NP300 First Impressions?
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Tonba
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My NP300 ST was only $46,500 D/A.
JAFO
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Thanks guys for your input.
I have had a D22 for the past 3 years, I personally love the car, does every thing I need it to do but . . . my wife has a bad back, and she finds he D22, even after I got a suspension kit put just a little to rough for her back, so usually can only spend 1 full day on the road and then 2 days camped to rest her back, not what you want when we both want to travel a little.
your comments about the ride comfort does give me a little hope about being able to buy a dual cab again. Will have to look at taking one for a test drive one day with the wife. But in the mean time, during the next twelve months or so the new D23 segment of the forum should provide some interesting reading.
I have had a D22 for the past 3 years, I personally love the car, does every thing I need it to do but . . . my wife has a bad back, and she finds he D22, even after I got a suspension kit put just a little to rough for her back, so usually can only spend 1 full day on the road and then 2 days camped to rest her back, not what you want when we both want to travel a little.
your comments about the ride comfort does give me a little hope about being able to buy a dual cab again. Will have to look at taking one for a test drive one day with the wife. But in the mean time, during the next twelve months or so the new D23 segment of the forum should provide some interesting reading.
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JPMC
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Tonba you asked what I paid for mine.
Well over here in NZ the NP300 STX auto Retails for NZ$64,995 + ORC ($62,995 for manual).
My auto with towbar and wiring package, tuff deck liner, canopy, nudge bar, bonnet stone guard and rubber floor mats cost me $59,000 on the road.
Well over here in NZ the NP300 STX auto Retails for NZ$64,995 + ORC ($62,995 for manual).
My auto with towbar and wiring package, tuff deck liner, canopy, nudge bar, bonnet stone guard and rubber floor mats cost me $59,000 on the road.
Tonba
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I found that Nissan wanted to move cars.. Ford and VW seemed to like them sitting on the lot, well that was the impression I got! Lol
Wow! Awesome negotiation!
Tonba
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At the end of the day it is still a duel cab, so it will still be utilitarian.
But to be honest, out of all I drove, the D23/NP300 was the least like ute. Although not the most dynamic (I found the amarok to be most dynamic), comfort wise I don't think any of the other makes are as comfy
Quityabitchn
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The best I get around town is about 8.5 litres and highway about 7.5litres that's really babying it tho
Quityabitchn
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I love my NP300 STX 4x4, I have about everything other than a lift( this will come). I got the full set up for about 61k
Tonba
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Babying or not, that is really impressive for the type of vehicle.
Gday all, have about 3000km on mine now (STX 4wd) and have no real issues which is great especially for a new released vehicle.
When we were test driving the other utes, the Ranger was by far the best on paper but it has very little comparable qualities to the Navara (for what we were after) .
The Navara drove like an SUV albeit the steering is a bit slow. But it is extremely comfortable and the new rear suspension is very good under no/low loads.
Havent tested it under load yet with my caravan so this will be interesting as my first impressions might have it struggling up hills or with big head winds.
My gripes - why is there no external temp sensor??? The head unit even has the set up for it.
Soft steering,
Smallish tray but still very useable.
A little rattly when you give it a bit of a boot but hey, its a diesel ute.
Those stupid child restraints. Who was the moron who thought of those.
Next to no space in the engine bay for a second battery setup.
Installing a uhf set, no decent place to mount the mic.
These complaints arent big ones but the rest of it is very good hence we bought it.
When we were test driving the other utes, the Ranger was by far the best on paper but it has very little comparable qualities to the Navara (for what we were after) .
The Navara drove like an SUV albeit the steering is a bit slow. But it is extremely comfortable and the new rear suspension is very good under no/low loads.
Havent tested it under load yet with my caravan so this will be interesting as my first impressions might have it struggling up hills or with big head winds.
My gripes - why is there no external temp sensor??? The head unit even has the set up for it.
Soft steering,
Smallish tray but still very useable.
A little rattly when you give it a bit of a boot but hey, its a diesel ute.
Those stupid child restraints. Who was the moron who thought of those.
Next to no space in the engine bay for a second battery setup.
Installing a uhf set, no decent place to mount the mic.
These complaints arent big ones but the rest of it is very good hence we bought it.
happy john
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How's the auto, are you able to hold it back in the gears without it running away like the 550?.
I love this new navara. I used to be on this forum with my d22 but went to a patrol and am very tempted to convert back when the dealer demos are around. Im gonna look at the st auto.
Also guys i saw on facebook willall racing already have a performance exhaust for it and tuned it to. 165kw and 520nm of torque.
Also guys i saw on facebook willall racing already have a performance exhaust for it and tuned it to. 165kw and 520nm of torque.
happy john
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http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-ute-to-use-navara-underpinnings-20150408-1mgfpb.html
Have a read, supposed to be powered by a 3ltr V6. 190kw 650nm.
Have a read, supposed to be powered by a 3ltr V6. 190kw 650nm.
Tonba
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Will be mega expensive.
You can flick the lever to manually control the box but you know, i haven't even used this yet. The transmission is ok but when comparing it to my last 2 4wd with the 8 speed, its nothing flash. For me only time will tell if the 7 speed holds up with the strain of commercial work and towing.
Nissan does want to move cars - new Navara is behind Hilux ,Ranger ,Triton and Colorado , selling just 750 units a month. Navara used to be number 2 behind Hilux for a while during D40 reign. Others are over 2000 mark.
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Tonba
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They might to start to claw that back with the new truck. It just trumps all in comfort!
I think it could do with some better quality shocks or sway bars though.. The VW Amarok beats it to being a more dynamic drive.
That is the new truck sales ! Hopefully they are going to improve on that .
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Tonba
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It's all very new. Let's see how they go.
