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We are in need of advice re: purchasing an X Trail. Firstly we didn't think it would be so difficult to find one !! 2006 2.2 tdci about £11,000. We prefer to buy from a dealer as our knowledge of cars is quite limited. We have spoken to many owners whilst away on sites etc and all sing its praises. Anyway we are going to see one next week at a Nissan Dealership - 2006 2.2 tdci , with 53,000 miles on the clock (more than we wanted) priced at £10,495. Any thing we should look out for? We hear it has full service history etc..... is this a fair price? I have read about turbo and intercooler failure and this has put the wind up us a bit!!!  We don't want to push ourselves financially to buy a "white elephant"!!  Will know more when we have seen it.

Thanks in anticipation.... should say we have a 2009 Swift Fairway 540 - 

Thanks for that!! Good idea bout negotiating extended warranty.

Any more replies gratefully received!

I have the 2.2 dci and yes it did have a oil leak from the intercooler when I purchased it from a local dealer, but you could see the leak quite easily after a few days running, it was from the front left corner of the intercooler and drips down covering everything in its path, the main issue with them was the crimped joints where the core is attached to the side pieces. This was replaced by the dealer and the new intercooler has welded joints so since then no issues, there have been no turbo problems and it tows very well also quite economical about town solo approx 36mpg 42mpg plus on a run solo I would recommend them as a tow car.

Thankyou, all these comments are very reassuring.  Just wish we could get more for our Mondeo now.... 3 yrs old and only offering £5000 with barely 30,000 on the clock!!! Times are hard!!!

Thanks again everyone

We have a 56 plate Xtrail 2.2 dci bought by us in April 2009, and we love it.  Previously had a 2 litre diesel vectra which was ok, but not great on yorkshire hills, even pulling a two berth van. So when we got a bigger van we needed to think again. The Xtrail has been brilliant, loads of space inside, managed in some atrocious weather last winter (only car in our street still running in the snow, so he did a few emergency shopping trips for everyone!)  and he tows like a dream and has taken us on many trips and holidays this year.  We love him so much, we named him Max!!

Re the turbo, we were told that after a longish run, to let the engine idle for a minute or two before switching off.  No idea why, but OH always does that.

Thanks again for taking time to post. We want to change as our Mondeo is fine when not challenged by very steep hills, it can get up if no need to stop!!!  I just wish we had purchased the X trail instead 2 years ago, we wouldn't have lost so much part X now.

I feel much better after hearing positive comments - think of us on Wednesday when we go to see HER!! ( No doubt we will name it - we do all our cars!!)

I owned an X-Trail for 3 years, it was purchased new on an 04 plate. I thought it was a really nice drive and particularly swift when solo and car like to drive. When it came to change I wanted an automatic but that was not available at the time. Mine did need a new intercooler because it was leaking, no problem with the turbo. Before you buy make sure you look under the bonnet. The intercooler is right on top of the engine. Run your finger under the rim of the intercooler to check for oil.

David