Nissan Patrol 4 cyl turbo Diesel
Submitted: Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 16:33
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Member - daz (SA)
Am hunting for the right vehicle to pull Adventure Camper Trailer Was told by bush mechanic not to touch the 4 cylinder Nissan Are there any Nissan owners with a 4 cyl Turbo diesel who would share the pros cons & or pitfalls of the Nissan. Thanks Daz
Reply By: Voxson - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 16:39
Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 16:39
Lets see,,,,, it will sucks heaps of fuel if you tow with it.
Possibly 16 litres per 100 or more if it is auto.
They seem to have a limited lifespan,,,, you defniately would not touch one if it had more than 150k on it.
Resale is shocking,,, which is good for you,,,, as you could possibly buy one for a song..
Pros are that all the running gear bar the engine and box are the same as the 4.2litres..
Buy the 4.2 nissan and dont even think about the 3litre..
They have no engine braking downhill,,, you might as
well accelerate all the way down hills....
The manuals have shocking bottom end lack of torque..
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Reply By: snow - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 06:25
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 06:25
Issues of longevity with the Nissan are always a concern especially if travelling to remote locations. Yes I agree that anything can go wrong with any vehicle and O'Toole's law states that Murphy was an optimist so...
I did plenty of
miles in an auto and now have a manual and I find the Nissan unfriendly around town and almost like a 2 stroke in getting off the mark.
I have also done plenty of km in a 105 sries 4.2 TD auto tojo and the Nissan doesn't compare with Tojo in my opinion.
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Reply By: Snowy 3.0iTD - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 08:03
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 08:03
After the experiences I had with
mine a 2003 Auto, and the problems my parents had with theirs 2005 manual, avoid at all costs. While the pins in they are a great vehicle and motor, then one day the pin falls out. At the very least you will spend thousands fixing various problems, radiators are a common one, leaky intercoolers, warped exhaust manifolds, blown head gaskets, and eventually they go bang burning a hole in one of the pistons, usually no.3.
After forking over many thousands to have
mine fixed, I traded it for a 4.2TD 100 series. My parents have just spent $8000 getting theirs fixed with Nissan not wanting to know a thing about it and are trading it for a diesel Pajero.
If you can find yourself a 4.2TD Patrol then by all means, but DO NOT BUY A 3.0L PATROL, YOU WILL REGRET IT.
Cheers Snowy.
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Follow Up By: Member - daz (SA) - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 18:30
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 18:30
Thanks every one for your contribution
Have found at Pickles Auctions two ex Telstra 4.2 diesel cab chassis 2004 models patrols 135K & 235 K Turbo interccoled
Both with steel lock up canopy & even a hot water service for hand washing.
Priced at $19 & $26 Both with split rims & 2 spares
Consider these may be good value Canopy prob worth 3500
Already have the Adventure Camper That pulls
well behind the Commodore
Thoughts please on the value of these
vehiclesBoth with service books.
Reckon the 230 K at $19000 may be good value
Daz
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Reply By: Member - daz (SA) - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 20:15
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 20:15
Thanks every one for your contribution
Have found at Pickles Auctions two ex Telstra 4.2 diesel cab chassis 2004 models patrols 135K & 235 K Turbo interccoled
Both with steel lock up canopy & even a hot water service for hand washing.
Priced at $19 & $26 Both with split rims & 2 spares
Consider these may be good value Canopy prob worth 3500
Already have the Adventure Camper That pulls
well behind the Commodore
Thoughts please on the value of these vehicles Both with service books.
Reckon the 230 K at $19000 may be good value
Daz
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Reply By: Snowy 3.0iTD - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:18
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:18
Daz
Both actually seem good value, see if you can find out where they came from, Telstra or Dept of Lands is one thing, ex mining or off the aboriginal tribal land
reserves is another. All other things being equal, if you can afford an extra $7k for a lot less kilometers then why wouldn't you. Not sure if you can with auction vehicles, but for around a $100 a RAA inspection is worth every cent.
Cheers
Snowy
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Follow Up By: Snowy 3.0iTD - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:21
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:21
Oops should have read your reply again about where they came from. From rer-reading it I assume the one with 135,000km is not turbo'd and intercooled? If not then just add an extra $5k for a visit to MTQ for a full intercooler turbo and exhaust kit, putting out around 150kW at the flywheel.
Cheers
Snowy
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Follow Up By: Member - daz (SA) - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:57
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 08:57
Thanks Snowy
They are both Telstra Both diesel
These are fixed prices prior to auction
Checked them out yesterday
Not allowed to drive or RAA
check
They give 5000K warranty on fixed price vehicles
On Car sales . com the dealers have same ex Telstra around $30000
What I like with the Telstra canopy that they are lockable Solid etc
Even have a small hws in them to wash hands etc
FYI look up Pickles on google & have a look at their vehicles.
Thanks for your interest
Daz
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