Nissan X-Trail?
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Hope you will be able to help.
Girlfriends looking at getting a X-Trail, checked weights would be able to tow horse and box once shes done B+E.
So just general questions what are they like to live with? general running costs anything to look out for?
Shes only looking at the moment, mainly at ones that have done 50k 05-07 plates.
Another question she's asked *Apparently very important* do they all have built in handsfree?
Thanks for the help.
Edit * meant to say heard issues about turbo's on 136? can anyone shed anymore light on the matter?
Girlfriends looking at getting a X-Trail, checked weights would be able to tow horse and box once shes done B+E.
So just general questions what are they like to live with? general running costs anything to look out for?
Shes only looking at the moment, mainly at ones that have done 50k 05-07 plates.
Another question she's asked *Apparently very important* do they all have built in handsfree?
Thanks for the help.
Edit * meant to say heard issues about turbo's on 136? can anyone shed anymore light on the matter?
Edited by RussH91 on Friday 28th February 19:32
The later X-trails (04 onwards) had an issue with turbos, although from memory it wasn't the turbo as such but some sort of sensor that was making the turbo work too hard/come on too soon. This would cause turbo to fail and bits of it ending up in the engine or the exhaust. The one I had, bits of the turbo went into the exhaust but was all covered under warranty (luckily).
At that point they hadn't worked out it was the sensor or ECU so went in a few months later to have that changed FOC.
From a quick google it seems that the 2005 onwards models may of had a revised set up.... but google further to be sure.
Other than that, think mine was pretty reliable.... good to drive and good off road. We also pulled a caravan and would easily do so at speed all day.
At that point they hadn't worked out it was the sensor or ECU so went in a few months later to have that changed FOC.
From a quick google it seems that the 2005 onwards models may of had a revised set up.... but google further to be sure.
Other than that, think mine was pretty reliable.... good to drive and good off road. We also pulled a caravan and would easily do so at speed all day.
Ran a 54 plate petrol for 5 years from 36 to 79k,absolutely faultless and only lost 3 k in depreciation.Have replaced with a 58 plate diesel bought at 80 k,now on 94 2 years later and again no trouble,great vehicles.For info petrol did 26 mpg,new diesel 35 mpg,real world,diesel consumption is very poor at motorway speed but good round town.
I backed out after reading all the internet horrors. It was not just because of that, I spoke to a 4x4 dealer who had sold a 4 or 5 in the past 18 months and two were brought back with turbo problems. Although the one I looked at was only £4000 for a low milage 69k 55 plate he said it would cost much more in the long run.
Barrie
Barrie
Have a Xtrail 2.2 DCi late 2003 so the 136hp, bought just under a year ago with 104k on the clock.
Put 20k on it since then.
Whats gone wrong..... shortly after buying had a clutch and DMF fitted, about 6 months ago fitted a new intercooler. Clutch can be expected with the mileage, DMF common across lots of cars and Intercooler is common early xtrail issue, they are pressed and leak at the joints therefore straining the turbo had signs of leaking so changed it for a welded version.
Getting ready for some rear anti-roll bar bushes as they are knocking a bit.
Apart from that, never let me down and straight through the mot this year. Drives well, would say better than my old 03 Freelander TD4. Can fit three child seats in the back, tows well and is fairly good on diesel.
Other items to look out for are, valve on fuel pump causes issue (SCV)can be diagnosed as faulty fuel pump at £1500 a shot thnk is about £200 for the SCV, brake calipers sieze, paint is known to be soft and scratch easy.... think that is about it
Would I get another... yes. Plans at the moment are to get to 200k miles before changing.
Put 20k on it since then.
Whats gone wrong..... shortly after buying had a clutch and DMF fitted, about 6 months ago fitted a new intercooler. Clutch can be expected with the mileage, DMF common across lots of cars and Intercooler is common early xtrail issue, they are pressed and leak at the joints therefore straining the turbo had signs of leaking so changed it for a welded version.
Getting ready for some rear anti-roll bar bushes as they are knocking a bit.
Apart from that, never let me down and straight through the mot this year. Drives well, would say better than my old 03 Freelander TD4. Can fit three child seats in the back, tows well and is fairly good on diesel.
Other items to look out for are, valve on fuel pump causes issue (SCV)can be diagnosed as faulty fuel pump at £1500 a shot thnk is about £200 for the SCV, brake calipers sieze, paint is known to be soft and scratch easy.... think that is about it
Would I get another... yes. Plans at the moment are to get to 200k miles before changing.
Has anyone considered the 2.0 petrol flavour of these???
I'm thinking of replacing the Fourtrak and while the diesel X-Trail has recognised faults I was wondering what can happen with the petrol ones, the mpg should be something close to what I'm used to with the Trak (about £20 for 100 miles) and the petrol ones 'shouldn't' have the same issues as the diesels, just wondering if anyone has an opinion???
I'm thinking of replacing the Fourtrak and while the diesel X-Trail has recognised faults I was wondering what can happen with the petrol ones, the mpg should be something close to what I'm used to with the Trak (about £20 for 100 miles) and the petrol ones 'shouldn't' have the same issues as the diesels, just wondering if anyone has an opinion???
MikeDov said:
Has anyone considered the 2.0 petrol flavour of these???
