First time Terrano 3.0 owner

SunnySideUp · 31-08-2021, 20:10

Hi all,

I've recently purchased a 3.0 Terrano with 80k on the clock. It is 100% standard and hasn't been used as an off-road toy but has spent its entire life towing horses. I like the design of the Terrano and it reminds me of my Hilux Surf that I had years ago but with extra seats.

I'm planning to use the car for camping / gentle off-roading holidays (think gravel roads in Sweden or trans-Pyrenees in summer) with the kids and would like to take sensible preventative maintenance steps. Apart from rust treating everything possible, I'm really hoping someone can recommend a 4x4 specialist near Hertfordshire that would be able to competently handle the mechanicals. Simple things I can do myself but initially I feel I need someone familiar with these vehicles to get it up to a decent standard.

Everything on the vehicle seems to work except the heated seats and A/C. Other things like the auto-locking hubs I have no idea yet if they work or not.
I've put aside a budget of ~£2000 (am I being too optimistic here?) initially for replacement parts and maybe there is a common "hit list" of things to address?

I'm a paid-up member so will be searching my way around as well but I wanted to say "Hi" and very happy to be here!

Cheers.

31-08-2021, 20:10	#1
SunnySideUp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 3.0 SVE Posts: 4	First time Terrano 3.0 owner Hi all, I've recently purchased a 3.0 Terrano with 80k on the clock. It is 100% standard and hasn't been used as an off-road toy but has spent its entire life towing horses. I like the design of the Terrano and it reminds me of my Hilux Surf that I had years ago but with extra seats. I'm planning to use the car for camping / gentle off-roading holidays (think gravel roads in Sweden or trans-Pyrenees in summer) with the kids and would like to take sensible preventative maintenance steps. Apart from rust treating everything possible, I'm really hoping someone can recommend a 4x4 specialist near Hertfordshire that would be able to competently handle the mechanicals. Simple things I can do myself but initially I feel I need someone familiar with these vehicles to get it up to a decent standard. Everything on the vehicle seems to work except the heated seats and A/C. Other things like the auto-locking hubs I have no idea yet if they work or not. I've put aside a budget of ~£2000 (am I being too optimistic here?) initially for replacement parts and maybe there is a common "hit list" of things to address? I'm a paid-up member so will be searching my way around as well but I wanted to say "Hi" and very happy to be here! Cheers.