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Big Col · 21-08-2012, 20:31

Hi all,
Having owned a Terrano previously to tow our caravan, I am am in the market for a newer model but this time looking at a 3.0 model. Just wondered what everyones thoughts were I would be towing a twin axle my 2.7 towed very well but would the 3.0 be even better

I'm thinking fuel is it a lot more thirsty? maintenace more complicated? I do a lot of stuff myself but is the 3.0 a lot more involved. I take it spares are as readily available as the 2.7

Big Col Essex boy born & bred

briggie · 21-08-2012, 20:44

i think sparkiedoo was selling a 3ltr swb

stinka · 21-08-2012, 20:54

I spoke to a guy that had an identical terrano sport to me in sliver ( but newer style alloys) his was 3.0, he was pulling into a car park as i was leaving.

Anyway we had a chat about terranos etc and he said he had a 2.7 for 5 years previously and all him and his wife had it for is towing their van. He said to me that he had the 3.0 for 8 months and it wasnt a patch on the 2.7, he much preferd the torque delivery of the 2.7 and he claimed that the gear ratios were all messed up on the 3.0 for towing

Fez_uk · 21-08-2012, 20:55

theres might be a nice 05 2.7tdi for sale on here aswell

Big Col · 03-02-2013, 09:38

Well, finally brought a 3.0 on an 04 well chuffed with it, oh and I just lobbed me tenner in for membership.

Happy Days, Colin

zippy656 · 03-02-2013, 10:23

Welcome

Where are the pics then

stinka · 03-02-2013, 10:43

Welcome friend

Pics would be cool

SPARKIEDOO · 03-02-2013, 17:05

welcome m8

firebobby · 03-02-2013, 19:26

Welcome, I love my 3.0L, it tows superb and is great on fuel too

Dynamics · 04-02-2013, 22:58

Welcome Mate.

21-08-2012, 20:31	#1
Big Col Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 58	Back for more Hi all, Having owned a Terrano previously to tow our caravan, I am am in the market for a newer model but this time looking at a 3.0 model. Just wondered what everyones thoughts were I would be towing a twin axle my 2.7 towed very well but would the 3.0 be even better I'm thinking fuel is it a lot more thirsty? maintenace more complicated? I do a lot of stuff myself but is the 3.0 a lot more involved. I take it spares are as readily available as the 2.7 Big Col Essex boy born & bred

21-08-2012, 20:44	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	i think sparkiedoo was selling a 3ltr swb

21-08-2012, 20:54	#3
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	I spoke to a guy that had an identical terrano sport to me in sliver ( but newer style alloys) his was 3.0, he was pulling into a car park as i was leaving. Anyway we had a chat about terranos etc and he said he had a 2.7 for 5 years previously and all him and his wife had it for is towing their van. He said to me that he had the 3.0 for 8 months and it wasnt a patch on the 2.7, he much preferd the torque delivery of the 2.7 and he claimed that the gear ratios were all messed up on the 3.0 for towing

21-08-2012, 20:55	#4
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	theres might be a nice 05 2.7tdi for sale on here aswell

03-02-2013, 09:38	#5
Big Col Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 58	Well, finally brought a 3.0 on an 04 well chuffed with it, oh and I just lobbed me tenner in for membership. Happy Days, Colin

03-02-2013, 10:23	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Welcome Where are the pics then

03-02-2013, 10:43	#7
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Welcome friend Pics would be cool

03-02-2013, 17:05	#8
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	welcome m8

03-02-2013, 19:26	#9
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Welcome, I love my 3.0L, it tows superb and is great on fuel too

04-02-2013, 22:58	#10
Dynamics Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nelson's County Vehicle: TERRANO SWB 2.4 Petrol Posts: 568	Welcome Mate.