D40

[Paff]

Just started to look for a replacement for my old 2001 Terrano. What are these like and what to watch for?

It's not definite that I will go this route.

Example - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-RED-NISSAN-NAVARA-D40-LOW-MILEAGE-OUTLAW-ONLY-96K-IN-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-/322056441570?hash=item4afc0f4ee2:g:4PMAAOSwAuNW6bjn

 

[Daemo]

One word of caution if towing, the chassis breaks in half and its a lot more common than we are told...google that for a start... Early engines stay away from, and rear diff is really weak, I've watched a brand new diff spit the bits all over the floor negotiating very minor off-roading and it was driven by a Nissan salesman demonstrating the truck to a farmer. other than that they are OK, however I would choose ANYTHING else over a Navara d40 unless brand new. Sorry.

 

[Banshee]

One word of caution if towing, the chassis breaks in half and its a lot more common than we are told...google that for a start... Early engines stay away from, and rear diff is really weak, I've watched a brand new diff spit the bits all over the floor negotiating very minor off-roading and it was driven by a Nissan salesman demonstrating the truck to a farmer. other than that they are OK, however I would choose ANYTHING else over a Navara d40 unless brand new. Sorry.

Yeah I've heard of them snapping in half behind the cab between that and the rear pickup bit, I've seen one at the side of the road like that :doh

 

[Banshee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1hijOHhB3Q

 

[Banshee]

That looks like a nice job too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRwjbTIfm-A

None of that rubbish with the Terrano :naughty :naughty

 

[elty001]

I've been tempted a few times by one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-NISSAN-Navara-Double-cab-pick-up-Terrano-2-7-TD-engine-NEW-MOT-FEB-17-/172133739356?hash=item2813f86b5c:g:vu4AAOSwQYZWwbBm

 

[Daemo]

I've been tempted a few times by one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-NISSAN-Navara-Double-cab-pick-up-Terrano-2-7-TD-engine-NEW-MOT-FEB-17-/172133739356?hash=item2813f86b5c:g:vu4AAOSwQYZWwbBm

Now ya talkin, a good old fashioned ute with a great donk fitted up front. They only suffer from bush wear on the front suspension which is easy to fix and rust in front x member... D22's are great trucks shame they didn't continue the engineering into the D40.
I really hate to say avoid D40 but they have a real bad rep.