Was this the right thing?! This is (by now) the only question.

I just wanna be sure because in the last few days I thought it over several times and talked to some people (sure none of them really involved in 4wds or even traveller's cars). I bought a Nissan Patrol (specs follow) for 7.500$ from a guy that travelled with the car before (only 2 months) and said, that he bought it for 7.5 as well and put money in it so it'll actually be worth about 11 grand.

Then comes the petrol question...we'll probably travel about 20.000km. It uses about 20l/100km so 4.000l for 1.40AUD = more than 5 grand for fuel!

But anyway..please check the specs and just tell me I catched a good one...that car/money is really keeping me up at nite

The specs...
  • 1992 Nissan Patrol 4x4 4.2l GQ
  • 389.000km
  • 5speed (manual)
  • good service record covering the last 4 years (newest thing were steering bearings in october)
  • WA rego until March 12
  • freezing cold aircon
  • powersteering
  • 2 sets of keys + immobiliser
  • 2nd battery + converter
  • 12v pressure pump
  • radio transmitter (uhf)
  • compressor + tyre deflator


Extras for camping/wellness
  • safety material
  • tools, spanners, axe, jack etc.
  • 3 jerry (petrol) tanks
  • radio with mini-jack
  • Ironman rooftop-tent with fitting annex on rooftop rack
  • bedding/matresses/cutlery for 2p
  • 3 stoves and a 4kg lpg-tank
  • 12-volt Esky
  • storage boxes
  • big outdoor light
  • 40m power cable
  • washing line
  • camp showers
  • some games and beach stuff


Books
  • Maps 6
  • Australian 4WD Guide
  • Nissan PAtrol Repair Manual