750kg trailer (basically a box trailer) which is a shame as they are very capable. Only had one problem with mine and that was the pedal box. When they go it puts the motor into limp mode. It's a very common fault and the new pedal box was about £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Superb little 4x4. Only downside is they are only legal to tow a 750kg trailer (basically a box trailer) which is a shame as they are very capable. Only had one problem with mine and that was the pedal box. When they go it puts the motor into limp mode. It's a very common fault and the new pedal box was about £350 It says on Parkers Review that it can tow 750kg unbraked and 2000kg braked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 It says on Parkers Review that it can tow 750kg unbraked and 2000kg braked. The problem I found was no one made a tow bar kit for one that was rated over 750kg. It may have changed since I had one about 5 years ago. Still a blimin good truck though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad24 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Turbos are really easy to change, iv done a few. You can get a an exact model turbo new from most good motor factors for around £600. The last x trail i did had lasted for 90000mls before the turbo gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 My first xtrail did 100k with no turbo problems, only thing it needed was a new air flow meter and tyres, It was serviced every 10k miles with GOOD quality oil friend of mine bought one to tow a horse box which he does on a regular basis, Ive had 2 and liked both..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo23 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) Had mine for 3 months now, I love it, pulls well when you put your foot down, comfy to drive and good fuel, only down side **** sat nav. Edited October 29, 2013 by buckaroo23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Have an early x trail 2002 best car I have ever had no problems at all practical and good performance with good mpg not the most flash car in the world but serves a purpose for me with my dogs and shooting etc. I don't think you will be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 love mine - 54 plate 2.2d, had it a couple of years now, it's a great all rounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 My missus' bought a Tekna new. It's done 13K miles with no glitches. It's been chipped and goes like **** off a shovel. I love driving it, great motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Whats aTekna, just googled it, thats too exp and new I would go for a 5d vit but cant find a goodun for 3g.Yust wanted to know if xtrail any good re reliability and off road to replace my 3dr grand vitara.Like my vit its going to get everything ripped out including the roof lining.So its gona get propper abuse like scraped down hedgerows, bonnet and roof walked on ect.I would kerp the vit but need more room for all the **** I have. Edited November 5, 2013 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I have a qashqai .Tekna= top of the range ......leather heated seats / sat nav / rear reverse camera / rear and side dark tint windows / usb input / bose speaker system / possible 18 inch wheel size... Edited November 5, 2013 by BSA-airgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 If you looked at my vit you wouldnt let me anywhere near a Tenka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Davyo I dont think an x trail will suit what you're after Its not a hardcore 4x4, it has no low box It would be a shame to gut one as you plan on doing, Rav 4 probably no good either, you are better looking for an older disco/vitara, something which will take the abuse you're planning to throw at it......shogun worth a look as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 If you looked at my vit you wouldnt let me anywhere near a Tenka. If you looked at my Jimney you wouldn't let me anywhere near a vit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 If we are going to get into a "my truck is filthier than your truck" scenario then we need pictures and a judge Or simply post in the "post pictures of your truck thread" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Mine is already in there mate its the silver vit with the two sunroofs fitted as shooting hatches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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