What Do You Drive?

[AB]

Please select above what type of Patrol you drive and lets see what the most popular is.

[patch697]

I chose the LWB wagon for touring & its practicality but would one day like to build a more purpose built Rig for the stuff I wouldn't put the Mav through.

Cheers
Paul

[DX grunt]

Please select above what type of Patrol you drive and lets see what the most popular is.

Come on guys, tell us what u drive, please.

[Maxhead]

starting to get a trend there but its early days yet.

[Finly Owner]

FINLY is lwb 3.3sdt 5spd manual MK on 16" sunraysias all stock except the wheels. I'm not a hardcore 4wd'er but do use it for pulling trailers. Have been offroad. Need to do liitle tlc to front end and should be very reliable offroad anytime again.

[DX grunt]

DX grunt is just that. Pure grunt. No bling, no frills, pure grunt. I'm blessed with a radio, cd player, heater and all the mods I need. Who needs luxuries like carpet, electric windows, DVD players? All ya need is a 4.2 TDi, GU Ute with Pure Grunt... Might change my name I think....lol

[gec]

AHHH

strangely enough


a Nissan Patrol hehe



Cmon somebody had to say it

[red92gq]

Mines the GQ coily ute .an the Mrs has the Maverick lwb.

[patch697]

Hey Red, seeing as you've got one of each you might know the answer to this question. What's the difference between a GQ and a Mav? I have heard the GQ had more features and different diffs, but personally I wouldn't have a clue. Are there any differences that you know of?

Narrr thats all BS Rohan, thay are exactly the same mechanically. The luxury packs differ a little but only slightly. You could get on a Mav anything you could get on a GQ..

Even the ford badge holder for the grill is a Nissan part & as a Nissan part number in it.

Cheers
Paul

[red92gq]

The badge ,the wipers still say Nissan.

I havent found any real differences appart from the trim an some of the options .
The base model Maverick had more options than the base model patrol ,but the mav's did'nt have sway bar releases in any model as far as i know .

[Pitbull]

Mines a 97 GQ TI LWB TB42E

[Koert]

I drive a Patrol y61, so it's called in Belgium

[RustyNails]

A Red GU Wagon for me, with the mighty RD2.8TD powerplant thrusting me onwards and upwards.

Paul

[Thunda]

GU Coily Ute. 4" lift, twin lockers, 33" BFG muddies and a bit of a tweak on the dyno;)
Love the low down torque of the big 4.2.

[Mav]

I have a Shorty, that's been cut into a Ute, so does that count as 2:bananarock::icon_victory:

[Finly Owner]

Possibly the oldest stock patrol registered on road, here.

[MADM4N]

85 MK LWB 2" shackles 2" springs 35" Nankang muddies N/A SD33

81 MQ UTE 2" shackles 2" springs SPOA 35" radial claws Warmed 308 (Undergoing rebuild)

Total cost for both vehicles equals the cost for a decent GQ 4.2 lwb but have twice as much fun and dont have to freak out when i scratch it

[Finly Owner]

85 MK LWB 2" shackles 2" springs 35" Nankang muddies N/A SD33

81 MQ UTE 2" shackles 2" springs SPOA 35" radial claws Warmed 308 (Undergoing rebuild)

Total cost for both vehicles equals the cost for a decent GQ 4.2 lwb but have twice as much fun and dont have to freak out when i scratch it

Pics in members rides please on my knees where u b?

[GqOc]

94 Courier dual cab 2" lift 15" white sunnies with 32" maxiss buckshot mudders
and I just a bought a 93 Maverick LWB factory standart with no mods.. Blank canvas! :)

[AB]

The poll is really starting t shape now.

70% of the members are in Wagons.

[Woof]

The poll is really starting t shape now.

70% of the members are in Wagons.

But what about the models we drive AB?????????????????????????:icon_victory:

[AB]

We could get that one going too Doggie for sure!

[Dark 1]

Another red gu wagon with the Td42t motor. Got it simply cause couldn't knock it back at the price & condition. Also like the look of the wagons & prefer it for touring.
Kelvin.

[Bigcol]

mines an '89 GQ TB42 wagon..........
on gas
bent ally roo bar
dash pod
cargo barrier
11R15 BFGoodrich's
and lots of lollie wrappers floating around

cheers

[Woof]

mines an '89 GQ TB42 wagon..........
on gas
bent ally roo bar
dash pod
cargo barrier
11R15 BFGoodrich's
and lots of lollie wrappers floating around

cheers

Hey Bigcol, tell us all how you bent the ally roo bar mate:bananarock:

[Bigcol]

there I was, on a nice sunny day in Glorious Western Australia,half way up a hill, minding my own business...........
when, out of NO_WHERE
a tree lept out and attacked my roo bar

I swear on my mothers grave (hang on, I'll get a shovel :)) thats the truth............................................. ....



sort of....................................

enough hijack............................................ ...............................


cheers

[tariadamar]

long live the shorty. i don't have a family so don't need a family wagon.

