Peter P Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3831130.htm Hi Chaps, Thought I'd give it a go on here and see if anyone wants a nice 4x4 diesel? This one is very clean, and would make a great tow, farm, gardening, building, boat towing vehicle etc. This is a limited edition version as well (300 made in total), and has a tasty Sony double din fitted, along with uprated front speakers. Most importantly the engine is freshly rebuilt using a brand new block, after piston 4 popped out the old block! this is a known weakness on ALL these engines, so mine is a much better buy than the ones that don't have the stronger big end shells fitted. Job cost £2,700 alone! Long MOT & tax and no VAT either. Any inspections welcomed. Cheers. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 ahh LOVE these dude, good luck selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I do love these aswel. I fancy a big pickup for just kicking around in. GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenn Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That is really nice! If it is a known engine issue, I wonder why Nissan didn't go a recall on it? What are the chances of the same problem reoccurring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 That is really nice! If it is a known engine issue, I wonder why Nissan didn't go a recall on it? What are the chances of the same problem reoccurring? Hi, that's a good question that plenty have asked including BBC Watchdog over here. They wiggled out of it by extending the warranty period, but only for those customers with a FULL main dealer service history. If you missed a service by a few miles, it wasn't covered etc. Very poor show in my opinion. The specialist I used is a former Nissan technician for 30 odd years, and specialises in rebuilding these exclusively. He told me the issue will affect EVERY D22 no matter what mileage, service history etc. The beefed up big end shells I have in mine along with regular oil changes (chain driven) will see this do 200-300K with no repeat of the problem. Their demonstrator has over 200K on the odometer and hasn't faltered since the rebuild they did with the updated big end shells. Hope this clarifies things. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Just to add Nissan didn't uprate the shells on the ones they rebuilt. They used the stock OEM ones. Those engines are therefore prone to the same failure at some point. It's unbelievable how a manufacturer like Nissan can get away with something like this. Have a surf on the net, knackered Navara site makes for a good read! Real shame, as these are awesome load luggers & bloke toys otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I may be interested in this mate, I am still in the market for a 4x4 to tow my track supra to racetracks that are further away. Have you got the details/receipts of the engine rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'd love this. What's the mpg like realistically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 I may be interested in this mate, I am still in the market for a 4x4 to tow my track supra to racetracks that are further away. Have you got the details/receipts of the engine rebuild. I'd love this. What's the mpg like realistically? richardstock1 - Yes mate. Comes with the receipt for the engine rebuild and a 3,000 mile / year (whichever comes first) warranty that is transferable (checked with Geoff at the Nissan 4x4 centre). Also has service stamps in the book and loads of receipts from main and independent specialists mate. Ian W - I honestly get 34-38MPG on a run with this at 70MPH. If I put £85 in diesel, that gives me 350-400 mile range. Very economical considering the size of it! This would be a perfect tow/support vehicle for a track car. You can carry 4 people, toolboxes, tyres and spares in the flatbed and tow a small island behind you! lol. When they took this to be rebuilt, they towed it with their demonstrator Navara (can't miss it as it's in the orange/blue Gulf racing colours! ) on a static bar from Kent to Tyne on Wear!! Just shows how capable these are! Write up shows they were built to carry a tonne of sand!!! Lol. Here's a link: http://www.carpages.co.uk/nissan/nissan_navara_rally_raid_18_02_04.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 richardstock1 - Yes mate. Comes with the receipt for the engine rebuild and a 3,000 mile / year (whichever comes first) warranty that is transferable (checked with Geoff at the Nissan 4x4 centre). Also has service stamps in the book and loads of receipts from main and independent specialists mate. Thats good news, I would like to come and have a look but I am not around this weekend as its my anniversary. Where abouts in Kent are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thats good news, I would like to come and have a look but I am not around this weekend as its my anniversary. Where abouts in Kent are you? No problem, congrats on the anniversary by the way! I'm in Higham which is between Gravesend and Strood. I can PM my full address if you like? Cheers. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester200 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 fancy a swap for a bmw 330d e46 m sport touring ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 fancy a swap for a bmw 330d e46 m sport touring ? Afraid not mate. Nice cars, but need to raise cash I'm afraid! Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Bump! No one in the market for a nice reliable 4x4 at the moment?! Open to sensible offers guys. Cheers. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have a Tenner to my name. If I had the cash I'd be having this, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I have a Tenner to my name. If I had the cash I'd be having this, no doubt. Lol, might be able to lower the price a bit, but not as low as a tenner I'm afraid! Surprised this hasn't been snapped up to be honest! Need some snow! Lol. Then it'd sell! Sensible offers guys or it's eBay time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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