Finding a good 4x4

Submitted: Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 17:24

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Member - Brad B (NSW)

Hey guys looking at a Nissan, Patrol, ST Turbo Diesel, 2003 127,088k`s its a good price how do you rate these for long term towing a offroad caravan round the block .also heard the Nissan Patrol GUIII ST (4X4) turbo is really good, I am just looking for something reliable for traveling Outback Australia. Thanks

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 18:25

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 18:25

4.2 or 3.0 L ??

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Reply By: Stephen M (NSW) - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:44

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:44

Hi John, just looked at your profile. Why would you not keep what you have and use that ?? As Stefan has asked 4.2 or 3 litre ?? The hilux will tow no problems and is well and truly reliable enough. Regards Steve M

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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:46

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:46

Sorry that should have been "as Kev has asked not Stefan" Sorry guys. Was still thinking of another thread I had read. Regards Steve M

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Reply By: madfisher - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:56

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 20:56

The 4.2 is one of the most reliable motors arround, and the 3lt is one of the most unreliable. If its a 3lt do as steve suggests and stick with what you have.
Cheers Pete

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Follow Up By: Member - Brad B (NSW) - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 21:18

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 21:18

Well the Toyota Hi-Lux I have is a 3ltr Turbo Diesel iv had no probs at all and it pulls fine the thing is I want to sell it with the 5th wheeler because of the hitch setup I will get a better price , plus i need a wagon with the offroad van better to store my stuff generator etc , getting back to your question the Nissan i was looking at was a 3ltr turbo diesel I am looking at 4ltr but not that many around, one thing i have seen is a lot of big 6 cyl 4x4 for sale must be the fuel price anyway thanks guys. Brad

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark H (VIC) - Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 22:24

Monday, Jun 30, 2008 at 22:24

Pete isn't talking about the size of the motor being the problem, it's the actual 3.0L Nissan motor itself that has had lots of trouble. I can see your reason for selling the Hilux but if you want storage I would keep the ute and build storage shelves in the back with gullwing type doors. I have a Prado wagon at the moment and after 6 months on the road I reckon that's the way to go for maximum storage. I have also found that with my generator (that is kept in the camper), even when empty you can still smell petrol so I wouldn't have it in the back of my wagon. Just my thoughts and experiences though.

Cheers,

Mark.

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