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26th June 2022, 04:49 PM
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Introduction
Hi my name is Alex (answer to Greg too)
I had an old Range Rover TDV8, which I traded when it got to 150,000 kms
It was lovely to drive and I joined Land Rover Club of Vic, did their weekend 4wd training at Werribee
Didn't too much adventurous stuff with it
Anyway wifey just got her licence so I'm letting her have the Skoda Octavia VRS while I'm in the market for a new / good used 4wd
The Y62 with the 5.6 L V8 seems a nice 4wd, have driven a few (test drives) and impressed by its performance, albeit inside a bit dated
Good engine, gearbox and reliable are my tick boxes (not too keen on too much electronics )
Landcruisers too pricey and up to 2 years waiting list
Just wondering how the 5.6 V8 goes long term
Neighbour drives a 4.0 V6 Prado (2012) and is a mechanic and reckon the Nissan V8'S have head issues around 160,000 kms
I don't plan to upgrade this 4wd, so want something reliable and easy to get a good and reliable service until I retire from driving
Cheers, Alex
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26th June 2022 04:49 PM
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26th June 2022, 06:27 PM
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27th June 2022, 09:08 AM
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Administrator
Welcome to the forum mate.
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27th June 2022, 09:53 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate.
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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27th June 2022, 11:01 AM
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Patrol God
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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27th June 2022, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by
Alex Partikas
Anyway wifey just got her licence so I'm letting her have the Skoda Octavia VRS while I'm in the market for a new / good used 4wd
The Y62 with the 5.6 L V8 seems a nice 4wd, have driven a few (test drives) and impressed by its performance, albeit inside a bit dated
Good engine, gearbox and reliable are my tick boxes (not too keen on too much electronics )
Landcruisers too pricey and up to 2 years waiting list
Just wondering how the 5.6 V8 goes long term
Neighbour drives a 4.0 V6 Prado (2012) and is a mechanic and reckon the Nissan V8'S have head issues around 160,000 kms
I don't plan to upgrade this 4wd, so want something reliable and easy to get a good and reliable service until I retire from driving
Cheers, Alex
Hi Alex (Greg),
Probably best to ask these questions in the Y62 thread on the forum. Not everyone reads the introductions thread.
Cheers
Jack
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