Discussion re New 2007 Landcruiser and New 2007 Patrol

If the Grenade is Nissans only diesel option, then the Patrol diesel will disappear in a few yrs. No doubt.
Toyota must be beating off furiously...

interesting on the exploders

"Melbourne dealer is advertising fully-equipped brand new V6 Explorers at under $40,000 driveaway -- around $18,000 off normal list price. A bargain in anyone's language..." $18k is a good saving in anyones book.. hate to be tryign to sell one that you bought 12 mths ago though.. LMAO

Worth Reading PT

The 100 series is already a bit big for the bush , and it easy to see why 3lt is 80% of patrol sales.

Have started to see snippets re an uprated 3.0lt CRD Nissan engine elsewhere but I think most would be hoping for a bigger capacity.

I don't think I could look at Nissan 3lt until its old 4 speed auto box is replaced either.

At least Nissan seem to be keeping the 4800 petrol , and it may well yet crack it to be the lowest life cycle cost big wagon yet.

Robin Miller

Not only was I interested in the Landcruiser and Patrol issues, I was also very interested in the possibility of Toyota introducing some mid range vehicles based on the new 70 series.

Depending upon the suspension/drive train and motor configurations it may be that we could see some 'harder core' tojo 4 x 4s come back into the market.

Have an 05 4.2.

C ya

The cab chassis Nissan may now be a worthwhile proposition if available with auto. These things are a bit overpriced with the old engine, may even bring the price down if you could get it with the 3litre. Would love to see a dual cab so as I could replace the old Hilux with something new.

Nothing here makes me think that looking around for a 60 series turbo diesel and fixing it up a bit isn't a better option for the bush. Especially when you factor depreciation into the figures.

Latest news, Prado D4D wins 2007 Overlander 4WD of the year. Enuff said.