another newbie , please be gentle im a nissan virgin

[clivvy]

Originally Posted by briggie

like a true idiot i paid cash on collection

did you get a reciept? I think you still have some comeback if you are going down that route, better check your legal standing.

[clivvy]

oh, and by the way, to expand a bit on my previous comments, when i got my car just short of a year ago, it too test drove spot on. No codes nothing. Like you, when I go tit home, my problems began to develop, and I have since got most fixed, just three more annoying codes faults to fix then done. The times that my Maverick has worked, its been awesome, and I love it, these are old cars now, but all you do is replace the old bits and its new again!

[jims-terrano]

I've driven a Mistral Auto once and found it really nice which surprised me as I dont like autos. Don't give up just yet.

Jim

[briggie]

just noticed , besides the overdrive button on the gear selector , there is a little red plastic thing attached to the front of the gear selector , that appears to push a switch , ive tried pushing it , but nothing seems to happen ?

[zippy656]

ejector seat?

[briggie]

ive decided to try and get my money back rather than attempt a repair i cannot afford , unless a member wants to buy it off me for what i paid for it ? ( £1100 ), the rac man said there is no way this had passed a legit mot test a month ago with a crack along the bottom of the screen going from one side to the other , and its dangerous because it could go at any time , my first experience with nissan 4x4 is not a very pleasant one . kind regards . pete .

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by briggie

ive decided to try and get my money back rather than attempt a repair i cannot afford , unless a member wants to buy it off me for what i paid for it ? ( £1100 ), the rac man said there is no way this had passed a legit mot test a month ago with a crack along the bottom of the screen going from one side to the other , and its dangerous because it could go at any time , my first experience with nissan 4x4 is not a very pleasant one . kind regards . pete .

Pete the torque converter is the automatic gearbox equivalent of a clutch and if you get it fixed for a mere £800 you'd be doing bloody well.....its extremely unusual for it to go but it can and its very expensive - an auto box rebuild will cost at least £1500 - assuming they can get the bits for such an old truck....and replacements are like rocking horse shit........sorry your intro to the Mav has been so traumatic, especially when you need it so badly.

Do some Googling, try and find out a bit more about the seller (is he a private individual or a trader?) and think about putting it throuigh Small Claims Court - its simple and cheap and no solicitors involved (nor can anyone claim their costs for same)....you can even do it online. Good luck!

[briggie]

i had to move the mistral this morning so that my beloved could get near our house , it started first time ,and seemed to set off quite well , but within a few seconds it developed the same symptoms . ... ie feels like a slipping clutch ,could the fluid have settled in the bottom of the box and temporarily relieved the symptoms ?, if anyone lives near brighouse and could check for me id be extremely gratefull , i would obviously pay their expenses for a second opinion , kind regards , pete .

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by briggie

i had to move the mistral this morning so that my beloved could get near our house , it started first time ,and seemed to set off quite well , but within a few seconds it developed the same symptoms . ... ie feels like a slipping clutch ,could the fluid have settled in the bottom of the box and temporarily relieved the symptoms ?, if anyone lives near brighouse and could check for me id be extremely gratefull , i would obviously pay their expenses for a second opinion , kind regards , pete .

Wwell fluid levels is the obvious thing to check but its not something you can do yourself by the sound of it Briggie....and getting someone to check the symptom is little use, auto gearboxes are a law unto themselves and unless people are expert in their construction and maintenance they'll just see the same thing you do.

My advice would be to google a good autobox specialist and give them a bell to discuss....but clearly the ba5tard knew what he was shifting didn't he. I still say do a bit of digging...was HIS name on the V5 for example? Did the ad look like a trader? Cos if so, you have recourse.

[lacroupade]

Biggie....this is the gist of the lack of cover you have if he was a genuine private seller...

Buying privately can be cheaper, but it is also riskier as you have fewer legal rights – the car only has to be as described.

So was the car described as being in good running order etc..? worth considering, then go to the CAB or Trading Standards and ask their advice.....and look at the 'trader' status potential.

[makeitfit]

Can you post the link to the ebay auction?
Then we can all spy the description and see if he's a merchant

[bobbee]

hi briggie. you wont get any codes to read cos your model dont have diagnostic capability. ive got the same model as you and one of the lads here put me right on that after i spent loads of time looking for a garage to do it for me. if shes revving ok then i would check the gearbox oil first. theres always someone on here that can help you or point you in the right direction. hope you get it sorted mate cos its a great motor when it runs right

[sidsid06]

hi.just been having a read through all the posts and i am sorry that your having this problem with this truck only after owning it for such a short time!!

seems to me the chap you bought it off new about the problem.. if i was you i would get a rac report on the truck and if the mot is dodge. i go back to the garage and say you are going to report them!! more than likely its 1 of the chaps mates you bought the car off! so they be on his case too!

then i go round his house and put it back on the drive with a sigh in the window saying this man is dishonest and a lier!!! and show him up!! have you asked for your money back?

if i lived closer i bring brothers jcb round to his house and tell him money back or the cars on the drive get it then its your turn

i cant stand liers and people who just dont care and only think of them self and a truck for that money the chap would have know that your not minted and still did not give a f..k!! jcb i think is the best option

[briggie]

i took the car to my garage , eventually i got there , but very slowly , when the mechanics examined the at fluid levels , there was just over 2 litres in the box and it was a brownish /reddish colour , they drained the box and filled it with just over 8 litres of at fluid , it seemed ok , as they tested it , so i drove home ( about a 3 mile journey ) only i didnt get home .....i pulled up at a roundabout because of busy traffic , and couldnt set off again , the engine was revving away , but there was no drive , it was as though i was in neutral , no reverse / forward gears available at all , lots of motorists went around me and hurled abuse because of where i was . i eventually had to pay £40 to be towed home ( after paying £74 for the at fluid ) , the car is now parked outside my house , and im housebound again , ive tried phoning the seller , texting the seller , e mailing the seller , and as yet no response ..... the item number was 220566964698 ., because i cant walk well , it was a huge problem when i broke down because i had to get out of the car to divert cars around me , because the roundabout is on a bend , i am so nissed off that this can happen , but thanks for all the advice , pete .

[jims-terrano]

Good Condition? Just been Serviced and it was so low on ATF? 8 Seater nope it's a 7!!!!

Small Claims sounds good to me! then when you've got your money back time for a fresh one

Jim