NS or NT diesel ? What would you go for ?

[jjacer]

Currently deciding whether to switch to a diesel for towing my van around the country and can't decide if it is worth paying a little extra for the NT over the NS model.
There are some great NS rigs about but I have heard of some issues with that model so I thought I'd ask those of you who own an NS diesel whether or not you'd go with that model again or not and whether the various problems were bad enough to put you off if you were in the market again.

[nj swb]

The NT motor produces more power & torque, and seems to have addressed the issues with the NS motor.

If you're into DIY and/or aftermarket, a chip will address the power & torque deficit, and the intake / EGR issues can be worked around.

[jinks_one]

The NT motor produces more power & torque, and seems to have addressed the issues with the NS motor.

If you're into DIY and/or aftermarket, a chip will address the power & torque deficit, and the intake / EGR issues can be worked around.

I have a NS 25 anniversary model 135.00kms, never had a problem with it.
If it was me I would be chasing a NT because of towing capacity, NS 2.5t, NT 3 ton
Most vans including off road are around 2.5 tons which limits the NS
The 3.2 DiD is a very good motor, only being refined for later models hence less issue's
more power. I would be looking for later model NT if it was me.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Andrew

[jjacer]

Thanks fellas, that was kinda the conclusion I reached but there are some real bargains in an NS at the moment which sorta muddies the water a bit-but as you say for towing the NT looks like the go.

[justcruizin]

Depends what you are towing really. The NT has the extra capacity. As was mentioned, a chip will fix the power issue and most NS have had the intake manifold replaced with NT one anyway. I would be looking at a 08 NS if you go that way.

[TC.Barky]

If it were me I'd go the NT. For the reasons above plus if you get a late NT you'll get one without a DPF

[Nik]

I believe they improved the sound proofing in the NT as well. Certainly the NWs I've been in are much quieter than the NSs. I mentioned NWs because I haven't been in an NT when it' moving so can't compare but from what I've read they made those improvements in the NT onwards.

[psproule]

NT also had a different cylinder head and a larger transmission. And the later ones did away with the DPF.

[MoreliaMatt]

If you have the extra $ to afford an NT then it's a no brainer.
I went through the same questions when I started looking and quickly ruled out the NS in favor of the NT.
in fact I considered NP Exceeds over NS glx etc etc

[jjacer]

Thanks again fellas, it does seem like the few extra bucks are worth it for the NT, just a question though, is there an exact build month when they stopped with the DPF on the NT? and anything else to watch for while looking at NT models? Cheers

[Bundyk]

Late 09 for the MY10 vehicles.

[Paj People 2009]

Thanks again fellas, it does seem like the few extra bucks are worth it for the NT, just a question though, is there an exact build month when they stopped with the DPF on the NT? and anything else to watch for while looking at NT models? Cheers

Ours is Nov 2009 and no DPF.

Cheers,
Sally