We leased a 2005 X Trail 4 cyl in June 04 and the lease is up end of June.
We have had few if any problems - back hatch seized, occasional door freeze - and have put 125000 km on it.
It has been well maintained and now has synthetic oil in it.
Trade in value is $12500.
I like the car and have been generally pleased with it and want to keep it.
Our previous vehicle - GMC Montana - had a major transmission failure around 130K and my wife is loathe to repeat that experience.
What are your opinions about reliability at this stage?
How many km can we realistically expect from this engine?
What are the major problems that we can expect over the next 100K?
Thanks for your collective wisdom.
Andy
I'm in the same boat. However, I purchased the XT. I ask myself the question all the time. Should I keep this vehicle and run it to the ground, or trade for something new.
It has treated me really good.
I cannot find any new vehicle that I like either.. that is the other problem. I would not buy a Rogue.
Are you in Canada?
My 05 LE comes off lease in November 08
But I only have 48K on it so I think I will keep it
I agree I don't care for the Rogue either
But the Jeep Patriot looks interesting but so far no
climate control
I am in a similar situation. I leased a AWD XE 5 spd in May 05, I plan to keep it to lease end and had originally planned to get a Rogue since it would be my 3rd lease with Nissan and I am treated really well. The other option is to end my lease early and roll in the remaining portion to get into a 08 Rogue but after reading more about the Rogue I will pass on that option even though the number and final payment rpresented was very good and offered savings
At this point after looking at what is happening in the US I am rally leaning towards runnin to lease end and then buying a, if I am able to find at that time a new 08 , possibly used 08 CRV out of the US. Even with no warranty valid in Canada I will put my faith in their build quality as the CRV's on the west coast are still produced in Japan
I have not had any issues with the X-Trail it has been a rock and I am at 77KM using synthetic since brakin every 7-8KM
Can anyone tell me if the issue pertaining
"One is a problem with rust occurring around the left rear wheel arch, apparently caused by improper application of rust proofing at the factory. This issue appeared in discussions at NissanForums.com in March 2006, and Nissan Canada appears to be aware of the problem; the fix is to have the rusty piece of metal cut out, and a fresh piece welded in place and repainted."
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"Another rust issue that's been brought up has to do with corrosion happening behind the outside handle on the rear hatch. Nissan is apparently aware of this problem too, as it affects both the X-Trail and the Pathfinder. It appears both issues are being covered under Nissan's corrosion warranty."
Is the first issue covered under corrosion warranty? Second is Nissan notifying customers or do you have to approach them to get this rectified?
You have to approach Nissan about the rust. It starts as a small bubbling on the rear quarter panels. I had both sides done, one year apart. It was covered under the 60k warranty.
You have to approach Nissan about the rust. It starts as a small bubbling on the rear quarter panels. I had both sides done, one year apart. It was covered under the 60k warranty.
well i will not be able to get it done since I am at 77KM, ohh well it looks as though I will be turning keys in at lease end and going with a CRV outta the States in 09
Guy's My opinion for what it's worth if you have No mechanical experience why mess with somthing that could make you pay the foriegn mechanic or the Stealer? That is unless the particular unit has an outstanding track record? I don't know much about Nissan as a whole I'm new here, but that is how I approach all things like this. My Mom asked me this same question about her Toyota Rav 1V, I told her hang on for dear life it will last forever!!
I'd have to agree with the above, after much more reviews and reading and actually having owned an X-trail, an 02 Spec V and a current 03 Maxima SE I am a fan of nissan and I have been very happy with their service and reliablility
I will be looking into what options I have with early lease termination and a Rogue AWD SL
For me the main reason is I need a tax write off and I have a choice of either buying my X-Trail out or ending lease early and getting a Rogue. it makes no sense for me to ride the lease out and buy it only to purchase another Nissan vehicle if I finally decide the Rogue offeres the best bang for buck in an compact SUV sub 30K before tax
If I decide to test another brand then I can take my time buy the lease out and wait for 09 models
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