some good sites?
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:22
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Ralph 79
g'day gents & gentetts, anyone know of any good sites that have got the specs of any older 4x4's eg, 92-97 hilux 01-03 x-trail?
while im at it, whats with all the south assies driving slow in the right hand lane?????? i come from NSW were the right hand lane is reserved for those who want to do the speed limit and not 10km/hr less!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply By: D-Jack - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:51
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:51
Ralph, dunno about the sites but in SA you only have to stay in LH lane if speed limit is above 80km/h (that means 90 or over) or unless othewise signed. However, I agree even on metro roads you get peanuts doing 50 or even 55 is still annoying, when you just want to get
home from work or make tracks on you holiday!
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Follow Up By: Ralph 79 - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:12
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:12
thanks mate,
didnt know that! learn something new every day. still, enough to send someone batty.
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Reply By: peterK - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:57
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 14:57
Ralph
Try the Xtrail Owners Group Site
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:12
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:12
yep them 03 Xtrails are really old now, I think they should be taken off the road and the plastic scrapped.
I hope your not comparing an X trail V an Hilux?
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Follow Up By: Ralph 79 - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:18
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 15:18
not at all mate, im actually on the market for a hilux but a mate is minutes away from signing the contract on a 03 x-trail. why the bad rap? (so i can pass on some justified reasons)
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Follow Up By: me and my dog - Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 14:09
Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 14:09
Have you had probs with your xtrail, I had one for three years and it was great.
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Reply By: Willem - Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 18:25
Thursday, Apr 07, 2005 at 18:25
Xtrail is a top little car mate. A soft roader, yes, but it has a very good reputation for reliability. It is easy to drive, comfy and gives 10l/100km regularly. It is pretty good on the beach and out on gravel roads.
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Reply By: me and my dog - Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 14:29
Friday, Apr 08, 2005 at 14:29
As Willem said they are a top little car for doing what they are designed for - getting out and about - for your mate though probably three things to look for:
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Check it has had both recalls done - 2003 should be a Series 1 (if its a series 2 its not a prob)
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Check the tyres - the ome toyos are expensive about 240 each - but there is a growing range of replacement and ATs coming out
3. If he is going to do a lot of sand driving (soft stuff) be aware that the 4wd system can overheats and reverts to 2wd (about 20minutes to cool). It has something to do with the electroclutch that provides the quick auto mode activation (or something) - I have never had it but know others have but it lots of continuos soft sand
But as I mentioned - its good
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