End of the Patrol in Aus?

In NSW anyway, diesel can be bought for 93c/ltr....petrol 106c/ltr, so still doesn't stack up.

But agree the grenade should have been killed long before it exploded !! LOL

Gimme a break Gronk. I was just looking at prices in Melb yesterday. Unleaded was 98.9, diesel stubbornly sticks at about 112. Err Oil companies.

Can get diesel for under a dollar in many places in Sydney.

Can get diesel @ 96 on NSW central coast with petrol 105

That's a bit of a misnomer Robin as Diesel offers range and superior economy vs petrol. In the case of the Patrol Diesel engine that's a separate argument. Nissan seem to be lost with diesel engines in the bigger end.In your case Robin everybody knows your love for the 4800 and it has blinded your judgement here.! IMO

Yes like Terra Firma noted....... Fuel range is very important to some. It is okay if you are cruising around local, high country etc then petrol could be okay..... I think I would struggle making a trip such as Tanami including a side trip to Wolfe Creek or a Simpson to Jervois via Hay River without having jerry cans secured all over the car...... I like just filling up the tanks and not having to plan my trips around fuel stops....... I get your thinking though, all good but it comes with leg irons for some travellers.....

Which Defender is that mate? My Tdi was doing well at 15/100 pulling two ton

Actually I think it will be a sad day. With the Patrol going, and the Pajero following soon after that, it only leaves the Land Cruiser as a viable mainstream medium to large off road 4wd wagon for remote use in tough terrain. That gives Toyota even more licence to leave features out and hike the price.
Unfortuately others don't cut the mustard. The closest alternative, a Disco seems to be more reliable these days, but with no small rim LT tyre options available in Australia, no dealer support outside major cities, and still clouds over the reliability, it isn't really an option for most people in remote, tough locations. Maybe LR Australia will sieze the opportunity to get back into the off road market with the Patrol's demise. If not it could steer Toyota more to the 'school drop off' market trying to take on the Disco, X5, Mercedes Benz. God help 4wding.
Long Live the Patrol....