Getting Terrano tomorrow....

zephyr · 30-09-2016, 21:16

Hey all, Zephyr here.

I'm getting 2001 TERRANO II SE+ TDi (Blue, supposedly about 68K miles) tomorrow from the dealer (yay!) - as I'm not an expert on mechanic, I just had a feeling that I had to get this, though I'm a bit concern that I didn't check the car enough. I saw a bit of rust underneath of the car and also above wheel arch before the bonnet on both side. I have researched a bit and decided to maintain/remove these rusts to make it look better, to put 5% tinted film on all rears (if I didn't have any trouble withe car in the first place).

So I'll pick it up tomorrow paying the rest of money, then take it straight to the garage to get MOT done even though it'll be December for next one. The reason being I'm a little bit suspicious on MOT history as there wasn't any advisory or failure since 2009....even Nissan/Terrano?? My guess is that the garage previous owner might have been using his friend and let it through - but then it's actually making the driver's safety quite meaningless, so hoping it'll turn out to be a good hit.

I saw someone got a dodgy car elsewhere but determined to get authorities to penalise the dealer. I'm also hoping that I won't be in the situation like that!

Anyway happy to be an owner of Terrano and wanted to say hello to all. Although it's a bit of truck, I felt it's comfortable in a spacious cabin to drive and I liked the way I can look down others, he he. Let's see how it goes tomorrow.

Cheers!

Zephyr

don simon · 30-09-2016, 21:34

Welcome, you'll find plenty of helpful and friendly people here.
Here's to many years of Terrano driving, they are the most awesome of cars. So much so hat I sleep in mine from time to time.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone comes along asking for pics soon.

solarman216 · 30-09-2016, 22:34

Hi and welcome, you will love the drive position on a T2, after around 2000 they cheapened them down a bit, so other problems arise not just rust, but lets see what your MOT says of it, Rick

jims-terrano · 30-09-2016, 22:47

Welcome aboard and you've defo come to the right place for all things Terrano. Assuming yours is the 2.7? There is a 3.0 too both are great lumps just different. My personal choice is the 2.7 which is the same engine fitted to the older london cabs, no timing belts or chains to worry about.
Doubt an MOT would come up with any fault that hasn't been covered on here.

Get it serviced along with transmission oils, the rear diff is fussy about the type of oil and chances are previous owner would have not had this replaced.

So after the MOT let us know what if anything it has thrown up, get some pics posted including the rust you mentioned too.

Had mine since 2002 and ended up with another that I bought for parts and ended up repairing, see my project thread in my signature.

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 18:05

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Assuming yours is the 2.7?

Yes, it is. I've also heard that these engines were same as Black Cabs - great!

Banshee · 30-09-2016, 23:30

Hi Mate

Welcome along I can tell you are going to fit in here just fine

Post some pictures of it when you have it, 68k isn't bad at all, not even run in yet I'd say, if you want some inspiration for mods, click the link for my project thread in my signiture below, it started standard and got out of hand

Blocky10 · 01-10-2016, 11:44

Hello and welcome. 3ltr's rule. That is all

zephyr · 01-10-2016, 15:40

Thank you very much, Simon, Rick, Jim, Banshee, Ian, for warm welcomes.

So I went this dealer and paid rest of money to get a car. (The guy turned up for 30 minutes late which I had to wait outside when it's raining) Initially I was still hoping past MOTs were correct without any issue - it turned out there are certain things that need to be replaced. I brought Terrano to my known garage and they checked most of the part.

What they told me was that it won't get through MOT in December if I didn't do anything. Some of the part was ball joints (classic!), some rubber parts under wheel, also they told me the shaft might need to be replaced but in the mean time it's ok for me to drive (!) until December under this condition. Okay, if they say. Also side panels (left/right of bonnet) are rusty - rust is eating up edges! so they said they can replace (trying to find out cheaper parts from elsewhere). But overall it wasn't too bad, wasn't my worst case scenario. Phew!

Driving wise, I like the height, sound of engine, feeling a bit of nostalgia as this car is more like a proper man without much digital tools

Oh the one thing - it made three beeps and keeps doing it for a while. It did some point, but earlier when I drove it didn't. There is no warning light on the dash, I googled and found some are saying it might be a seatbelt or door not being shut properly, or lower battery. Does anyone know what this three beep means?

jims-terrano · 01-10-2016, 16:25

Smart looking truck

So beeps, mine has some beeps when battery has been disconnected but after the first engine run and then stop lock the doors it is all ok. So does it have some kind of gadgets like sat nav, dash cams or even a non standard alarm.

Lets see the pictures of the rusty panels. I can't imagine being able to buy brand new replacement panels either nissan and after market. Normally repair panels are steel plate cut and bent into shape.

Banshee · 01-10-2016, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by zehyr

Thank you very much, Simon, Rick, Jim, Banshee, Ian, for warm welcomes.

So I went this dealer and paid rest of money to get a car. (The guy turned up for 30 minutes late which I had to wait outside when it's raining) Initially I was still hoping past MOTs were correct without any issue - it turned out there are certain things that need to be replaced. I brought Terrano to my known garage and they checked most of the part.

What they told me was that it won't get through MOT in December if I didn't do anything. Some of the part was ball joints (classic!), some rubber parts under wheel, also they told me the shaft might need to be replaced but in the mean time it's ok for me to drive (!) until December under this condition. Okay, if they say. Also side panels (left/right of bonnet) are rusty - rust is eating up edges! so they said they can replace (trying to find out cheaper parts from elsewhere). But overall it wasn't too bad, wasn't my worst case scenario. Phew!

