Nissan X-Trail (2007 - 2014) 2.0 dCi Sport Expedition (173ps) 5d (2008/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I did my homework and bought the perfect 4x4 for me.

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

They love it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I doubt I will ever own anything else, they can bury me in it when I die.

What are you likely to buy next?

When I have to retire this one I will buy exactly the same.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,968

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, got a good deal and then got them to throw in the roof rack.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed to pull mini digger and a tipping trailer, also live in rural area with farm tracks, but still do quite a bit of milage on the road so wanted reasonable fuel economy.

What was the dealer like?

Very good,.

What's it like to drive?

An absolute pleasure. my first nissan. I can be working till 3.am and then have to drive 60miles home but I look forward to it. it purrs along at 60 doing 40+ mpg or if you put your foot down she lifts her skirts and flys.

What's it like to park?

With the reversing camera I can virtually parallel park in its own length. steering is light so no effort is needed.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Just the emissions exhaust valve thingy that brought on the engine management light. once repaired I started getting another 3 miles per gallon.

What's most practical about your car?

Everything, 4 wheel drive is a doddle. the hill decent button took me down an icy hill pulling my mini digger. the sat nav / bluetooth / stereo / reverse camera centre consul is fantastic.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Everything, the reverse camera is a god send with trailers etc, bluetooth: talking to the lady behind the dash is great.