Nissan Terrano II 3.0di Turbo SVE

Had a 2.7 for five years - very reliable - did what it said on the tin!!OK not as stylish as some - but I wanted practical and reliable - so full marks there.The change to the Nissan Terrano SVE 3.0 litre was a culture shock - more power - but also too much bling! I prefer the older styling - but the extra MPG and power make towing a breeze.If you want your car to do the business - maintain it - yes the T 2 range can be expensive to maintain - but only if you do not service them properly.Be a user - not an abuser and the T2 is a great choice. - Just sold a 12 year old for over two grand!!

Although it is alleged to have great capabilities off-road, I have yet to find out. Extra boot seat is very handy. Wood {plastic} dash is dated, and the whole dash on the Nissan Terrano II 3.0di Turbo SVE looks drab for a modern vehicle. I am considering getting a TDV6 Discovery soon.

My Nissan Terrano has been a very reliable machine though the engine and wind noise are something which I have had to get used to. MPG is acceptable though not brilliant and the dash is functional rather than stylish.

The Nissan Terrano II 3.0di Turbo SVE 4x4 can pull 3 tonnes trailed weight from standstill at TICKOVER! Eat my shorts Disco diesels! I have used 90's, rangeys, discos', citroens; nothing in its class or many dearer cars can touch it for slow or motorway pulling .

I love a bit of off road too . I have pulled a freelander and a fronterra out of mud and ruts . Rock crawling is only bettered by the landy 90 / 110 . X5 owners don't count ..they think off road means parking on the kerb !

It was cheaper than a landy and came with leather, (wipes clean more easily than normal material) a/c, 6*cd changer, met paint, alloys, 3 yr warranty and a better engine.

However every silver lining has a cloud !!

Non mechanical build quality is suspect:

11 months cd changer replaced (2 visits), 18 months radio replaced (2 visits ) 7 visits to sort airbag warning light inc. @4th time bag replaced, on 7th all contacts SOLDERED.

some interior trim loose, one leather seat cover replaced (2 visits)BUT the dealer always supplied a free micra or clio.

When I needed to tow and they had nothing suitable they refunded me the cost of my hiring a fronterra for the day. I won't buy another one because when the warranty runs out on this one I will be raising it, fitting a winch, widenning the track, spotties etc....