Beej
I thought I ought to comment on the statements made previously.
Prior to buying my 2004 xtrail SVE (54 plate),as I always do with any major purchase
I read all the available road tests.
The engine fitted in the 2.2 134bhp xtrail is a Nissan engine. In late 2003 the engine was upgraded, both power and torque increased.
The chain cam engine had a fuel injection pressure increase. And a variable vane turbo was fitted, along with a intercooler.
The turbo may be Renault but the engine isn't.
The turbo failures as far as I know are mainly down to a faulty boost sensor, mine was changed during a recall.
its well known that the replacement turbos were refurbished, not new as you might expect?
According to the turbo specialist, this is a poor practise and often results in a replacement not working a tall, or failing soon after.
my car has covered 26k miles to date. Has never let me down and is a great all round car.
the intercooler started to leak oil in the first year (a drip), and a modified version was fitted ,and has not leaked since
the car is on original tyres and brakes, so I have no complaints.
as I have said in previous posts my local dealers have proved useless, I can only say if your dealer is in this category do not buy a xtrail.
Normally at four years old I look to change my car, I am struggling to find a car that improves on it.
another xtrail springs to mind but the new version has the 2l Renault engine, has poorer review vision, etc
I looked at the crv but found rear view vision poor, the boot smaller, and the car looks to my eyes ugly. Very disappointed with the Honda.
Also a view of the what car reliability site revealed engine misfire problems. So every car it seems has its problems.
Remember the vast majority of posts are always negative on such sites, I have never posted on any reliably forum because I have nothing to report.
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