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anyone run a fourtrak or terrano?


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like you say above

ive owed 4 fourtraks over the years,great 4x4s,bullet proof engine and gear box if you look after them,but like you say lots of rotten ones about these days,and with them being out of production,getting thin on the ground..:thumbup:

 

get the best you can afford

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As the title says, does anyone run a diahatsu fourtrak or Nissan terrano?

 

If so then what are they like, what shall i look out for when buying etc.

 

I know about the rot issues on fourtrak and sills on terrano.

 

 

Thanks

 

Man up and get your self a TATA :thumbup:

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My memory of our fourtrack was good little truck nippy and pleasant to drive. If I was being picky I would say a bit high revving for motorway work and thirsty by todays common rail standards. Rear seat uncomfortable. But a reliable truck that tows 3.5 tonne for a couple of grand you cant go far wrong.

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2.7 Terrano II, owned from new and furnished with 250,000 miles. Dragged everything round from day one, overloaded, abused, hammered... Very capable off road too. It has even been serviced occasionally. I simply cannot fault this vehicle. A shame they are plated low - it is far more inspiring and happier to tow with than the defender or disco and feels much more stable.

 

She has stood me at a water pump, a battery, a radiator (popped early on, fine since) and the usual anti-roll bushes etc etc.

Gearboxes are a service item when you tow 4-5 tonnes round...They last longer with oil in, however.

 

I would quite happily have Terrano's forever. Not had much to do with the 3.0 common rail, but do know of a lad who chipped one to 230bhp...

 

Powerwash the chassis/underneath at either end of the year and give a liberal coating of oil/grease. Do this spring and autumn and she won't rot.

The paint holds up surprisingly well to the salt and abuse.

 

Nothing bad to say about a Fourtrack either. Get a good one and you won't go wrong with either.

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