After reading a lot of negatives, how about some positives on your D40. Are there any or have I bought a lemon. Mine has only done 8000klms, (turbo diesel, 4wd crew cab ST auto) Steinbauer chipped and I am beginning to like the car. I was a bit hesitant at first but the car is getting used to me now, or vice versa.
Anything good about a D40
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http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f8/positive-ownership-thread-50760/
its a forum so for alot of people they come here looking for the solution to a problem but that doesn't mean that is a vehicle full off problems. every vehicle has problems and almost every forum is the same way. that link above should have a good amount of positive things for ya
its a forum so for alot of people they come here looking for the solution to a problem but that doesn't mean that is a vehicle full off problems. every vehicle has problems and almost every forum is the same way. that link above should have a good amount of positive things for ya
Very happy with mine, other than a few minor build issues - 75,000km and get better by the day. Cruises on 110 easy with or without a trailer and very little difference to the amount of diesel it uses (only about 10% or so).
I would have liked a higher equipment level, more like the Pathy, but it looks like Nissan are addressing this with the latest model update (and a bigger more powerful engine option). For me it seems like the Nav is currently halfway between a work truck and a family dual cab, and Nissan have been caught out by the popularity of the car to a growing market i.e. families.
Sure the Nav has a few issues, but I am sure you will be happy with your purchase, as most of us here are.
Cheers Moorie.
I would have liked a higher equipment level, more like the Pathy, but it looks like Nissan are addressing this with the latest model update (and a bigger more powerful engine option). For me it seems like the Nav is currently halfway between a work truck and a family dual cab, and Nissan have been caught out by the popularity of the car to a growing market i.e. families.
Sure the Nav has a few issues, but I am sure you will be happy with your purchase, as most of us here are.
Cheers Moorie.
Mine does two jobs - commuter and bush vehicle. Family car duties are taken care of by our other car.
As a commuter....well....its a little large. But thats because I have mine configured as a bush vehicle.
As a bush vehicle, I can't complain.
I've owned something like 7 4wd's now, and the D40 does just fine in the scrub. Its no rock crawler, but thats not why I bought it - its a solid and reliable tourer that handles beautifully on the tar, stable and secure on fast dirt, and does quite nicely in the slow stuff.
Fuel economy on mine suffers a little due to the equipment installed, however that being said, early 12's per 100km is hardly terrible so I'm not complaining.
D40's have, in my opinion, currently the best cabin in-class. Good sized tub, good access to the back seat, handy features like the folding rear seat etc...
Some people complain about the sluggish bottom end torque, but horses for courses - can't say it causes me a problem. And that is running a manual transmission and 265/75 tyres. Each to their own I guess, and as I have said in the past, everyone has different expectations and vehicle history and aren't used to the characteristics of torque delivery of small capacity turbo diesels.
As I've said, I've owned a few 4wd's and all of them have required extensive work to make them bush-capable. The D40 is no exception. I'm still working on mine, and will do so for a while yet I guess - there is always something you notice and think "Hmmm....what can I do to improve that..." It's part of 4wd ownership. Good example is sump guard - I didn't buy one off the shelf because all the designs I saw reduced clearance around the cross members too much for my liking - so designed and fabricated my own "bomb proof" model. Am going to work on a fuel tank plate for the original plastic fuel tank one day too....and something for the ABS lines on the rear axle. All in between hunting and fishing trips and time with the family...
But my thoughts - D40's are like pretty much every other civilised dual cab - a semi commercial vehicle that can be a jack of MOST trades, but a master of none.
As a commuter....well....its a little large. But thats because I have mine configured as a bush vehicle.
As a bush vehicle, I can't complain.
I've owned something like 7 4wd's now, and the D40 does just fine in the scrub. Its no rock crawler, but thats not why I bought it - its a solid and reliable tourer that handles beautifully on the tar, stable and secure on fast dirt, and does quite nicely in the slow stuff.
Fuel economy on mine suffers a little due to the equipment installed, however that being said, early 12's per 100km is hardly terrible so I'm not complaining.
D40's have, in my opinion, currently the best cabin in-class. Good sized tub, good access to the back seat, handy features like the folding rear seat etc...
Some people complain about the sluggish bottom end torque, but horses for courses - can't say it causes me a problem. And that is running a manual transmission and 265/75 tyres. Each to their own I guess, and as I have said in the past, everyone has different expectations and vehicle history and aren't used to the characteristics of torque delivery of small capacity turbo diesels.
