What Are Xtrails Like?

jims-terrano · 20-01-2014, 00:58

Hi Guy's what are xtrails like? I've picked this at random out of AutoTrader as it's the kind of spec I'd be looking at. I ain't going to be doing any green lanes so capability doesn't really matter.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/4?logcode=p

What about Freelander TD4 of a similar age to the Xtrail.

Cheers

bry · 20-01-2014, 01:02

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Hi Guy's what are xtrails like? I've picked this at random out of AutoTrader as it's the kind of spec I'd be looking at. I ain't going to be doing any green lanes so capability doesn't really matter.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/4?logcode=p

What about Freelander TD4 of a similar age to the Xtrail.

Cheers

Gaylander OMG...

davenclaire · 20-01-2014, 02:53

my mate bought one engine went bang twice nuff said

cncfabs · 20-01-2014, 07:29

I've got 2 one petrol one diesel both engines knackered

Bedhead1157 · 20-01-2014, 18:52

Uncle has one, no end of bother with it, brakes, electrics, cooling, you name it, it's been back at the dealer for it.

It's only a 2.2 but uses more fuel than my T2.

You really don't want a Freelander.

Lazy-Ferret · 20-01-2014, 19:00

I take it all the above comments are aimed at FreeLanders???

I thought X-Trails were pretty good.

davenclaire · 20-01-2014, 20:32

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Originally Posted by davenclaire

my mate bought one engine went bang twice nuff said

nope i was talking about x trail he sold it for spares or repair on ebay for £800 he paid 4k had it 3 or 4 months

Bedhead1157 · 20-01-2014, 20:41

Another thing about Freelanders, have a good look underneath, if the viscous coupling dies, it's megabucks to replace, so many people have dumped it and the propshafts giving a nice 2wd.

zippy656 · 20-01-2014, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Bedhead1157

Another thing about Freelanders, have a good look underneath, if the viscous coupling dies, it's megabucks to replace, so many people have dumped it and the propshafts giving a nice 2wd.

Couplig with bearing £550

Fella at work hqving one fitted this weekn £250 for fitting and a few other bits

Find out then if difs are ok.

briggie · 20-01-2014, 19:55

don't wanna put you off jim , but , Sheila had a 51 plate x trail sport 2.2 dci turbo , when it was running it was a brilliant car , averaging 47mpg on a run to Norfolk

, but .....it wasn't running well all the time

, the catalytic converter collapsed .......£900 dealer only part ...maf went , loads and loads of stuff went wrong with it ......thankfully it was expensed by the company she worked for .

to summerise ........when its good its very good , but when its bad .....it really is bad and its gonna cost a lot

clivvy · 20-01-2014, 20:16

freelander NO NO NOOOOOOO

XTRAIL, well, I think its just luck of the draw, but they aren't renowned for being the best car. they are more technical than a terrano, so more to go wrong, but if you find a good one then great.

Id add a few more cars to your list and definitely go look at some xtrails BUT be warned, if something goes wrong and you have to garage it, it WILL cost to fix...!!

Sweety · 20-01-2014, 20:18

Forget about a Gaylander Jim it'll cost you a bomb on none stop repairs my mate has one & wants shot of it asap & the lad across the road was doing repairs every week on his

As far as I know the later Xtrails (with speedo in front of driver not centre of dash) were better & know a few who have/had them & they didn't really have much trouble with them but like any modern car MAF's go but if you were to go for an xtrail keep away from high mileage ones as timing chain tensioner needs doing at 100K & it's an engine out job

hence why you find loads for sale around this milage

davenclaire · 20-01-2014, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Forget about a Gaylander Jim it'll cost you a bomb on none stop repairs my mate has one & wants shot of it asap & the lad across the road was doing repairs every week on his

As far as I know the later Xtrails (with speedo in front of driver not centre of dash) were better & know a few who have/had them & they didn't really have much trouble with them but like any modern car MAF's go but if you were to go for an xtrail keep away from high mileage ones as timing chain tensioner needs doing at 100K & it's an engine out job

hence why you find loads for sale around this milage

other mate has a gaylander bought it with a blown head gasket fixed it since then new clutch. gearbox. sensors. hill decent. window mechanisms shit loads

jims-terrano · 20-01-2014, 21:27

So are there any good cars around 5 years old? or even a bit younger? Love the Terrano but doubt there will be another down my drive.

cncfabs · 20-01-2014, 21:33

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

So are there any good cars around 5 years old? or even a bit younger? Love the Terrano but doubt there will be another down my drive.

No there all crap

20-01-2014, 00:58	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	What Are Xtrails Like? Hi Guy's what are xtrails like? I've picked this at random out of AutoTrader as it's the kind of spec I'd be looking at. I ain't going to be doing any green lanes so capability doesn't really matter. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/4?logcode=p What about Freelander TD4 of a similar age to the Xtrail. Cheers

20-01-2014, 02:53	#3
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	my mate bought one engine went bang twice nuff said

20-01-2014, 07:29	#4
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	I've got 2 one petrol one diesel both engines knackered

20-01-2014, 18:52	#5
Bedhead1157 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Belfast Vehicle: 2001 Terrano 2 SE Posts: 52	Uncle has one, no end of bother with it, brakes, electrics, cooling, you name it, it's been back at the dealer for it. It's only a 2.2 but uses more fuel than my T2. You really don't want a Freelander.

20-01-2014, 19:00	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I take it all the above comments are aimed at FreeLanders??? I thought X-Trails were pretty good.

20-01-2014, 20:41	#8
Bedhead1157 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Belfast Vehicle: 2001 Terrano 2 SE Posts: 52	Another thing about Freelanders, have a good look underneath, if the viscous coupling dies, it's megabucks to replace, so many people have dumped it and the propshafts giving a nice 2wd.

20-01-2014, 19:55	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	don't wanna put you off jim , but , Sheila had a 51 plate x trail sport 2.2 dci turbo , when it was running it was a brilliant car , averaging 47mpg on a run to Norfolk , but .....it wasn't running well all the time , the catalytic converter collapsed .......£900 dealer only part ...maf went , loads and loads of stuff went wrong with it ......thankfully it was expensed by the company she worked for . to summerise ........when its good its very good , but when its bad .....it really is bad and its gonna cost a lot

20-01-2014, 20:16	#11
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	freelander NO NO NOOOOOOO XTRAIL, well, I think its just luck of the draw, but they aren't renowned for being the best car. they are more technical than a terrano, so more to go wrong, but if you find a good one then great. Id add a few more cars to your list and definitely go look at some xtrails BUT be warned, if something goes wrong and you have to garage it, it WILL cost to fix...!!

20-01-2014, 20:18	#12
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Forget about a Gaylander Jim it'll cost you a bomb on none stop repairs my mate has one & wants shot of it asap & the lad across the road was doing repairs every week on his As far as I know the later Xtrails (with speedo in front of driver not centre of dash) were better & know a few who have/had them & they didn't really have much trouble with them but like any modern car MAF's go but if you were to go for an xtrail keep away from high mileage ones as timing chain tensioner needs doing at 100K & it's an engine out job hence why you find loads for sale around this milage

20-01-2014, 21:27	#14
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	So are there any good cars around 5 years old? or even a bit younger? Love the Terrano but doubt there will be another down my drive.