Nissan X Trail
Jan 28th 2009, 1:09 am
#46
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Re: Nissan X Trail
How many people do you know actually buy car they NEED as opposed to buying cars they LIKE? If everyone bought cars that were purely functional we'd all be driving around in the smallest (for our needs), most economical car around. It's just that some people LIKE to buy a 4x4, as opposed to a Commodore, Fiesta, Barina <insert any car here>. Whether they actually drive it off road is neither here nor there, IMHO. 
The majority of people purchase things with their heart, then later, justify that purchase with their head.
The majority of people purchase things with their heart, then later, justify that purchase with their head.
True..but it was in the relation to buying "A REAL FOURBY LIKE A DISCO" Because...Like it really matters LOL!
Jan 28th 2009, 2:45 am
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Jan 28th 2009, 8:27 am
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Re: Nissan X Trail
well i'm in the UK, i drive an old (99) Rangie, its done 135k "MILES" (about 10million Kms) 30+ of which have been off road (i mean proper off road, not that gravel track stuff that Aussies refer to as "off road"), when i was in Aus last year i rented a Skoobie Forester for four weeks and clocked up over 6,000 km (about 100miles i think)
, and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with fright
, and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with fright
Jan 28th 2009, 10:41 am
#49
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Re: Nissan X Trail
well i'm in the UK, i drive an old (99) Rangie, its done 135k "MILES" (about 10million Kms) 30+ of which have been off road (i mean proper off road, not that gravel track stuff that Aussies refer to as "off road"), when i was in Aus last year i rented a Skoobie Forester for four weeks and clocked up over 6,000 km (about 100miles i think), and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with fright
, and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with frightG
Jan 28th 2009, 2:22 pm
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Re: Nissan X Trail
well i'm in the UK, i drive an old (99) Rangie, its done 135k "MILES" (about 10million Kms) 30+ of which have been off road (i mean proper off road, not that gravel track stuff that Aussies refer to as "off road"), when i was in Aus last year i rented a Skoobie Forester for four weeks and clocked up over 6,000 km (about 100miles i think), and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with fright
, and i must admit i was quite impressed until, i got to a large puddle which came up to the bumper and the car died with frightNow I dont want to challenge your figures but....
If you drove this 4x4 Landie between 1999 and 2008 doing 30,000 miles
Making the assumption that 'proper-proper' off road driving you
would average around 5 mph, and you drove it five days a week every week for nine years.
(With 6 weeks off for holidays, Christmas and annual leave etc)
-You would have spent 6000 hours driving off-road in that time.
-Thats 666 hours per year
Nearly three hours solid 'off road' per day!
Tell me you're an "Essex farmer"!
HKA
x
PS Just a bit of fun!
Jan 28th 2009, 7:53 pm
#51
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Re: Nissan X Trail
I surely have too much time on my hands......
Now I dont want to challenge your figures but....
If you drove this 4x4 Landie between 1999 and 2008 doing 30,000 miles
Making the assumption that 'proper-proper' off road driving you
would average around 5 mph, and you drove it five days a week every week for nine years.
(With 6 weeks off for holidays, Christmas and annual leave etc)
-You would have spent 6000 hours driving off-road in that time.
-Thats 666 hours per year
Nearly three hours solid 'off road' per day!
Tell me you're an "Essex farmer"!
HKA
x
PS Just a bit of fun!
Now I dont want to challenge your figures but....
If you drove this 4x4 Landie between 1999 and 2008 doing 30,000 miles
Making the assumption that 'proper-proper' off road driving you
would average around 5 mph, and you drove it five days a week every week for nine years.
(With 6 weeks off for holidays, Christmas and annual leave etc)
-You would have spent 6000 hours driving off-road in that time.
-Thats 666 hours per year
Nearly three hours solid 'off road' per day!
Tell me you're an "Essex farmer"!
HKA
x
PS Just a bit of fun!
Jan 28th 2009, 8:43 pm
#52
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Re: Nissan X Trail
Hate it!
Bought one when we got here mid 07 a ST-S 2007
Can't off road for Sh*t ok on the beach but the beach access provides fun.
Suspension is so soft its horrid.
We keep our in 2wd for all high way work unless heavy rain. much more responsive.
I wheel spins really easily (2wd) if you are at the lights in the rain.
You load it up and the headlights guide in planes on the highway.
No air-con vents in the back we have put privacy glass style tint on the back three quarters and darkest legal on the front it helps a little.
The air-con is a con on any day in the sun over 29 it's like an asthmatic mouse blowing through a straw, when there is no sun its good in the front but you need the fan high 2 is not enough 3 to much, frustrating.
Pulled over on the side of the road onto grass to watch some ospray's once bit bumpy so took it gentle leaving to join road. Got stuck on dry grass due to opposite axle lift had to push car off even with 4wd lock on.
Build quality is very bad sit in drivers seat with head rest raised. lean head against head rest and feel how seat flex's in mid spine god help me in a crash.
Wife loves it though!
If you want a soft roader with any degree of off road by a Suzuki grand vitara
my mate hired a 2.0 one and we went every where in it. It has low range too.
Other than that get ABS and traction control you'll be amazed how a soft roader, off roads with traction control.
