there was this one on here not long ago..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...U-4-2-for-sale
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there was this one on here not long ago..
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...U-4-2-for-sale
Thought about a ute but the ones that seem to come up are the troopies - Thought about a canvas back..
Im gonna do the diesel this time round now i have the opportunity and knowledge..
Avonsleigh is out at cockatoo/emerald on the east
might check out see if still around.. thanks wa 489
I’d forgotten about that one. If he still has it I reckon it would be great buying. Definitely worth investigating further. I’ve seen pics of the new motor. Vehicle has been used to tow a caravan, not 4wd’ing. Reason for new motor was that a hose came off & cooked the old one. FWIW the bloke seems pretty genuine to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
I am thinking No.2 as well Billy ... looks clean and original ... great for its age.
No.3 is good too, but as mentioned it seems a little suspect on the k's, as it would need to be driven fairly irregularly for those k's in that timeframe, and I am not so sure that if I spent thousands on it to get it where it is today, that I wouldn't want to drive it to get my moneys worth.
Diesel is the way to go in Alice, and you used to be able to drive up to the Shell Servo on the north edge of town - jump out to the back pumps for the trucks and the diesel was 3 or 4 cents cheaper than out the front .... not sure if it is still the same.
Petrol will never be cheap out there either, and can be harder to get in remote areas ( although I have always got Petrol before when I have needed it )
No.2 looks like an honest 4x4 and price leaves you
with a bit to get it to you and a long range tank or two.
Loved it when I lived in Alice,,,, $20 of fuel and a carton of Vic please, think it was the Shell north of town too lol
I had a troopy for over 20 years would I buy one again answer is what do I drive now.
Only good thing about a troopy is you can put a pallet of beer in the back.
OK on flat roads not so good on the rocky articulating stuff, it went well though
helped by double diff locks, and long range aux tank 75ltr
FWIW the closer to stock spec engine wise the better you will be,
all you need worry about is oil every 5000k and filters. Or spread the love and find a decent mechanic
to go wheeling with.
Doing hwy Ks all the time can only be good for the motor IMO,
not so much just starting it to get to work so maybe buy a push bike
If you're not too far out of town
Living in the nurses quarters (wink wink) so work is ten steps away and I can walk this town!!
Hopefully I'll hear back from the guy soon about the truck and have messaged nisshead..
Or the dark side it is..
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...SSE-AD-3203995
Good motor but mate its as slow as all get out you will be disappointed, Im a member of the TLCCVQuote:
Originally Posted by bishbashbosh
I wouldnt even buy one, but for plodding along day in day out weeeeeelllllllll
how many seats 3, 6 or 11?? toooo slow mate sorry plus its 17 yo
EDIT had a look its an early RV 6 seater like mine,
plus its leaf springs all around, dreaming @ $17k only worth $10 IMO
only good point is the dual 90 litre tanks
Thrown on the scrap heap!
Thanks 3D
Mate your back will thank you . I know its Toyota Territory and all that but thats the same shape as my 89 model.
There have been 2 maybe 3 model changes after that one in 98. yeah steer clear damn near shite my self thinking you were going to buy it lol