Hello from a new Terrano owner

14-02-2009, 01:51

Hi all,

Just a quick post to introduce myself. I'm a 24 year old mother of 4 lovely children. Yesterday I bought a 1995 Nissan Terrano SE 2.4 petrol. This is my first 4X4, station wagon SUV or whatever you like to call it. The reason I bought it is because I have 2 severely disabled boys with a very rare life threatening condition that requires regular hospital treatments and appointments, and I need to do a 200 mile round trip almost weekly from Pudsey to Newcastle general infirmary as that is the nearest hospital which specialises in my sons conditions. Hence the need for a 7 seater as we regularly need to stay up there for days at a time if either of the boys are admitted and we all go.

I have not had much chance to "test it out" yet but am hopeing to give her a good spin over the weekend.

Thanks for reading
Kelly

14-02-2009, 02:03

BTW Does anyone know where I can get some cheap new/used side steps as I'm only 5'2 and it's a right b***h getting in and out

willow · 14-02-2009, 08:21

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Originally Posted by kelco1985

BTW Does anyone know where I can get some cheap new/used side steps as I'm only 5'2 and it's a right b***h getting in and out

Hello Kelco and welcome to the club

I saw some side steps on good old Ebay the other day in the car spares section.
I am only 5ft its fun isnt it

but I decided against side steps thought they may encourage rust as they can be a dirt trap just a thought.

Good luck with the terrano I love mine

jims-terrano · 14-02-2009, 08:49

Hi Kelly and welcome aboard, you'll find stacks of advice and banter on here. I've had my Terrano for 6 1/2 years and still love it to bits. Mine has side steps fitted as standard and I have to say for once I'm disagreeing with Willow

I don't find them a cause of rust. A lot of people don't like them for off road as they do catch on things so you sometimes get them advertised on here as well as ebay. I'm from near Huddersfield so not a million miles away from you.

Jim T

zippy656 · 14-02-2009, 09:52

hi, very welcome..

hopw you find us helpful and chatty..

Terranosaurus · 14-02-2009, 10:34

Aye up Kelco - I'm tother side of Leeds to you - South Milford (beyond Garforth).

I'm going down one of the scrappies I like to use today (middleton area) if I see any side steps I'll let you know. Had em to start with on my old Mav and as said above theres not really anywhere on em to collect mud to cause corrosion, not thats not blatantly obvious anyay and that you can't get to easily enogh with a hose pipe. They attach purely to the chassis ad don't touch the bodywork so rust shouldn't be an issue.

willow · 14-02-2009, 11:19

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Hi Kelly and welcome aboard, you'll find stacks of advice and banter on here. I've had my Terrano for 6 1/2 years and still love it to bits. Mine has side steps fitted as standard and I have to say for once I'm disagreeing with Willow

I don't find them a cause of rust. A lot of people don't like them for off road as they do catch on things so you sometimes get them advertised on here as well as ebay. I'm from near Huddersfield so not a million miles away from you.

Jim T

Well as you have had yours for years now you should know

So side steps it is then

14-02-2009, 14:41

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and advice.

@Terranosaurus. Cheers, let us know if you come across any!

Kelly

Deleted Member S · 14-02-2009, 14:47

Hi Kelco & welcome to the club

Like TRS has said i've got to go to my local breakers to get the odd bit for my T2 so will have a look to see if there are any side steps & get a price for you

I live about 10 miles from Newcastle Gen hospital so could bring them over next time your there

CaptLimey · 14-02-2009, 19:39

Hi Kelly and welcome to the fold. You'll just love this bunch of crazies, as well as good money saving advice about your new wheels, your tenner will buy you lots of amusement and a warm welcome every time you log in. Enjoy.
Regards CL

zippy656 · 14-02-2009, 20:40

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Originally Posted by CaptLimey

Hi Kelly and welcome to the fold. You'll just love this bunch of crazies, as well as good money saving advice about your new wheels, your tenner will buy you lots of amusement and a warm welcome every time you log in. Enjoy.
Regards CL

are you calling me one of the crazies??

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Welcome to the mad house

am I member of the mad hosue too??

14-02-2009, 01:51	#1
kelco1985 Guest Posts: n/a	Hello from a new Terrano owner Hi all, Just a quick post to introduce myself. I'm a 24 year old mother of 4 lovely children. Yesterday I bought a 1995 Nissan Terrano SE 2.4 petrol. This is my first 4X4, station wagon SUV or whatever you like to call it. The reason I bought it is because I have 2 severely disabled boys with a very rare life threatening condition that requires regular hospital treatments and appointments, and I need to do a 200 mile round trip almost weekly from Pudsey to Newcastle general infirmary as that is the nearest hospital which specialises in my sons conditions. Hence the need for a 7 seater as we regularly need to stay up there for days at a time if either of the boys are admitted and we all go. I have not had much chance to "test it out" yet but am hopeing to give her a good spin over the weekend. Thanks for reading Kelly

14-02-2009, 02:03	#2
kelco1985 Guest Posts: n/a	BTW Does anyone know where I can get some cheap new/used side steps as I'm only 5'2 and it's a right b***h getting in and out

14-02-2009, 08:49	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Kelly and welcome aboard, you'll find stacks of advice and banter on here. I've had my Terrano for 6 1/2 years and still love it to bits. Mine has side steps fitted as standard and I have to say for once I'm disagreeing with Willow I don't find them a cause of rust. A lot of people don't like them for off road as they do catch on things so you sometimes get them advertised on here as well as ebay. I'm from near Huddersfield so not a million miles away from you. Jim T

14-02-2009, 09:52	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	hi, very welcome.. hopw you find us helpful and chatty..

14-02-2009, 10:34	#6
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Aye up Kelco - I'm tother side of Leeds to you - South Milford (beyond Garforth). I'm going down one of the scrappies I like to use today (middleton area) if I see any side steps I'll let you know. Had em to start with on my old Mav and as said above theres not really anywhere on em to collect mud to cause corrosion, not thats not blatantly obvious anyay and that you can't get to easily enogh with a hose pipe. They attach purely to the chassis ad don't touch the bodywork so rust shouldn't be an issue.

14-02-2009, 14:41	#8
kelco1985 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and advice. @Terranosaurus. Cheers, let us know if you come across any! Kelly

14-02-2009, 14:47	#9
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Hi Kelco & welcome to the club Like TRS has said i've got to go to my local breakers to get the odd bit for my T2 so will have a look to see if there are any side steps & get a price for you I live about 10 miles from Newcastle Gen hospital so could bring them over next time your there

14-02-2009, 19:39	#10
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Kelly and welcome to the fold. You'll just love this bunch of crazies, as well as good money saving advice about your new wheels, your tenner will buy you lots of amusement and a warm welcome every time you log in. Enjoy. Regards CL