Buying advice Terrano II

Well my opinion may not be worth much as I have never owned one, however my first vehicle was the Terrano II petrol and what a heap of cr@p. Nothing inherently wrong with it just utterly gutless, it's impossible to believe it had similar power specs to my lux which would leave it for dead.

That said, I would have bought the diesel if i could have afforded it and would probably still have it.

The parts are (or were then, so you should check by ringing a dealer) supported by Nissan, they were the biggest selling 4WD in Europe when they were out and my bro in the army was driving them in Kosovo.

You'll never need a snorkel as the air intake is halfway up the driver's side roof pillar, and they have great reputations. There was once a website of some backpackers that bought one Perth and brought it up through the middle, went through mud roads and swollen rivers surprisingly without getting them killed. Fuel consumption about 10l/100km and you could get that down again by staying under 100km/hr (aerodynamics thing).

Will be worth searching google and the forums though for more advice from actual current owners.

Only downside is there were never that many sold in oz so second hand parts could be a trial to find.]

I guess most here will say get an older cruiser or an older patrol and you may have better luck keeping it on the road for the long term if only that mechanics are familiar with them and parts are everywhere.

It would be worthwhile asking on the pathfinder forums (google pcoa) as there are some terrano owners in there.

I have a Terrano II 2.7TDI diesel.
It currently has done 395,000 kms, we got back last night from a 4000km Outback trip which included Innamincka etc & to be quite honest I would go again tomorrow.
We tow a Track Eagle camper trailer all through the High Country as well as the Outback & have ample power.
I would be more than happy to discuss it with you at anytime.

Not trying to deter you from the terrano Ben, but their is now a large range of 4wds priced arround $10000.00.Eg 97/98 nl Pajs, 98 to 2000 v6 Jacks many with 100000ks. People often ask $12000 or more but in the currant buyers market you should pick up an excellent vehicle fot this money.
This morning when to look at a 91 nh Paj for my son and got a pleasant surprice, excellent service history, neat and tidy, low ks for age and drove very well. Few scratches and small dents but for arround $5000.00 a bargain.
Goodluck with whatever you choose
Cheers Pete

Just met a guy in Cooktown with one - Deisel. Had it since new.
He tackled the Cape and the track, even Nolans Brook with no snorkel. Reading the coments above I see the intake is mounted quite high.
He commented on how great the car was for him. He also towed a small on his travells.

Cheers

marco