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The 2007 Nissan Navara range of configurations is currently priced from $1,990.
Our most recent review of the 2007 Nissan Navara resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: SMITHY SAYSThe Navara is a sound ute capable off road and comfortable on the black stuff.Nissan Navara 2005-2010Price new: $37,990 to $40,990Engine: 4.0-litre V6, 198 kW/385 Nm; 2.5-litre 4-cyl turbo-diesel, 128 kW/403 NmTransmission: 6-speed man, 5-speed auto, 4wd, 2WDEconomy: 13.6 L/100 km (V6), 9.0 L/100 km (TD)Body: Dual-cab, King-cabVariants: RX, ST-XSafety: 3-star ANCAPTowing capacity: 3 tonnes (braked)Expect to pay:$14,000 to $18,500 for the RX dual-cab petrol$15,500 to $20,000 for the RX dual-cab diesel$16,000 to $20,500 for the ST-X petrol$18,500 to $22,000 for the ST-X dual-cab dieselOTHERS TO CONSIDER
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This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Nissan Navara: Sparkling performance and comfy cabin, Diesel engine, Capable off road and comfortable on the black stuff
The 2007 Nissan Navara carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Nissan Navara is also known as Nissan Frontier (North America), Nissan NP300 (Mexico, Europe) in markets outside Australia.
This sounds like a classic case of a hydraulic lifter (also called a lash adjuster) that is dying a slow death. These components rely on engine oil pressure to maintain the correct clearance between the engine valves and the rockers that actuate them, and any wear will show up as a ticking noise when the engine is first started and is still building oil pressure. They can often 'tick' for a few seconds or more before going quiet.
The recurrence of the noise has probably got something to do with a fall in oil pressure at idle when the engine warms up, allowing the lifter to start ticking again. But the engines in this series of Navara were also known for ticking or rattling noises as the result of worn camshaft-chain tensioners, broken or damaged cam bearing bolts and wear in the auxiliary pulleys and belt tensioners. If the noise does turn out to be a dud lifter, do the smart thing and replace them all, as wear in one means certain wear beginning in the others.
The car’s electronic brain has observed some issue with the engine. Take it to a dealer or a mechanic with diagnostic gear and they should be able to isolate the cause and fix the problem.
The kilometres done are about what you would expect a vehicle of that age would have done, but the price is high. I would think $13,000 to $15,000 is more reasonable. With a 3000 kg towing rating it would comfortably tow your caravan. The things to be aware of are low clutch life and high cost to replace them, and failures of the cam timing chain. The latter is generally put down to poor maintenance, so make sure yours has a credible service record showing regular oil changes.
The Nissan Navara 2007 prices range from $4,510 for the basic trim level Single Cab DX (4X4) to $11,660 for the top of the range Single Cab ST-R (4X4).