Nissan X-trail - Subaru

Size mighn't be everything but it helps.

Subies can DEFINITLY go off road, especially the earlier dual range ones. Contact any state Subaru 4WD club for more info.

So far I haven't heard of a X-Trail club, and I somehow don't think that I ever will......

Isn't it funny that small people with small things have visions of grandure.

Tony,

you need to mature, the size of your truck has no relation to the size of your manhood. Also your command of the English language needs to improve, you meant "delusions of grandeur", something, of which, you clearly have experienced.

Grow up and understand that different people have different needs. Otherwise why would the Datsun 120Y have been such a success? It's horses for courses son, your cup of tea is someone else's toilet cleaner, and vice versa (that's Latin).

GaryInOz, your infantile ramblimgs aren't much better.

Colin, I'm sure you understand.

Frustrated,

Jim.

The reason why there are no accesories for the X-Trails is because there is no demand for them, as no one takes them offroad.

hmmmm, i wonder why they still make gear for the Cruisers and Prado's and the like?? Looks to me as if their not taken offroad either. Wankers.

Same as HRV, CRV Hyuandi etc

Not really built for going offroad.

Willie,

I like this comment ") and in those days the track was rough(before National Parks got in and destroyed everything). "

I just got back from Cape Melville, I had been there before and the place was wild and beautiful, this time aroud though, "National Parks have got in and destroyed everything".....
I hope they don't destroy anything else....
Will

I don't think so COLIN, done the CSR full length by the way and if you feel that the little things in your life do the job well and good.

If you want to do a decent trip in your area, and don't mind the inadequanies of your vehicle you are quite welcome to follow me on my next trip to the High Country.

Tony
I don't see this as a competition !
The thing that gets on my goat is unfounded criticism - like everything else, your car selection is a personal choice.

All vehicles have their good and bad points. I have driven Troopies in Central Aust. and in the Pilbara (field work) and I certainly wouldn't put a Subaru in those situations - why would I ? I dont use the car to 'conquer' the environment, but to just get in there an enjoy it - the 4WD challenge is a bonus.

It's a pity the WA Subaru Club doesn't have many pics on their Web site! The WA club is exclusively for Subarus (I think the Qld Club is to ?) and doesn't have 'real 4WD's' along to 'get them out of trouble'!

Thanks for the invite to the High Country - I havent been to any of that area. We intend looking at Tom Groggin/Cobberas this spring.

Have you been to Bendethera Valley NSW(Deua NP) ? We did the 'ridge circiut' a couple of weeks ago - via Mongamula FT. Spectacular views and the tracks are in good nick - from 1200m down to 200m, like being on a roller coaster!

Jimbo,

So have we.....

My statement is, at this time, a statement of fact. There are NO X-Trail clubs registered with Four Wheel Drive Victoria or the ANFWDC.

There have been Subaru 4WD clubs in most if not all states for the last twenty years. Some Victorian Club trips have been to Birdsville/ Corner Country/ Simpson Desert/ Victorian High Plains to name a few. I personally have forded rivers windscreen height, and had it in mud halfway up the doors (leave your email address and I will scan and foward the photos to prove it) My old Subie surprised quite a few larger vehicle owners with what the Subie can do.

I now have a larger "proper" 4WD, and will never lose respect for what the trusty old Subies are capable of. I quite honestly can't see any X-trail having the wheel articulation, clearance, or body strength that the Subaru's have, and as far as modest water crossings go, you would do better in an old XD Falcon Ute than the X-Trail (Ford will take mid radiator level rivers no sweat, X-Trail will hydraulic the engine at bumper level (4X4 Australia, Oct 2003, pp29)).