Nissan X Trail buying advice?
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Hello All,
Not an 'Off-Road' topic as such, as we don't do much muddy stuff but looking for a decent AWD family car to cope with wintery conditions in rural Wiltshire and an X Trail is currently front-runner. Looking for something decent spec. (leather etc) up to 5 years old/60,000 miles and £10k tops. The X Trail SVE fits our requirements, just wondered if there are any particular areas to watch out for when viewing used examples. I prefer petrol (2.5L v6) and have read there were some problems with early diesels anyway.
Any hints/tips on X Trail purchasing gratefully received
Cheers!
bt
Not an 'Off-Road' topic as such, as we don't do much muddy stuff but looking for a decent AWD family car to cope with wintery conditions in rural Wiltshire and an X Trail is currently front-runner. Looking for something decent spec. (leather etc) up to 5 years old/60,000 miles and £10k tops. The X Trail SVE fits our requirements, just wondered if there are any particular areas to watch out for when viewing used examples. I prefer petrol (2.5L v6) and have read there were some problems with early diesels anyway.
Any hints/tips on X Trail purchasing gratefully received
Cheers!
bt
Petrols are very thirsty - the diesel is a nicer drive. That said, the inter-coolers go as do the turbos - usually together.
I have to say as well the handling isn't brilliant either IME (having driven several). They are very crashy over poor surfaces.
The good points. Nice size - fits two adults, two dogs and a child with ease. Good MPG ~ 40mpg. The rear seats fold completely flat creating a massive load space.
If asked would I have another one, I'd have to say no TBH. I'll probably opt for an Mitsi Outlander or diesel Forrester for our next load lugger.
I have to say as well the handling isn't brilliant either IME (having driven several). They are very crashy over poor surfaces.
The good points. Nice size - fits two adults, two dogs and a child with ease. Good MPG ~ 40mpg. The rear seats fold completely flat creating a massive load space.
If asked would I have another one, I'd have to say no TBH. I'll probably opt for an Mitsi Outlander or diesel Forrester for our next load lugger.
The turbos have a habit of going on the 2.2 DCi engines. The older Di (pre 53 plate) and newer 2.0 engines don't seem to have the same problem, having said that the turbo on my 2.2Di will probably fail tomorrow just to prove me wrong . IIRC Nissan did increase the warranty on the dodgy turbos to 5 years to compensate.
Apparently the petrol engines aren't so great, but I've not actually driven one to compare. I think the test ones tended to be mated to the rather naff auto box which spoilt things a bit.
I'd quite happily replace mine with another one when the time comes. The 56 plate 2.2DCi I had as a loan car when mine got remodelled by a Yaris was a nicer drive due to the extra power, but the seats seemed to have been covered with sandpaper. It's definitely worth paying the extra for the leather.
. IIRC Nissan did increase the warranty on the dodgy turbos to 5 years to compensate.Apparently the petrol engines aren't so great, but I've not actually driven one to compare. I think the test ones tended to be mated to the rather naff auto box which spoilt things a bit.
I'd quite happily replace mine with another one when the time comes. The 56 plate 2.2DCi I had as a loan car when mine got remodelled by a Yaris was a nicer drive due to the extra power, but the seats seemed to have been covered with sandpaper. It's definitely worth paying the extra for the leather.
Rum Runner said:
Go for a new shape Grand Vitara . You will get a low mileage much newer car. Driven both, the Zuki handles much better.
Agreed, as I'm selling mine http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1137463.htm
Seriously tho, drove the 2.2dci and 2.5 petrol X-trail, the petrol felt a bit gutless low down, whereas the diesel was pretty smooth <for a diesel>. It does feel very FWD tho, as it is until it detects slip.
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