2005-2006 Gu 3.0 litre owners
Submitted: Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:13
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DavidT
Hi
Just wondering how the new series GU 3.0lt has been behaving, i am looking at updating the series 111 very shortley to a new one and would like to know if
there has been any problems with them
Kind regards
Dave
Reply By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:36
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:36
No problems... but the low down usable torque is still crap....
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Follow Up By: DavidT - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:46
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:46
How do you find the
suspension, would you go the same again as i am considering either the xgs or ome
Regards
Dave
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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:55
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 16:55
"How do you find the suspension"
Underneath in behind the wheel, any wheel but the spare! ;-))))
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: ZUKSCOOTERX90(QLD-MEMBER) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:18
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:18
Ha ha Geoff, you've been eating Froot Loops. Mmmm.Bob.:]-<
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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 22:42
Saturday, Jun 03, 2006 at 22:42
The XGS is quite good.... I will be driving on corro's in a few weeks so that will be the
test...
At this stage i would go the same again...
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Reply By: scottcamp - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:29
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:29
Hi All,
My 2005 model has been perfect, a pleasure to drive. We are driving to France, Belgium into Amsterdam in 5 Weeks with it, about 4000 K in total.
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Reply By: Matt Davis - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:52
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 17:52
Real good, bar the
suspension. It's garbage.
Cheers
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Reply By: TJ Hach (VIC) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 21:29
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 21:29
Mine has been great no problems apart from the turbo lag when taking off from a standing start, but you learn to live with it. I ditched the standard
suspension eary on in the piece and went for an OME set up......very happy.
TJ
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Reply By: Fusion - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 21:56
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 21:56
G'day Dave,
Series IV with 42,000km's no serious problems all standard
suspension at the moment. Put Cooper ATR's on from new, very good quiet tyre. Went with the Auto as it is the daily driver and am very happy I did.
Did develop a very slight squeak that you could only hear at some times with ear near engine, nissan replaced the belt and belt tensioner hasn't sqeaked since.
Aaron.
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Reply By: Member - Paul P (Bris) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:11
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:11
Dave
GUIV no problems. Mine is a manual. Be aware of the difference in Power/Torque between the manual and auto.
I have replaced the alloys with 16 inch steels and tyres with BFG's from new ( and also the appropriate tyre placard which is a Nissan part).
Tows our camper really
well. The single rear reversing light and fragile rear light mounts (in bumper) are a pain. Turbo lag below about 1200 rpm can be a pain. Auto disguises this.
Standard springs with poly airs in the rear. Replaced original shocks with OME .
Apart from a hopeless dealer, good vehcile. I would suggest the auto if a lot of town work. Approaching 40,000k to date.
Regards
Paul
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul P (Bris) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:17
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:17
oh yes. If you are intending to tow a largish van that runs greater than 200kg ball weight
check out how Nissan caculates permitted ball weights above 200kg.
There is not a lot of carrying capacity (about 570kg before accessories and I suspect fuel)
Paul
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:24
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:24
Go the 4.2!!! hahahahaha ;-))
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Reply By: Patrol GU IV - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:26
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:26
Hi,
Have a 2005 auto. Has only done 12,000 klms. Blew the turbo hose off at 6,300 klms - wasn't very impressed with that. Apart from that no other problems to date,
Regards,
Neil
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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:37
Friday, Jun 02, 2006 at 22:37
Jan '06 ST-S Auto. 6,000 km's. No problems.
Fuel 11 to 12 litres per 100km so far. The auto is great. Hate the convex mirror on the drivers side - impossible to judge distances when reversing into a park or when towing.
nrb1748
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