Nissan Terrano (1993 - 2007) 2.7 TDi SE 5d (00) (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing, I bought it to do a job

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Nothing

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, do not make it now + engines old fashioned and better models around for similar money

What are you likely to buy next?

Shogun or Landcruiser

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, needed to move it on as it had been on his forecourt too long . Took over £2000 of screen price

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheaper than a Discovery TD5 and more available used

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, helpfull

What's it like to drive?

Bouncy and rolly, but it is a 4x4 with springs and soft tyres. Holds its own on motorways but is noisy at 70+. Tows caravan @ 70mph on motorways with no problem, very stable

What's it like to park?

Difficult to see cars behind when reversing. so very slow means no damage. No more difficult than normal car other than turning circle is large. Have to be careful in some carparks with barriers and rooves.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Speedo console stopped working replaced under warranty @ 29k miles Gearbox, primary thrust bearing went at 36k. Nissan rebuilt gearbox at 75% cost to them as it was out of warranty. Needs laser aligning every six months as front tracking goes out very easily!

What's most practical about your car?

Goes anywhere, motorway, ploughed field, towing, solo.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None