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12th March 2015, 06:16 PM
#1
Expert
got my insurance money.. now..
..what should i get?
i must admit i have been looking at a few troopies as an option.. hangs head.. but any thoughts on the patrols here? I'm so lost with all of this and everything seems the same now!
here are a few Ive looked at so far online..
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
I will obviously need to organise a pre purchase inspection and then if one is a go, i then need to look at getting the truck shipped up to Alice.. I'm going nuts without any 4WD and just want to head off bush on my days off!
Any thoughts?
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12th March 2015 06:16 PM
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12th March 2015, 06:23 PM
#2
Given that, that era of Patrol up to 2004 there is almost no difference in body style. If I had to choose out of those, I would go option 3. Albeit the oldest and a DX, its has a few goodies on it. Plus the TD42T is a deal breaker for me. And low k's for its age. 200k its just been run in... You need to work out if you want a petrol or diesel first I reckon. If you don't car, well work out on paper what accessories come with the car and price it up and compare. But if it has extras you know you won't need or want, which I doubt, then maybe look at others.
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12th March 2015, 06:27 PM
#3
Hardcore
2,3,4,5 look OK. The 1st one has all the gear but 20k is too much for a 4.5 auto IMHO
I guess it comes down to if you want diesel or petrol.
Personally for a bush pig I'd go the 4.8 petrol but if you wanted to do any big trips or even minor touring hands down the 4.2s. Everybody says without a turbo they are gutless but have personally never driven one
Seen as your now out of the big smoke I'd be inclined for diesel also
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bishbashbosh (12th March 2015)
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12th March 2015, 06:29 PM
#4
Expert
To be honest the extras dont really matter as i can fitout to my own liking again as i go along. i want decent suspension, wheels, long range tank if possible, and more than anything a solid engine.
I'm not to phased about diesel or petrol - although it does seem that the engine on diesel outlasts petrol eh..
only thing with option 3 is no RW
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12th March 2015, 06:33 PM
#5
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
bishbashbosh
To be honest the extras dont really matter as i can fitout to my own liking again as i go along. i want decent suspension, wheels, long range tank if possible, and more than anything a solid engine.
I'm not to phased about diesel or petrol - although it does seem that the engine on diesel outlasts petrol eh..
only thing with option 3 is no RW
The 4.5 is reliable especially when not on gas but is pretty gutless and chews the juice. I only prefer diesel for range reasons and availibilty reasons which are massive pros in my book
The 4.8s and 4.5s if not on gas are both fine reliability wise but the 4.8s go so much harder though fuel wise same as 4.5s
4.2 NA I don't know much about but would expect them to be reliable also.
Last edited by lucus30; 12th March 2015 at 06:37 PM.
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bishbashbosh (13th March 2015)
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12th March 2015, 06:35 PM
#6
Expert
@Lucus30
im more interested in creating a new tourer.. solid performer and can take me the distance.. i'll be happy driving a little slower and with more caution anyway i think after that accident also..
scraping the first!
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12th March 2015, 06:38 PM
#7
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
bishbashbosh
@Lucus30
im more interested in creating a new tourer.. solid performer and can take me the distance.. i'll be happy driving a little slower and with more caution anyway i think after that accident also..
scraping the first!
Fair enough if that 4.5 was 10k cheaper it would be a good buy ha ha
Agree with Mudski number 3 is probably the best. Didn't see it had an aftermarket turbo yup I'd go 3 lol
Last edited by lucus30; 12th March 2015 at 06:42 PM.
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bishbashbosh (13th March 2015)
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12th March 2015, 06:47 PM
#8
Moderator
What do you mean no RW? I reckon 3 looks great but the kms don't look right to me!!! Very very low kms for a 17 year old car! My 2005 has 250k on it.
I haven't looked at the rest. How much are you willing to spend? I wouldbe chasing a Deisel for the Outback as the only real option.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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12th March 2015, 06:50 PM
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Patrol God
yep i see number 3 as the better deal if it checks out as ok if not number 2, i would get someone to check that no3 out for you and they should be able to give you the run down on it, but i would still hit em hard with the price as you can always go up in price if they refuse.
2003 gu3 td42tdi sold 😞 bloody gvm towing crap. Bt50 3500kg gvm.
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bishbashbosh (13th March 2015)
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12th March 2015, 06:52 PM
#10
Moderator
Nah if your happy to do a few mods yourself then number 2 is by far the best and appears the most honest add there. It's an unmolested TD42t with service history and only second owner. Looks clean and tidy. 316k sounds more realistic. Tidy car
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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