nissan patrol---what one to buy?

Hey come on Craig, lets get serious.

He wants all that plus a multivalve factory turbodiesel, rigid front end, 180litres fuel, part-time 4wd and something that you can weld or drill to without freaking out

............only one choice - 78/79series TD :-)))

You win :-))

haven't they fixed the 30d problems ? the new ones are good arn't they??????

G'day Craig
My GU3 3L is just coming up to 40,000k's, haven't had any problems at all and to say I'm impressed with it is a gross understatement. I believe the first series didn't have adequate oiling to cope with our hot conditions (particularly if high speed towing in summer). I also understand that the motor is a Renault light commercial motor, built for the euro light truck market originally, used in 5 tonne trucks in Japan. Can anyone varify these statements, just heresay I've picked up.
My mechanic is a 4wd specialist and reckons they are great, listed off all these major items he has fixed on the Toyota's but never on Nissan's. Just saying this to get some balance, seems the patrols get overly abused here. He also talked about the build strength comparisons, dual wide wheel bearings etc etc. A mate is an RAA patrolman here in SA, he is in the RAA 4wd club, they mostly have Patrols ahe told me (though he has a Prado). I saw many many patrols on my recent trip to central oz, they seem pretty popular.
Anyway I'm happy and hopefully will stay that way :-)
cheers
Rod

If you are after a new 3ltr TD, Moxham Motors here in Karratha are selling them for 46K with Bullbar,towbar lights etc.In ad they say they are normally 54K.

2000 - 2001 3.0 td , can you still but a new one ?

lol a bit Thirsty exactly a 3 tonne truck i get from 11.5 up 12 ish motor way & city

Yep , will do me too.

Normally a LOT cheaper then a diesel to buy. $5k - $6k buys a LOT of fuel.

Fuel Consumption is only one area to look at.

Yeah Flappa - beginning to think likewise about the petrol thingy. Bloody diesel here in Queanbeyan/Canberra today is averaging 123.9cpl and will only go up given the price/barrel is nudging $60

I have a few mates rethinking their Diesel purchases.

Probably , long term , diesel will still win , but these guys aren't long term owners. It'll will be gone within 5 years (leased vehicles etc)

Current climate means a Petrol 4wd is actually pretty good value.

Each their own though. No doubt for some people , the diesel is the better option.

Gotta admit , I would still like a diesel , but maybe not a Patrol diesel. Something completely different.

G'day Troll 81,

What can I say, but I like my 4.8 auto! And I agree whole heartedly that there is more to buying a good 4wd than just fuel economy. Anyone that tows or does beach work will more than appreciate the extra power. The price of diesel, both buying the vehicle, maintenance and fuel price make the petrol option much more realistic these days.

Kind regards

I think there are a couple of guys with overheating concerns . . . Roachie ??

No issues with stock engines at all.. easily if treated well will go 600,000 no probs.

... or as long as you keep them under 400 ton, and dont add 12000000000 accessories unlike roachies.

Collyn,
Problems regards to turbo 4.2 is as stated above, overheating if you work it hard or tow a lot, also 5th gear is a problem on some models 2000-2002 I think. Mine's a 2000 that has overheated all it's life but with one eye on the aftermarket gauge I been able to get 219 km out of mine with no other probs but I don't use 5th gear. It still sounds as good as the day I bought it.
Hope this helps Trevor.

Hi Paul
I had some concerns regarding the Dtronic on my new GUIV so I contacted the manufacturers and to date so far they are getting the same return on power and response as they were getting on earlier models.
I have been impressed by the Dtronic that is fitted to my mates GUIII and if I can get the same as he is getting I will be happy.

Cheers
Treker

G'day Trekker

I drove a GU III with a Dtronic and like you was impressed. Let me know how your GU IV goes with one. My source of my comment came from external fitters of Dtronics. Comment was lots happens over 2500rpm but not a lot under (unlike the GU III)

Regards

Paul