Michael posted:

Mick, forgot to mention that there is also a few changes on the dash, a few switches changed around , just to confuse you.. Michael

mick posted:

Thanks Michael,

any changes to engine, drive train etc. When did it come out and have u got one?

Mick

Michael posted:

Hi Mick, they came out about 3 months ago and a few weeks after that the 4,2 came out with an intercooler, 4.8 petrol and 3ol diesel i think are unchanged. The 4,2 gets cruise control standard. I have a 4,2 diesel GU, turning 4yo next week, i'm getting another 4,2 around mid month, ordering this week and take advantage of the free bullbar and towbar and driving lights, No a bad deal , makes it easier when you start adding all the on road costs. I dont think i will get the safety pak ( abs and second air bag). My GU has 270,000ks on the clock and the only problem was the front wheel hub covers cracked through the six bolt holes, had to replace them but expensive, near $500 ea, other than that its been a wonderful machine. Its been used on fairly easy offroad through its life but i'm sure it's got plenty of life left in it yet. Regards Michael

sean posted:

Kevin,

there does not seem too many of these around and I reckon you will get a fantastic resale.

Any details on economy.

Sean

Kevin posted:

Sean,

I have only put 2 tanks through it so far as the vehicle has only done 2000km, but to date it is returning 13.2l/100k. I have fitted to the vehicle 285/75 Cooper STT, OME Suspenion, ARB Bullbar with 9000lb Electric Winch, Front and Rear Diff Locks, ARB 2nd Battery and IPF Spotlights which will all impact to some degree on the fuel economy.

I have had the vehicle off road once and have noticed from my last one better low rev torque but no difference in hiway running. The fitting of the Rear Diff lock has made the tail less twichy in wet weather on the bitumen. Overall an excellent unit!

Oh Yeah, nissan has also put cruise control as standard on the 4.2 TDI only!

Kevin

sean posted:

Kevin

Your making my mouth water. Your economy is excellent, should only get better, and is better than my 3 litre with similar set up. I am considering similar rig but without lockers.

Sean

michael posted:

kevin , how does diff lock fitted to rear make tail less twitchy in wet ? I would have thought diff lock only for extreme traction requirement offroad . I may be missing something. DRC.