Mileage?!?!

Jay666d · 20-07-2016, 22:49

While I'm still looking to by a Patrol, I'm coming across some vehicles with what I'd consider Low Mileage. (04's with less than 90K)

It still feels high, but have to consider they're 12 years old! I've just about got my head around this, as previously I'd like to buy lower milage vehicles.

I have also found a slightly newer vehicle, 55 plate... The updated shape/Interior. This however has nearly 115K on the clock. Now this feels like high milage to me. I know its well below what would be considered average milage at only 10,500 miles per year... But I'm struggling!

I'm sure that all parts of the Patrol are up to the job, but is there anything I should look out for when looking at cars with this kind of milage?

And out of interest, lets say there's two vehicles... Both about the same price. Both about the same condition... Good for their age. Both SVE spec.

You have the choice of an 04 with Sub 90K (Just) or the slightly new 55 with almost 115K... Which do you go for?

terranosaurusdoug · 20-07-2016, 23:02

Personally I would go for the higher mileage one, but the key is servicing mate!!
If you found a 55 plate with 50k on the clock but with no service history that vehicle could have potentially done 50k without an oil change.
Find a well maintained one, one with four matching tyres and all the books, spare keys and a good history and it will last forever, my tezza is going strong and I'm not even sure how many miles it has, I know it's over 160k though. I took it to wiltshire meet, 5 hour drive with a caravan on the back, running around etc. while I was there then a day green laning, 5 hours back then home, it NEVER skipped a beat, man I love my truck

terranosaurusdoug · 20-07-2016, 23:09

Also I realise you are looking for a patrol not a terrano, out of the two vehicles which one would you say had the best reputation?, my tezza is awesome so the patrol must be better eh?
The patrol is supposed to be bomb proof, every car had its faults, like the 3.0 engine gets a bad rap but it must be good if they used it for so long, and remember, it's a Nissan, whats the worst that could happen

Barrbeast · 21-07-2016, 07:06

Tbh bud you're only talking about a year's difference in age and neither are massive mileages so I would be concentrating on other factors like service history, no. of owners, condition of the vehicle, what one you prefer (since one is facelift)

Also the 3.0 engines changed from DI to CRD shortly after the facelift. 55 plate is probably still DI but something else to check and think about

Jay666d · 21-07-2016, 07:38

Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it.

The 55 I'm looking at is still the Di engine.

I've seen these vehicles in action all over the world, and I'm very confident in them... Sometimes you just get a flutter when it's time to stump up the cash!

It's just a shame I'm having to travel so far to see them.

jims-terrano · 21-07-2016, 09:05

My opinion is not to worry too much about mileage as the engines are so big they don't have to work very hard generally. As said service history too is an important aspect.

20-07-2016, 22:49	#1
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Mileage?!?! While I'm still looking to by a Patrol, I'm coming across some vehicles with what I'd consider Low Mileage. (04's with less than 90K) It still feels high, but have to consider they're 12 years old! I've just about got my head around this, as previously I'd like to buy lower milage vehicles. I have also found a slightly newer vehicle, 55 plate... The updated shape/Interior. This however has nearly 115K on the clock. Now this feels like high milage to me. I know its well below what would be considered average milage at only 10,500 miles per year... But I'm struggling! I'm sure that all parts of the Patrol are up to the job, but is there anything I should look out for when looking at cars with this kind of milage? And out of interest, lets say there's two vehicles... Both about the same price. Both about the same condition... Good for their age. Both SVE spec. You have the choice of an 04 with Sub 90K (Just) or the slightly new 55 with almost 115K... Which do you go for?

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20-07-2016, 23:02	#2
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Personally I would go for the higher mileage one, but the key is servicing mate!! If you found a 55 plate with 50k on the clock but with no service history that vehicle could have potentially done 50k without an oil change. Find a well maintained one, one with four matching tyres and all the books, spare keys and a good history and it will last forever, my tezza is going strong and I'm not even sure how many miles it has, I know it's over 160k though. I took it to wiltshire meet, 5 hour drive with a caravan on the back, running around etc. while I was there then a day green laning, 5 hours back then home, it NEVER skipped a beat, man I love my truck

20-07-2016, 23:09	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Also I realise you are looking for a patrol not a terrano, out of the two vehicles which one would you say had the best reputation?, my tezza is awesome so the patrol must be better eh? The patrol is supposed to be bomb proof, every car had its faults, like the 3.0 engine gets a bad rap but it must be good if they used it for so long, and remember, it's a Nissan, whats the worst that could happen

21-07-2016, 07:06	#4
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Tbh bud you're only talking about a year's difference in age and neither are massive mileages so I would be concentrating on other factors like service history, no. of owners, condition of the vehicle, what one you prefer (since one is facelift) Also the 3.0 engines changed from DI to CRD shortly after the facelift. 55 plate is probably still DI but something else to check and think about

21-07-2016, 07:38	#5
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it. The 55 I'm looking at is still the Di engine. I've seen these vehicles in action all over the world, and I'm very confident in them... Sometimes you just get a flutter when it's time to stump up the cash! It's just a shame I'm having to travel so far to see them.

21-07-2016, 09:05	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	My opinion is not to worry too much about mileage as the engines are so big they don't have to work very hard generally. As said service history too is an important aspect.