My likes are:
- fuel economy for an all wheel drive and cargo capacity
- options like heated seats
- drives like a car (not like my maxima but close) and comfortable seating throughout
- handles well in snow (spend my time at the ski hill every weekend)
My dislikes:
- upper storage compartment lid on passenger's side keeps popping up, unable to correct problem
- had trouble with rear brakes (will be doing more preventive maintenance to avoid future problems)
As you can tell the likes certainly out weigh the dislikes.
Gas mileage- I had my doubts about the power of a 4 cylinder in an SUV, but it's more than capable with great mileage!
Dislikes:
The cup holders- I like the position of them, but, they are too small. A large from Tims barely fits, and you can't get a medium because the cover hits the cover of the cup holders.
The rear window- I think it should have come tinted. The X looks unfinished with it untinted, IMHO, so I got it tinted, very happy with the results, and suprisingly the only X I"ve seen in NS so far with the rear tinted! (And I travel the maritimes regularly with work)
Gone!!! after the CAI was installed. I actually cranked the ignition at the lights the other day thinking my exy had stalled
Hi Jalal - Thanks for the info!
I have reason to believe the CAI may make a difference. The stock airbox has a couple of Helmholtz resonators and I suspect this is causing the rough idle. It is definitely a resonance problem as the vibration gets worst when there's a heavy diesel vehicle idling next to me in traffic.
I am going to see if this is indeed the case by selectively blocking off the resonators.
I'm only going to fit the CAI or a K&N as a last resort as they flow better even if they don't filter quite as well - and it is extremely dusty here in Singapore.
We just got ours so just gettin used to the X, but I do agree the lack of arm rest is a bit to get use to. Every time I jump into the driver's seat I lean over expecting an arm rest....
Likes:
The hp and torque for a 4 banger
The heated seats, cause my wife is always fricken cold
Hi Jalal - Thanks for the info!
I'm only going to fit the CAI or a K&N as a last resort as they flow better even if they don't filter quite as well - and it is extremely dusty here in Singapore.
Thats where the K&N filter covers will be ideal for any filter type. Have a look HERE
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Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
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I agree but all small problems . I to tinted the back window no big deal
$60.00
So about 60$...well looks like I'll be looking around to have this done. While I'm at it I might get the driver and passanger windows done as well. Thought of having the sunroof done but I can pull the shade if I wish.
Sorry but what is CAI and if installed does it void the warranty ?
CAI : Cold Air Intake. An aftermarket intake velocity stack attached to a high flow dome-or- conical filter, that replaces your standard airfilter box. Flows better due to increased surface area. (The standard item on the X-trail looks like it came from a 1600cc car.) :-(
Warranty void: Probably.
Last edited by LEONGSTER : Oct 15th, 2006 at 08:22 AM.
Sorry but what is CAI and if installed does it void the warranty ?
In addition to what Ed has mentioned in his reply, you can find more information in THIS thread.
In terms of warranty, it depends in which country you are, I remember receiving a recall letter from Nissan where it said that should a car come to the dealership for the recall with a CAI fitted, the owner needs to be asked to bring it back in the OEM shape and order. Meaning they will not conduct a recall service if you have a CAI fitted, so in summary, it is not a favorable modification by Nissan, but I wouldn't say it is a warranty voiding one.
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Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
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