Pondering an XTrail - New to Nissan

Medazzaland · 06-08-2013, 11:07

Hello all

I am a Nissan / Car noddy but pondering a purchase of a XTrail in the 2004-2007 age for a second car to two a caravan

I have checked the weights and all seems ok regarding safely towing etc

In my initial searches I have come across a few questions that you guys might be able to solve / help with

Are there any turkeys in the range to avoid?
What do different specs mean SVE/ Sport / Columbia etc?
What is difference between Di and DCI - Does it matter?
Should i be avoiding / looking for details on the particle filter? ( seems to come up a lot)

I cant help much with car related responses but happy to trade angling tips in Notts as i am a keen angler !!

All help genuinely appreciated - The car will only do approx 10 miles per day - apart from hols etc

final question - what should i be looking for on forecourts?

solarman216 · 06-08-2013, 19:55

Welcome mate, unfortunately I know nothing about Xtrails, but I am sure someone will be along who does, Rick

Medazzaland · 07-08-2013, 08:11

Thanks a lot - Appreciated

Went to see one last night so a little more aware of car / spec welcome any input!

firebobby · 07-08-2013, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Medazzaland

Thanks a lot - Appreciated

Went to see one last night so a little more aware of car / spec welcome any input!

Why not go to a Nissan dealers and see what info they have on the spec of these cars.
I don't know much about them, but have heard of quite a few problems with turbo's blowing up, I believe these are Renault engines, so don't have the build quality of Nissan engines.
Just google x trail engine problems.

Barrbeast · 07-08-2013, 12:59

Sure there was a comparison/buyers guide of the x-trail in the previous (ie one before the current) issue of 4x4 magazine. I'll try to look it out over the next day or two for you and see if I scan it in at work

cncfabs · 07-08-2013, 16:44

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Why not go to a Nissan dealers and see what info they have on the spec of these cars.
I don't know much about them, but have heard of quite a few problems with turbo's blowing up, I believe these are Renault engines, so don't have the build quality of Nissan engines.
Just google x trail engine problems.

No renault engines fitted in the xtrail they are all nissan 2.0 petrol and 2.2 td

Banshee · 07-08-2013, 17:05

My Mates got a 2005 2.2TD Auto SVE and he uses it for shooting and HATES it with a passion!!!!!!

cncfabs · 07-08-2013, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Banshee

My Mates got a 2005 2.2TD Auto SVE and he uses it for shooting and HATES it with a passion!!!!!!

Whats wrong with it im just beaking one but did drive it short distance drove really well but not to be confused with a 4x4 its strictly a car with big wheels

06-08-2013, 11:07	#1
Medazzaland Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Notts Vehicle: Potential Buyer Posts: 2	Pondering an XTrail - New to Nissan Hello all I am a Nissan / Car noddy but pondering a purchase of a XTrail in the 2004-2007 age for a second car to two a caravan I have checked the weights and all seems ok regarding safely towing etc In my initial searches I have come across a few questions that you guys might be able to solve / help with Are there any turkeys in the range to avoid? What do different specs mean SVE/ Sport / Columbia etc? What is difference between Di and DCI - Does it matter? Should i be avoiding / looking for details on the particle filter? ( seems to come up a lot) I cant help much with car related responses but happy to trade angling tips in Notts as i am a keen angler !! All help genuinely appreciated - The car will only do approx 10 miles per day - apart from hols etc final question - what should i be looking for on forecourts?

06-08-2013, 19:55	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Welcome mate, unfortunately I know nothing about Xtrails, but I am sure someone will be along who does, 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.

07-08-2013, 17:05	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	My Mates got a 2005 2.2TD Auto SVE and he uses it for shooting and HATES it with a passion!!!!!! __________________ 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!!!

07-08-2013, 08:11	#3
Medazzaland Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Notts Vehicle: Potential Buyer Posts: 2	Thanks a lot - Appreciated Went to see one last night so a little more aware of car / spec welcome any input!

07-08-2013, 12:59	#5
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Sure there was a comparison/buyers guide of the x-trail in the previous (ie one before the current) issue of 4x4 magazine. I'll try to look it out over the next day or two for you and see if I scan it in at work