Ford 5 litre fuel injected SWB

[malcolms]

Thinking about buying a SWB 1987 Patrol, with a Ford 5 litre fuel injected V8.

Here it is:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/walkley-heights/cars/1987-nissan-patrol-4x4/1008586103#

Sounds and looks beautiful, but am not sure all that power is useful. Planning to do some touring, but not competitions or rock climbing.

Any thoughts?

Many thanks

Malcolm

[89gqpatrol4x4]

Think feul bill, rego, insurance, is a swb for you (how many people normally travel) On the flip side front and rear lockers, bullbar winch! In my opinion a car with that gear on it would have been used alot offroad so give it a real good looking over before making an offer. Ask about service history etc and the general condition of the car will help tell if it's been looked after or not.

[NissanGQ4.2]

I would give it a miss for that price,

If you plan on doing touring maybe a LWB would be more suitable.

[malcolms]

Thanks guys.

It 's a 'reluctant' sale, so maybe that's why it is a high price.

Malcolm

[JonnoD]

I had a chev v8 in a mwb landcruiser and i found that because all the power was down low i barley used low range and it wasnt to bad on fuel while off road. I do agree with what was mentiond that a good looking over is needed as well as 10k for an mk is pretty high

[malcolms]

I'm going to see this one tomorrow!

[malcolms]

I bought a 1985 SWB diesel landcruiser in the end. Thanks for all the advice. The V8 was kitted out with two computers and had gone all over Australia many times, but was a bit too sophisticated for me.