Hello

Gela · 06-12-2010, 22:43

Hello,

I'm hopefully going to be a new Terrano owner

Been looking for ages and think I have finally found the one. Currently looking at a 2003 3Ltr Sport Edition. However, not sure whether the sale price (4k) is a bit too rich... any advice?

94,000 K on the clock, 2 owners, FSH.

It also feels a little bouncy on the front. Is that a problem?

Thanks all

zippy656 · 06-12-2010, 23:04

hi fella, loads of help here
do a search on Ebay.. see what the others that age are going for..

depends HOW bouncy, could need new shocks...
or just adjusting..

makeitfit · 06-12-2010, 23:16

Just had a quick spy on fleabay and conclude that price is way over the odds.
Completed listings show average "Sold" price about £3000 or less

Also check out the 2.7 version, much cheaper

Gela · 06-12-2010, 23:36

Thanks for the replies

I also looked at eBay but could only see half a dozen in that model and none sold. Must be doing the search wrong

Have looked at 2.7 but so far all have been a bit worse for wear :-(

lacroupade · 06-12-2010, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gela

Thanks for the replies

I also looked at eBay but could only see half a dozen in that model and none sold. Must be doing the search wrong

Have looked at 2.7 but so far all have been a bit worse for wear :-(

Makeitfit is having a complete larf.....if he ever managed to buy a decent 03 plate for £3k I would eat it.

£4k is a VERY respectable price for this motor and mileage if its got FSH, check Parkers and so on if you want valuations. And the 3ltr lump is more powerful and has much better fuel economy than the 2.7 so its a no-brainer and let nobody tell you otherwise.

If the front end is wallowy get on the deck and look at the lower wishbones to see if the droplinks from the front anti-roll bar are connected, they are prone to becoming detached and the front drives as if its suspended on rubber bands. Its a cheap (£15 a side for parts from Milners) and simple thing to fix.

OR the shockers could be shot but I very much doubt it, they go on for ever on these trucks.

makeitfit · 07-12-2010, 00:24

Just looking at what actually sold on the bay.
There's plenty asking that money but they didnt sell. Have a look at the completed auctions

briggie · 07-12-2010, 12:33

yup having the codes read is a good idea , previous codes notifying any faults may not have been cleared thereby giving a idea of previous/current problems

briggie · 07-12-2010, 12:36

this sounds silly , but if you can , ask the previous owner why he is selling it

Gela · 07-12-2010, 13:23

Many thanks

. Hubby is going to go and see very shortly.

I did ask the reason for selling and it was because another 4x4 which the seller really wanted came up and it was a deal too good to miss for him. He showed me it as well. He was very chuffed with it.

zippy656 · 07-12-2010, 13:24

fingers crossed then..

lacroupade · 07-12-2010, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Just looking at what actually sold on the bay.
There's plenty asking that money but they didnt sell. Have a look at the completed auctions

Yeah but very few private buyers, they are all dealers and you aren't going to know if they are sold until they just vanish cos dealer auctions don't work like that...I still stand by what I said, you find a good nick 03 plate 3.0 ltr for £4k and I'll eat it. I've looked at four valuation sites, lowest comes in at 4k (What Car which is shite) and highest nearly 7k (Parkers).... If I had the money - and didn't already have two of the bloody things - I would buy this one in a flash after a once over, honest to god. Whats your name again, Moshe Dyan or summat? enough already.....LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

with terranos in general its the usual stuff-sills, front wings for rust (look inside engine bay), check the sun roof drains are draining correctly (otherwise that new sills for you in a few years), check the hubs engage 4wd correctly, other than that theres nothing to note with these truks, they are pretty good!!

id certainly be asking for the codes to be checked though if you can, just in case

Being a 3.0 ltr this truck is going to be seven years old or less.....highly unlikely any of these things will be an issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbekl

dont think the newer ones had hubs think they are just locked

not exactly, the hubs themselves are fixed and the front end 4WD engages and disengages via the diff instead, so you can do it at any speed.

