Brilliant terrano

I bought a second hand 1997 terrano 2, 2.7 tdi three years ago,and up to now it has cost me 20 in total to get it through three MOTs,i tow a twin wheel caravan and return on average 28 mpg,it is not the best looking car and the green colour is not to my likeing BUT,i would certainly buy another one if this present one ever died a death.I have always had second hand or used vehicles and this is the best one so far,towing my caravan on the motorway it will keep up a steady 60 all day long and the usual hills do not bother it at all,very stable even in high winds.The only criticism is the tiny third row of seats,ok for young kids but useless for adults unless you are a gymnast,and with the third row installed there is next to no boot room,but as i do not have kids but four dogs, the centre row of seats are folded up and there is then loads of room for the four dogs to stretch out.For a cheaper alternative to landrovers or freelanders and the more expensive 4x4s i highly recommend the 2.7 TDI nissan terrano 2,if you are not bothered about looks or style.It does the job with plenty to spare.