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I don't think a patrol can be compared to a landcrab
I'll stick to my old skool muscle car GQ :)
Maybe when I'm old and grey I might downgrade to one of those newer soccer mums cars
Interestingly, I went on a Desert drive on Friday with a long term Lexus LX570 driver who happened to be driving the Y62 on the day. (He's seriously capable on sand).Quote:
Originally Posted by healy
I could see that he was having a lot of fun with it (Nissan UAE lent it to him for the event). I took the opportunity to ask him what he thought of it.
He was quite impressed and said that it was way more powerful than the Lexus, seemed to handle wel and was also quite luxurious.
as someone in the thinking of an upgrade in the next few years, thanks for that CuppaQuote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
the more I am reading about the Y62 the more it seems to stand out as a good all round Tow / Play vehicle
I drive A LC 200 for work sometimes.....I like them..if I wasn't such a Nissan patrol freak I reckon that'd be what I would get.....fuel economy towing a nearly 3 tonne van at 120 still sitting around or under 12lt/100km..
blah blah blah blah blahQuote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
swap motors you would increase sales and have a freight train sitting the Garage.
wonder if the 200 motor will fit a GU ?? HHHMMmmmmm
Don't think so. My mate's been down this road. Wanted to fit a D4D V8 from a 76 series to his GU. Physical / clearance issues from memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I think the 200s have the same engine, except it's twin turbo and much more beefier? Someone correct me here if I'm wrong I don't know toyotas much .
Interesting how price listed is for a base GX LC and top of line Ti'L Patrol. Looks like another bias article
That article is a very old one now.
However, dunno that much has changed apart from a handy drop in petrol prices.
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Originally Posted by Hodge
yes you are correct the 70s all have a single turbo and different tune ,
whereas the 200s has the Bi or twin turbo
Cheapest 200s being the GXTD V8 is $78,165 plus orc
top of the range Y62 being the Ti-L is $114,490 plus orc
Thats a lot of petrol tickets
Again, why go bottom 200 and top Y62?Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
You can get the patrol so much cheaper than that.
some one requested it I'm supposed to be confused not you.lol
Anyway cheapest Y62 being the ST-L is $82,690 plus orc.
still a big difference
You can pick them up for 60k TD...that's what makes them attractive ...to me...LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
drive away: http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1
What the comparison should have had them doing, is comparing them where they can be compared. Both of the vehicles seem directly aimed at the old grey nomad market. So, a comparison should be using the top of the line models from both. Here's the tests:
Towing at 3,500kg
Parking in a shopping centre
Fuel consumption at 80km/h
Resale value after 5 years
And a test to see what happens after being washed 3 times a week for 5 years.
Todays prices from a steeler without any haggling - over the phone. Ti-L $76.9k ST-L $60.8 and plenty of stock and choice of colours and all 2013 make with 2015 plateQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
Now do your comparisons!!!
well what would you do if the price of the ti-l is the same as this gx that they comparedQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
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to those uniformed ppl that say petrol v8s are thirsty :P
i avg 14 lt per 100 around town. i went offroad and avg 18-100 floggin it on the beach. Yes it can get higher depending on how u drive it.
but 400 ponies doesnt work hard to move the big girl.
I have vids and pics of my rig goin offroad etc on fb. Aussie Patrol Y62
Oh and @ $61k onroad for an ST-L (equivalent to GXL) for a much better drive u do the math.
ill back you on that one very biasedQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
.fuel economy towing a nearly 3 tonne van at 120 still sitting around or under 12lt/100km..[/QUOTE]Quote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
sounds like crap to me
There is no comparison, totally different vehicles with the only similarity being their size. All else has no comparison and heck "Some things don't matter much and most things don't matter at all"".
LC people wont change and Patrol people have the smile!! cheers
sounds like crap to me[/QUOTE]Quote:
Originally Posted by preacher
is crap...
y62 78g drive away with extras TI-LQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
ummmmmQuote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
most people on the Caravan Forums I am on are saying that towing anything over 2t they are getting between 20-26l/100
which was comparable to my TB42 on Gas.........
I think the dash readout is very very inaccurate in your work 200..............
Well it's probably as accurate as a ultra/scan gauge before its calibrated.
You don't have to go far for the truth!!! Towing a 3 ton van with a Y62 19-23l/k. All to do with wind direction with my high and wide off road caravan. No van at 100-110k/h 12-13l/k. Mixing urban and country 14-15l/k. That's me driving reasonably conservatively though. With a 400bhp donk put your foot down and 0-100 in 6.6 seconds WOW I wonder if you use more fuel then??? Why does everyone go back to fuel consumption?? Gee I thought build quality, ride, lack of cabin noise, smooth easy parking, no roll on corners and just plain driving pleasure should rate more. cheers!
PS I think "Preacher's 12k/l is without the van!!!"
well seeing you all have knickers in a knot i'll try and find out for sure.....
You stinky rotten liarQuote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
yeah I know....I see toyo has dropped their prices for the cars made in japan(under the free trade agreement) but Nissan has not yet started.another goal for Toyota.
just asked the boss's old man and yes I told a big whopper..towing his van on a recent trip 13 000km he averaged 18.1lt/100km..