I'm thinking of replacing the Fourtrak and while the diesel X-Trail has recognised faults I was wondering what can happen with the petrol ones, the mpg should be something close to what I'm used to with the Trak (about £20 for 100 miles) and the petrol ones 'shouldn't' have the same issues as the diesels, just wondering if anyone has an opinion???
See my previous post mike,brilliant and about 26 mpg in the real world,54 plate 2.0 seI'm thinking of replacing the Fourtrak and while the diesel X-Trail has recognised faults I was wondering what can happen with the petrol ones, the mpg should be something close to what I'm used to with the Trak (about £20 for 100 miles) and the petrol ones 'shouldn't' have the same issues as the diesels, just wondering if anyone has an opinion???
Lofty999 said:
See my previous post mike,brilliant and about 26 mpg in the real world,54 plate 2.0 se
Ahhhh, that'll teach me to read previous posts properly, lolI think I will have to have a look at one, I'm not sure how I will get on with the instrument cluster in the centre but I keep looking at them and think they look ace and ideal for shifting stuff about like I do with the Fourtrak and at least my elderly parents will be able to get in and out without the pelarva I had this weekend with my mother trying to get into the back seat!!!
Thanks for the info Lofty
MikeDov said:
Lofty999 said:
See my previous post mike,brilliant and about 26 mpg in the real world,54 plate 2.0 se
Ahhhh, that'll teach me to read previous posts properly, lolI think I will have to have a look at one, I'm not sure how I will get on with the instrument cluster in the centre but I keep looking at them and think they look ace and ideal for shifting stuff about like I do with the Fourtrak and at least my elderly parents will be able to get in and out without the pelarva I had this weekend with my mother trying to get into the back seat!!!
Thanks for the info Lofty
I bought a 2006 X-Trail last year for the winter. About 52000 miles.
It is the petrol Aventura model. No handsfree as standard but an Alpine iDE 178 BT head unit replacement solves that and gives you streaming bluetooth audio from your phone.
The Aventura model is pretty much full-house for spec, leather, pano sunroof, electric and heated seats and all the usual stuff.
It's been on one trip to Belgium and otherwise just local trips. It has needed a new o2 sensor and wheel bearing and I still have the tracking to sort out.
It goes well enough and is reasonably comfortable. I can't compare it favourably with my previous LR Discovery or RR Sport but then they are in an entire different league.
It is my "go to" car for everyday use keeping my 911 for fun drives and, as such, does all it needs to. I've not tried it off-road but then wouldn't expect much of it not having a low range. It should be fine for a grassy field and some light mud I expect. This winter never tested it on ice or snow here down South but it was fine in the wet.
It is extremely easy to drive and manoeuvre.
The petrol is thirsty but then hasn't got any of the diesel Turbo issues we read about.
It is the petrol Aventura model. No handsfree as standard but an Alpine iDE 178 BT head unit replacement solves that and gives you streaming bluetooth audio from your phone.
The Aventura model is pretty much full-house for spec, leather, pano sunroof, electric and heated seats and all the usual stuff.
It's been on one trip to Belgium and otherwise just local trips. It has needed a new o2 sensor and wheel bearing and I still have the tracking to sort out.
It goes well enough and is reasonably comfortable. I can't compare it favourably with my previous LR Discovery or RR Sport but then they are in an entire different league.
It is my "go to" car for everyday use keeping my 911 for fun drives and, as such, does all it needs to. I've not tried it off-road but then wouldn't expect much of it not having a low range. It should be fine for a grassy field and some light mud I expect. This winter never tested it on ice or snow here down South but it was fine in the wet.
It is extremely easy to drive and manoeuvre.
The petrol is thirsty but then hasn't got any of the diesel Turbo issues we read about.
Edited by Coolbanana on Monday 17th March 18:43
We have had an 06 2.2 diesel turbo from new. Now done 160k miles. Turbo changed at 48k miles under warranty and wheel bearings seem to go regularly. Must be on our 6th now. Radio just bust and air con, too but other than that reliable! Sounds bloody awful - a proper old diesel rattle and I did think there was something wrong with it at first but it has kept going!
Does 39 mpg with my wife driving it. Tows ok but a bit breathless up an incline with a 1500 kg caravan.
Plenty of room inside and comfortable enough.
I have no experience of the later 2 litre 170 bhp ones but on paper they seem to be a good bet.
Does 39 mpg with my wife driving it. Tows ok but a bit breathless up an incline with a 1500 kg caravan.
Plenty of room inside and comfortable enough.
I have no experience of the later 2 litre 170 bhp ones but on paper they seem to be a good bet.
Both me and my father in law both have x-trails both the 171 bhp versions the only issue in approx 3 years combine ownership is that his DPF light came on. He only drives it slow and is often towing things from a quad bike to approx 1800 kg of gravel and it performs great. So a quick drive regenerated the DPF.
Cant fault them really
Cant fault them really
RussH91 said:
..I hadn't realised they had difflocks wasn't expecting that on a softroader...
You had realized correctly, there are no diff locks in the traditional sense, All it has is a "lock" position on the on-demand AWD switch. It simply takes electronic controls out of the system which modulates the multiplate clutch forward of the rear diff. The rear wheels will engage whenever the fronts are slipping. Same as every other FWD-based AWD that isn't a Haldex.Gassing Station | Off Road | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff