Y62 patrol

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Originally Posted by donh54

I just watched it again - dropped a gear when he pulled out to pass, then another one just as he got ahead of the Disco.

I reckon the Disco dropped back because he was worried about getting sucked into the petrol cap vent!! [bigrolf][bigrolf][bigrolf]

Both of them look to be great cars, but I'm afraid towing half a house with me doesn't really float my boat. We can live for a few weeks with no more than an awning, swags and stretchers, and a tent for if we stop somewhere for a while, all fitted into, or onto, a Disco 1. [bigwhistle]

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When you plant your foot down in the y62 it loves to rev. Its a "endurance v8" used by nissan in the v8 supercars. Its a monster motor built to be punished. The software will kick it down as low as it needs to, giving you the most amount of power possible.
Eg. I could simply feed a slower softer throttle response and produce a easy overtake maneuver without the need to thrash it and drop 2 gears. The engine is able and ready amd nissan have tuned the package to do what you want from it; move quickly when u need to!

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Originally Posted by 1nando

JC i 100% agree and i think that anyone who has followed this thread would appreciate that i have been fair in my analysis of the y62 and not biased. I dont for a second believe its better off road than a defender or a d4. Its probably better in the sand than both but thats what it was designed to do and becuase it has decent tyres on it.
The y62 has impressed me in a lot of ways. Working with trucks day in and day out had basically led me to believe that diesel was the way to go for everything you'd expect from a hd vehicle but i took a risk on my boss's recommendation and went with a y62. I really like the driving experience and effortless power on offer but i don't love it like i used to love my 110. The patrol is like a mistress I'd imagine (not that id know from 1st hand experience). Its like a guilty little pleasure. Its goes hard when you need it to, comfotable and gentle when not pushing it, always relaible but i just don't love it. Its reliable, seems unbreakable but no matter how hard i try to love it i just don't. I got blasted for saying a y62 wouldnt be as good offroad as a defender on the patrol forum and as a result i spend no time on that forum and all of it here. I make statements based on 1st hand experience and things i learn along the way. The Patrol has been a fantastic learning experience.

I think the defenders ability to be transformed/modified into something personal is what makes it special.

I love LRs and don't want to offend or upset anyone.

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Mate there is no possibility of offending or upsetting anybody here... we're all grown ups😎. And i agree with you anyway!! I would definitely pick a y62 over a defender ESPECIALLY with a family due primarily to safety.

Jc

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Originally Posted by 1nando

When you plant your foot down in the y62 it loves to rev. Its a "endurance v8" used by nissan in the v8 supercars. Its a monster motor built to be punished. The software will kick it down as low as it needs to to give you the most amount of power possible.
Eg. I could simply feed a slower softer throttle response and produce a easy overtake maneuver without the need to thrash it and drop 2 gears. The engine is able and ready amd nissan have tuned the package to do what you want from it; move quickly when u need to!

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It IS a glorious drivetrain i agree 😎😎

I just watched that vid and regardless of which truck is better at towing a van up hills you have to admit that the V8 in the Nissan Sounded Sooooo Sweet [thumbsupbig]
My D2a V8 doesn't sound like that unless I give it a big right boot in Sports mode [happycry]

So a supercharged v8 in a sport or Autobiography a fairer comparison?

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Originally Posted by Lockee

So a supercharged v8 in a sport or Autobiography a fairer comparison?

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L322 4.2 or 5.0 SC is a good comparison, HOWEVER our brief was for a new or late model high towing spec vehicle. The 4.2 are now fairly old and the 5.0 was very hard to find..

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Originally Posted by justinc

L322 4.2 or 5.0 SC is a good comparison, HOWEVER our brief was for a new or late model high towing spec vehicle. The 4.2 are now fairly old and the 5.0 was very hard to find..

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Tdv8 Sport is my favourite

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Originally Posted by Lockee

Tdv8 Sport is my favourite

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You obviously haven't driven the L322... totally different vehicle😍

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Originally Posted by justinc

You obviously haven't driven the L322... totally different vehicle[emoji7]

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In a new one. I do enjoy the L322

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Originally Posted by Lockee

In a new one. I do enjoy the L322

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Best trade that D3 then...😎