2006 D22 series 2, 3.0TD

Submitted: Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 12:03

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Dez

I have seen one with low kms and a good price. Always sceptical when seeing a bargain! Are there any issues with this vehicle that I should be cautious of?

Thanks for your input.

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Reply By: Robin Miller - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 13:34

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 13:34

Might be worth checking out the saftey issues referred to in post 55003.

Have 3 friends with them. Had them for a year or two and they are very happy except when I lead them up a really nasty hill.

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Follow Up By: Dez - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:31

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:31

Thanks. Interesting safety report.

Regarding the hill - are they gutless, or just not capable in extreme conditions?

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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 07:53

Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 07:53

Primarily they are not that capable Dez , but you have to consider that against the fact that they do go to most places.

Axle articulation is a significant issue on most of these type cars.

One of the 3 is fitted with a Ditronic which does help a bit , and fuel economy is also good.

Off idle in almost all Turbo - diesels is poor and these cars have a special control to assist here.

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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy- Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 14:58

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 14:58

Where is it? it may have been affected by floods
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Dave

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Follow Up By: Dez - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:10

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:10

Sydney...certainly been raining a lot here recently, but don't think it has been in a flood! One thing I did notice though was a little bit of surface rust on the underbody. Should there be any rust in a vehicle of this age? Also, there was a bit of an oil stain around the rear diff housing. Once again...normal or abnormal? (sorry for the questions, you probably realise it would be my first 4WD purchase!).

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Reply By: Member - extfilm (NSW) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 19:42

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 19:42

Hey Dez,
I got one, I am happy with the engine of the thing but that is all.........
Had 3 bullbars put on, new seat, brake distribution valve mount replaced, mirror extention bar and the chasis has cracked in 7 places, radiator support has cracked and I am sure there is more but I can not remember. Nissan declined to do the repairs last week.
Worst thing is 99% of the time I have driven it on Gazzetted roads.
peter

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