Nissan Patrol or Safari?

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 07:56

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Wil

Hi all Nissan fans

I am looking at sourcing a couple of Nissans (mid 1990s models) from Japan. What models and types are there within the Patrol or Safari range? Specifically looking for a mid wheel based or short wheel based models but am not too sure about the various types, models and things to look out for.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 09:03

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 09:03

There are no mid wheelbase models
LWB and SWB.
Most of the imports seem to be Shortys. Most also seem to be autos that I have seen.

Amazingly they all have under 80,000klms! ITS A MIRACLE..
Dont believe the speedo readings, there is no law on winding back clocks BEFORE they arrive in Australia.

What models?
Most imports seem to be either ST or Ti Spec. Ti is the works, ST is one step down from that.

what to look out for click here.

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Reply By: Member - Michael- Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 10:05

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 10:05

Wil
Tread carefully they may at the time appear to be a good buy but some of the spare parts are not the same as those on the 'local' models may not be compatable.
As Truckster says don't believe the milage, there was an instance here in WA a couple of years ago where a guy, before he was 'busted', was importing 4wd and cars from Japan and while they were enroute the speedos were being doctored, there were instances of 4wds with 20 -30 000 on the clock blowing motors. If you do decideto go ahead, get it thoroughly checked out by reliable and suitably qualified mechanic.
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Mike

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Follow Up By: Catchy snr - Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 10:13

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 10:13

Hi there if you look in the auto trader in W A there seams to be a heap of these vehicals in one particular yard ( Leaderville Motors -i think )just the same i would not touch them with a barg pole - low ks but a lot of idling in traffic, best of luck Catchy snr

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 15:10

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004 at 15:10

"there were instances of 4wds with 20 -30 000 on the clock blowing motors"
LOL and they were probably 89 models with these "GENUINE" klms on em!
Gawd how gullible are some people...

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