Faults:

Front Brakes replaced

Original Starter replaced at 248,000 miles

Alignment

Exhaust manifold fixed at 230,000

Alternator.

General Comments:

Great SUV, with durable 4x4 and hardly any repairs over 16 years. I've owned this vehicle since 1996 (10 years) and have put very little repair $$ into it.

This SUV is comfortable, handles great, and lasts forever.

Faults:

The was a squeak from the behind the dashboard on the passenger side.

Before we bought it, somebody thought it would be a good idea to rip out the wires for the Sports and Executive mode, so the car was stuck in Sports mode all the time.

The night we bought it on the way home, the car interior lights and rear lights blew a fuse, but the front ones stayed thankfully.

We only kept the car on the road a month as we had bought another car, a 5 Series BMW, so the terrano was on the drive for 6 months.

General Comments:

This was the imported Terrano Pathfinder, a very rare car to find, so it was good driving around in a car, and people asking you what it was.

Faults:

Both sides of exhaust manifold had to be replaced 104000km one side and 144000km both sides.

Indicator leaver does not return to normal position 115000km.

Ignition key jams in ignition while in off position 135000 km.

General Comments:

This is a great reliable vehicle and is easy to drive. Roomy and comfortable, great on long trips and easy to park in town.

Good air-con and heating system our heated front seats work better than in our Alfa Romeo (worth NZ$88000 new in 1990).

However we do find this vehicle thirsty on fuel approx 15-17L per 100km at NZ$1.70/L. We may consider putting an LPG system in, to lower the cost of the fuel expense.

Faults:

I am the second owner of this vehicle. I replaced starter at 205,000. Its just starting to use some oil at 220,000. Suspension is getting stiff. Not as smooth a ride as it once was, probably have to have something replaced soon dealing with that. Still not bad for so many years and miles. THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS STILL SMOOTH AND STRONG.

General Comments:

Acceleration and engine strength still feel comparable to what I started with. I wish it was quicker, but it holds speed with no problem up down the mountainous region where I live.

Faults:

Needs a donut gasket & muffler assembly. Also rear main seal is leaking.

General Comments:

The car doesn't pick up on speed, but drives good on slippery conditions.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the vehicle so far.

Added A Transmission Cooler and remote Transmission Filter to aid the transmission when shifting. These cars are notorious for automatic transmission problems, you need to reduce the amount of heat for them to live long.

Added nerf bars for style and utility.

Added a K&N air filter for a bit more HP and a reusable filter.

General Comments:

This SUV has performed reasonably well. The 3.0 Liter V6 is sluggish and underpowered in terms of acceleration, but once you get cruising the power is adequate.

I like the style and the utility that the vehicle offers. Perfect for hauling 6 people to a baseball game or for carrying building materials from Home Depot.

The cabin is very bright (thanks to the sun roof) and the controls are pretty well laid out.

All in all, the vehicle is very versatile.

I just wish that it were a little faster and that the transmission shifted a bit more smoothly.