As I've said, I've owned a few 4wd's and all of them have required extensive work to make them bush-capable. The D40 is no exception. I'm still working on mine, and will do so for a while yet I guess - there is always something you notice and think "Hmmm....what can I do to improve that..." It's part of 4wd ownership. Good example is sump guard - I didn't buy one off the shelf because all the designs I saw reduced clearance around the cross members too much for my liking - so designed and fabricated my own "bomb proof" model. Am going to work on a fuel tank plate for the original plastic fuel tank one day too....and something for the ABS lines on the rear axle. All in between hunting and fishing trips and time with the family...
But my thoughts - D40's are like pretty much every other civilised dual cab - a semi commercial vehicle that can be a jack of MOST trades, but a master of none.
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I have the V6 and the things absolutely flies. Only downsides I can really comment on is the crap paint that all vehicles can get . One thing thats really crazy is lack of camber adjustment on what seems like most trucks
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Fully agreed. It's the same everywhere, even on Lexus and Landcruiser forums. We only post our problems/major/minor irritations, but goods news is generally not newsworthy.
Through my company I get to drive all of the D40's competitors (Hilux/Triton/DMAx), and I still prefer the D40 to this day.
Triton, the hairdresser car?don't like the look and power
Ford Ranger, looks ok but not the cramped backseat and handle not as good as D40.
Hilux is ok but still not as good looking as D40 and less power eventhough bigger engine.
D40 is good in overall except the manual trans which is plagued with flywheel problem, if you got money change to single mass. Should have bought auto.
Ford Ranger, looks ok but not the cramped backseat and handle not as good as D40.
Hilux is ok but still not as good looking as D40 and less power eventhough bigger engine.
D40 is good in overall except the manual trans which is plagued with flywheel problem, if you got money change to single mass. Should have bought auto.
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I have gone head to head with Tritons , B23,Hilux and any other 4x4 on the racetrack and even tho mine is a 4x2 it still has the same chassis etc so fairly close .Noone has ever come close to the grunt and handling of the Navara.
Even with the issues I have had with my truck I would still buy another Navara over any of the others.
I have noticed tho that the 4x2 is no longer on the sales list so maybe not offered any more which would be a shame .
Even with the issues I have had with my truck I would still buy another Navara over any of the others.
I have noticed tho that the 4x2 is no longer on the sales list so maybe not offered any more which would be a shame .
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How true......I'm now thinking I aged 10 years worrying about nothing
- mine has be nothing short of outstanding!I have had my D40 td 3 years now and its still going great havent had one thing go wrong or let me down touch wood, i still enjoy driving it as much as when i drove it out of the showroom the only thing i dislike about it is the cheap arse plastic in side they used, it scratches and marks at the drop of a hat, id buy another one no problems:noworries:
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As everyone has said previously, if you come to a car forum the majority of posts will be about problems. Before the Nav I owned a Ford Territory (only Aus/NZ/South Africans will know what a Territory is), now here is a car that was built for a small local market and money for R&D was allocated accordingly. Think ball joints coming apart in less than 10,000km (this is a huge problem, it affected me twice in 2 years), brakes hoses ready to burst (this is the only one that has been recalled), rust from the factory, power windows that needed plastic clips replaced every 20,000km to continue working, rattles, cars that won't start if the previous trip was just a few meters like when moving into a garage after washing, and paint finishes that would make Aus Frontier's look like a $10,000 custom job, just to name a few. And to top it off most Ford dealers are in denial about all of the above. Needles to say I will never own a Ford again, compared to a Nav it makes a Territory look like a P76.
Great vehicle in NZ
I've only put 3000k's on our new petrol D40, and I am absolutely chuffed with it. Pulled our 2 tonne caravan home the other day, a 250km trip, with the caravan looking like a large brick, there is a lot of wind resistance as well as weight. The D40 handled the load with ease, and petrol consumption only increased to the around town usage. I had reservations about buying an auto, especially with the fact the we are likely to be towing the large caravan somewhat, but the 4x4 petrol here does not have a manual option. The auto behaved perfectly, still used overdrive on the flat, just switched the o/d off for hills etc.
I am glad now that, I didn't buy the manual. If I had had the option I would have.
The new ute can do no wrong, so far.
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I've only put 3000k's on our new petrol D40, and I am absolutely chuffed with it. Pulled our 2 tonne caravan home the other day, a 250km trip, with the caravan looking like a large brick, there is a lot of wind resistance as well as weight. The D40 handled the load with ease, and petrol consumption only increased to the around town usage. I had reservations about buying an auto, especially with the fact the we are likely to be towing the large caravan somewhat, but the 4x4 petrol here does not have a manual option. The auto behaved perfectly, still used overdrive on the flat, just switched the o/d off for hills etc.
I am glad now that, I didn't buy the manual. If I had had the option I would have.
The new ute can do no wrong, so far.
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