Nissan Navara and Patrols with 3 lt diesel motors

We have a 2005 manual at work.
Suffers badly from being gutless below about 2500 rpm. Very annoying to drive. Have a friend with an auto about 2000 model. The autos don't suffer as badly as the auto compensates at low revs.
Would not own one. I doubt if I could sleep at night waiting for the day the engine dies.

very happy with our Nov 2002 ST GU. NO problems at all and great performance when Dtronic fitted. I think you'll hear the same from most post series 2 GUs.

So time to change the frontera.

Peter

I have a 2004 patrol and Im happy with the engine( especially with dtronic and 2 3/4 exahust system helps with the low rpms lack of power.
the only problem Ive had is a leak on intercooler

Hi,

I have both Navara and patrol, both 3.0 ltr manual.

Navara has better power to weight ratio, and as such feels like it has more torque and power.

Patrol has more room inside the vehicle.

I am very happy with both cars, as I use navara for work, and patrol is the family car.

If I am going 4x4ing by myself, I take the nanvara, if family is 4x4ing or camping, we take the patrol.

Both cars happily tow our camper trailer which weighs approx 900kgs

Richard,

If you want one, just go and get one.

I am now on my second 3L Diesel Patrol, and have not had any warranty issues with either in regards to the engine or transmission.
My first one did 75,000 klms in 2 years, and the second is now at 60,000 klms,also in 2 years, and will be my vehicle, for the next 4 years or so.

1 wouldn't worry too much about the engine or manual transmission on these vehicles if you are getting one manufactured during or after late 2001. I'm certainly not!! I get out in mine and regularly use it for what it was intended for, whether it be rock hopping or desert crossing.

If you are intending using this vehicle mainly for touring and some 4x4 work, then it would be ideal for you. If you are into hardcore 4x4 action every weekend, then perhaps I would recommend the 4.2, of which I have also owned and loved, but from looking at your profile, I don't think that you would fit into that category.

I would also add that a Dtronic is a great investment for this vehicle, even if you don't get the car dirty as often as others. Great for both on and off road enjoyment.

Mic

My series three has been great, only done 40,000 so far so cant really offer any brilliant suggestions. Tows my 2.2 tonne van with ease. gets around 15/100 with the van in tow. Round town about 12/100. Never heard of a navara having engine problems yet. Never heard of a series three having the often mentioned engine problem either. Series four should be even better.

G'day

3.0ltr GUIV manual. 30,000k and going well. Purchased the manual for the extra torque. Engine works fine from 1500rpm. The vehicle tows our ct very well. At 30,000k the engine is just starting to settle in.

Regards

Paul

Hey guys
I have a 2003 ( late ) navara 3.0 TD, and love it ,with 64k on it , she's been across the Simpson from Birdsville and will not miss a beat
But there is a trick to great performance ,,,,
1) do not flog it ,,3000 unlaiden
2) put it on a dyno, and get it tuned properly ( $135 and well worth it ) and forget about those $1500-$2000 chip units
3) when towing keep it in 4 th ( only use overdrive , 5th , on flat easy going
it will rev to 3500 at 100 km in 4 th and that will do it easy
4) Use a quality diesel oil
Happy motoring
Bucky

You bought a Landcruiser so don't really understand the purpose of your question. A better question given your choice would have been, so has anybody bought a Landcruiser and not have the front suspension fail?

Kind regards