the hitman Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm looking at possibly buying an xtrail , its the aventura model 2.2 dci. Its almost 3 years old . Has anyone got one , and of course , are they any good . Cheers Hitman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 My mum has one and it seems quite good. Space in the back for two dogs (flatcoat and golden retriever), plenty of power for my step-dad to enjoy, legroom in the front and back. It's quite nice to drive too (took it up to Beverly once). I don't like the dash in the middle of the car, but that's just me. Also, the boot is not as big as my Frontera's, but that doesn't bother her in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewey Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hitman, Not got one myself but did consider one a while back, I spoke with a Nissan Dealership Service department, the guy there was very helpful, he did say that they had had trouble with turbo's amongst other things. He advised to go for as late a one as possible, think he said "55" Plate onwards were more reliable. Do a search on google for Xtrail problems or look on Parkers at the owners reviews. Good Luck Hewey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Guy I know has one he loves it & he worked at the local LAND ROVER dealership I asked him his opinion one day on the new freelander as me and the wife fancied one & his reply was dont bother with the heap of **** buy a Jap car Edited January 6, 2009 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdg Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Fantastic car I've had mine for three years and had no problems it copes with driving in muddy fields etc and tows well - my wife uses it to tow a hose trailer with two large ponies in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I looked at them but was concerned about where the silencer was under the rear bumper. looks to me like it could get ripped off quite easily as it lays width ways on the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 ive had mine for 2 1/2 years... older model...03 most comfy car ive ever driven.... bags of room.....nearly goes where i want it too...lol (got stuck once) mines got 97000 miles on... ive heard about the turbo's but i take as i find... the exhaust isnt a problem and ive had mine down to its axles.... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Do a search on PW. Some months ago there were issues with con rods breaking, and Nissan declining to pay out on warranty. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaBravo Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Guy I know has one he loves it & he worked at the local LAND ROVER dealership I asked him his opinion one day on the new freelander as me and the wife fancied one & his reply was dont bother with the heap of **** buy a Jap car Well yes.. Its a freelander... there for the mothers to take the kids to school in... The disco and the defender is a different matter completly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Do a search on PW. Some months ago there were issues with con rods breaking, and Nissan declining to pay out on warranty. webber Im sure that was the Navara.... :blink: shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 ive had mine for 2 1/2 years... older model...03 most comfy car ive ever driven.... bags of room.....nearly goes where i want it too...lol (got stuck once) mines got 97000 miles on... ive heard about the turbo's but i take as i find... the exhaust isnt a problem and ive had mine down to its axles.... shaun Oh thats right, you use yours a shooting wagon, dirty inside and out, corn in the boot. OMG LOL. You should be a woman! Down to the axles? Is that cos you drove across a field (in crop at the bottom of a hill) in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks for the replys chaps, it seems a good motor . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Oh thats right, you use yours a shooting wagon, dirty inside and out, corn in the boot. OMG LOL. You should be a woman! Down to the axles? Is that cos you drove across a field (in crop at the bottom of a hill) in the winter. Errrm might have done but andy said it was a burst drainage pipe........not my fault.....anyway its not a hairdressers car like yours and mines cleaner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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