I'm new, scared & in need of help :)

monkey · 31-05-2011, 22:06

Hi All

Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy.

I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give:

1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport
2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion
3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7

PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision.

Cheers for any help...

R1cho · 31-05-2011, 22:08

welcome to the club, loads of friendly help and advice here, in answer to your question and i'm a bit biased i'd got for the terrano, crackin motor

makeitfit · 31-05-2011, 22:13

A lot depends on what you want to do with it

2.7 diesel for longevity and/or offroad anything.
3.0 lpg for big car like action.
xtrail for the wife

R1cho · 31-05-2011, 22:15

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

xtrail for the wife

or if you want to take up hair dressing

Fez_uk · 31-05-2011, 22:15

I personally would not get the 2003 maverick as it's nothing like the older 1999 and earlier maverick terrano II type and this forum would be very little use for it.

I'd get the terrano but being a 07 road tax would be expensive.

Also depends on what you mean by toy.

monkey · 31-05-2011, 22:25

Thanks for the quick replies

sorry - its a 2002 not 2007 terrano.

Funny you should say about the X-trail, the missus added that to the list for me (because its perty)

As far as use goes - will be used daily for work, but need something to carry all my kit in for trips to big hills in remote places (cycling/walking etc). Would also like to be able to have a play off road too, but the main thing is getting me to the hills.

jims-terrano · 31-05-2011, 22:54

Welcome aboard Monkey. The 2.7 Terrano would be my choice. Mine has been great but getting a little elderly now. The 2.7 engine is pretty good and has gear driven timing so none of that timing belt nonsense.

Jim

cleangreenm/c · 31-05-2011, 22:58

hi only joined a few days ago me self . 1st] had a volvo 940 [some years ago ] with lpg , V good BUT if you dont use pet much the injectors start rusting up so they miss fire . 2nd] only just got me terrano 2004 but VERY pleased with it [used to av a LR 190 ] the nissan is by far the better m/c .used to live in Npton me self,. Roy

lacroupade · 31-05-2011, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey

Hi All

Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy.

I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give:

1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport
2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion
3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7

PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision.

Cheers for any help...

Depends what you mean by 'best'.

The Xtrail and Maverick (actually the Mazda Tribute with a Ford badge) are soft-roaders really. The 2002 Terrano is the proper off-roader and a 7-seater to boot. But fuel economy sucks...around 25mpg on average....I suspect the X-Trail is the sensible buy......but the Terrano may well suck you in LOL

makeitfit · 31-05-2011, 23:17

Ah but you can stick bio or veggie oil in the T2 and save a bucket load

OR in other words an equivalent 35 mpg plus

and it smells nice

monkey · 31-05-2011, 23:23

am probably looking more for the soft roader at the mo, as have promised not to start any new "projects" until my other half finishes uni next year.
Am thinking the maverick or xtrail for the time being perhaps with terrano for fun next year

R1cho · 31-05-2011, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Ah but you can stick bio or veggie oil in the T2 and save a bucket load

OR in other words an equivalent 35 mpg plus

and it smells nice

the veggie oil gives you an appetite for chips tho lol

R1cho · 31-05-2011, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey

am probably looking more for the soft roader at the mo, as have promised not to start any new "projects" until my other half finishes uni next year.
Am thinking the maverick or xtrail for the time being perhaps with terrano for fun next year

may aswell just get the terrano and use it as a soft roader, then when ready go mental and use the money you would have used to buy it to do it up

Terranoman · 31-05-2011, 23:33

welcome I'm also from Northampton. T2 all the way

monkey · 31-05-2011, 23:44

Am looking at the Terrano - can you let me know if 90mph is the top end for them as stated in autotrader?

Am interested in something like this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1501?logcode=p

31-05-2011, 22:06	#1
monkey Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 6	I'm new, scared & in need of help :) Hi All Just signed up to the forum as am based in Northampton & looking to get myself a new toy. I cannot decide which is best & I welcome any help you guys can give: 1, Nissan X-Trail (2002) 2.0i Sport 2, Ford Maverick (2003) 3.0XLT with LPG conversion 3, Nissan Terrano (2007) 2.7 PLEASE HELP - this is driving me nuts, am planning to buy in about 2 months (in time for a trip to Ben Nevis for a brisk walk) but don't really know enough about these to make a proper decision. Cheers for any help...

31-05-2011, 22:58	#8
cleangreenm/c Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: scotland Vehicle: NISSAN TERRANO 2004 2.7TD Posts: 122	which one hi only joined a few days ago me self . 1st] had a volvo 940 [some years ago ] with lpg , V good BUT if you dont use pet much the injectors start rusting up so they miss fire . 2nd] only just got me terrano 2004 but VERY pleased with it [used to av a LR 190 ] the nissan is by far the better m/c .used to live in Npton me self,. Roy

31-05-2011, 22:08	#2
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	welcome to the club, loads of friendly help and advice here, in answer to your question and i'm a bit biased i'd got for the terrano, crackin motor

31-05-2011, 22:13	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	A lot depends on what you want to do with it 2.7 diesel for longevity and/or offroad anything. 3.0 lpg for big car like action. xtrail for the wife

31-05-2011, 22:15	#5
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I personally would not get the 2003 maverick as it's nothing like the older 1999 and earlier maverick terrano II type and this forum would be very little use for it. I'd get the terrano but being a 07 road tax would be expensive. Also depends on what you mean by toy.

31-05-2011, 22:25	#6
monkey Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 6	Thanks for the quick replies sorry - its a 2002 not 2007 terrano. Funny you should say about the X-trail, the missus added that to the list for me (because its perty) As far as use goes - will be used daily for work, but need something to carry all my kit in for trips to big hills in remote places (cycling/walking etc). Would also like to be able to have a play off road too, but the main thing is getting me to the hills.

31-05-2011, 22:54	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard Monkey. The 2.7 Terrano would be my choice. Mine has been great but getting a little elderly now. The 2.7 engine is pretty good and has gear driven timing so none of that timing belt nonsense. Jim

31-05-2011, 23:17	#10
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Ah but you can stick bio or veggie oil in the T2 and save a bucket load OR in other words an equivalent 35 mpg plus and it smells nice

31-05-2011, 23:23	#11
monkey Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 6	am probably looking more for the soft roader at the mo, as have promised not to start any new "projects" until my other half finishes uni next year. Am thinking the maverick or xtrail for the time being perhaps with terrano for fun next year

31-05-2011, 23:33	#14
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	welcome I'm also from Northampton. T2 all the way

31-05-2011, 23:44	#15
monkey Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 6	Am looking at the Terrano - can you let me know if 90mph is the top end for them as stated in autotrader? Am interested in something like this: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1501?logcode=p