Patrol 3.0L Turbo Diesel 2000 Questions (Not bought yet)

[liddell]

Hi all,

I've intruduced myself in the new members section and following up with the questions if someone can help me out.

Firstly I found this site due to looking at reviews and information regarding the above mentioned vehicle, so you can all help.

Should I go for this vehicle or stay away???????

I found this site because of the this link
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...rence-Document

Of course I can't download even after registration to this forum, I think you need to post 25 times fisrt, and of course I don't want to post rubbish, can anyone tell me the important stuff from this document on what to look at in buying this Patrol? to make sure its the right vehicle for me or even just the right vehicle?

It looks immaculate, but of course who knows, hopefully you guys and gals can help me with that.
ie tell me what to look for etc

[YNOT]

Have a read of this thread (It's the same link I put in your intro); http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...hlight=grenade

Do the usual checks as you would with any other second hand vehicle. I wouldn't avoid the vehicle just because it's a ZD30, with a few modifications the early ZD30's can be made reliable.

For the vehicle itself check the big rear door (with the spare wheel on it) for cracks. They usually appear down the side facing the small door about level with the bottom of the window.
If it's a manual get it into 5th gear on a road test and make sure it holds up under acceleration.

Thank you for not putting up 25 posts of rubbish, we do get that occasionally and it's not apprecieated-we ban those people. Join in a few conversations, ask a few questions etc and you'll have 25 up in no time.

Tony

[big_fletch]

As above what Tony said, many people have them and have no problems..
Have a read of the document and make your mind up from there.. Hope all goes well and let us know how you go mate..

Fletcha

[liddell]

Ynot, thanks for the input, and thanks for the re-assurance of stating not to avoid the vehicle because of the issue and it can be made reliable, with any hope maybe these mods have been done.


If anyone else can give there opinion on these vehicles, anyone own this vehicle with input etc.

[AB]

Ynot, thanks for the input, and thanks for the re-assurance of stating not to avoid the vehicle because of the issue and it can be made reliable, with any hope maybe these mods have been done.


If anyone else can give there opinion on these vehicles, anyone own this vehicle with input etc.

I had one for a short period and a friend still has one...

I have to ask though what do you plan on doing with it?

Touring, 4wding, daily driver, etc?

[liddell]

AB, did you like it? your friend? is he or she happy?
and to answer your question it will be my everyday car, I need the 7 seats it comes with (well not all the time, but on occasion)
I hope to do some 4WDriving, I don't know much about it, been out in the bush a few times in my older 4WD's have used the 4WD mode and needed, but serious, no not really, most of my 4WD have been lifted and had 33 inch tyres which has been quite fun, this one I'm looking at looks quite stock, not even a bull bar, and looks very clean, I most likely will change that, add some extras to it real soon, I like my 4WD's to look like they are just that.
Other then that I like to know I have the option, when I'm in the dirt travelling to locations where I'll be abseiling and rock climbing, I'm not going to be bogged just cause its 2 wheel drive.
I'll also need to tow a trailer here and there, mostly probably dirt bikes around, nothing real heavy, but currently I'm driving a little Barina (which sh!ts me (hope that word is OK, LOL)) and it wouldn't tow anything, helped someone move not to long ago, and I couldn't even tow a trailer for them, I like have an all round vehichle that will do it all, but doesn't have the be best at anyone thing, as mostly its my daily runner carrying me and my 3 kids, sometimes 4 kids and another adult, lol

[YNOT]

I forgot to add, I own a 2003 3l Patrol as well.

Tony

[AB]

When you need to say Sh!t we put the explanation mark in and when you need to let loose and go nuts we use %^&*(....lol

Ok, i think the 3lt will be fine mate.

My friend uses the 3 litre to tow bikes and occasionally a horse float and it does it ok. Towing a bike trailer will be fine with the 3 litre.

Personally I reckon they are very economical for what they are and keep the revs up and they have good power. They do struggle from a start but we're not racing and I personally didnt give a rats if there was a sports car behind me at the lights wanting to get up quickly.

For an everyday car, towing a trailer with a bike and occasional light 4wd then thats the car for you!

Just keep the revs up when you need power whilst 4wding and you'll get to pretty much anywhere.

As Tony mentioned, look into the preventative measures and small mods and keep an eye on it and you "shouldn't" have a problem.

[big_fletch]

When you need to say Sh!t we put the explanation mark in and when you need to let loose and go nuts we use %^&*(....lol

Ok, i think the 3lt will be fine mate.

My friend uses the litre to tow bikes and occasionally a horse float and it does it ok. Towing a bike trailer will be fine with the 3 litre.

Personally I reckon they are very economical for what they are and keep the revs up and they have good power. They do struggle from a start but we're not racing and I personally didnt give a rats if there was a sports car behind me at the lights wanting to get up quickly.

For an everyday car, towing a trailer with a bike and occasional light 4wd then thats the car for you!

Just keep the revs up when you need power whilst 4wding and you'll get to pretty much anywhere.

As Tony mentioned, look into the preventative measures and small mods and keep an eye on it and you "shouldn't" have a problem.

I agree with AB mate, 3.0 should suit you fine... And economical for around town and highway as well

[liddell]

OK, so had a test drive of the above mentioned Patrol,3.0L Turbo intercooled and need to ask some more questions that hopefully you guys and gals can answer for me.

Its pretty much stock standard, it does have a tow bar and side steps, I think thats about it. no bull bar no lift kit, no larger tyres I think all is orginal.

So is $12000 to much to little? advertised as $13000, said would give to me for $12000 with a year warranty which covers $1500 of repairs anything over and above that will cost me.

The Outside bumper trims are coming off, which he said he would glue back.
There is a smallest amount of rust ( a bubble under paint on left door ) and the same on passenger window frame. Just under the seal, every where else looks pretty good.
I've noticed that the 2 front doors lift slightly when closing on the catches, is this normal for Patrols? (think doors have dropped slightly)
On passenger side both up switches for power windows don't work, had to use master switch on drivers door, to put back up. (fuse, switch replace????)
Interior seems really good condition.
Clutch before I started car was light then got really heavy, I thought it was a clutch problem, however when started it only gets only slighty heaver, does this patrol engine work on clutch somehow?
Biggest problem though is when driving from 2 and a half revs and above get this vooring sound (like a siren just getting louder) when you change gears it goes away. My first thought was the turbo making this noise, but then when I turned the aircon off, I didn't hear it any more, but I didn't on the home straight returning car so didn't test properly and had no time do check again. so what do you think??? Turbo???? Aircon compressor??? anything else????

It seems a bit gutless, but also not too bad, my concern is will it be able to tow, 1st gear seems the worst, and when you go up hills, is it going to maintain speed or will this car die and end up back in 2nd gear doing 20 or 30klms per hour whilst all others are doing 100klms up the same hill, always though diesels were notorious for pulling power, or tractor like slowly, this car feels like it wouldn't get that good 4wd slowly, better 2nd gear end at least 2 and half revs to pull.

So I know its a lot to take in, but I would really appreciate your expertise on this, I want to make the right choice