Morning all!!

smokingdragon · 11-01-2013, 11:28

Hi

I'm starting the process of changing my 4x4 and I think that I want a Patrol, so my more in depth research starts now

My present vehicle is a Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB, so I'm used to a big truck and crap fuel consumption!!

The Delica is getting a bit long in the tooth now although I've put IronMan kit on her which has lifted her 2" and slightly larger wheels. Before this was Daewoo Musso

I basically use the trucks for load carrying, towing and it will be kept in a field hence the 4 wheel drive.

Cheers

Simon

stinka · 11-01-2013, 11:40

Hi and welcome

What's your budget ?

Patrol's lovely but rarer than the Terrano and more expensive

smokingdragon · 11-01-2013, 12:13

Hi

I haven't quite discussed with the wife yet - worst case scenario £5k best about £15k.

Ideally wanted a bigger load space than a Terrano as I often carry 2,4mtr sheets etc

Fez_uk · 11-01-2013, 13:25

good choice, where in wales are you located?

smokingdragon · 11-01-2013, 14:18

north of Neath

clivvy · 11-01-2013, 14:55

should easy get a decent patrol for that budget, but save some for any repairs you dont expect, cos it aint cheap.

smokingdragon · 12-01-2013, 23:16

parts are expensive? Just for Patrols or all Nissans? I've got a Mitzy Delica and most parts are reasonable on the bay, except the parts that regularly break (expansion tanks)

simon

makeitfit · 12-01-2013, 23:49

Nissan Patrol. Battle ship strength , but not so clever on the rust front. My 4.2 Y60 has been absolutely awesome and not needed any consumables yet

I guess the newer ones are more electronic biased and so may have more issues . Is your budget 5k or 15k

11-01-2013, 11:28	#1
smokingdragon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB Posts: 4	Morning all!! Hi I'm starting the process of changing my 4x4 and I think that I want a Patrol, so my more in depth research starts now My present vehicle is a Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB, so I'm used to a big truck and crap fuel consumption!! The Delica is getting a bit long in the tooth now although I've put IronMan kit on her which has lifted her 2" and slightly larger wheels. Before this was Daewoo Musso I basically use the trucks for load carrying, towing and it will be kept in a field hence the 4 wheel drive. Cheers Simon

11-01-2013, 11:40	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Hi and welcome What's your budget ? Patrol's lovely but rarer than the Terrano and more expensive

11-01-2013, 12:13	#3
smokingdragon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB Posts: 4	Hi I haven't quite discussed with the wife yet - worst case scenario £5k best about £15k. Ideally wanted a bigger load space than a Terrano as I often carry 2,4mtr sheets etc

11-01-2013, 13:25	#4
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	good choice, where in wales are you located?

11-01-2013, 14:18	#5
smokingdragon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB Posts: 4	north of Neath

11-01-2013, 14:55	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	should easy get a decent patrol for that budget, but save some for any repairs you dont expect, cos it aint cheap.

12-01-2013, 23:16	#7
smokingdragon Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Mitzy Delica 2.8 LWB Posts: 4	parts are expensive? Just for Patrols or all Nissans? I've got a Mitzy Delica and most parts are reasonable on the bay, except the parts that regularly break (expansion tanks) simon

12-01-2013, 23:49	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Nissan Patrol. Battle ship strength , but not so clever on the rust front. My 4.2 Y60 has been absolutely awesome and not needed any consumables yet I guess the newer ones are more electronic biased and so may have more issues . Is your budget 5k or 15k