I bought the 4.2 Patrol!!!!

Submitted: Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:19

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Hi All,

A week ago I asked for advice about things to look for when buying a 4.2 Patrol. The advice was appreciated.

Well.....on Saturday we sorted out the change over and today it was confirmed - the 4.2 ST-L is ours.

To say I am excited is an understatement!! It is a great car, 2004 with 83,000km on the clock and in very good condition. It goes like the wind too.

I pick it up on Saturday which means 5 sleepless nights between now and then.

Cheers
Evan

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Reply By: Dave... Adelaide (SA) - Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:30

Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:30

Good on you Evan

You will love the Patrol, they are a great Vehicle!

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Reply By: Ozboc - Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:44

Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:44

Congrads -- next on your list of things to get and do ------

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Follow Up By: Member - shane (SA) - Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:58

Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 17:58

Mate, where is that place, looks like heaven.
shane.

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Follow Up By: Ozboc - Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 15:44

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 15:44

sorry for late reply Shane , been very busy ---- The photo was taken at Stockton beach near Newcastle NSW - its not a slice of heaven - just lucky to catch good light at the right time .... But it is a great place close to home that the family can have fun at .....

Boc

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Reply By: donk - Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 19:06

Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 19:06

When you say "goes like the wind" is it modified because as standard they go more like a gentle breeze

I also have a 2005 4.2 & they are a good honest vehicle so hopefully you shouldn't have to many drama's with it

Regards Don

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Follow Up By:- Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 19:50

Monday, Mar 02, 2009 at 19:50

I'm pretty sure it has an aftermarket exhaust on it. I gave it a really good test run and it had great pick up in every gear beit 3rd at 60k's or 5th at 110k's; it certainly was better than I had expected.

I' don't think it has had anything elses done, nothing I could see anyway

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Reply By: Member - Bucky, the "Mexican"- Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009 at 06:55

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009 at 06:55

Evan
Congrats mate
You will never look back..
We managed to rescue a 2001 4.2TD, from a Toyota yard, it only had 93k on it...
Do not forget to change all the oils, first up, and then the coolant..give it a re-birth..lookafter it and it will last for years.
My only regret is that I let go a 2006 TD intercooled one, with 45k on it.. but the budget did not allow it.

Go the mighty 4.2 !

Cheers
Bucky

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