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craig · 15-01-2009, 21:08

Hi there. I don't own a Terrano yet, but I looking at the moment so I thought I better come and do some research into what I need to look for

Deleted Member S · 15-01-2009, 21:43

Hi Craig & welcome aboard

If you have queations than ask away

TBH on the whole I highly rate the Terrano on/off road & as a family motor

NEDDY · 15-01-2009, 22:02

well It's the best 4x4 i have had and it breaks down a lot less than some .

floyd500b · 15-01-2009, 22:09

Hi Craig

Graham

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 15-01-2009, 22:23

hi,

many warn of main gear box, but frankly its over rated, the warning
that is. in 4 years on here handful of issues.

test failures include rear belt mount corrison from rear wheel arch.

suspension bushes, ok all motors eventually wear, but the drop links
on the front anti roll bars are reasonably common. done ours twice
now, but maybe offroad abuse doesnt help.

usually mine fails on emmisoions but a bottle of injector cleaner and
a bit of a thrash sorts!

like any motor with viscous fan can run cold, many change stat but
may really be just an airlock as ours was like a fridge to start with.

newer models, think around 99 with electronic odometer can be
iffy. search the mechanical threads. biggest iddue for most is how
to get more lift out of front suspension, either back oem or more
for bigger tyres, oh and the constant mpg queries!

enjoy, this is actually the best 4x4xfar.

zippy656 · 15-01-2009, 22:35

hi Craig

welcome bud. all good fun here. help too when you need it. we are a friendly lot here. and very clever ( not me I just talk to much )

have fun, ask any think. im sure if you put in where you are there might be another member close, might be willing to cast an eye over what your looking at.

Zippy

wanaron · 15-01-2009, 23:22

Hi, and welcome,
look out for rusting around rear seat belt anchorage points,
rusting sills usually by back wheel
anti roll bar drop links
heater blower working on setting 4 only.(easily fixed)
These are things that ive found since owning. but without doubt the best 4x4 xfar.
All the best Wayne

davemud · 16-01-2009, 10:23

Hi craig

welcome to the club.

Davemud

willow · 16-01-2009, 11:09

hello from sunny norfolk
I had loads wrong with mine but all fixed now with help from here

and well worth it. All mainly neglect so look for one with service history and take it off road and try the 4x4 mine was broken although the nice man said it was fine

. I love mine it does all the things I need it to on and off road and towing and it is nice to be in too (UNlike my old cold noisey landrover)Good luck with the search

CaptLimey · 16-01-2009, 20:24

Craig welcome to the fold.

You'll not go far wrong in getting a T2, they're great value, a good workhorse with enormous carrying/towing capability. They're a comfortable 'car type' ride, much better, in my opinion, than, for example, the Shogun.

I've had my '96 2.7 TD lwb (non intercooler) over a year and just love the beast. I had a gearbox problem at 120k miles and bought a recon for £750, so beware, it is not an uncommon problem with the T2, (there are many threads on the subject). Good hunting.

Regards CL

17-01-2009, 01:51

Hi,
Welcome, I hated my Maverick when I first got her, I really do apprieciate her now...its superb for towing, great for off roading (we have so many unadopted roads, & 4x4 tracks) & towing a horse box, it is easy, yet worrying to forget you are towing 2 ponies (scary!!)
Regards

Lee3197 · 18-01-2009, 11:34

Welcome aboard from Plymouth !

Lee.

15-01-2009, 21:08	#1
craig Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 3	Hell Hi there. I don't own a Terrano yet, but I looking at the moment so I thought I better come and do some research into what I need to look for

15-01-2009, 21:43	#2
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Hi Craig & welcome aboard If you have queations than ask awayTBH on the whole I highly rate the Terrano on/off road & as a family motor

15-01-2009, 22:23	#5
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	hi, many warn of main gear box, but frankly its over rated, the warning that is. in 4 years on here handful of issues. test failures include rear belt mount corrison from rear wheel arch. suspension bushes, ok all motors eventually wear, but the drop links on the front anti roll bars are reasonably common. done ours twice now, but maybe offroad abuse doesnt help. usually mine fails on emmisoions but a bottle of injector cleaner and a bit of a thrash sorts! like any motor with viscous fan can run cold, many change stat but may really be just an airlock as ours was like a fridge to start with. newer models, think around 99 with electronic odometer can be iffy. search the mechanical threads. biggest iddue for most is how to get more lift out of front suspension, either back oem or more for bigger tyres, oh and the constant mpg queries! enjoy, this is actually the best 4x4xfar. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

16-01-2009, 11:09	#9
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	hello from sunny norfolk I had loads wrong with mine but all fixed now with help from here and well worth it. All mainly neglect so look for one with service history and take it off road and try the 4x4 mine was broken although the nice man said it was fine. I love mine it does all the things I need it to on and off road and towing and it is nice to be in too (UNlike my old cold noisey landrover)Good luck with the search

15-01-2009, 22:02	#3
NEDDY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 200	well It's the best 4x4 i have had and it breaks down a lot less than some .

15-01-2009, 22:09	#4
floyd500b Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 553	Hi Craig Graham

15-01-2009, 22:35	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	hi Craig welcome bud. all good fun here. help too when you need it. we are a friendly lot here. and very clever ( not me I just talk to much ) have fun, ask any think. im sure if you put in where you are there might be another member close, might be willing to cast an eye over what your looking at. Zippy

15-01-2009, 23:22	#7
wanaron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: terrano Posts: 199	Hi, and welcome, look out for rusting around rear seat belt anchorage points, rusting sills usually by back wheel anti roll bar drop links heater blower working on setting 4 only.(easily fixed) These are things that ive found since owning. but without doubt the best 4x4 xfar. All the best Wayne

16-01-2009, 10:23	#8
davemud Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east england Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 2007 Auto Posts: 433	Hi craig welcome to the club. Davemud

16-01-2009, 20:24	#10
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Craig welcome to the fold. You'll not go far wrong in getting a T2, they're great value, a good workhorse with enormous carrying/towing capability. They're a comfortable 'car type' ride, much better, in my opinion, than, for example, the Shogun. I've had my '96 2.7 TD lwb (non intercooler) over a year and just love the beast. I had a gearbox problem at 120k miles and bought a recon for £750, so beware, it is not an uncommon problem with the T2, (there are many threads on the subject). Good hunting. Regards CL

17-01-2009, 01:51	#11
zob2zob Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, Welcome, I hated my Maverick when I first got her, I really do apprieciate her now...its superb for towing, great for off roading (we have so many unadopted roads, & 4x4 tracks) & towing a horse box, it is easy, yet worrying to forget you are towing 2 ponies (scary!!) Regards

18-01-2009, 11:34	#12
Lee3197 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon Vehicle: 1995 Maverick LWB 2.7 Tdi Posts: 343	Welcome aboard from Plymouth ! Lee.