Comments on: 2008 Nissan Navara D22 range

By: Sumpguard

Sumpguard — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:34:40 +0000

The Ford Ranger XLT can be had for the same money at the moment and is a much better vehicle. 3 tonne towing and all the bells and whistles. My d22 used to sqeak a bit in the tray but it was brilliant off road with the old 3.0lt donk.

By: badchoice

badchoice — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:59:31 +0000

I bought the MY10 Nissan Navara ST dual cab diesel 2.5lt new and not too happy with it.
It was a tough choice against the Isuzu and wish I’d gone with the Isuzu.
After only 3 months old, 18,000km, it’s rattly and squeaky – annoying when you do nearly 1200k’s a week in it.
It’s supposed “built to carry a load” is a load of itself as I usually have about 500-600kg in the back, totalling a GVM of 2500kg, and the back is sagging, looks like it’s dragging it’s bum. Supposed to carry over 800kg.
(I know the weights as I work around weigh bridges and measure it often).
The canopy for the ute is not water proof, as I get wet in the back when it rains, and the gaps in the tailgate let in the dust like anything.
As for the “most powerful tradie”, with a GVM of 2500kg it’s working hard to take off a standing start each time – would hate to be real 4WD’ing with this load, think it’d struggle on bad terrain.
As for the fuel, well, you never expect what they tell you, but as I drive as economically as I can, my best is 10.3lt/100k, ave 10.8lt/100k – BUT, even this is inflated, as the speedo is 5% positive, ie; when I’m reading 100k/hr, it’s a real speed of 95kph, as is really travelling at 100kph, it reads 105kph. That’s how they get a better fuel economy, falsely – overclock the speedo (the odometer is right).
Nah, not the best choice for trade or play – maybe just a toy.
It’s ok, only just OK, but this $40,000 car has serious competition.

By: Sumpguard

Sumpguard — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:38:33 +0000

Buy the D22. It’s bullet proof with the 2.5 ltr engine in it. I spoke to one of the mechanics at our Nissan dealer and he reckoned the D22 NEVER had any issues and they have sold hundreds of them. The D40 on the other hand is not so good.

I owned a D22 cab chassis a few years back which apparently had a few problems with the 3.0 ltr but mine was faultless and absolutely brilliant offroad. The 3.9ltr engine is no longer fitted so I’d say go for it.

By: ken

ken — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:31:44 +0000

yd25 has rod bolt and main bearing issues ,oil pick up seal issues. zd30 has turbo management issues etc etc ….

By: nadine

nadine — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:08:48 +0000

hi all
my son is looking at buying a Navara prefer 4 door cab. He has a budget of around $30,000 and will use it primarily for work (surveying) and weekend camping/fishing – any suggestions from a seasoned owner as to what he should be looking at? cheers Nadine

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:59:56 +0000

oh and sorry, that was with a 2.5 inch system…

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:40:24 +0000

Hey Bluey. I did the same thing as Dave on my 2006 3.0ltr turbo diesel STR model as well as removing the the cadiletic converter and yes the power boost was very noticeable. i pull a tandem trailer with my boat and it does it smoothly and easily. Also, coming back from Batemans Bay one day, i stopped for a leak on the side of the road half way up the Clyde Mountain. When i took off it started coming on boost at exactly 1150rpm. no trouble whatsoever taking off and yes it does slightly drink a little more but not enough that really stands out and definitely not enough to be upset at, especially when you way in the massive benefits of what the truck can do now. hope that helps.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:47:14 +0000

thinking of buying a d22
just notice on cars sales adds pricing from $30000
for abn holders
can you please confine to me now what is a good price
without an abn
thanks
Paul

By: Roger

Roger — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:12:11 +0000

Can anyone tell me why the 2010 D22 2.5 STR has dual batteries (I have been told it’s not an auxillary battery).
Regards
Roger

By: andycupitt

andycupitt — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:11:31 +0000

I bought the 09 d22 str2.5 over the D40 mainly for the price difference. D22 is 5sp, D40 is 6spd. D40 diff is different ratio too, so D40 has lower 1st gear and higher 6th gear. Very hard to launch but I think that is more lag from the fly by wire throttle than anything else. Immediately blocked the EGR and improved the power range heaps. Also bypassed the wastegate on turbo. Doubt it boosts more than about 15psi anyway. The limited slip diff is these are very tight. In the sand tight turns are near impossible, just pushes forward. At the lights if you take off like driving an old diesel there is a lot of lag, and then its all go! usually spins both wheels when they hit the white line.
Best mileage ive done is 852km on 69litres, mixed driving, including 2 days towing my tandem trailer.
D22 is too small in the cabin for my liking, but i still wouldnt buy a Hilux, very overrated. Diesel engine sounds more like it air cooled, what a racket. Nissan is quitest on the market.
D40 exhaust exits on the right hand side while D22 exits on the left. My bumper is always sooty from the smoke they put out on launch. Nissan says it normal.(wankers)
Beside my friends rodeo the nissan has a lot more ground clearance, and pretty well matched power and speed.