Navara D40 Ute Liner

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 06:38

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MattM

Hi All,

I am interested on everyone's thoughts on this topic....

I recently upgraded my STR Navara to the new STX Navara. There is no comparison between the vehicles - the STX is far more comfortable, more power, style etc.

To keep it in good condition I had the genuine Nissan ute liner installed about a week ago. The STX has the sliding rails in the back and I was dismayed that rather than cutting approx 2 inches off the rails to fit the liner in, Nissan cut holes (untidy at that) in the front of the ute liner. My concern is that this will let sand, bulldust, dirt in and probably do more harm than good in the long term (especially once combined with moisture).

When I called Nissan's hotline they agreed that it would be more logical to cut the rail, but their install practices say to cut holes in the liner.

Does anyone have the same concerns? Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Tessa (NSW) - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 07:14

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 07:14

Given that the purpose of the liner is to protect the interior from the very things that you say will now be let in - sand, bulldust, water etc, I would suggest that the product is not of merchantable quality for the job and should be returned to Nissan with a reference to the Department of Fair Trading. Seems to me that Nissan should be looking to manufacture a liner specifically for your model, rather than trying to adapt one that is obviously made to fit a different model! AND, I bet you paid top dollar for it too!! If we don't stand up to these mobs they will continue to treat us like ---t.

tessa

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Reply By: MattM - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 08:24

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 08:24

Thanks Tess,

At $460, (approx twice the price of non-geniune liners) I was happy to purchase the Nissan liner - I guess higher price does not always equal higher quality.

I will certainly be pursuing the issue with Nissan.

Regards
Matt

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Reply By: Chris & Debbie - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 10:11

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 10:11

Hi Matt

I upgraded same as you but 12 months ago. I had the liner in the D22 but i find that water and dirt gets under them and can destroy the tray so with the D40 went with the Line-X which is the spray on liner. This is a much better option and works very well (although it is more expensive). It is not slippery like the liners and as tough as they say it is.

Chris

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Reply By: Member - Alan H (Narangba QLD - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 12:13

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 12:13

Sounds to me like it is "unfit for purpose" and therefore a total refund called for under Trade Practices.

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Reply By: Member - Tony N (WA) - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 14:18

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 14:18

Hi Matt ,had a liner in the triton but being a tradie with cement etc that got damaged. liner was thrown out by dealer on trade in & tray resprayed. when I bought the nissan STX I was a bit concerned about losing the ability to use the tie rails & thought if the dealer is going to give the tray a respray anyway why spend the extra [money can go tward fuel for darwin trek],also I had a canopy fitted & was told by ARB that fitting canopy with nissan liner would mean cut outs that seemed to defeat purpose of the liner.
Tony N

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Reply By: MattM - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 21:07

Sunday, Dec 30, 2007 at 21:07

Hi All,

Thanks for the feedback.... By all accounts I am better off getting the spray on liner (or not having one at all).

I guess it is going to be an interesting discussion with Nissan tomorrow. I will keep you informed on how it pans out.

Thanks
Matt

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