If you intend to do no off road buy a camry or a corolla you'll save heaps on petrol and be more comfortable.
Sorry but i hate it!!!!!
Good luck though.
Bought one when we got here mid 07 a ST-S 2007
Can't off road for Sh*t ok on the beach but the beach access provides fun.
Suspension is so soft its horrid.
We keep our in 2wd for all high way work unless heavy rain. much more responsive.
I wheel spins really easily (2wd) if you are at the lights in the rain.
You load it up and the headlights guide in planes on the highway.
No air-con vents in the back we have put privacy glass style tint on the back three quarters and darkest legal on the front it helps a little.
The air-con is a con on any day in the sun over 29 it's like an asthmatic mouse blowing through a straw, when there is no sun its good in the front but you need the fan high 2 is not enough 3 to much, frustrating.
Pulled over on the side of the road onto grass to watch some ospray's once bit bumpy so took it gentle leaving to join road. Got stuck on dry grass due to opposite axle lift had to push car off even with 4wd lock on.
Build quality is very bad sit in drivers seat with head rest raised. lean head against head rest and feel how seat flex's in mid spine god help me in a crash.
Wife loves it though!
If you want a soft roader with any degree of off road by a Suzuki grand vitara
my mate hired a 2.0 one and we went every where in it. It has low range too.
Other than that get ABS and traction control you'll be amazed how a soft roader, off roads with traction control.
If you intend to do no off road buy a camry or a corolla you'll save heaps on petrol and be more comfortable.
Sorry but i hate it!!!!!
Good luck though.
Jan 28th 2009, 10:40 pm
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Jan 28th 2009, 11:04 pm
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Re: Nissan X Trail
must say havent really been offroad in the X trail, been everwhere we can possibly get in the CRV... mind you OH is ex rally driver it helps
Jan 28th 2009, 11:24 pm
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Re: Nissan X Trail
We have a Patrol as well as the Subaru.
The patrol is a good off road car but is horrible to drive on roads.
The Subaru is a nice road car and has plenty of room for my gear.
I don't see the point of a big 4wd if most of your driving is on tarmacked roads.
G
Jan 29th 2009, 4:14 am
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Re: Nissan X Trail
We bought a brand new 2007 model about exactly a year ago for $28k (got it cheap as they were clearing out the old model...). It had only 7 kms on the odometer. My wife basically drives the car around more than I do as I travel to work by bus.
I have to say that I was surprised by the fuel economy on the X-trail. Compared to the CRV and RAV4, the X-trail is much much better. It may not be the best looking but its a better all rounder to the competition.
The next step up for us would be the Prado as I use it for work sometimes and I love it. I would love the 7/8 seats too.
I have to say that I was surprised by the fuel economy on the X-trail. Compared to the CRV and RAV4, the X-trail is much much better. It may not be the best looking but its a better all rounder to the competition.
The next step up for us would be the Prado as I use it for work sometimes and I love it. I would love the 7/8 seats too.
Jan 29th 2009, 7:16 am
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Re: Nissan X Trail
I'd be interested to know if anybody's been able to get a definitive answer on whether the X-Trail (T31/2008) has *proper* "recovery points"
I'm led to believe that unless you've got proper recovery points and a recovery kit (snatch strap) then nobody would be willing to help you if you got stuck in sand etc
That said, a mate of mine goes to Bribie Island all the time in his X-trail and reckons it's great on the sand - just need to let the tyres down a bit.
I'm led to believe that unless you've got proper recovery points and a recovery kit (snatch strap) then nobody would be willing to help you if you got stuck in sand etc
That said, a mate of mine goes to Bribie Island all the time in his X-trail and reckons it's great on the sand - just need to let the tyres down a bit.
Jan 29th 2009, 7:19 am
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Re: Nissan X Trail
I'd be interested to know if anybody's been able to get a definitive answer on whether the X-Trail (T31/2008) has *proper* "recovery points"
I'm led to believe that unless you've got proper recovery points and a recovery kit (snatch strap) then nobody would be willing to help you if you got stuck in sand etc
That said, a mate of mine goes to Bribie Island all the time in his X-trail and reckons it's great on the sand - just need to let the tyres down a bit.
I'm led to believe that unless you've got proper recovery points and a recovery kit (snatch strap) then nobody would be willing to help you if you got stuck in sand etc
That said, a mate of mine goes to Bribie Island all the time in his X-trail and reckons it's great on the sand - just need to let the tyres down a bit.
Jan 29th 2009, 9:55 am
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Re: Nissan X Trail
We bought a brand new 2007 model about exactly a year ago for $28k (got it cheap as they were clearing out the old model...). It had only 7 kms on the odometer. My wife basically drives the car around more than I do as I travel to work by bus.
I have to say that I was surprised by the fuel economy on the X-trail. Compared to the CRV and RAV4, the X-trail is much much better. It may not be the best looking but its a better all rounder to the competition.
The next step up for us would be the Prado as I use it for work sometimes and I love it. I would love the 7/8 seats too.
I have to say that I was surprised by the fuel economy on the X-trail. Compared to the CRV and RAV4, the X-trail is much much better. It may not be the best looking but its a better all rounder to the competition.
The next step up for us would be the Prado as I use it for work sometimes and I love it. I would love the 7/8 seats too.
