Hello Patrollers!

[dazashell]

Hey guys and girls

Well who would've thought I'd end up here......

I was selling My 06 Grand Vitara to put a little coin in my back pocket and buy something cheaper. I was pretty sure that I was getting an 80 series cruiser or the 105. I had always looked at the Patrols but growing up in a toyota bias family I was certain it was to be Toyota.........

Then one day, perusing carsales (as you do) There shined a shiny two tone, red over silver, 1998, NISSAN bloody PATROL GU Ti 4.5l dual fuel beauty!!

So after being quite taken with the centrefold type pictures I popped down to the gold coast from Brisbane to have a look at her in the flesh. Went to a storage facility and beside the 3 covered Buick's!! Was another covered vehicle that was the Patrol...Felt like it was a sign when her car cover fell to the floor like a dress in a bedroom and the excitement grew

OKAY I'm making myself a bit Ill now....Long story short, I bought a Patrol and here she is:

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1998
GU Ti 4.5l
211,000kms
VGC for age
$10k, bargain!

Didnt realise until I was about to purchase her that she had a factory rear locker, that made me a happy man

I'll be picking everyones brains in the very near future

Cheers Darren aka dazashell

[dazashell]

Forseeable in the near future is definitely a lift, sliders, tyres(after these wear, unless a bargain comes along), possibly a steel front bar too, rear bar if wife/money allows it.

[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.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[Stropp]

welcome to the forum Darren, great place and plenty of info if you need help. Nice looking rig to mate, very clean.

[Dave_H]

Welcome to the forum Darren, looks like its in good condition at a good price. well done

[growler2058]

Gday Darren welcome aboard mate
10K bloody bargain thatll sh1t over any 80 or 105 series man well done!!

[dazashell]

It was meant to be. Very happy with her so far. Just got to sort out my rough starting on LPG. It has a auto system that starts on petrol then swaps after a certain amount of revs. A few little things to iron out and it's off road testing time.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[epac252]

10K was an awesome deal for that beauty.

[timbar]

Nice bus .... Welcome to the forum !! Another good choice u have made hope u enjoy your stay !!

[threedogs]

Hello Dazza and welcome great pick up, even has 04 mag wheels.
Being a Ti should be plenty of buttons to keep you happy.
Anyway jump in anytime and enjoy

[dazashell]

Nice bus .... Welcome to the forum !! Another good choice u have made hope u enjoy your stay !!

Curious, What was my other good choice lol?

Cheers for the welcomes guys

What to do 1st?...guess I'll learn the vehicle and go from there.......Cmon 25 posts, I want me a manual!

[my third 256]

Welcome to the forum mate

[AB]

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

[FNQGU]

Curious, What was my other good choice lol?



Your first good choice was the Patrol, the second was joining this forum of course! Welcome aboard.

[Sherro]

Welcome mate great looking rig enjoy the forum.

[dazashell]

Your first good choice was the Patrol, the second was joining this forum of course! Welcome aboard.

Oh of course! Haha. I have also got a little suzuki sierra and jumping on the right forums is extremely helpful! This patrol was going to be a tow rig (so I told the mrs!) we'll see what happens

Cheers

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum Darren. I had a 98 GU 4.5l as well. Was a great wagon and the only mods I did to it was a 2in lift and a winch. Towed a camper trailer around the State, no worries. Only problem I had was the starter motor. Enjoy.

[FNQGU]

Welcome to the forum Darren. I had a 98 GU 4.5l as well. Was a great wagon and the only mods I did to it was a 2in lift and a winch. Towed a camper trailer around the State, no worries. Only problem I had was the starter motor. Enjoy.

….and the fuel economy….LOL! But now you don't even look at the fuel gauge anymore as you are too busy being pleased with yourself for driving a Chev!!

[dazashell]

Just read some of the signatures.....looks like I'll have to get out there and blow this engine so I can join the Chev forum!

Fuel economy is no issue, dual fuel is great....happen to work with LPG :bigthumbup:

[happygu]

Welcome Daz,

Love the Two Tone ..... wish they still had it now ....

Mic