Cheggers Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Not exactly shite, but I'm sick of spending all my spare cash on repairing the 159 (inlet fannymould, turbo, cambelt, water pump, all in 18 months), so it's time for a change. I really like the BMW X5, but just can't get over the "wanker chariot" image, so that's a no, as is a Rangie for similar reasons. I've now found myself getting the horn for the Nissan Murano, but know nothing about them other than they look good and have the same engine as the 350Z so should keep up with the traffic OK....are there any issues or known problems I should be aware of when looking at one? Budget is £5-6k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The engine must be a good one it was used in the Espace, and Vel Satis wasn't it? Cavcraft and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Oovavoo I hear good things about them . Auto only, I think it's detuned a bit from the 350z motor.The Mazda cx5 also only came with a 2.3 turbo 240 bhp (i think ) motor and is cheap for the same reasons as the oovavoo in that no one wants a big gutsy petrol car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Cvt box too,can't see it making the most economical combination! They do sound nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I meant cx7 Ghaaa http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/171663439822?nav=SEARCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'll let you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 May I be the first to recommend a Horsey Horseless ? On a more serious* note, if you want something that looks good and has a 350Z engine, you should buy a Vel Satis ! chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 May I be the first to recommend a Horsey Horseless ? On a more serious* note, if you want something that looks good and has a 350Z engine, you should buy a Vel Satis ! Shame they never did a 350Z with a 2.2DCi Ghosty, Sigmund Fraud and Pillock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Surely if you have sorted the Alfa you should keep it now. But I would do exactly the same, buy car for ££ spend £££ sell for £ Maybe the Greek goverment are shitters garethj, tooSavvy and Bobthebeard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonm Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'd get a Lada Niva. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Shame they never did a 350Z with a 2.2DCi Never say never... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Surely the thinking man who wants an unattractive large recent Japanese petrol 4x4 has only one choice...the Subaru Tribeca? DS20, Lacquer Peel, cort16 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Diesel 350z eh?Should pass Californian smog regulations no bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfamale Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Drove the Murano when it first came out and it was brilliant. Genuine mile muncher on the motorways and comfortable around town. Only thing that let it down (apart from the OMGMPG) was the interior. You had this amazing futuristic exterior and then you climb into an interior stolen from a 1990 Nissan Bluebird, such a shame and a wasted opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Can't remember when these came out, but most of the pez models must be on the £450 a year tax band? I remember during the credit crunch Nissan dealers were offering these for about £10k off list price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Surely if you have sorted the Alfa you should keep it now. But I would do exactly the same, buy car for ££ spend £££ sell for £ Maybe the Greek goverment are shittersThis is an Alfa Romeo we're talking about....the failures never stop Edit: And I fancy a change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502020621194/sort/atcustom/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/quicksearch/true/model/tribeca/usedcars/make/subaru/postcode/ab345bd/radius/15?logcode=p Just came in today...beter pics will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Lexarse RX300 is very similar, we have a early 2005 Mk2 with a V6 and it's a spectacular place to be, very quiet, very comfortable and seeming hewn out of granite. Doesn't handle at all mind and it's a very detached driving experience but you could drive for hours without feeling uncomfortable or tired. Decent Mk1s are now coming into 2k price range and Mk2s with the 3 litre V6s are a lot cheaper than the equivalent Rx 350s with the newer V6 with better MPGs. Hybrids are mega expensive and really only for the brave. Mk1 engines are known to sludge up if the oil isn't changed or the wrong grade is used, good quality oil changed often seems to stop any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS20 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Cousin_DS20 and her husband have had a Nissan Murano for nearly ten years now. They like: it has enough interior space for them (2 adults and 2 children and dogs); it goes quite well; it has been muchos reliable; it has not been big £££ to service (although tyres are on the expensive side); it is not a Range Rover. They do not like: 15mpg in mixed use (and they don't exactly thrash it around the place). IIRC theirs has a CVT gearbox and that would drive me crackers, but Cousins_DS20 seem to get on well with it. I think that if they could buy one that got 30mpg (as the Discovery owned by the other Cousins_DS20 does), they'd have another like a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm ashamed to admit this on here but the thought of an RX300 has crossed my mind as a lazy comfy cruiser. I really need to man up and just buy a P38. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The tribeca is like a love child of the fold edsel and ssangyong Rodius. The dashboard also looks like the face of a miserable blind clown. You should buy one. AnthonyG and mouseflakes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201501210328256/sort/default/radius/40/usedcars/price-to/1000/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/postcode/sl67ag/keywords/4x4?logcode=p Left field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Bland field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201501210328256/sort/default/radius/40/usedcars/price-to/1000/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/postcode/sl67ag/keywords/4x4?logcode=p Left field?I did look at the X-Trail, but it's a bit "old man" for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I did look at the X-Trail, but it's a bit "old man" for me They shit the turbos quite a lot from what I've heard, which is mostly from my neighbor who paid a fortune to have his turbo replaced on his x-trail 2.2. He's had lots of trouble with the poor quality wiring as well, lots of loom parts being replaced after the wires snapped, poor quality wires with very few large strands vs numerous finer strands on better quality stuff being the usual suspect. The Muranos do have a WTF factor though you don't see many and they do look like a prop from a 70s Sci-fi show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I was nosing around for a 4x4 for around 3 grand and found them all pretty hopeless to gave up. The only thing that got my interest was the Murano but it was out of budget. BMW X5 - pricey wanker chariot but the v8 is NiceRange Rover - Pricey and reliable as Rangers money saving tax schemes.Merc ML - hopelessy shiteRX300 - Shiny interiors, expensive parts and gold plated badges.Jeep Cherokee - They come with a v8 and diff that seems to blow up a lot and the interiors look like they're made out of milk bottle cratesX-Trail -ZzzzzSubaru Forester STi - sounds like a something that will result in someone sticking a cocktail umbrella up your japseyeVW Toureg - Zzz unless you can get a v10 diesel My conclusion is you should buy a v6 Renault Avantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 It seems like these v10 touraregs are in budget.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-VOLKSWAGEN-TOUAREG-V10-TDI-AUTO-GREY-/141553793751?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20f5437ad7 DS20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hyundai Terracan, if you can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 My friend has run a 2.5 Tow-rag for over a year - done about 30k so far. Decent cruiser, capable in crappy conditions for a plastic off-roader and performs well enough on road. 3.0 v6 goes like the clappers (relatively) but can shit it's guts. Watch out for Muranos transfer box/coupling detonations - seen a few lately. CVT/350z box isn't bad. Had on on Lpg for a while - returned 40ish on a decent run. Loads of toys and it all worked ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Sills Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We have a 57 plate Volvo XC90 D5. Its a lovely machine and you can pick them up from around the £3k mark.Although at that price they have done big miles. phil_lihp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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