Anyone own a D22 Navara?

[BigMav]

Hey guys the maverick is getting a bit tired and my more extreme 4x4 trips are few and far between these days. My missus and I like the look of the navara and I like the idea of having a ute. After watching the 4wd monthly DVD on them as a second hand buy they seem a pretty good value for money vehicle with only a few minor problems that they talk about (lack of bash guards). I am after any real world experience on these vehicles. I am probably looking at an 04 or 05 with as low k's as I can get in the 3.0 turbo diesel. How do they handle on road? Anyone fitted a calmini 3" lift? What size tyres can you run with a 2-3" lift without scrubbing? Any other things I should look out for in particular with this model. Cheers guys I hope there is a couple of Navara owners on here and not just patrol owners.

[waxhead..]

I have had one since late 2004, which I brought new. It tows well, is economical and its around town drive-ability is very good.
It tows our v8 ski boat and my sierra well. I have had not one issue to speak of and am at 62ks.
Good luck.

[Den81]

I have an 05 cab chassis, tows 2 ton really well and is economical. Had no problems at all and done 50000kms.

Cheers Den

[BigMav]

Thanks guys, have you pretty much left them standard? As in suspension and tyres? Good to know they tow well as I will be towing a boat with it too.

[dudnavara]

Hey there. I have had My STR just on a year now. It is pretty comfy and great to drive. Go easy of the front diff.. mine broke after a bit of wheel spin on my first outing, apart form that they are a good daily driver. Heading off to Fraser in it and can't wait!
Mine is standard as its under warranty. have a look at nissan-navara.net forum a few lifts etc on there. most of the blown motor stuff relates to the o/s motor so don't worry anout that
Enjoy!

[Navara82]

Hi BigMav,

I have a D22 Navara STR 05' 3.0L TD. I bought in it 05 Brand New.
Fitted with the usuals- Frt Bar, spot lights, tyres, Towbar, UHF canopy etc etc
It has not let me down at all so far, just shy of 70,000k's. It towes pretty well for a 3L and its not to bad off road considering the front end torsion bars.... The only drama I had was a W/A issue at 1500 kms and it was rectified under warranty. I have nothing but good words to say about the D22....
Can be a little floaty in the Frt end but winding the bars up a bit rectified it, A bit of a nip up of the steering box by a great mate stopped the nav wandering on undulating roads. Thanks Mick.....

I find it comfortable around town and on the long trek to Broken hill in one go.

My 2 cents worth...