Thread: Y62 patrol

I think that hbmc is a good system. No pumps etc and a simple robust design.

Jc

Originally Posted by ozscott

I thought these were very slow selling due to lack of a diesel option. I had a feeling that Nissan were not going to bring them in any more? If they are likely to close the tap I wonder if parts will be a problem down the track, although they won't need parts like a Land Rover needs preventative maintenance and you could import from USA/Middle East.

Cheers

I doubt nissan will stop selling these over here as its there flagship vehicle. With all the diesel emissions and common rail issues i think petrol has closed and is closing the gap.

Originally Posted by Vern

Following this thread closely, have had a chat with wifey in regards to it might be time to hand up my land rover boots, and this nissan is impressing me a fair bit.
Keep us updated to how it goes, my only concern is mileage when things start to get tough.

Mate it will drink as much as you let it or force it. It can quiet easily drink 20+ ltrs/100 if you drive like a spastic. I live in the eastern suburbs of sydeny where getting anywhere is usually a lot of slow driving with constant stopping and starting amd im averaging 15ltrs/100 with 30% (guessing) freeway/hwy runs per tank.
Off road yesterday doing the slow stuff its about 20ltrs/100. Driving around its around on the dirt below 60kmph its about 16, cruising om corragations at 80kmph ots about 11-12.

Cost of ownership:
- Depreciation
- Fuel consumption
- Maintenance and servicing costs
- Equity
- Cost of modifications to achieve goals

I know a guy that owns a 100 series petrol and keeps complaining about the fuel usage cost, and is considering buying a GL320. I keep telling him that the 100 series is actually a cheap car for its size and capability considering its costing him so little in all the other areas.

I'm up to here;
A 165k old complex 2005 model l322 vogue
Needs tyres shortly
Small a mount of clear peeling on roof
Interior reasonable
Unsure how the future will treat it if we end up in the tropics
Regarding moisture humidity and heat.
Air suspension rear bags and struts will likely req replacement
in about 40k.
Imjectors, turbo and fuel pumps were replaced at 110k sso should be ok but HPFP still original
In the future i am unlikely to be financially or physically able to perform large jobs etc without a fully equipped workshop.
The biggest unknown is the trans. I could spend 5k on it and it may still die while hauling 3t around... then i really am in trouble 😣

Anyway after we tally up the available funds that will appear after the van and rangie are paid out then the swap to a patrol becomes viable.

Jc

AND i get to keep the 110😍

Originally Posted by justinc

AND i get to keep the 110

You'd have the best of both worlds; a solid, reliable and HD jap tank and a go anywhere little fuss 110. Wish i could have kept the 110.....then i wouldnt of needed the Patrol and started this thread.

In saying that we just found out we're pregnant and going to have our second child. The $65k i got for the 110 makes a lot of sense now and im happy the head won this battle over the heart.

Although it lacks the character of the defender it will take us to many amazing places where life long memories will be created, at least i hope so.

Originally Posted by 1nando

You'd have the best of both worlds; a solid, reliable and HD jap tank and a go anywhere little fuss 110. Wish i could have kept the 110.....then i wouldnt of needed the Patrol and started this thread.

In saying that we just found out we're pregnant and going to have our second child. The $65k i got for the 110 makes a lot of sense now and im happy the head won this battle over the heart.

Although it lacks the character of the defender it will take us to many amazing places where life long memories will be created, at least i hope so.

Wow!!! Many many congratulations!!!!😊😊😊😊