What Patrol to buy

[Stropp]

Mate if you are in no hurry wait till the right priced 4.2 GU comes along, it will take time but they are out there, I bought mine a 2004 for 30 k and one of the other guys over here got one recently for 20 k which was a fantastic buy, if you are not fussed you can get a good late model 3 ltr for around the same money. IMO there's nothing wrong with the 3 ltr as long as its a 2007 or later.take your time and look around.

[trekster]

Some for your perusal (TD42's)

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=4&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=11&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...?Cr=12&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=29&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=36&sdmvc=1



Cheers,
Eric.

[First Patrol]

Thanks guys, as I was hoping I'm a bit more educated up now and thanks Eric on those links!
So why a post 2007 3.0l?? BTW

[trekster]

Because early version 3.0L had a knack of blowing up, the later model ones are CRD and are probably more efficient.

[joeker]

Thanks guys, as I was hoping I'm a bit more educated up now and thanks Eric on those links!
So why a post 2007 3.0l?? BTW

The 2000 and 2001 3 litres gained a reputation as a grenade.

The 2007 model year was when they changed to the CRD engine - essentially the same engine but better managed by the computer.

In between are the proverbial 50 shades of grey where you will find that the later the vehicle the more reliable it is likely to be.

There is a system of modifications known as NADS (Nissan Anti Detonation System) that will make your 3 litre Patrol much more reliable and if you buy a pre-2007 model then you would be wise to follow that well trodden path.

The 4.2 is known throughout the motoring world as probably the most reliable engine in a car and it is for that reason that they have the premium price placed on them. Note that the 4.2 is actually less powerful and grunty than the 3 litre so don't buy one and expect it to blow a 3 litre off at the lights - it IS smoother to drive though.

[First Patrol]

Haha cheers although a drag car I'm not after.
So you say 2001-01 time bombs what about say a 2003 3.0l just I found one which looks good under 30k with 140k on the clock.
I understand newer the better bit but am I gonna buy a 03 to 07 and just wait for it to blow on me?
Sorry for all these questions I just brought many cars over my time with never really researching.
I appreciate all you guys help

[Clunk]

Haha cheers although a drag car I'm not after.
So you say 2001-01 time bombs what about say a 2003 3.0l just I found one which looks good under 30k with 140k on the clock.
I understand newer the better bit but am I gonna buy a 03 to 07 and just wait for it to blow on me?
Sorry for all these questions I just brought many cars over my time with never really researching.
I appreciate all you guys help

How much under 30K? I've just had a quick look on and found a 2003 3ltr ST-L with 104k for $24k........... thats over in Perth

$30k is a fare old wack of cash for the age mate

[Drewboyaus]

How much under 30K? I've just had a quick look on and found a 2003 3ltr ST-L with 104k for $24k........... thats over in Perth

$30k is a fare old wack of cash for the age mate

Too right! If you were sharp you could pick up a 4.2 for a smidge over 30K


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Clunk]

oh the other thing you need to look out for is the the dash........... some maybe be covered in ugly pimples. You were able to get them replaced in cars up to 6 years old but you won't stand much chance in anything older.

[Clunk]

well this is a little bit over your $35K but is virtually new with just about everything you would need already done.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...Cr=182&sdmvc=1