navara stx d40 questions

Hi,
I have had my Navara for a little over 2 years (06 model). I find it very comfortable (Although have had to replace the front seat due to sag). Engine is powerful enough and is rather economical, sometimes 10.3l to the hundred unladen.
It is a very capable 4wd stock standard. A set of rear springs would be nice as even when new the rear springs have a an unhappy look ( and numerous times when I have loaded it up the bump stops are touching.
The only problem I have found is it has spent more time in the workshop than I would have liked.
Oh I forgot to mention another small problem, There is seven cracks in the chassis, 2 cracks in the body, the radiator support is cracked and I am on to my third bullbar as all of them have cracked too, even the latest one that is on the car. Have been quoted 7000 to repair as Nissan will not warrant it.
I would recomend you stay clear of a Navara.
Peter

Overpriced to blazes. Even with the extras.

Shane,

I'd give the V6 some serious consideration.

I fitted drawers to two of them last week and the owners just love the power, 200 kW.

Considering in WA you get a $3000 rebate on LPG, it would be cheaper to run than the TD and perform a lot better.

Disclaimer: LPG may have limited availiblity and/or be expensive in remote places.

Jim.

Shain, I got rid of my 07 D40 diesel auto after 5000kms.

After reading lots of Aust forums and UK and USA Navara forums, I,m glad I did.
Lots of complaints re fuel economy( my main problem) ,chassis bending,soft brakes,weak diffs, speedo inacuracies(for me also)really bad turning circle , and woeful Nissan support.

I sent my customer satisfaction form back with more info re my experiences, and they didn't even bother to reply or research more.
It has made me even more determined to warn others about this model , and Nissan's lack of support.

Considering the negative comments, I assume they all refer to the later ST-X and are very concerning. I have had the ST-R TD now since new in Sep 2003 and have had only one minor problem with a blown gasket on the EGR pipe. I have just completed a 15000K trip to Tasmania and Queensland towing a van with the only problem being the blown gasket. The vehicle has just turned over 100,000K and is on Diesel Gas returning an average of 14 Ltr/100K towing a 20 Ft van not too bad I think. I will be probably put her on the market in the next couple of months as I like to upgrade around 100,000K to keep up my equity. That's my experience with the Navara for what its worth.
Regards Nav.

Shain I cannot speak of the market situation in WA, but it does seem dear to me. In NSW their would be one buyer for every ten 4wds for sale. This has come about due to fuel prices, and soccer mums wanting to get out of 4wds and into something smaller and more econimical. The upshot of this is their will be a lot of bargains arround.
Cheers Pete

Sounds very expensive to me

New prices are

Navara ST-X 4x4 4.0 litre V6 manual $44,720
Navara ST-X 4x4 2.5 litre common rail turbo diesel manual $46,660

You should be able to get some extras thrown in, in this climate of high fuel prices.

Straight from the nissan website.

$44000 for a 2 year old one one is rediculous. And you are up for a set of tyres ($1200 approx)

Have you looked at the rereleased D22 Model. Has proven itself over 6 years and is $10000 cheaper, brand new!

Ian

All I know is they have a lousy crash safety rating,