So far very happy with my 2010 GU tray back that I got 2nd hand with 18000 km on it last year. Only one minor issue I've had was a small crack in the dump pipe that turned out to be a dodgey bit of welding - replaced under warranty with no questions asked even though servicing has been done elsewhere. Fuel economy varies depending on weight towed and my right foot but empty and normal it's 12-13 lt/100 but punted hard and loaded plus towing it can be a lot more.
Cheers Nip
Hello!!
I have a GU zd30 md03 with 62K kms on it. Injection pump was changed at 50K kms. Can you tell us how you maintain yours? we could adopt your method do ours will last too as yours.
Thank you.
Nissan are offering 1% finance at the moment if thats any help
GU8 Simpson Pack-Auto 2" lift, Dual Batts
Anyone addressed resale value, my budget was$25K for that 2 years ago I got an 04 ST 100 on the clock and never been off road, OR a late 90's 80s tojo with 360 plus K on it, did not want a manual 100s think the Prado would keep its value better IMO as most tojos do
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
I have done less then 2000km in my GU8 Auto but fuel econ sits around 13ltrs/100km
I prev had a 4.2ltr GU and had been holding off till they sorted out the 3ltrs and finances were ok, the misses wanted auto i prefered the onroad performance of the manual but getting use to the auto and towing with the auto will be much nicer.
I got the simpson pack which has a few nice goodies included.
I also looked at prados but found the middle seat next to useless with 3 kids ( it only around 20cm wide and was like sitting on a brick) and they are only going to get bigger
Last edited by vfamily; 9th July 2012 at 01:34 PM.
I have a GU8 Ti Auto and have terrible fuel economy since i bought it. I have tried everything and still no joy.
currently 18,000kms.
often ill average 18-25L per 100 over a full tank with lots of freeway.
driving on a hard beach will be consistent 25-30L/100.
driving up the soft sand will give 50L/100 with the camper will give 60-70L/100
towing camper will be 20L up the freeway.
driving city ill get 30L/100
lowest i have ever had is 14L/100 which was pure freeway and I have never done it since.
Recently did a trip to Fraser island, driving up and down the beach i still averaged 1/2 a tank per day.
Did a trip from eastern beach to Kingfisher bay used a full tank.
left rainbow beach with 3/4 of the main tank and hit fuel well before Caboolture BP.
while on Fraser it was not uncommon to use1/2 tank to 100kms.
Trip to LCMP from Brisabne and back, did 320kms to a full tank, this includes driving both ways.
I dont drive with a lead foot as I do like my car, no fuel leaks and no black smoke.
when i got the car it had 1/3rd of a tank and i drove to brisbane from noosa and i was well into the red light.
as a long time Nissan owner i feel Nissan's response to any warranty issue is pathetic (i have other mechanical issues which they are not interested in dealing with), and as expected are not willing to look into fuel concern even with documentation from a fuel card and ODO readings. I even have GPS logs!
After recent issues with this car and Nissan's response i have decided this will be my last Nissan product and I do feel this is an 80k lemon.
if you have any suggestions I'm all ears.
Forgot to add, The high fuel consumption issue is well documented. there seems to be a clear division between owners getting 10-13 or 18-25 L/100. you are either in one group or the other.
some have pegged this as a snorkel ram effect issue, this does not seem to be true as I had my snorkel installed later on and this made no change.
My GU8 is the best car I've had by far, on and off road ( well the little off road it's seen)
13ltrs per 100ks with DPChip on 6 and 3" exhaust. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356239901.504699.jpg
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Sorry bout the finger.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
what seats are they? look good.Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
Hi jasin,
I'm with Mego, GU8 Auto, 10,000 k's and very happy. Best is just around 11L p/100, worst just over 13L p/100. This was both per and post Snorkel. Again not much 4WDing but do drag a Jayco Eagle Offroad around at times and still happy with the economy.
Looks like you definitely have an issue and understand your concerns. Nissans response is crap, not sure if you can follow it up with an independent authority? Good luck and don't give up.
Cheers
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