Steve,
I had a 2003 2.2 Dci and loved it, prior to my 2005 one.
It was only when I researched why I had so many problems that I discovered what the difference was.
Up to the 2003 model, the engine was fab - I found it a real stormer which is why I went for the next one - 2005. However, in 03/04 Renault ploughed into Nissan - I believe they are a partnership now. The equiv Rennie (Safrane?) to the Nissan suffers the same engine probs. They decided to boost the turbo power through EMS to compete with the latest TDCi models from Mondeo and the like. The result is that on a post 2003 Nissan 2.2 Dci your turbo is guaranteed to blow. OK, so more usually later on in life, but mine did it early.
Nissan largely accept it as a warrenty job now, but only replace with a recon turbo. Basically, they are taking out all the broken turbo's from one load of DCi's, then replacing the fins, and putting them in the next load.
I was thinking of sueing but couldn't be bothered. My 2003 Nissan had massive power and did 48mpg at least on M/W. The later DCi got recalled to reduce the power in order to save Nissan repair money. So basically I was buying a 140bhp motor to do 50mpg, and ended up with a 120bhp pussy which did 38-42mpg because of the bad EMS after recall.
Nissan ditched any diesel option in 2006 for Primera. (running out of turbo's)
Just google this and you might find the anger from owners of the car made after your 2003 model, Steve.
Will never buy nissan again.
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