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well what does that say about me, I swapped over from a hilux to the nav
We all know what it says but are too nice to tell you
well what does that say about me, I swapped over from a hilux to the nav
I have been a forum member for a while now, but sorry to put a dent your Nissan pride, but i know diesels and have a D22 and D40, they have both been trouble compared to friends and work associates that have tritons, hilux's and amaroks. Bit of a pity due to the fact that i have had datsuns and nissans all my life, as soon as they run out of warranty these navs will be the last.If you bought the car to just tow a boat, should have done some research before buying it. Come in here, to a Nissan forum and say that its a piece of shit? Can only put that down to how you drive it, or the way it was treated before you bought it. Fuck off mate and buy your toyota
spot on goes for any car, Its why there is cheap factory xr6 intercoolers, Because some owners want a bit more, Some people put pod filters on and others change rims. And some people should get the busHi fellas.
This has been a good read guaranteed!
It does point to a few truths about 4x4s;
- All 4x4 will have their 'issues', regardless of brand...some minor or rare others catastrophic and pervasive. Research goes a long way.
- Right tool for the job paradigm. Even if you buy a vehicle which on some counts is suboptimal for the purpose you can remedy it...engine chip, exhaust, suspension, radiator etc. Again research goes a long way.
- I hear a lot of grizzles about Nissan aftermarket care and products...I can't give an opinion on this as I'm only new to my D40. Thus far I'm happy with what I have...I know its strengths and weaknesses aside from the features I bought it for...after doing some research. I plan to fix the saggy suspension, tired rear diff, small for (my) purpose fuel tank, turbo lag, etc...My responsibility!
I have owned a Pajero - It was OK...learned a lot about 4x4 with that one. I then had a Jeep Cherokee...small but great vehicle, freaking expensive to repair anything on it though. Next was a Hyundai Terracan...brilliant for what I needed...I knew the suspension was crap though and changed as soon as I got it. Hyundai were the exemplar of great aftermarket service and warranty issues...just a few dope apprentice mechanics at the dealer...'nuff said. I went all over with it, Simpson, High Country etc. However, it became apparent that the camping, traveling and off-road stuff we were doing was not doing the Terracan any internal wear and tear favours long term so I acquired the Navara cab chassis...for the purpose of building a camper canopy on the back. The Terracan as I've set it up is a fantastic long distance gargleblaster on any surface...especially with front and rear lockers fitted.
Anyway I will still be spending $10,000 to get the D40 to my spec. Again research and accepting that it my responsibility for the choosing, modifying and respecting the vehicle. No use getting p!zzed at someone else.
Sign it shops says, "You break it...you own it."
For 4x4 "You own it, You break it...you still own it!"
Cheers
Brad
We all know what it says but are too nice to tell you
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RLI,
you need to become a novelist. your story telling is just as entertaining as the topic!!
keep it up, great reading
im not all that happy with my navara either.
well what does that say about me, I swapped over from a hilux to the nav
Hi fellas.
This has been a good read guaranteed!
It does point to a few truths about 4x4s;
- All 4x4 will have their 'issues', regardless of brand...some minor or rare others catastrophic and pervasive. Research goes a long way.
- Right tool for the job paradigm. Even if you buy a vehicle which on some counts is suboptimal for the purpose you can remedy it...engine chip, exhaust, suspension, radiator etc. Again research goes a long way.
- I hear a lot of grizzles about Nissan aftermarket care and products...I can't give an opinion on this as I'm only new to my D40. Thus far I'm happy with what I have...I know its strengths and weaknesses aside from the features I bought it for...after doing some research. I plan to fix the saggy suspension, tired rear diff, small for (my) purpose fuel tank, turbo lag, etc...My responsibility!
I have owned a Pajero - It was OK...learned a lot about 4x4 with that one. I then had a Jeep Cherokee...small but great vehicle, freaking expensive to repair anything on it though. Next was a Hyundai Terracan...brilliant for what I needed...I knew the suspension was crap though and changed as soon as I got it. Hyundai were the exemplar of great aftermarket service and warranty issues...just a few dope apprentice mechanics at the dealer...'nuff said. I went all over with it, Simpson, High Country etc. However, it became apparent that the camping, traveling and off-road stuff we were doing was not doing the Terracan any internal wear and tear favours long term so I acquired the Navara cab chassis...for the purpose of building a camper canopy on the back. The Terracan as I've set it up is a fantastic long distance gargleblaster on any surface...especially with front and rear lockers fitted.
Anyway I will still be spending $10,000 to get the D40 to my spec. Again research and accepting that it my responsibility for the choosing, modifying and respecting the vehicle. No use getting p!zzed at someone else.
Sign it shops says, "You break it...you own it."
For 4x4 "You own it, You break it...you still own it!"
Cheers
Brad
but i know diesels and have a D22 and D40, they have both been trouble compared to friends and work associates that have tritons, hilux's and amaroks.
The simple fact is that any brand of vehicle can have issues and there isn't any real data to support the claim that any of the common utes are substantially more reliable than any other.
But I know a bloke who knows a bloke who has a pet elephant that he hires out for Bar Mitzvahs and one of his clients told him that his third cousin on his mothers side once brought a Toyota and it blew up. I'd never touch another Toyota in my life.
But I know a bloke who knows a bloke who has a pet elephant that he hires out for Bar Mitzvahs and one of his clients told him that his third cousin on his mothers side once brought a Toyota and it blew up. I'd never touch another Toyota in my life.
I have been a forum member for a while now, but sorry to put a dent your Nissan pride, but i know diesels and have a D22 and D40, they have both been trouble compared to friends and work associates that have tritons, hilux's and amaroks. Bit of a pity due to the fact that i have had datsuns and nissans all my life, as soon as they run out of warranty these navs will be the last.
So... if you want to buy a manual ute because it's your weekend toy go for it, but don't fool yourself... modern autos ARE the 'right tool for the job'.
Yeah for road vehicles maybe....but I'd still go the manual for 4beeing.
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