[shoppenhauer]

Patrol Wagon 7 Seater but I took out the rear seats and built a sleeping area instead of them.

[nedoleboy]

used to have a shorty cruzer with leafs but my spine kept on getting smashed thru the back of my neck.got rx wagon ah the comfort.plan on removing the back seats and install ply shelf.sleep on top gear underneath

[DX grunt]

If you are a Patrol Ute owner. Start voting......please. This thread needs you. lol

[patch697]

If you are a Patrol Ute owner. Start voting......please. This thread needs you. lol

What the hell are you on about Rossco your coming second in the poll mate???....lolol

You didn't ever think you were going to pass the Wagons now did you....lolol

[DX grunt]

What the hell are you on about Rossco your coming second in the poll mate???....lolol

You didn't ever think you were going to pass the Wagons now did you....lolol

Nuh, but we need the numbers. lol

It's a bit one sided at the moment.

[patch697]

Nuh, but we need the numbers. lol

It's a bit one sided at the moment.

Yeah it is a bit ay.....lolol

[Woof]

Nuh, but we need the numbers. lol

It's a bit one sided at the moment.

And always will be Ross...lol

[Finly Owner]

The wagon being the longest wins by the longest line.

[MQ MAD]

Ministers daily
GQ wagon

My daily
MK Ute

[RED]

x3 wagans,
x2 GQ, one for me and one for her
and X1 MK for work

[NUGGET]

96 Model Wagon 2.8Lt T/D.

1 more vote four the wagons.

[Clunk]

94 RX 4.2 EFi GQ Wagon, so far still stock

[Woof]

Come on you Wagon owners only another 6 and we will hit the 100 mark:icon_victory:

[Sir Roofy]

98 gu wagon

[ecrusty]

'05 3.0 TD ST wagon. Looks like I'm one of many.

[jado]

hey white 98 gu st lwb wagon with 2" foam ccell ironman lift ,tjm winch bar, 285/75/16 kuhmo kl71 muddies on 16" advanti alloys, black, colour coded spare wheel, POS alloy side steps
is a 2.8 atm but is soon to be a rb25det neo weapon
along with a rod wots(qld) 3" exhuast sitting with the motor in the shed

[MS29431]

'86 SWB SD33 STOCK EXCEPT FOR K&N FILTER ITS OLD IT SLOW BUT FOR 550,000km BUT IT'S ALWAY'S EAGER FOR SOME THRASHING..... THERE TOUGH OLD RIGS CANT KILL 'EM..... YET!!!!

[damianovdd]

98 GR (y61) rd28 wagon

[nowoolies]

i have a 2006 GU 4.2 DX, ex telstra, 2inch lift , hot water , winch ,bull bar, spots , GME uhf , sola, inverter, roof rack , twin spare wheels on the rear, 70 litre water tank, 35amp sub board in the rear compartment,and a snorkel,duel battery system on red arc, all this was on the bus when i bought it and only had 48,000 klms on the clock, runs a treat. this ones for work.

also got a 2010 3.0 litre, so far have fitted bull bar, HID spots ,modifyed headlights to HID, snorkel, GME uhf , tracklander rack, 2 inch lift on old man emu 200kg, and airbag man air bags in rear coils ,parot hands free, Engel in the back (absolutly a nessesity) duel battery system on red arc ,and a bucket load of bits i still wanna add ....but the cook says i have to slow down, this ones a wagon. this ones for play.

[growler2058]

AHHH the shaggin waggin chuck the double swag in the back an i'm campin 5 STAR

[mich@el]

With 8 kids, it has to be the wagon, lol.....

[indigothecat]

Drive a White GU Wagon cause it is easier to spot from the air against the red dust. :)

[Caspar]

Looks like the LWB is popular.

[kemil83]

I have a SWB. This is the most popular type of patrol in my area . LWB is too long in the mountain and forested areas. Hard to maneuver.

[the ferret]

Here's my old banger, a 98 2.8. GU, 250.000 clicks and still going great.

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt164/ferret/deflated.jpg

[ute351]

We have the 1995 GQ2 ST LWB TB42 Auto dual fuel. Seven seats to fit the kids and all their gear in, power windows, velour seats etc for a little bit of luxury, auto for long, lazy cruising. Bought for a weekday taxi for the kids, and in the process of becoming a weekend play toy as well as it was designed for (this things been pampered all its life and never left the road, but thats easily fixed)!

[wojtech]

'94 GQ Wagon 4.2 Turbo Diesel, lift, locker!! etc, just bought it but love it already, going to try it out in the forests this weekend!!

[Bigrig]

'94 GQ Wagon 4.2 Turbo Diesel, lift, locker!! etc, just bought it but love it already, going to try it out in the forests this weekend!!

Good stuff - enjoy and make sure to take some happy snaps to post up!!

