Patrol Vs Pajero

The patrol wins handsdown in my opinion, especially if they are considering any serious 4b trips in future.

Cheers

Hay j-man
pajero 170,000 ks to borrow a line from a movie tell the seller he is dreaming & go for the patrol
Regards Bruce

J-man,

From a tojo owner, go the Patrol. Probably better vehicle allround, and the clicks make it the better buy. $5,500 saving isn't much for the Pajero, when you consider the extra 100K on speedo.

A b'bar on the patrol, and it's set for heavy touring.

hooroo...

This would almost have to be a troll!

Patrol: 1998 3L turbo diesel. 70,000K's. $30,000 or
Pajero: 1997 2.8L turbo diesel 170,000K's. $38,000.

OK, newer car, 100 THOUSAND less klms, and $8000 cheaper.. Does that not speak for itself? $8000 is a lot of accessories. Thats bleep loads of accessories, and with the lots on second hand market for GU... you would nearly fully deck it out for touring on that sort of $.

Although it is a 3.0 GU..and in the danger period for holing pistons ($12k repair)and gearbox failures($3000+)... Search the archives for more info.

You might recommend your neighbour re-checks the Patrol. My choice by a long shot, however 1998 GUs were not available with the 3.0L 4-cyl t/ diesel. The '98 and early '99 models were fitted with the 2.8L 6-cyl t/diesel. At $30,000 I would think this is definitely a '98 w/ 2.8L engine, not the optional 4.2L engine. Even given the new, lower price for the Pajero, I would still recommend the Patrol.

Regards,
Hugh

I had a 1998 GU 2.8lt TDI Patrol and recently sold it with 80,000 kms on it for $31,000 so you're in the ball park. Mine had alloy bar, IPF lights, 33" BFG's, CB's etc etc though so the 2.8 you describe might be a little exxy.

Having said that - it was a great vehicle. Fine for round town, good touring, and off road - although for all round driveability I'd go for the 4.2 TD over the 2.8 if I did it again - the 2.8lt TDI is somewhat underpowered for a 2.5 tonne 4WD.

So all thing considered - I'd go the Patrol over the cheaper Pajero without a doubt...but I'd probably fork out a little extra for the bigger 4.2lt TD Patrol over the 2.8.

Cheers,

Luke.

In my opinion if you are thinking of spending under $30k on a nissan patrol - KEEP LOOKING there are heaps of excellent vehicles out there for that sort of money.

Even consider a very good late low klm turbo 4.2 diesel GQ (with none of the problems truckster pointed out with the 3 lit gu)though they are dated they will last forever in a diesel (at that sort of money or less - very low Klms and good value for money and youll have $s to spare for accessories) and go the same places than the heavier GU but not as comfortably or as quietly but mayby easier.

Or go up a few $Ks for a really good 4.2 TD GU

Depends on whats important to you in your decision to get a 4by

kezza

It's fairly academic really. Not enough information to give advice on. How many in the family?Where do they want to drive it?How often?What sort of terrain do they wish to visit and do they have any former 4x4 experience.?Do they tow anything?Or is it purely mums taxi?

At that year would probably be a 2.8.But the Patrol is a much better vehicle.Gotta get out there. Debbie and Mike

The Patrol... although as one of the other guys pointed out... for a lot less you could pick up a late GQ with a bucketload of accessories as well as the mighty 4.2l diesel.