My terrano and xtrail

GregT · 03-10-2019, 09:51

Hi guys,

Just paid up for another year. Was contemplating selling my terrano at the beginning of the summer, but every time I drive it I just cant. Tows the best out off all the vehicles I've used aswell. MOT due soon, fingers crossed.

GregT · 03-10-2019, 09:55

Also picked up this Xtrail for £200 at the end of July. MOT until Feb. Really nice car. And I have to say it goes of road really well.
Drove it up to the adventure overland show at the weekend and it's just a nice drive. I love my Terry but it is abit of a tractor.

Ground clearance is an issue though. I had to turn around on one lane.

GregT · 03-10-2019, 09:59

Another angle. It was really wet and on standard road tires. I thought I might have to get a few of the landys about to give me a tow but it ate it up.

GregT · 03-10-2019, 10:02

Another one in the Terry late June.
I had to get out and have a look and was quite disapointed. Inside it felt like I was about to tip over

solarman216 · 03-10-2019, 11:40

Where do you go laning? Rick

GregT · 03-10-2019, 14:27

Hi Rick, Both those where in wales. Treecastle I think.

No decent ones around us that I know off.

jims-terrano · 03-10-2019, 18:16

The lanes and the motors look great.

Just have a look under the boot carpet in the xtrail and check there is no rust stained water dribbles been running down from behind the side trims. They are prone to rotting the strut top mountings out and that’s a sign. Whilst it is still a few drops of water they can be fixed easy enough but by the time the inner side trims have burst open the trucks a write off.

solarman216 · 03-10-2019, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregT

Hi Rick, Both those where in wales. Treecastle I think.

No decent ones around us that I know off.

No non that I know of, but thought you may have found some, Rick

Banshee · 04-10-2019, 01:08

Love the Terrano to bits mate, it's nice to see a modified Mk1!!!

And I love the Xtrail, only for the fact that you paid £200 for it

GregT · 04-10-2019, 11:46

Cheers Jim. Will check that.

Thanks Banshee, call me biased but I do prefer the look of the old square headlights.

£200 is not bad it's got a good history, not my best though. £50 Punto a couple of years ago, didn't cost me anything to get it through the MOT so £90 with a years ticket. Drove it for 2 months then sold it for £500

Though I spent that on an l200 that didn't need much... drove if of the trailer and the engine seized... It's all fun and games

elty001 · 04-10-2019, 11:58

I looked at the X trail a few years back but lack of low box put me off.
As a light laner/tow motor they are supposed to be pretty good.

GregT · 30-10-2019, 12:09

Just got my Terry through it's MOT!

Only needed a new brake pipe to the load sensor and i welded up the rad support before it went in. NO advisories!

jims-terrano · 30-10-2019, 12:19

Well done Greg that’s great, these old tugs are brilliant aren’t they.

Banshee · 30-10-2019, 15:45

Nice one matey

GregT · 31-10-2019, 12:40

Cheers guys. I'm well chuffed.

Pondering with the idea of lifting it now....

03-10-2019, 11:40	#5
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04-10-2019, 01:08	#9
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Love the Terrano to bits mate, it's nice to see a modified Mk1!!! And I love the Xtrail, only for the fact that you paid £200 for it __________________ 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!!!

30-10-2019, 15:45	#14
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Nice one matey __________________ 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!!!

03-10-2019, 14:27	#6
GregT Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East sussex Vehicle: 95 2.7TD SWB 98 2.7TI SWB Posts: 63	Hi Rick, Both those where in wales. Treecastle I think. No decent ones around us that I know off.

03-10-2019, 18:16	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	The lanes and the motors look great. Just have a look under the boot carpet in the xtrail and check there is no rust stained water dribbles been running down from behind the side trims. They are prone to rotting the strut top mountings out and that’s a sign. Whilst it is still a few drops of water they can be fixed easy enough but by the time the inner side trims have burst open the trucks a write off.

04-10-2019, 11:46	#10
GregT Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East sussex Vehicle: 95 2.7TD SWB 98 2.7TI SWB Posts: 63	Cheers Jim. Will check that. Thanks Banshee, call me biased but I do prefer the look of the old square headlights. £200 is not bad it's got a good history, not my best though. £50 Punto a couple of years ago, didn't cost me anything to get it through the MOT so £90 with a years ticket. Drove it for 2 months then sold it for £500 Though I spent that on an l200 that didn't need much... drove if of the trailer and the engine seized... It's all fun and games

04-10-2019, 11:58	#11
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	I looked at the X trail a few years back but lack of low box put me off. As a light laner/tow motor they are supposed to be pretty good.

30-10-2019, 12:09	#12
GregT Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East sussex Vehicle: 95 2.7TD SWB 98 2.7TI SWB Posts: 63	Just got my Terry through it's MOT! Only needed a new brake pipe to the load sensor and i welded up the rad support before it went in. NO advisories!

30-10-2019, 12:19	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well done Greg that’s great, these old tugs are brilliant aren’t they.

31-10-2019, 12:40	#15
GregT Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East sussex Vehicle: 95 2.7TD SWB 98 2.7TI SWB Posts: 63	Cheers guys. I'm well chuffed. Pondering with the idea of lifting it now....