[benzo]

safari swb :P

[thepunter1]

I have the following in my stable.

Landcruiser FJ73
Mitsubishu Outlander
Hyundi Excel
Suburu Forester
Gu Ute - recent addition

I have to sell a couple of these...LOL.

[melts]

I had a Gq SWB TD42
After the first child i got a Gq LWB TB42, for that little bit more room.

[speedway]

My current drive is a 1990 GQ Cab Chassis currently receiving a trans transplant, also my son receintly bought an 83 MQ with an 86 3.3td and 5 speed fitted. It had been rolled onto it's side out in the desert and has a bit of body damage and a few other things to repair. It will be used as a workhourse by my son so he dosen't have to pinch mine just to get firewood (It also keeps his SS off the dirt roads when working on farms) and I have the use of it while mine is out of action
Keith.

[DX grunt]

Agree with just about everything you say above Rosco but since I took posession of a D40 Navara for work I've learnt two things that I just can't do without any more:


Electric windows - it's now sooo difficult to get good airflow through the vehicle when I want it.
Electric mirrors - It's an absolute PITA having to get out of the car, walk around to the passenger side, adjust the mirror to where you think it needs to go, walk back to the driver's side and get in, check the mirror - DAMN it's still not right, get back out of the car, walk around.................................


PS, the Navara mirror don't have the "home" position if they get knocked and gives me the absolute you-know-whats getting them back in the right possie.

So electric windows and electric mirrors are now on my "essential" list. Call me soft but I don't care!!

Soft

You youngins have been spoilt rotten, by technology. lolol

[DX grunt]

C'mon all you ute owners.

Fill in the poll. I know there's more of you out there!!!

Pretty please. lol

[taslucas]

Agree with just about everything you say above Rosco but since I took posession of a D40 Navara for work I've learnt two things that I just can't do without any more:

Electric windows - it's now sooo difficult to get good airflow through the vehicle when I want it.
Electric mirrors - It's an absolute PITA having to get out of the car, walk around to the passenger side, adjust the mirror to where you think it needs to go, walk back to the driver's side and get in, check the mirror - DAMN it's still not right, get back out of the car, walk around.................................


PS, the Navara mirror don't have the "home" position if they get knocked and gives me the absolute you-know-whats getting them back in the right possie.

So electric windows and electric mirrors are now on my "essential" list. Call me soft but I don't care!


Soft

You youngins have been spoilt rotten, by technology. lolol



All the above is a quote, i just stuffed the post up lol, anyway;

My 1991 GQ TB42 wagon has electric windows and electric mirrors as factory standard. My mates Mav ( similar year) has electric windows.
My 1983 SD33 MQ SWB has niether lol

[nick4884]

Freshly purchased '89 GQ TB42 dual fuel

1977 Escort 2 Door

The Ford badged GQ is hunkering on the front lawn waiting for the imminent new clutch - keen to take her out for a little podder in 2nd and see if I can scare fellow users of the road into letting me cruise through without having to come to a stop :) :049: But really, itll prolly just have to wait

The Escort has been my toy for over 8 years, garaged whilst I was overseas. After a number of engines and general fucking around with it, it hasn't stopped once in over 4 years in it's current configuration. very happy with it. 5 spd sierra box is in it and im keen on doing a big brake conversion and a injected 2ltr. but thats another story for another board... sorry!

And for those of you who are wondering, no I didn't buy the Maverick cos it has a Ford badge - it was just the right machine at the right time!

Cheers

[AB]

I haven't checked this poll in months...Looks like the wagon's have absolutely smashed the poll.

Good to see everyone adding to it!

[-ET 4wd-]

I have a GU coily ute, and my GQ xtra cab.
Very happy with both!

Steve.

[Arwon]

2008 CRD Wagon (2nd hand)


Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse the spelling.

[bennibopps]

I got 2000 GU 4.2TD 3 months ago am building it up for touring and weekend fun.
Hope will do me for some time but i have a tendency for stuffing anything else i own so will see

Benni

[Arwon]

2004 Honda Goldwing 1800 cc
2007 Ford Territory AWD
2008 GU Patrol 3.0 lt


Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse the spelling.

[tiggar03]

im getting the imprestion all you guys over there have patrol's. here in nz we mainly have safari's. so we dont see many patrol's here. an my ride is a swb gq safari.

[canuck]

Same as Tigger. Got 2 LWB Safaris. The 5 spd for me and the auto for the Mrs.

[menis]

DX grunt is just that. Pure grunt. No bling, no frills, pure grunt. I'm blessed with a radio, cd player, heater and all the mods I need. Who needs luxuries like carpet, electric windows, DVD players? All ya need is a 4.2 TDi, GU Ute with Pure Grunt... Might change my name I think....lol

Hahaha! Love it!! Couldnt be more true!:cheers::cheers:

[TimE]

GU IV 4.2tdi wagon, tricked turbo and 3" dump and exhaust, etc etc etc :thumbup: