2.8 GQ TD Patrol RX

SPARKIE
I have the same vehicle as your brother is contemplating(thinking about) buying.
1997 2.8 TD GQ Patrol RX. Mine also has the bits you mention as well as an intercooler, long range tanks and a raised suspension. I have had it for over 4 years and done over 100K and it has proved to be a very reliable vehicle. I have taken it to almost every part of WA incl CSR, Gibb River RD, Mitchell Plateua?? CApe Leveque, Mt Augustus, East Pilbara on many occassions as well as all over the southwest. While it may not drag a 30' van up a steep hill at 110km/hr in 5th gear it is a very capable vehicle and will go where most others can't.
If he can get it for $18990 I reckon he is getting a fantastic deal, I would want to part with mine for that little.
Let me know what he decides

Bigbear

Brother In-Law has same truck and tows a horse float with 2 horses and gear (2.8 tonnes) done it for about 150,000 clicks and no worries, little slow up hills but he's in no hurry so he says. Good buy at that price with the K's dunno about the trade, have a look in the Red Book for value. 1 thing, have a look around the hare-dryer and make sure no oil leaks or weeps visible.

Sparkie,

I have the same truck and bought it new in 97. Now done 123k and am very happy. Early on in the ownership we had a new turbo under warranty after it was 'phuffing' under acceleration. Three months after having new turbo it 'phuffed' again so they (Nissan) tightened the exhaust manifold and fixed it!!!! It had a new head under the extended warranty at 60k. I believe this was caused when it was serviced in Alice and the workshop forgot to put coolant in it at the 40k service, they also forgot to bolt the calipers to the car so I wondered why the front end clunked when braking!!!! Since this the car has been excellent. Make sure that the thing is serviced (Oil change) regularly and that the cooling system is A1. I believe the same basic block is used in the old VL Commodore and skyline but in petrol form, so they are good motors but watch the cooling. Also if he is going to keep the car forever you get the diff ratios for huge tyres and a Chev diesel. Good luck

Red

Thanks for all the comments, I appreciate all the good comments as all you ussually hear about is the bad stuff and never the good things!

thanks and will keep you posted

SPARKIE(IE not Y);-)