Gela · 07-12-2010, 15:33

I'm afraid it wasnt meant to be. Hubby also noticed the bouncy front and first gear was a bit difficult for him as well..... we just thought that was my driving initially as I was wearing heels. It also had two tyres which were bordering illegal.

All those things we could live with. What we could not live with was I was told only 2 owners yesterday, but today hubby was told there's been a few. Also the FSH is not FSH. There's a gap of 40K between services. That worries me as that in my book means I was not told the truth yesterday. What else could be lying in wait

If we were both told the same thing and the Service History was declared accurately I would have taken the chance.

On with the search

briggie · 07-12-2010, 21:33

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-53-NISSAN...item1e6025afba

zippy656 · 07-12-2010, 22:10

Item location: Watchet, Somerset, South West England, United Kingdom
	Post to: United Kingdom, Ireland

Item location: Watchet, Somerset, South West England, United Kingdom
	Post to: United Kingdom, Ireland

and he'll post it too!!!

Gela · 11-12-2010, 14:46

Thanks for those links. Had a look. A little out of our way before Christmas, but if they are still around after may take a look.

06-12-2010, 22:43	#1
Gela Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anglia Posts: 7	Hello Hello, I'm hopefully going to be a new Terrano owner Been looking for ages and think I have finally found the one. Currently looking at a 2003 3Ltr Sport Edition. However, not sure whether the sale price (4k) is a bit too rich... any advice? 94,000 K on the clock, 2 owners, FSH. It also feels a little bouncy on the front. Is that a problem? Thanks all

07-12-2010, 21:33	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	or this ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-53-NISSAN...item1e6025afba

06-12-2010, 23:04	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	hi fella, loads of help here do a search on Ebay.. see what the others that age are going for.. depends HOW bouncy, could need new shocks... or just adjusting..

06-12-2010, 23:16	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Just had a quick spy on fleabay and conclude that price is way over the odds. Completed listings show average "Sold" price about £3000 or less Also check out the 2.7 version, much cheaper

06-12-2010, 23:36	#4
Gela Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anglia Posts: 7	Thanks for the replies I also looked at eBay but could only see half a dozen in that model and none sold. Must be doing the search wrong Have looked at 2.7 but so far all have been a bit worse for wear :-(

07-12-2010, 00:24	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Just looking at what actually sold on the bay. There's plenty asking that money but they didnt sell. Have a look at the completed auctions

07-12-2010, 12:33	#7
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	yup having the codes read is a good idea , previous codes notifying any faults may not have been cleared thereby giving a idea of previous/current problems

07-12-2010, 12:36	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	this sounds silly , but if you can , ask the previous owner why he is selling it

07-12-2010, 13:23	#9
Gela Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anglia Posts: 7	Many thanks . Hubby is going to go and see very shortly. I did ask the reason for selling and it was because another 4x4 which the seller really wanted came up and it was a deal too good to miss for him. He showed me it as well. He was very chuffed with it.

07-12-2010, 13:24	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	fingers crossed then..

07-12-2010, 15:33	#12
Gela Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anglia Posts: 7	I'm afraid it wasnt meant to be. Hubby also noticed the bouncy front and first gear was a bit difficult for him as well..... we just thought that was my driving initially as I was wearing heels. It also had two tyres which were bordering illegal. All those things we could live with. What we could not live with was I was told only 2 owners yesterday, but today hubby was told there's been a few. Also the FSH is not FSH. There's a gap of 40K between services. That worries me as that in my book means I was not told the truth yesterday. What else could be lying in wait If we were both told the same thing and the Service History was declared accurately I would have taken the chance. On with the search

11-12-2010, 14:46	#15
Gela Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anglia Posts: 7	Thanks for those links. Had a look. A little out of our way before Christmas, but if they are still around after may take a look.