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20th February 2013, 08:52 AM
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Purchasing first MK patrol
G'day guys, I posted this in my intro but was told I might get more response here. Basically looking at buying my first patrol. Looking at two MK's that are the same year, after some advice on which one may be a better option.
first option:
MK Patrol 1985, gold in colour, has been very well looked after and is in pretty amazing condition, Engine is a petrol L28 2.8, has elec trailer brake setup, has only done 140,000, no rust.
Second choice:
MK Patrol 1985, silver in colour, has been serviced every 10,000, is a little bit rougher with a tiny little bit of rust, engine is the 3.5 turbo diesel, has done over 300,000. New tyres.
Both prices are 5 grand negotiable.
Cheers
Hal
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20th February 2013 08:52 AM
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20th February 2013, 08:54 AM
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Moderator
The deisel in a heart beat.
I reckon the price is way too high though bud. For the $5000 mark I'd be looking for a GQ only. Coils all round rather than leaf springs. No brainer! Chase a GQ
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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20th February 2013, 08:56 AM
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I would go the cleaner one... plenty of bargaining power so drive hard!!
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20th February 2013, 08:57 AM
#4
Moderator
For 5g you will get a GQ 4.2 petrol maybe on gas. Easy
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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20th February 2013, 09:01 AM
#5
Was what I was thinking, I have had leaf spring front ends and lets just say it is not the most comfy of rides!!!!
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20th February 2013, 09:05 AM
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Cheers for the advice, yeah im only looking at spending 4 max on these two. Would probably offer 3,5000. Yeah struggling to find a cheap GQ in Tas
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20th February 2013, 11:56 AM
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Patrol God
Re: Purchasing first MK patrol
Hi again mate. I replied in your intro thread but I'll do it again here.
This GQ is a little over your budget but a damn bargain:
http://m.gumtree.com.au/1991-nissan-...4428341#patrol
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20th February 2013, 11:57 AM
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Patrol God
Re: Purchasing first MK patrol
Hello from Under Down Under!
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20th February 2013, 12:02 PM
#9
Daily Lurker
wow those GQs are nice prices, specially that immaculate LWB. pretty jealous of you damn tasweigans!
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20th February 2013, 12:11 PM
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Patrol God
Re: Purchasing first MK patrol
There's a heap of great buys on gumtree down here at the moment.
Jump on and have a search. There's three around the 10k mark that are total bargains!!
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