Patrol 2.8 TD Reporting!

[sujay]

Hi Guys!
Just bought myself a 2.8 turbo diesel GU Patrol and really looking forward to meeting everyone with similar liking towards 4wdriving!
After all, its a lifestyle! ;)

My question may not be directly related to the vehicle itself. But I am not sure as to what are the rules for car insurance in Australia (NSW).
Can some one guide me for the same?

Also is there any offroad insurance available in Australia?

All help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks a ton!

[trekster]

G'day mate, Maybe a mod can move this post into the introductions section, As for insurance, best to check with the one your interested in, I know AAMI for me are ok with it as long as its a track on a map and not some random non-existent track!


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.

[sujay]

Thanks for the help Eric!
I sure hope to enjoy this forum and the rig! hehe :D

As for insurance, I dont really have a preferred one yet, but since AAMI works well for you, I could consider it too!

Also all the insurance agents will definitely ask me if my vehicle has been modified in any way? I am running a stock Patrol for now, but do plan to mod it up in the future!
So what am I to tell them? lol

All help is greatly appreciated! :D

[trekster]

You tell them that it is stock, but ask them what they will allow modification wise, most companies from what I can gather are fine as long as they are noted on the policy and aren't dodgey...

[sujay]

alright sounds good, will do that!
can see you and me are driving the exact same vehicle...any heads up for me? :)

[trekster]

This my beast, Had it just under 12months and it was stock when I brought it

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?16452-Trekster-s-98-GU


Cheers,
Eric.

[Swazi]

Trekster. I have just acquired a 4.2D. It is an oldy - 1998 with 230,000 on the clock, but very happy with the condition inside and out. What sort of mileage did yours have and how have you found the fuel consumption?

[sujay]

Swazi, how much did you have to shell out for the 4.2?

[trekster]

Mine has 311000kms on it uses around 13l/100


Cheers.

[Swazi]

Sujay - it was US$13k. A little high but the 4.2Ds are like hens teeth - let alone one in good nick.

[Swazi]

Trekster. Just done my first tank to tank fill up. It was very easy highway driving ie 100 to 120km/h and gave me 12.0 l/100km.

[sujay]

Yes Swazi, yep its a dream car honestly!
But a little high for my price range. Hopefully the 2.8 serves me well :)

See you around brother!

[trekster]

Trekster. Just done my first tank to tank fill up. It was very easy highway driving ie 100 to 120km/h and gave me 12.0 l/100km.

Very good!


Mine is combined driving, Mostly short town trips, with a little bit of highway and a bit of offroad lowrange etc as well!


Cheer,s
Eric.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Moved 2 the Intro section

Welcome 2 the forum mate

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

[sujay]

Thanks for the welcome mate. Yes have posted 2 threads in this forum, and definitely a bunch of helpful and friendly people!

Cheers

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[threedogs]

Hello and welcome to the Forum'
Jump in anytime and enjoy

[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.

[my third 256]

hi and welcome to the forum a great mob of people here and a lot of very usefull information
best wishes with your patrolling
stephen

[BigRAWesty]

Welcome mate.
heaps of great info here and top members to match
any questions feel free to ask.
jump in and enjoy
cheers

[PMC]

Hi Guys!
Just bought myself a 2.8 turbo diesel GU Patrol and really looking forward to meeting everyone with similar liking towards 4wdriving!
After all, its a lifestyle! ;)

My question may not be directly related to the vehicle itself. But I am not sure as to what are the rules for car insurance in Australia (NSW).
Can some one guide me for the same?

Also is there any offroad insurance available in Australia?

All help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks a ton!

G’day sujay,

Welcome aboard mate! I hope you enjoy your stay with this great forum and its members!

PS, Shite-loads of info and good laughs to be had all-round!

Regards,

RLI

[ryandewar92]

Welcome to the forum! There is heaps of info on here so good luck with it! I've got myself a 2000 2.8TDi. Had it for 12 years, 240,000 on the clock and haven't had any major issues.

[LaurelTurboDiesel]

Welcome to the best nissanpatrol forum on net!