Driving wise, I like the height, sound of engine, feeling a bit of nostalgia as this car is more like a proper man without much digital tools

Oh the one thing - it made three beeps and keeps doing it for a while. It did some point, but earlier when I drove it didn't. There is no warning light on the dash, I googled and found some are saying it might be a seatbelt or door not being shut properly, or lower battery. Does anyone know what this three beep means?

Nice base mate, you'll soon learn not to trust anyone else with these cars now you've found us

Terrano wings will do what Terrano wings will do, that's one of the most common problems dude, replacments are rare and expensive because of this, you'll find a set if you look long enough but as said most on here that have had this issue have removed, patched, repaired and re-sprayed

I presume your guy meant the rubber CV boot on the front driveshaft? What was wrong with the actual shaft? Not sure how your guy could have properly looked at/tested it without actually putting it into 4WD and having a play.

Next time you hear the beeps, record it on your phone, report back and I'll find a way of getting it off you so I can have a listen, probably something trivial, on my Maverick I got 3 beeps when I shut it off and that was the Sony headunit

30-09-2016, 21:16	#1
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Getting Terrano tomorrow.... Hey all, Zephyr here. I'm getting 2001 TERRANO II SE+ TDi (Blue, supposedly about 68K miles) tomorrow from the dealer (yay!) - as I'm not an expert on mechanic, I just had a feeling that I had to get this, though I'm a bit concern that I didn't check the car enough. I saw a bit of rust underneath of the car and also above wheel arch before the bonnet on both side. I have researched a bit and decided to maintain/remove these rusts to make it look better, to put 5% tinted film on all rears (if I didn't have any trouble withe car in the first place). So I'll pick it up tomorrow paying the rest of money, then take it straight to the garage to get MOT done even though it'll be December for next one. The reason being I'm a little bit suspicious on MOT history as there wasn't any advisory or failure since 2009....even Nissan/Terrano?? My guess is that the garage previous owner might have been using his friend and let it through - but then it's actually making the driver's safety quite meaningless, so hoping it'll turn out to be a good hit. I saw someone got a dodgy car elsewhere but determined to get authorities to penalise the dealer. I'm also hoping that I won't be in the situation like that! Anyway happy to be an owner of Terrano and wanted to say hello to all. Although it's a bit of truck, I felt it's comfortable in a spacious cabin to drive and I liked the way I can look down others, he he. Let's see how it goes tomorrow. Cheers! Zephyr

30-09-2016, 22:34	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Hi and welcome, you will love the drive position on a T2, after around 2000 they cheapened them down a bit, so other problems arise not just rust, but lets see what your MOT says of it, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

30-09-2016, 23:30	#6
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Hi Mate Welcome along I can tell you are going to fit in here just fine Post some pictures of it when you have it, 68k isn't bad at all, not even run in yet I'd say, if you want some inspiration for mods, click the link for my project thread in my signiture below, it started standard and got out of hand __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

30-09-2016, 21:34	#2
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Welcome, you'll find plenty of helpful and friendly people here. Here's to many years of Terrano driving, they are the most awesome of cars. So much so hat I sleep in mine from time to time. I wouldn't be surprised if someone comes along asking for pics soon.

30-09-2016, 22:47	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard and you've defo come to the right place for all things Terrano. Assuming yours is the 2.7? There is a 3.0 too both are great lumps just different. My personal choice is the 2.7 which is the same engine fitted to the older london cabs, no timing belts or chains to worry about. Doubt an MOT would come up with any fault that hasn't been covered on here. Get it serviced along with transmission oils, the rear diff is fussy about the type of oil and chances are previous owner would have not had this replaced. So after the MOT let us know what if anything it has thrown up, get some pics posted including the rust you mentioned too. Had mine since 2002 and ended up with another that I bought for parts and ended up repairing, see my project thread in my signature.

01-10-2016, 11:44	#7
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hello and welcome. 3ltr's rule. That is all

01-10-2016, 15:40	#8
zephyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Vehicle: 2001 TerranoII SE+ 2.7Tdi Posts: 154	Thank you very much, Simon, Rick, Jim, Banshee, Ian, for warm welcomes. So I went this dealer and paid rest of money to get a car. (The guy turned up for 30 minutes late which I had to wait outside when it's raining) Initially I was still hoping past MOTs were correct without any issue - it turned out there are certain things that need to be replaced. I brought Terrano to my known garage and they checked most of the part. What they told me was that it won't get through MOT in December if I didn't do anything. Some of the part was ball joints (classic!), some rubber parts under wheel, also they told me the shaft might need to be replaced but in the mean time it's ok for me to drive (!) until December under this condition. Okay, if they say. Also side panels (left/right of bonnet) are rusty - rust is eating up edges! so they said they can replace (trying to find out cheaper parts from elsewhere). But overall it wasn't too bad, wasn't my worst case scenario. Phew! Driving wise, I like the height, sound of engine, feeling a bit of nostalgia as this car is more like a proper man without much digital tools Oh the one thing - it made three beeps and keeps doing it for a while. It did some point, but earlier when I drove it didn't. There is no warning light on the dash, I googled and found some are saying it might be a seatbelt or door not being shut properly, or lower battery. Does anyone know what this three beep means?

01-10-2016, 16:25	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Smart looking truck So beeps, mine has some beeps when battery has been disconnected but after the first engine run and then stop lock the doors it is all ok. So does it have some kind of gadgets like sat nav, dash cams or even a non standard alarm. Lets see the pictures of the rusty panels. I can't imagine being able to buy brand new replacement panels either nissan and after market. Normally repair panels are steel plate cut and bent into shape.