Rs 5 lakh for an old Nissan X Trail diesel SUV: Buy or skip?

Launched in India back in 2009, it was way ahead of its time - 6 airbags, 6-speed automatic transmission and 4x4 with all the bells and whistles.

BHPian jonesanto recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Posting it on behalf of a friend who is looking for a diesel SUV under 6 lakh in Bangalore and found a 2012 Nissan X Trail SLX Diesel AT for a 5 lakh asking price. This is an interesting SUV, launched in India back in 2009, way ahead of its time - 6 airbags, 6-speed AT with smooth shifts, 4X4 with all the bells and whistles. However, I value his friendship more than a car, and told him NO!

Suggested to look for first-gen Innova earlier models, my first preference. Scorpios, Safaris etc.

The reason for this post is to know if anyone thinks X Trail is a good buy today.

Thanks

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

Brilliant car, very sorted, you'll never meet an unhappy X-Trail owner (similar to the Skoda Yeti).

But too old. Buying an 11-year-old CBU doesn't make sense. Just asking for trouble. Even the best of cars age with time, and part replacements can be expensive.

Here's what BHPian TheFonz had to say about the matter:

I would also suggest not going for a second-hand 11-year-old discontinued CBU car however lucrative the deal or car.

Having said that, it would be wise to check with the local Nissan ASC or an FNG, with regards to service costs, parts availability and costs related to it. This will help your friend make an informed decision.

Here's what BHPian 2000rpm had to say about the matter:

I would buy it if this is the second car in the house and I get it for 3 to 3.5 lakhs.

Why don't you make that offer and see how it goes? Trust me, the seller is not getting any offers for this car!

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say about the matter:

If your friend wants to spend most of his time in FNGs for repair work and procuring the parts of the car then suggest him to buy it.

If this vehicle was a 2012 Innova then my answer would be different but for a 2012 Nissan (whose after-sales service is hit or a miss for their current cars) no way.

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