Hi everyone, new to the forum and need advice asap..

I've been looking around for a Patrol for some months now. Owned a GQ a couple of years (Petrol) but had to reluctantly sell as it was burning a hole in my pocket driving it from one side of Melbourne to the other everyday.
I test drove a 2009 NISSAN PATROL GU 6 MY08 ST today, very clean, 58000 on the clock, minimal off road and very interested in it. Would really appreciate feedback for those who have had experience with this model, what you think of them, anything I should be looking out for, what the difference is in motor's when comparing to the 2006 etc., Thanks.

Welcome to the forum, mate. Lots of fun and good info here. I am sure there will be someone along soon to answer your question. Enjoy yout time here with us.

Welcome to the forum mate.

Gday mate welcome aboard theyre a good mob here full of great info and advice

Welcome aboard.

I can't help you much in regards to your question but when to==you have a moment stop in to our introduction section & post up an intof of yourself.

Cheers
Paul

Welcome Mate Join in and enjoy

G'day mate.

Welcome to the forum.

Take care out there.

Rossco

Welcome to the forum mate.

Which engine?

Tony

Hi there, it's a 3.0ltr, 4 cylinder turbo diesel, 5 speed manual. Thanks for replying, David.

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Originally Posted by dfranz

Hi there, it's a 3.0ltr, 4 cylinder turbo diesel, 5 speed manual. Thanks for replying, David.

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I thought it would have been but don't like to assume.

2009 will be a CRD engine which are very reliable compared to the earlier DI motors, I've heard they can be a bit thirsty.

For such a new car there shouldn't be much to look for, have a good look underneath to get an idea of how it's been used. The gearbox cross member and fuel tank guard are the first things to get damaged off road.

Tony

Welcome to the forum, good to have you onboard!

Thanks Tony, had not heard of them being a bit more thirsty so that's useful info. Will go back tomorrow and have a good look underneath. David

G'day mate - welcome aboard. Great people, information and laughs on here mate, so feel free to join in and make the most of it. Enjoy!!

Hi David, I too have heard of them being a bit thirsty but most of my intel has come from auto's owners. Not so much from the Manual foke, but maybe they just drive them harder so expect the fuel usage.

ScottyB

Check for water damage.... Best places i have found are under the front seats (where the A/C comes out as you can lift the carpet a bit) and the left rear access panel (beside the door hinge where u remove the screws to change the lights) depending on the size of your hands you can nilly get to the bottom of the well from here. Also the jack and it's mounting plate, check for excessive rust as you put it up a little.

You will find as you start to check these places that the salesman/owner will start to hover closely. You gauge their reaction and see what you think.....

ScottyB

G'Day and welcome to the forum mate

Hey Scotty, thanks for the advice, really helpful and I will take any info I can get at the moment. Will certainly look into it. Dave.

Hi and welcome to Nissans Nut House DFranz


Tim

g'day David and welcome aboard mate................ I've also heard they can be a tad thirsty but it doesnt appear to be all of them though which seems a bit odd.

welcome david i have an auto and get 12lts per 100ks on open road and around town 14lts per 100 ks
hope this helps
just got a 8c fuel docket from woolies will go and fill up with vortex diesel
get better fuel economy with premium diesel than standard
regards stephen

Welcome to the patrol community, have a poke around & join in when your ready.
As for the vehicle your looking at IT'S A GU IT HAS TO BE GREAT, that's all i got to say.

welcome to the forum mate!

Hi Stephen, thanks for that info. Put a deposit down today on a 08 ST turbo diesel 5 speed manual with 68 000 on the clock. Very impressed with it so will see how we go. Cheers, Dave.

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Hi Stephen, thanks for that info. Put a deposit down today on a 08 ST turbo diesel 5 speed manual with 68 000 on the clock. Very impressed with it so will see how we go. Cheers, Dave.

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Let us know how you go mate!

Good to have another Victorian onboard!

Welcome to the forum mate

G'day Mate - Welcome aboard join in when you are ready and have fun mate plenty to do see and if u have any problems just ask and im sure u will get an answer !! Bucket loads of usefull information here plenty to read so join in meet the great bunch of guys and girls on our wonderful forum !!

You will not be disapointed !!


ENJOY and WELCOME


Tim