I'm new, scared & in need of help :)

[monkey]

Hi All

Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy.

I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give:

1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport
2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion
3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7

PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision.

Cheers for any help...

:thumb2

[R1cho]

welcome to the club, loads of friendly help and advice here, in answer to your question and i'm a bit biased i'd got for the terrano, crackin motor

[makeitfit]

A lot depends on what you want to do with it :)
2.7 diesel for longevity and/or offroad anything.
3.0 lpg for big car like action.
xtrail for the wife :augie

[R1cho]

xtrail for the wife :augie

or if you want to take up hair dressing :augie

[Fez_uk]

I personally would not get the 2003 maverick as it's nothing like the older 1999 and earlier maverick terrano II type and this forum would be very little use for it.

I'd get the terrano but being a 07 road tax would be expensive.

Also depends on what you mean by toy. :lol

[monkey]

Thanks for the quick replies :)

sorry - its a 2002 not 2007 terrano.

Funny you should say about the X-trail, the missus added that to the list for me (because its perty)

As far as use goes - will be used daily for work, but need something to carry all my kit in for trips to big hills in remote places (cycling/walking etc). Would also like to be able to have a play off road too, but the main thing is getting me to the hills.

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard Monkey. The 2.7 Terrano would be my choice. Mine has been great but getting a little elderly now. The 2.7 engine is pretty good and has gear driven timing so none of that timing belt nonsense.

Jim

[cleangreenm/c]

hi only joined a few days ago me self . 1st] had a volvo 940 [some years ago ] with lpg , V good BUT if you dont use pet much the injectors start rusting up so they miss fire . 2nd] only just got me terrano 2004 but VERY pleased with it [used to av a LR 190 ] the nissan is by far the better m/c .used to live in Npton me self,. Roy:eek:

[lacroupade]

Hi All

Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy.

I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give:

1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport
2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion
3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7

PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision.

Cheers for any help...

:thumb2

Depends what you mean by 'best'.

The Xtrail and Maverick (actually the Mazda Tribute with a Ford badge) are soft-roaders really. The 2002 Terrano is the proper off-roader and a 7-seater to boot. But fuel economy sucks...around 25mpg on average....I suspect the X-Trail is the sensible buy......but the Terrano may well suck you in LOL

[makeitfit]

Ah but you can stick bio or veggie oil in the T2 and save a bucket load :sly
OR in other words an equivalent 35 mpg plus :thumbs and it smells nice :cool:

[monkey]

am probably looking more for the soft roader at the mo, as have promised not to start any new "projects" until my other half finishes uni next year.
Am thinking the maverick or xtrail for the time being perhaps with terrano for fun next year :)

[R1cho]

Ah but you can stick bio or veggie oil in the T2 and save a bucket load :sly
OR in other words an equivalent 35 mpg plus :thumbs and it smells nice :cool:

the veggie oil gives you an appetite for chips tho lol

[R1cho]

am probably looking more for the soft roader at the mo, as have promised not to start any new "projects" until my other half finishes uni next year.
Am thinking the maverick or xtrail for the time being perhaps with terrano for fun next year :)

may aswell just get the terrano and use it as a soft roader, then when ready go mental and use the money you would have used to buy it to do it up :clap

[Terranoman]

welcome I'm also from Northampton. T2 all the way

[monkey]

Am looking at the Terrano - can you let me know if 90mph is the top end for them as stated in autotrader?

Am interested in something like this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201120387527839/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/quantity-of-doors/3/price-to/8000/model/terrano/make/nissan/postcode/nn14qu/page/3/radius/1501?logcode=p

:sly

[monkey]

welcome I'm also from Northampton. T2 all the way

Thanks for that - I'm hoping if I do go for the T2 you will know of some good places to use it??? :thumbs

[R1cho]

Am looking at the Terrano - can you let me know if 90mph is the top end for them as stated in autotrader?

Am interested in something like this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201120387527839/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/quantity-of-doors/3/price-to/8000/model/terrano/make/nissan/postcode/nn14qu/page/3/radius/1501?logcode=p

:sly

some people on here don't think its true (mentioning no names lol) but i've had speedo reading of 110

[lacroupade]

some people on here don't think its true (mentioning no names lol) but i've had speedo reading of 110

you will you clot, I've had a bit more than that with the Tunit wound right up, but its actual top speed is around the 98mph mark for one in peak condition.....then theres parallax error of course LMAO! :lol

[R1cho]

you will you clot, I've had a bit more than that with the Tunit wound right up, but its actual top speed is around the 98mph mark for one in peak condition.....then theres parallax error of course LMAO! :lol

why must you burst my bubble :lol it was doin 110 end of :lol:augie:D

[BIGSEAN]

The SWB model is very limited on boot space, if you need to pak hiking gear (or go shopping ) go for the LWB (5 DOOR)

[lacroupade]

Monkey I would just think about what mileage you're going to do and fuel consumption. If you can live with 25mpg then go for the Terrano because it will do everything. If you can't get the XTrail. Simple.

If I didn't have other cars to use, no way would I buy a Terrano today, its just too thirsty for every day use...and the problem is, these things need to be driven regularly or they curl up and die. I've had four of them and currently two on the road......I'm just about to sell one and thinking seriously about the others future.

[monkey]

Thanks for that, the more I have read about consumption etc, the more I need a soft roader (something that will get me round wet lanes and fields) but not make me have a stroke in fuel costs. So am looking at the Xtrail or a Maverick if it has an LPG conversion.

I know this forum won't be a great help with the MK3 Mav, but I think it will still be a fun(ish) car to own.

[macabethiel]

Hi All

Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy.

I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give:

1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport
2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion
3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7

PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision.

Cheers for any help...

:thumb2

I would go for the Petrol with LPG I have owned two diesels my current Terrano R3mR and a Merc 250 TDI I have found them dearer to maintain than petrol engines and unless you do big mileage give me petrol every time. When my Terrano is beyond economic repair I am going back to petrol.

PS I do not tow and prefer automatics so I have my own agenda the truck does abot 6,000 miles a year.

[4x4_Gav]

Welcome to the club mate.

Terrano 2.7 all day long mate, they will go forever!

[lacroupade]

you will you clot, I've had a bit more than that with the Tunit wound right up, but its actual top speed is around the 98mph mark for one in peak condition.....then theres parallax error of course LMAO! :lol

Umm bit of a surprise.

I recently installed the Tunit into wifes automatic but I've never exceeded the speed limit.:augie

So after this little exchange somebody, lets just call him a friend, took it for a spin up the M5 last night.

I expected the automatic to do its top speed a bit easier because of its lower gearing - at an indicated 110mph it would be doing 3700rpm, whereas the manual would be doing 4600rpm, right on the rev limiter (assuming it kicks in in top gear!) but I was very surprised at an alleged consistent 104mph against the satnav.....! Apparently the speedo stuck at 110 as the satnav passed 98mph and wouldn't move any further. :D

[R1cho]

Umm bit of a surprise.

I recently installed the Tunit into wifes automatic but I've never exceeded the speed limit.:augie

So after this little exchange somebody, lets just call him a friend, took it for a spin up the M5 last night.

I expected the automatic to do its top speed a bit easier because of its lower gearing - at an indicated 110mph it would be doing 3700rpm, whereas the manual would be doing 4600rpm, right on the rev limiter (assuming it kicks in in top gear!) but I was very surprised at an alleged consistent 104mph against the satnav.....! Apparently the speedo stuck at 110 as the satnav passed 98mph and wouldn't move any further. :D

:augie

[lacroupade]

:augie

I've seen the video honest! :naughty