Auto

terrano bob · 27-09-2018, 20:07

Hi all its coming the time that I need auto which one would be best to go for cheers Bob

jims-terrano · 27-09-2018, 20:26

For what it’s worth I have an old 1999 2.7 Auto, it’s the only auto that I have owned though driven other autos occasionally but that’s all. So not sure if that qualifies me to say what the 2.7 auto is like. It’s only 3 speed which I’ve heard people say that makes them rubbish. Well I like it, I really like the Terrano 2.7 auto. It seems to go very well when I ask it to but at the same time it can be a nice relaxed drive too. It seems to cope with all the terrain I’ve driven it in, I use the 1st and 2nd manual selection especially the 2nd gear to control driving down hills. Have to say it’s a little heavier on fuel than a manual.
Blocky has the 3 litre auto, I’d love to drive that as I like the 3 litre manual that we also own though I’m not impressed by the quality of newer trucks.

My experience with this truck has made me think twice about any future car and maybe choose an auto.

terrano bob · 27-09-2018, 20:52

Thanks Jim cheers Bob

Blocky10 · 27-09-2018, 22:02

I love my auto. It's a bit sluggish on changing when cold but soon warms up and then it's silky.
I assume it's the same gearbox across all year Terranos. 3 speed with a switchable overdrive?
If so, I'd expect you wouldn't know of it was 2.7 or 3ltr.

You are more than welcome to drive it Jim

johnb5177 · 27-09-2018, 22:07

I have no problems at all with the auto box on my 3ltr.....winter or summer.

Like Jim, I use 1st/2nd manually on steep inclines.....off road in 1st with overdrive off...it's virtually unstoppable......

elty001 · 28-09-2018, 10:03

Owned my 2.7 auto for 6 years now

no issues so far.
A bit heavier on juice than the manual like Jim says but wouldn't change it for the world.

27-09-2018, 20:07	#1
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	Auto Hi all its coming the time that I need auto which one would be best to go for cheers Bob

27-09-2018, 20:26	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	For what it’s worth I have an old 1999 2.7 Auto, it’s the only auto that I have owned though driven other autos occasionally but that’s all. So not sure if that qualifies me to say what the 2.7 auto is like. It’s only 3 speed which I’ve heard people say that makes them rubbish. Well I like it, I really like the Terrano 2.7 auto. It seems to go very well when I ask it to but at the same time it can be a nice relaxed drive too. It seems to cope with all the terrain I’ve driven it in, I use the 1st and 2nd manual selection especially the 2nd gear to control driving down hills. Have to say it’s a little heavier on fuel than a manual. Blocky has the 3 litre auto, I’d love to drive that as I like the 3 litre manual that we also own though I’m not impressed by the quality of newer trucks. My experience with this truck has made me think twice about any future car and maybe choose an auto.

27-09-2018, 20:52	#3
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	Thanks Jim cheers Bob

27-09-2018, 22:02	#4
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	I love my auto. It's a bit sluggish on changing when cold but soon warms up and then it's silky. I assume it's the same gearbox across all year Terranos. 3 speed with a switchable overdrive? If so, I'd expect you wouldn't know of it was 2.7 or 3ltr. You are more than welcome to drive it Jim

27-09-2018, 22:07	#5
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	I have no problems at all with the auto box on my 3ltr.....winter or summer. Like Jim, I use 1st/2nd manually on steep inclines.....off road in 1st with overdrive off...it's virtually unstoppable......

28-09-2018, 10:03	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Owned my 2.7 auto for 6 years now no issues so far. A bit heavier on juice than the manual like Jim says but wouldn't change it for the world.