TB45E - New to Patrol ownership advice please.

[JCenturion]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and considering buying a Nissan Patrol. I've worked with vehicles my whole life but looking for opinions from people regarding this purchase and ownership.

Vehicle: 1998 TB45E, Petrol, auto, ST, 306 odo, VGC almost no off road work.

I have concerns about fuel economy. It seems 14l/100 is expected but most are getting closer to 17l/100? Any advice or tips on this. I do not want to convert to LPG.

Has had no engine/major work i.e head, valves, box, fuel pump etc. Should I be concerned about this? Is there anything known for this age or kms that seems to fail or that I should consider?

Is being an auto considered a negative? I've read alright things but i'm not a huge fan of automatics.

Do you think this vehicle is too old?

Any info that would improve driveability, knowledge about these vehicles, ways to improve fuel economy, upgrades that are worthwhile (like a long range tank) etc. would be appreciated.

I live in a regional area so while it would make it easier to get to places our 2wd won't go it is 6-7 hours to a major centre if used in that capacity. So I have some concerns about highway driving.

Thank you