New member, advise needed

Dai · 25-03-2014, 10:41

Hello all,

I'm looking to buy a patrol as a second vehicle for the weekend to get the kids and their friends.... and their bikes to parks! My daily driver is not much use for that sort of thing !

Used to own a 260 with the RB30 engine years ago, loved it, but couldn't warrant having a second car at the time.

I like the style of the 260, but may consider a y60

Main difference is that The y60 has coil spring suspension instead of leaf spring on 260 , right ?

Are they otherwise dimensionally the same inside ? With the y60 having a wider track with the wide arches?

Do any y60's come with a folding tailgate (like 260) rather than 2 rear doors ?

Would also like some advise on which engine to go for, 2.8 or 4.2 diesel?
Is the 4.2 a turbo or NA ?
Is there any difference between theses engines when fitted in the 260 and Y60 models ?
What sort of consumption do they get?

Apologies for all the questions ! Any advise would be welcome !

Cheers !

25-03-2014, 10:41	#1
Dai Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Coventry Posts: 2	New member, advise needed Hello all, I'm looking to buy a patrol as a second vehicle for the weekend to get the kids and their friends.... and their bikes to parks! My daily driver is not much use for that sort of thing ! Used to own a 260 with the RB30 engine years ago, loved it, but couldn't warrant having a second car at the time. I like the style of the 260, but may consider a y60 Main difference is that The y60 has coil spring suspension instead of leaf spring on 260 , right ? Are they otherwise dimensionally the same inside ? With the y60 having a wider track with the wide arches? Do any y60's come with a folding tailgate (like 260) rather than 2 rear doors ? Would also like some advise on which engine to go for, 2.8 or 4.2 diesel? Is the 4.2 a turbo or NA ? Is there any difference between theses engines when fitted in the 260 and Y60 models ? What sort of consumption do they get? Apologies for all the questions ! Any advise would be welcome ! Cheers !