Hi Everyone

[Merlin]

Hi Everyone, I'm Merlin from Perth and have joined this forum for the first time, although I am new to 4WDing and very inexperienced I am considering buying a serious 4WD to do some traveling around in. I am considering a Patrol 2006 GU IV DX and was interested in feedback from people who know and love their Patrols. I cant wait to get out on the tracks but want a safe reliable vehicle that a tomboy like me can manage. So any constructive feedback on the pros and cons would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Avo]

welcome mate,great forum and info to be found here.can't go wrong with a Nissan and the one your thinking of should be capable enough to drag you into the outback and back into civilization.

[Merlin]

I'm keen to learn all about the tips and tricks without getting too caught up in all the lights and buttons. Looking for a vehicle that is factory standard, I didn't want to buy one all tricked up and thrashed by a previous owner. What are your thoughts Guru?

[Avo]

HA guru that's what they give me not what I am..head over to the main page and find the general Nissan chat,you'll find heaps of info on the GU's,i have an old gq that has no electrics and half the time I mean tail lights or headlights aswell.
Nothing wrong with a 2006 gu that I know off.heaps of others will point you in the right direction soon enough they must still be opening there beers,tis Friday arvo ya know,..lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Welcome aboard mate.................

[Merlin]

Thanks Mate. I hope the beers are cold and the pies are hot. Good luck with the electrics and I hope to meet you on the tracks.

[Merlin]

G'day Aussie, Love your dog he's a beauty.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Welcome 2 the forum Merlin

Great bunch of members on here always willing 2 help out when they can

Enjoy the forum and what it has 2 offer

Cheers

Toddie

[Merlin]

Thanks Toddie, i'm already getting the feeling this is a very welcoming place. I cant wait to get started researching all my facts before I take the plunge and trade in the poor little X-Trail and move up to the Beast.

[Clunk]

G'day Merlin and welcome aboard, plent of members here from Perth, so don't be shy. I'm another GQ owner so know very little about GUs, in fact I know nothing about anything really................. apart from driving that is lol

[Merlin]

Hi Cluck, Once I get my Patrol organized I plan to sign up for a course and give the Powerlines a shot. I was around Gungin Gully and saw a huge hill that had CHALLENGE written all over it. One day hill, one day soon....

[Merlin]

Hi Clunk, Can't wait to get behind the wheel and do a off-road course. I was out around Gunginn Gully and saw a HUGE hill along the powerlines in Mundaring that Had CHALLENGE written all over it... One day hill.. One day very soon....

[trekster]

G'day and welcome to the best patrol forum around! Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section ;)


Members Rides (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?43-Members-Rides)



This thread has alot of useful threads linked
(http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16195-GC-Index-to-useful-threads)


Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?12450-Why-Diesels-Smoke)

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?597-Checking-and-cleaning-MAF-sensors)

NADS discussion (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5526-Snicko-doing-the-NADS)


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?13556-Recovery-Bible)

Towballs are not recovery points (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5725-Tow-balls-are-not-to-be-used-as-recovery-points)

Recovery: The Fundamentals (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?1984-Recovery-The-Fundamentals)



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11239-Deaths-from-towballs)


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[Bluecrab]

Welcome to the forum, you will find some gr8 ideas and tips here.
Cheers Dazza

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate.

[healy]

Welcome to the forum

[DX grunt]

Not sure about his driving, but Clunk is really good at changing nappies. lol.

Sorry bro, couldn't resist it. haha

[Gecko17]

Hi Merlin and welcome to the forum. I own a 2006 GU series IV Patrol and love it. Only minor difference is it has a 6.5l Chev V8 instead of the 3.0.

It's my 3rd patrol and 2nd GU. I have driven most other vehicles and always come back to the Patrol because of reliability and dependability. They may not be perfect but come bloody close. please bear in mind I am biased.... Look forward to see what you get.


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[Clunk]

Hi Clunk, Can't wait to get behind the wheel and do a off-road course. I was out around Gunginn Gully and saw a HUGE hill along the powerlines in Mundaring that Had CHALLENGE written all over it... One day hill.. One day very soon....

Eureka do a pretty good course...... In fact they do a sand only day course up in Wilbinga I believe. A one day bush course which is up and around the top part of the Powerlines. Or they do the 2 day course which combines both bush and sand.............. Well worth the cash I reckon, especially if you've never driven off Road before. You'll be taught some very handy tops and techniques

[growler2058]

G'day Merlin welcome aboard mate.
Only con I can think of is its not a td42!
Everything else is a goer ;)

[MEGOMONSTER]

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.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome to the forum, after you buy your Patrol look around for a club that has similar interests to you.
You'll also receive recovery techniques as well, save you forming any bad habits

[DX grunt]

G'day Merlin.

Welcome to the forum and great to see another Sandgroper on here.

If you're interested in a local Patrol Club, try www.westernpatrolclub.com

Take care out there.

Rossco

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions and join in the conversations.

[2TROLLFAM]

Hi Everyone, I'm Merlin from Perth and have joined this forum for the first time, although I am new to 4WDing and very inexperienced I am considering buying a serious 4WD to do some traveling around in. I am considering a Patrol 2006 GU IV DX and was interested in feedback from people who know and love their Patrols. I cant wait to get out on the tracks but want a safe reliable vehicle that a tomboy like me can manage. So any constructive feedback on the pros and cons would be appreciated. Thanks.

Welcome Aboard !!! I’m abit spasmodic with visits myself of late BUT I can tell you that this Patrol Community is just plain AWESOME …. So much experience & knowledge to be gained.
You’ll be glad you joined :)