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4th January 2015, 09:47 PM
#1
New to Patrols
Hey there,
Just after some help from people with experience, i am looking to start going off road and on the beach and need some advice.
I'm looking to buy a 1998-1999 patrol for my first 4x4 but have been told by a few people that i shouldn't buy one and instead go for a hilux, landcruiser, navara etc. But i figured, stuff them, i love the shape of a patrol and wanna know what pros and cons they have.
i have been told that they do use a lot more fuel compared to other 4wds in their range and that they lack more power compared to the other 4wds as well.
So any advice or help would be greatly appreciated and welcome.
Thanks
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4th January 2015 09:47 PM
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4th January 2015, 11:30 PM
#2
Patrol Freak
G'day mate welcome to the forum i've got the TD42T it goes quite well with a few mods.
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4th January 2015, 11:37 PM
#3
BIG & BALD
Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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4th January 2015, 11:49 PM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate the td42t is a great motor, go for it.
2003 gu3 td42tdi sold 😞 bloody gvm towing crap. Bt50 3500kg gvm.
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4th January 2015, 11:50 PM
#5
Legendary
Welcome to the forum mate
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
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5th January 2015, 08:24 AM
#6
Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate.
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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5th January 2015, 08:56 AM
#7
Thanks for the response guys, so without mods done right away as i will build up to it, how do the patrols go on sand,creeks and with towing?
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5th January 2015, 08:59 AM
#8
Patrol God
Welcome aboard mate. Wealth of knowledge and many friendly members here. Jump in and enjoy your stay!
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5th January 2015, 10:01 AM
#9
Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate, to answer one of your questions
a Hilux will break off road they are no where near as tough as a Patrol.
You are also limited by the IFS front end.
Would not have one full stop.
You can throw anything at a Patrol and then so.
GQ would be a great starting point
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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5th January 2015, 11:00 AM
#10
Expert
Welcome to the forum, lots of useful information on here as well as a wealth of knowledge from it's members.
2008 GU6 ST 3.0 CRD Auto, 2" Lift, ARB Bullbar, IPF Spotties, Side Steps, Maxxis 980 A/T, Roof Rack.....................
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