No More Patrols (4800's) till Oct/Nov

2006 Article quoting Nissan, "All New Patrol" to be released in 2008

All New Patrol in 2008

2008 Article quoting Nissan Boss, "Alll New Patrol" to be released in 2010

All New Patrol in 2010

2009 Article quoting Nissan Australia CEO "New Patrol at least two years out from now."

New patrol at least 2 years out

I wouldn't hold my breath.

It will be released in [whatever date you read this] plus 2 years.

You cant buy a Blandcruiser or Patrol in Manual any more, Its funny how the car manufacturers know whats best for us, isnt it?? Michael

So what is a Landcruiser Troopy and Prado classed as, if they are not Landcruisers?? LOL

Cheers Kev

I meant the mainstream models, not the hanger on models..LOL!!!! Michael

Hey Kev, Prado is not a landcruiser really, Toyota just used the well known Lancruiser name to promote the smaller body... clever little Japanese!! Michael

But it is getting bigger even Robins is beginning to like it hahahaha

Heres an add Daza - first time even a salesman never got back to me !


http://www.northernmotors.com.au/nissan-patrol.html


Now you guys , we have brought 3 RAV4s now, and they even call those Landcruisers , mind you the rav has grown a lot lately and has a high powered V6, and they claim it can leap tall buildings -- No! No! don't think that way Robin.

Interesting, Robin. I just checked the link and sure enough: Patrol from $52,990. If they are still advertising at that price, technically they are obliged to honour the offer.

I gave them a hard time re your comment Tim , and they realize now they have an out of date web page up - the salespeople are unsure about how to remove it - but they assure me more are coming and will contact me when they do !

Good on you! I wouldn't accept their excuse about 'unsure how to remove the ad' either - they managed to get the web page up there when they wanted to, surely it's easier to delete something than to publish it?!

Are you looking to upgrade to something newer, or expand your 'fleet'?

"Patrol from $52,990" All thet have to say is "from current stock only" Next shipment charge what they like.

Krakka

Hi Tim

The 4800 has been a seriously good and relatively low cost option so I have
saved all the bickes and have all options open at the moment.

Most of all I fear spending $60000+ and ending up with a less capable vehicle.

A new Patrol isn't quite as capable as a 2002 model but while the performance deficenices can be overcome its still a compromise on range/cost to run.

With this in mind ,if I had of got it, it would have gone straight on gas
and I would keep the current one for more vigorous local trips.

A new wider Prado, might be ok , but often Toyota bring out new body/old engine combinations and you know it will be two years and a new engine will come along in an attempt to maximize sales.

Under this senario I wouldn't go with a Prado, so perhaps a delay of 3 months
will see the basic specs of it revealed and this may seal the deal on a Patrol,
or (I'm day dreaming here) a basic 200 series might come along.

Personal choice Eric.

Some like the way diesels drive, some prefer petrol.

I've read Robin's ideas, they make sense economically as well as practically. The 4.8 Nissan is one fine vehicle, oodles more power and torque than its diesel brothers. And in the long term (all factors considered) cheaper to run.

And face it, neither of the Nissan diesels would pull the skin off a custard, whereas the 4.8 is a firebreather by comparison.

Jim.

I dont mind Robin pushing the petrol 4X4, makes lots of sense to me for 95% of owners in Australia. Only thing he could add to make the arguement better is to add LPG into it for most of us, even the oilers are slowly excepting that LPG is the way to go.

Last trip to the high country my low torque petrol had to drive up a track, then winch a Mr Warfers Toyota Hilux Diesel hi torque rig up the same track LOL

Ok Robin I assisted a little now I'm ducking.. hehehe

Hi Guys

Now Eric , be fair to me , I seem to remember reffering to a diesel Prado in the same post if stability issues are fixed in next model.

I'm simply an engineer brought up on a lifetime of making descisions based on facts.

From reading various posts you probably gathered we have a 4wd property and
constantly have others vehicles come and play to go beyond the brochures and find out what really works.

If Nissans GU had of hada diesel that approached the performance of the 4800 I'd be buying it for sure.


Seperate subject - I just notice that all the replies in this thread came to my email address - but none of the followups have - must keep a watch out on this.

Eric: "You have done such a good job that you have convinced yourself"

Actually, it most often works the other way - it's been said that the easiest person to fool is yourself. After we've done that, we set about trying to convince everyone else!

No, I'm not saying Robin is fooled into buying a petrol. Personally, I think I'll be buying diesel next time for better touring range and safer to carry extra fuel in jerries - I'd rather compromise on performance.

Robin, followUps to your followUps should still go to your email.