patrol info required

tezzer · 07-06-2010, 06:14

im thinking of buying a patrol, and undecided to which engine to go for, obviously diesel, so a 2.8td or the 3.0lt, any input gratefully received, ie pros and cons, reliability, etc, oh and it will be a manual gearbox.

thanks.

larson · 07-06-2010, 06:35

i bought a 2.8 2 days ago and already wish i had a 3.0 (y61) if i could get an old 4.2 diesel and the wife would let me i would swap

BongoBerry · 07-06-2010, 07:52

its a shame the UK stopped the Petrol patrols, equally a shame they never sold the 4.8 like they did in Europe.

I know diesel is the only option now, but I can't help but think the UK is getting shortchanged

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 07-06-2010, 08:45

guess most dont buy petrol in this sector, bit like the the lr d3 v8 didnt
last long.

tezzer · 07-06-2010, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by larson

i bought a 2.8 2 days ago and already wish i had a 3.0 (y61) if i could get an old 4.2 diesel and the wife would let me i would swap

what the problem with the 2.8, is it the motor in general.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 07-06-2010, 11:06

the 3.0 is quoted as having more issues potentially.
not aware of any 2.8 issues at all, patboy and jocky
are atleast 2 fans of this motor.

the 2.8 6cyl is praised for its smoothness, suspect
went over to 3.0 to standardise options on terrano2.

pity 4.2 td was dropped, feel was loss in rival race
with land cruiser amazon from then on.

patbhoy · 07-06-2010, 16:20

I have a Y61 2.8 and love it but given the choice i'd have the 3.0
The 2.8 is only putting out 129bhp and is like driving a snail but since having it i have really enjoyed driving again, not zooming about trying to get there as fast as you can, i now relax and enjoy the journey.
I think the 3.0 puts out around 158bhp so think it would be a lot more usable but beware i think there was problems with the 3.0 enging in the earlier models so you should be looking at a truck from 2004 on.

patbhoy · 07-06-2010, 17:28

If the pennies were available i think i'd be going to see this one.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ol/make/nissan

tezzer · 07-06-2010, 17:30

i just read this review, and im not sure about the 3.0lt engine now, see what you think.

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews10940.html

07-06-2010, 06:14	#1
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	patrol info required im thinking of buying a patrol, and undecided to which engine to go for, obviously diesel, so a 2.8td or the 3.0lt, any input gratefully received, ie pros and cons, reliability, etc, oh and it will be a manual gearbox. thanks.

07-06-2010, 08:45	#4
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	guess most dont buy petrol in this sector, bit like the the lr d3 v8 didnt last long. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

07-06-2010, 11:06	#6
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	the 3.0 is quoted as having more issues potentially. not aware of any 2.8 issues at all, patboy and jocky are atleast 2 fans of this motor. the 2.8 6cyl is praised for its smoothness, suspect went over to 3.0 to standardise options on terrano2. pity 4.2 td was dropped, feel was loss in rival race with land cruiser amazon from then on. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

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07-06-2010, 06:35	#2
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i bought a 2.8 2 days ago and already wish i had a 3.0 (y61) if i could get an old 4.2 diesel and the wife would let me i would swap

07-06-2010, 07:52	#3
BongoBerry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kenley, Surrey Vehicle: Patrol 4.8l & Terrano 2 Posts: 307	its a shame the UK stopped the Petrol patrols, equally a shame they never sold the 4.8 like they did in Europe. I know diesel is the only option now, but I can't help but think the UK is getting shortchanged

07-06-2010, 16:20	#7
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	I have a Y61 2.8 and love it but given the choice i'd have the 3.0 The 2.8 is only putting out 129bhp and is like driving a snail but since having it i have really enjoyed driving again, not zooming about trying to get there as fast as you can, i now relax and enjoy the journey. I think the 3.0 puts out around 158bhp so think it would be a lot more usable but beware i think there was problems with the 3.0 enging in the earlier models so you should be looking at a truck from 2004 on.

07-06-2010, 17:28	#8
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	If the pennies were available i think i'd be going to see this one. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ol/make/nissan

07-06-2010, 17:30	#9
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	i just read this review, and im not sure about the 3.0lt engine now, see what you think. http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews10940.html