patrol 2001 ST 3.0lt TD

Take the Landcruiser ;)

PMSL Laura.....

Perhaps a bus is in order after all....lol..

I wouldn't touch the Patrol , i think yours is worth much more than that...Sell privately maybe??

Cheers......Borgy

all service history is there....no mods....i think the prob was with the 02's???????

No, the probs were with the Series 2 which went from 2000 to late 2001 or maybe even early 2002, when the series III was introduced. You can tell the difference between series 2 and III by the headlights and tail-lights. The series 2 has the headlights that are NOT clear glass and the driver's side dummy tail light is totally red.

I'd be VERY careful about buying/swapping one of these. There have even been a few reported cases of series III blowing a piston etc.

There are several ways to stop this from being a problem (apparently), but they relate to doing things like fitting boost/pyro gauges, blocking off EGR valves etc. Best to have a good long read of all the stuff on the Patrol4x4 forum.

Good luck.

Roachie

Kiwi, buddy
I'm here to tell you the problem still exists in 2003 GUIII's
Colin.

" I'd be VERY careful about buying/swapping one of these. There have even been a few reported cases of series III blowing a piston etc.

There are several ways to stop this from being a problem"

Get a Landcruiser as Kev says!!!!!!!

Dave

How funny was that ?? Last week it was the trip across the water in vehicles made to float, well sort of. These guys do some crazy stuff. Regards Steve M

its got less than average km. looked around and ave private sale $22,000 with a lot more km.

It is above the top recommended range in Red Book, but if it is special I guess that makes a difference.

finally got through to nissan....prbs were 2000 - 2002......might not be a goer!

Kinda lends a new meaning to the "old banger", doesn't it ? Personally I wouldn't touch a 3L after reading about the engine problems.

and '03 (my parents 180,000 kms BANG)

some 04 have gone bang as well

Would want to be a bloody good reason to swap

yours is worth 10k more than the patrol

I reckon it would be worth $15000.00 tops and I still would not risk i
You would be better off with a diesel 80, you could at lest depend on it to get you home.
Cheers Pete

on the right kinda track there signman! I wouldnt be changing unless it was needed!!

you hit the nail right on the head signmam :):)

have we got any names picked out yet kiwi

dec 06

Thanks Laura, our Daughter has a 2002 (late) model and has only done 40,000ks with it, I am a little concerned about the motor but have been assured that it is the later motor, also I realise it is not a 'Patrol' therefore a lighter vehicle.

Cheers

D

I believe the Navara had a different turbo to the patrol. The patrol had a turbo with variable vanes that were electronically controlled where as the navara had a traditional turbo.

As others have said, Patrol4x4.com had plenty of info (good and bad). There is also a document (made by a forum member) describing in detail the modifications strongly advised to improve reliability.

Thanks nickb for that info, will head for the Patrol4x4 forum.

Cheers

D

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dont know why you would reply!

Sorry Laura. not kiwi.

Laura / Kiwi .... all the same!!

Phil

I know there is a reputation here for there reported faults. But having just traded one through a dealer i have begun to doubt that it iis seen the same way others.

Remenberin that most of these vehicles probably dont ever go off road and are used by "soccer mums" and useally have low city mileage the view by a large majority of the buyers are that they are good value.

I traded mine to a dealer and bought the latest model, this was done in two transactions so the tradein was not dependant on the sale of the new one. The trade in was higher than the red book and they sold it again a week later for $4k more.

Because of this i have started to believe the view by the "normal" drivers are that they are good value.

Just my 2c worth

Alan

Gday Alan,
All fair comment.
What do you think about Laura's deal?

Phil

Based on what she says, 6 year old, 108000 Kms ( approx 20k per year), series 3 GU, as long as the fixes have been done , the oil pressure sensor near the turbo. it has decent tyres etc. The series 3 had most faults fixed.

Things not stated are service history, body condition etc.

As far as price goes most dealers will have probaly $3-4K in profit in the price so i woulnt pay what they ask for. There probably is potential to get it cheaper. Mine had 140k, 2004 model, very good body, paint work, ful service history and was sold by the dealer quickly for $31K.

If this one laura is looking at is good it may be a fair price.

what i am wondering though why trade a newer car on a old. This never makes sense to me.

Alan

Alan
"The series 3 had most faults fixed". Wrong.

Mine is a 2003 srIII, why do you think i'm doing what I am then???

Project TONI is because that statement is incorrect mate.

It's NOT a fair price IF it costs $15000-20000 to fix. It's still a lottery as to how they survive.
Colin.

I fail to see how it could cost $15,000 to $20,000 to fix, there are are plenty of 3 lt motors in late model writeoffs in wrecking yards, depending on the yard $6,500/ $7,500 if it cost $1,000 to get it installed, still a lot cheaper than a full rebuild on a 4.2 whether it be nissan or toyota.

RosscoH
Then you can buy another ticket in the same old lottery, and hope you dont get the lucky prize, what fun!!!!!

Only an option if you want to "dump the car" on some other poor sucker.

But then it's not your problem any more eh!!!!
Colin

Alan the vast majority of soccer Mums do not get on 4wd forums so are uninformed. A lot of people buy from the heart not the head.
Cheers Pete

I agree with Phil.
These vehicles have such a poor history that you would be mad to take on the risk of such future possible heartache.
Particularly as a couple with a young family.

Christ On Patrol, there are thousands of these things on the road, why arent they parked up broken down on the side oif the road everywhere?

U got a DUD, GET OVER IT!

Lots of Duds out there.

You would have to be a Nutta to consider buying the issues involved with these vehicles.

Nutta by name and nature, I have a right to say what I please, so just BUTT OUT.

You chaps crack me up. Made my day.
Cheers Pete