Nissan Terrano (1993 - 2007) 2.7 TDi SE 5d (00) (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing, I bought it to do a job
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, do not make it now + engines old fashioned and better models around for similar money
What are you likely to buy next?
Shogun or Landcruiser
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, needed to move it on as it had been on his forecourt too long . Took over £2000 of screen price
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheaper than a Discovery TD5 and more available used
What was the dealer like?
Friendly, helpfull
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Bouncy and rolly, but it is a 4x4 with springs and soft tyres. Holds its own on motorways but is noisy at 70+. Tows caravan @ 70mph on motorways with no problem, very stable
What's it like to park?
Difficult to see cars behind when reversing. so very slow means no damage. No more difficult than normal car other than turning circle is large. Have to be careful in some carparks with barriers and rooves.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Speedo console stopped working replaced under warranty @ 29k miles Gearbox, primary thrust bearing went at 36k. Nissan rebuilt gearbox at 75% cost to them as it was out of warranty. Needs laser aligning every six months as front tracking goes out very easily!
What's most practical about your car?
Goes anywhere, motorway, ploughed field, towing, solo.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
