Hey guys, I'm looking at getting my first car, and have been looking at d22's for while now. The str with the zd30. Is their anything to look for when buying 2nd hand and do the d22 S2 str's have the zd30 engine and turbo problems like some of the earlier models? Cheers
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As far as I know the ZD30's in the Navaras don't suffer the same fate as the Patrols. Only heard of a couple that have had problems. They are a good and reliable motor. Mine has done 210,000 (2006) and no issues at all with the motor except one faulty oil light sensor
If its still running stock suspension get it upgraded right away, best difference ever
If its still running stock suspension get it upgraded right away, best difference ever
Agree with this comment D22s with ZD30 are great cars, jsut make sure to get a report before buying the car and check for log book. After 3 months owning our D22 just yesterday we installed 2"suspension lift kit height adjustment is just right and the ride is more pleasant.
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only buy a series 2 STR (04-06) I have heard of the earlier ones blowing holes in pistons, you can do this by looking for one with chrome mirrors and/or the black dashboard. They are pretty slow though on the road but a better motor offroad compared to the 2.5, just verify its service history.
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Hi mate mine is an 06. No probs whatsoever. Upgraded suspension nmade a massive difference. Good all round ute though. Good luck
Mine has an upgraded exhaust 2.5inch and leaves my mates 2.5ltr for dead
It sounds really good. Not as much turbo whistle as a 3inch but its noticeable. I have had people comment thinking I had a chip in the Navara
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Try and get a jap built 2.5 (2008) with JN1 vin number, they are put together a bit better.
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A vehicle with leaf spring suspension is not as comfortable as a coil sprung vehicle. The most comfortable and capable offroad suspension setup I have found is live axle front and rear with coil springs all round.
The navaras have a live axle rear with leaf springs and Independent Front suspension with torsion bars.
If you want a dual cab ute designed for the bitumen road with good offroad capabilites get a navara. If you want a vehicle designed for offroad use with some bitumen road capabilities get a short wheel base live axle coil sprung vehicle e.g Patrol Shorty or Jeep wrangler.
Offroad the navaras are capable especially with a 2" lift. I used to have a lifted coil sprung vehicle that was amazing offroad, however I spent less then 1% of my driving time offroad so my priorities have shifted to on road handling, fuel economy, and packing space (the tray).
You need to decide what you want to do with your 4x4, if you want to do difficult offroad tracks every weekend with your mates in patrols, cruisers, wranglers etc I would consider something else.
The navaras have a live axle rear with leaf springs and Independent Front suspension with torsion bars.
If you want a dual cab ute designed for the bitumen road with good offroad capabilites get a navara. If you want a vehicle designed for offroad use with some bitumen road capabilities get a short wheel base live axle coil sprung vehicle e.g Patrol Shorty or Jeep wrangler.
Offroad the navaras are capable especially with a 2" lift. I used to have a lifted coil sprung vehicle that was amazing offroad, however I spent less then 1% of my driving time offroad so my priorities have shifted to on road handling, fuel economy, and packing space (the tray).
You need to decide what you want to do with your 4x4, if you want to do difficult offroad tracks every weekend with your mates in patrols, cruisers, wranglers etc I would consider something else.
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The longer the wheel base, the more comfortable the ride, no matter what suspension is under it.
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My opinion, might ruffle some feathers... torsion bars are horrible almost worse then the stock leaf springs, I get shaken around everyday when I drive my D22, would love a prado or something with coils, would be a much nicer ride.
