Is this really the end?

Jay666d · 13-07-2020, 13:01

It is with a heavy heart that I really do have to consider moving the Old Girl on.

It's come to the point where work is getting rid of my Van, so I'm going to have to commute. Although I don't have a problem with commuting in the Patrol, the problem is when she's 'up in the air' I wont be able to get to work.

I simply can't afford to run two cars... But I'm still weighing up my options.

Wheelie · 13-07-2020, 13:17

You get so attached to them, I was sad when I sold mine. You have to do what you have to do, on the plus side someone will get a cracking patrol if you do sell

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FerdiNL · 14-07-2020, 06:04

How many days a year is the Patrol up in the air?

Would be sad tot let it go after alle the work that has been done...

Jay666d · 14-07-2020, 08:08

In a perfect world, not many.

It's currenty up un the air as I have to sort a wheel bearing out. If I was a man with a ton of spare time, I'd get it done and dusted. But I'm not, so it's been on axel stands since mid last week.

Jay666d · 14-07-2020, 08:55

I feel like I've not stopped thinking about this for days!

Another option I have considered is getting a cheap motorbike. That way I get to keep the Patrol and if for whatever reason it's not in a driving state I can commute on the bike... Even if it is raining!

I think, if it wasn't for the wheel baring issue just now, I probaly wouldn't of even considered this... Just the news of work getting rid of my van sent my brain into overdrive!

Banshee · 14-07-2020, 12:16

2020 is just shit!!!!!

FerdiNL · 14-07-2020, 14:11

Just go for the bike option

D2206 · 14-07-2020, 16:45

Just buy yourself a cheap runner to get to work. A little Yaris or something like that?

Banshee · 14-07-2020, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by D2206

Just buy yourself a cheap runner to get to work. A little Yaris or something like that?

3cyl Jay

Jay666d · 14-07-2020, 17:55

I am leaning on the bike option...

That means I get to keep the Patrol and get a bike!

I'll keep Ya'll posted on what happens... Now I just have to sort out this wheel bearing and get the beast back on all fours!

D2206 · 14-07-2020, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

3cyl Jay

I paid £400 for a little Yaris T Sport, regularly saw 40+mpg and it was so much fun to drive. Or even a starlet lol

Jay666d · 15-07-2020, 07:36

Here's my problem...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...RENAULT&page=1

I just can't search for small cars properly!

elty001 · 15-07-2020, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay666d

Here's my problem...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...RENAULT&page=1

I just can't search for small cars properly!

you need to get some help if you are looking at french cars

Yes i know the Nissan/Renault alliance was formed in 1999 but thankfully my terrano was untouched by the euro shit box masters

Jay666d · 15-07-2020, 19:40

13-07-2020, 13:01	#1
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Is this really the end? It is with a heavy heart that I really do have to consider moving the Old Girl on. It's come to the point where work is getting rid of my Van, so I'm going to have to commute. Although I don't have a problem with commuting in the Patrol, the problem is when she's 'up in the air' I wont be able to get to work. I simply can't afford to run two cars... But I'm still weighing up my options.

14-07-2020, 12:16	#6
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	2020 is just shit!!!!! __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

13-07-2020, 13:17	#2
Wheelie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Portsmouth Hampshire Vehicle: Nissan patrol 3.0 DI Posts: 638	You get so attached to them, I was sad when I sold mine. You have to do what you have to do, on the plus side someone will get a cracking patrol if you do sell Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

14-07-2020, 06:04	#3
FerdiNL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Netherlands Vehicle: SWB Pajero 3.2 DI-D Posts: 317	How many days a year is the Patrol up in the air? Would be sad tot let it go after alle the work that has been done...

14-07-2020, 08:08	#4
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	In a perfect world, not many. It's currenty up un the air as I have to sort a wheel bearing out. If I was a man with a ton of spare time, I'd get it done and dusted. But I'm not, so it's been on axel stands since mid last week.

14-07-2020, 08:55	#5
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I feel like I've not stopped thinking about this for days! Another option I have considered is getting a cheap motorbike. That way I get to keep the Patrol and if for whatever reason it's not in a driving state I can commute on the bike... Even if it is raining! I think, if it wasn't for the wheel baring issue just now, I probaly wouldn't of even considered this... Just the news of work getting rid of my van sent my brain into overdrive!

14-07-2020, 14:11	#7
FerdiNL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Netherlands Vehicle: SWB Pajero 3.2 DI-D Posts: 317	Just go for the bike option

14-07-2020, 16:45	#8
D2206 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: .... Posts: 82	Just buy yourself a cheap runner to get to work. A little Yaris or something like that?

14-07-2020, 17:55	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I am leaning on the bike option... That means I get to keep the Patrol and get a bike! I'll keep Ya'll posted on what happens... Now I just have to sort out this wheel bearing and get the beast back on all fours!

15-07-2020, 07:36	#12
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Here's my problem... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...RENAULT&page=1 I just can't search for small cars properly!

15-07-2020, 19:40	#14
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375