johndeerejoe Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 has anyone got one of these and what do u think of them the good and the bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulf Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Reputedly very poor, lots of engine isues. I drive a D22 (the previuse model) mines been ok mecanically and is a comfortable drive and ok towing and off road but nothing exceptional and loads of niggles. Personally I would avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh god avoid like the plague. We had one. BAD news! Ours blew the engine to bits coming u windy hill on the m62. Threw a rod. car had 12,000 miles on it. Gearbox went on it at 21k engine went again at about 30k. Never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yep there certainly ****! The Hilux and Ranger are much better bets i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 wasnt the engine issue only with certain years of engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 i was peaking to a chap last week who was telling me his works navara was on its 3rd engine. that navara has less than 100k on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I think all these replies refer to the pre 2007 models and are hearsay at that. I have a Navarra that works off road most of the time, almost every day and works HARD. It does not get treated well but then it's a workhorse not a Chelsea Tractor. It’s done 36k and apart from general maintenance (only every 18k) it’s fine, a well put together, well built, strong 4x4. My only nag is the fuel consumption...do not believe what’s written in the manual. Oh and the fact that getting punctures is a regular occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anschutz.17hmr Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 i had a 52 plate d22 and it was brilliant done over 100k and never missed a beat,so i thought i,d try a new model so got one on demo for a week,my conclusions are overpriced,thirsty,and not as good off road as old d22!so bought a ranger thunder seems ok,i,ll let you know what its like in a few months seems better on fuel than nissan :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandelierman Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Have you considered the Mitsubish Warrior? I have had 2 mitsubishi's,the first was a 2000 model which i had for 3yrs then got a desire to own the Nissan Navara i bought a club cab 2004 Navara......I HATED IT FROM THE MOMENT I DROVE IT :blink: i sold it 3 weeks later at a loss ( i am good at selling things at a loss ) i then bought a 2003 Warrior and loved it i never had a single problem with either of them,one of my biggest regrets is selling the warrior after 2yrs to buy a Range Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywizz Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 :unsure: Hi, any one else got a Ford Ranger??? i have bought a new one in November 08,,a Thunder, the fuel isvery good,,advertised at 39mpg,, i get 34.9mpg,,,i fill the tank each time to the top so ican always work out the consuption,,i get up to 420 miles for 55 or 56 litrs of diesel. I am using a local Texaco garage whick will soon have Texaco super diesel so it will be easy to see if the extra expence gives the extra miles..I have also learned to drive much more smooth,,less foot down,steady acceleration,,it got me 40 extra miles per tank of fuel,,,think about it,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think all these replies refer to the pre 2007 models and are hearsay at that. maybe but try a look at them on autotrader and see how many state new engine, then have a look on ebay and you won't find a cheap second hand engine but you will find a fair few trucks with stuffed engines. Its the fact the con rods exit the block that makes it a big issue as its a majorly expensive repair. Ok they have sorted the problem I believe but if you buy an early one and its not had a new engine its either very lucky or still likely to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 maybe but try a look at them on autotrader and see how many state new engine, then have a look on ebay and you won't find a cheap second hand engine but you will find a fair few trucks with stuffed engines. Its the fact the con rods exit the block that makes it a big issue as its a majorly expensive repair. Ok they have sorted the problem I believe but if you buy an early one and its not had a new engine its either very lucky or still likely to happen Yes but where most people who have commented are wrong is that he asked about the NEW Nissan Navarra, the D40, the old model, the D22 was the one with the engine problem. By the way, Nissan have extended the warranty to 5 years on that model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 it was more a reply to the engine problems being heresay, as you say the new one appears to have none of the problems, hell of a big lump of truck though dwarfs my L200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 it was more a reply to the engine problems being heresay, as you say the new one appears to have none of the problems, hell of a big lump of truck though dwarfs my L200 Al4x my comments weren't directed at you but at everyone who, despite being asked for opinions on the new style navarra was spouting about the engine problem in the old model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have an 08 Patherfinder (same engines) absolutley brilliant, a little agricultural, be a great all rounder, A relation has a 55 Navara, and yes engine blew, but a glitch with the engine that year. I will definitely be getting another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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