Thread: Y62 patrol

Originally Posted by rammypluge

There is a problem. The video doesnt show the vehicle, so my mind imagines i am in a skyline or something.

Not with that soundtrack 😎

This was my soundtrack this afternoon...

Land Rover Range Rover TDV8 4.4 Acceleration 2012 - YouTube

😈

Originally Posted by justinc

This was my soundtrack this afternoon...

Land Rover Range Rover TDV8 4.4 Acceleration 2012 - YouTube

Nice instrument cluster. Might need a tune to knock a couple of seconds off, cheaper than fitting a supercharger.

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Nice instrument cluster. Might need a tune to knock a couple of seconds off, cheaper than fitting a supercharger.

Yup. Haven't remapped it yet. Have to get off my behind and get it done soon. Needs to be bench flashed and i hate prising open these ECUs😣

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Nice instrument cluster. Might need a tune to knock a couple of seconds off, cheaper than fitting a supercharger.

Dont know if there are too many large 4wd vehicle's being sold in Australia with propper FACTORY offroad ability that can compete with the patrols power and acceleration.

So to make that statement i have taken the following into consideration:
- a factory offorad friendly tyre size that offers decent sidewall and the ability to lower tyre pressures to suit terrain.
- amazing traction control with a standard rear diff lock.
- performance: 0-100km in 6.6 secs is amazing for a truck weighing close to 3 ton with a driver in it.
- pulling power in spades
- great ground clearance, approach and departure angle
- space in abundance and comfort

The biggest kicker the price. I paid $77k drive away with an additional 4 year manufactures warranty giving me 7 years total and a tow kit. Taking the above points of tyre size, diff lock, clearance, space and comfort some vehicles will tick many of these points but maybe not all?? Id love to know what some would consider also ticks all of these from factory. If you have to change tyre size then you didnt tick all the boxes.


The more i own this truck the more i appreciate it and I've slowly come to love it.
Its actually really clever; to many people its a rose in a thorn bush and maybe thats why until recently nissan wasn't selling many of them. Ive started noticing a lot of them and apparently Nissan is struggling to meet demand so maybe people have realized that 200s, discos and prados aren't the only choice for a family bus on the market? Buying a Patrol ticks all the boxes including the one most blokes love; v8 power! You dont really get that with many of the other proper family 4wd suv vehcile options...

Excited to hear peoples thoughts and discussion. Please note this is in no way meant to be provocative but rather my opinion as a owner.

Lead the way with some utube vids of a Y62 doing hard stuff! I think i looked a while back and there really was nothing, except a fail, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by rammypluge

Lead the way with some utube vids of a Y62 doing hard stuff! I think i looked a while back and there really was nothing, except a fail, unfortunately.

The 79 has plently of power but not enough; the patrol shows him how its done

Y62 Patrol - There's No Substitute for Horsepower! - YouTube

Youll probably say thats not tough but id bet my left n@t your amarok wouldnt do that. I know my 110 wouldnt

FYI Rammy i dont class a y62 as a built for purpose serious off roader but i dont class a amarok as a serious of roader either and not on the same level as a Patrol simply cause of its lack of heritage, small tyres and no low range gearbox. Thats not having a go at you but rather fair and true facts.

Seriously tough offroaders have live axels, decent tyres and excellent low range gearing.

This isnt a serious offroad vid but shows the flex
Medium climb in Appin in the Y62 - YouTube