Patrol 2.8 TD Reporting!

[sujay]

Hi Guys!
Just bought myself a 2.8 turbo diesel GU Patrol and really looking forward to meeting everyone with similar liking towards 4wdriving!
After all, its a lifestyle!

My question may not be directly related to the vehicle itself. But I am not sure as to what are the rules for car insurance in Australia (NSW).
Can some one guide me for the same?

Also is there any offroad insurance available in Australia?

All help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks a ton!

[trekster]

G'day mate, Maybe a mod can move this post into the introductions section, As for insurance, best to check with the one your interested in, I know AAMI for me are ok with it as long as its a track on a map and not some random non-existent track!


Make sure to post up some pics of your beast in the members ride section


Members Rides



This thread has alot of useful threads linked



Some mechanical threads that may be of interest:


Why Diesels Smoke

Checking and cleaning MAF sensors

NADS discussion


Recovery and safety!

Recovery Bible

Towballs are not recovery points

Recovery: The Fundamentals



and lastly this should be read and passed on to anyone that is not aware of the fact

Deaths from towballs


Last but not least enjoy the forum and everything it has to offer, Don't be afraid to ask questions as we are all here to help each other out!


Cheers,
Eric.

[sujay]

Thanks for the help Eric!
I sure hope to enjoy this forum and the rig! hehe

As for insurance, I dont really have a preferred one yet, but since AAMI works well for you, I could consider it too!

Also all the insurance agents will definitely ask me if my vehicle has been modified in any way? I am running a stock Patrol for now, but do plan to mod it up in the future!
So what am I to tell them? lol

All help is greatly appreciated!

[trekster]

You tell them that it is stock, but ask them what they will allow modification wise, most companies from what I can gather are fine as long as they are noted on the policy and aren't dodgey...

[sujay]

alright sounds good, will do that!
can see you and me are driving the exact same vehicle...any heads up for me?

[trekster]

This my beast, Had it just under 12months and it was stock when I brought it

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ekster-s-98-GU


Cheers,
Eric.

[Swazi]

Trekster. I have just acquired a 4.2D. It is an oldy - 1998 with 230,000 on the clock, but very happy with the condition inside and out. What sort of mileage did yours have and how have you found the fuel consumption?

[sujay]

Swazi, how much did you have to shell out for the 4.2?

[trekster]

Mine has 311000kms on it uses around 13l/100


Cheers.

[Swazi]

Sujay - it was US$13k. A little high but the 4.2Ds are like hens teeth - let alone one in good nick.