Shopping for 2nd hand 4wd in 2018 - Scratched the Y61 Patrol off the list

[DannyG]

Wouldn't you get close to a 4.2 for that money?

Thats what Id be looking at. Or an Isuzu MUX

[TimE]

Wouldn't you get close to a 4.2 for that money?

It would be old and lots of ks.

A good GU IV with around 150,000 ks and fruit will be around $50k, maybe a bit less !!  I own one (2005 4.2 tdi) and it has much fruit, surprisingly it is worth what I paid for it 9 years ago!!  So on the budget outlined a 4.2 would be old and tired.

Go onto the Patrol form www.nissanpatrol.com.au and have a look around, lot of knowledgeable and helpful members there.

[DannyG]

It would be old and lots of ks.

A good GU IV with around 150,000 ks and fruit will be around $50k, maybe a bit less !!  I own one (2005 4.2 tdi) and it has much fruit, surprisingly it is worth what I paid for it 9 years ago!!  So on the budget outlined a 4.2 would be old and tired.

Go onto the Patrol form www.nissanpatrol.com.au and have a look around, lot of knowledgeable and helpful members there.

I think they are coming back a bit more than that in price. My old and high kay 4.2 GU was a 25k seller so with the OP's budget of 36k I think he would get a decent one.
A quick look on carsales has plenty that you could buy within his budget. Sure there is always one or two that try to get silly money for then still but for the most part with a budget of 36k you will get a good one.

[wakychapmans]

by this time next year... he should be able to pick up a 76 series for around that price that hasn't been a mine basher either.

That's what I'm counting on at least... 

[TimE]

I think they are coming back a bit more than that in price. My old and high kay 4.2 GU was a 25k seller so with the OP's budget of 36k I think he would get a decent one.
A quick look on carsales has plenty that you could buy within his budget. Sure there is always one or two that try to get silly money for then still but for the most part with a budget of 36k you will get a good one.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/results?sortby=%7EPrice&limit=12&q=%28And.Year.range%282005..%29._.Odometer.range%280..200000%29._.Service.Carsales._.%28C.Make.Nissan._.Model.Patrol.%29_.FuelType.Diesel._.Cylinders.6._.Doors.5.%29

2005 or later, less than 200,000k, 4.2l wagon .............. don't see any below $38k.

Go older and higher ks, maybe, but .............

[DannyG]

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/results?sortby=%7EPrice&limit=12&q=%28And.Year.range%282005..%29._.Odometer.range%280..200000%29._.Service.Carsales._.%28C.Make.Nissan._.Model.Patrol.%29_.FuelType.Diesel._.Cylinders.6._.Doors.5.%29

2005 or later, less than 200,000k, 4.2l wagon .............. don't see any below $38k.

Go older and higher ks, maybe, but .............

Im almost 100% certain if you were to offer the people that have 38 and 39k on them 36k they would seriously consider it.

But either way its not about nit picking over the price of cars its about getting the best vehicle for the money you have.

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Don't you live in hilly country? Isn't that the reason for the turbo on the Toyota?

If so, is a 4cyl Patrol what you really want?

[achjimmy]

Yeah what people want and get can be a mile apart. Had a colleague sell a really tidy super serviced 04 100TD with $200k on the clock, Konis, good bfg rubber etc. He asked $20k and sold it within a few days but didn't get knocked over in  The rush. Yet talk to 100 series owners and they'd think he gave it away ! Yet you see the same ones advertised for $35k forever.

[Bird]

.... serviced 04 100TD with $200k on the clock

I'd have bought it, kept the $200,000 that was on the dash and burnt the car.

[muzza01]

Don't you live in hilly country? Isn't that the reason for the turbo on the Toyota?

If so, is a 4cyl Patrol what you really want?

Dunno, the 4cyl diesel is the only let down. I was hoping a few of the Troll owners would tell me they have plenty of power. 

[oldmate]

They have more power than a 4.2 patrol. And torque. Don't tell they 4.2 guys though. They don't like it.


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[Bird]

They have more power than a 4.2 patrol. And torque. Don't tell they 4.2 guys though. They don't like it.

not all 4.2s they don't  .. and don't last as long either

[Fathom]

They have more power than a 4.2 patrol. And torque. Don't tell they 4.2 guys though. They don't like it.


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It's funny cause it's true.

[grafy82]

6.5 Litres perhaps?

[oldmate]

not all 4.2s they don't  .. and don't last as long either

No your right not all 4.2's


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[oldmate]

not all 4.2s they don't  .. and don't last as long either

See Muzza. First bite


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[GeoffA]

 

Way too obvious Olly.....

 

[Bird]

See Muzza. First bite

just facts...

[oldmate]

Way too obvious Olly.....

 

Hahaha. Mate I suck at fishing, so if I am going to ever catch anything, I need to drop a line into a fish tank. And wow, look at that, caught a bird!!!!


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[Cruiser 105Tvan]

You lot have been using this forum way too much.
Your even able to predict peoples answers.

[trinityalyce]

You might find a 4.2L diesel Patrol for that money. If you're lucky. They do exist (occasionally) but they go quickly.

[MattNQ]

I am not concerned too much about fuel economy but I am sure the 3 litre Nissan would chew less than my 4.2 Toyota.
Are there any bad things I should about the Patrol?

Get a 4.8 Petrol? 

Bad things?
Not a lot that can't be fixed relatively easily; eg the pathetic reversing light,
The infamous 90km wobbles can be usually eliminated by quality tyres, good steering damper &  finding someone who is very good at aligning & balancing.
My clutch went at around 100k. Got an Exedy Safari put in & was sweet.

One thing that used to annoy me in my patrol & our work trucks...
If the engine is working hard in hot weather, the older GU Patrols seem to like switching off the A/C for extended periods - Not sure about the later models if they improved that. 


A bit outside your budget (and mine, unfortunately) but if the lotto comes good .....My mechanic has supercharged his Y62. It is scary fast. I would lose my license in a week I reckon, but I would never get the smile off my face  

[muzza01]

So does anyone here tow a really heavy CT or caravan with their 3.0 Patrol? Be interested to hear how they go.

[oldmate]

Mr mac GU used to tow his KK with the 3lt. It went fine and was a great truck, just a bit sluggish on the hills. His was an 03 or 04 model.
I used to tow out Ultimate with ours and it was fine till the hills also. But it never really used to worry me to be honest.


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[Alan Loy]

I have a 2008 Common rail 3.0 auto.  The engine is a bit tired (probably injectors) 220000.  I put in a new bonnet scoop, bigger intercooler, engine management system and 3" exhaust.

It can easily pull our Tvan @110kmh but does start to suffer up steep long hills BUT seldom less than 80.

20 years ago I would be bragging but now all I will say is that it gets the job done.  If you are focused on the high country then maybe a lower low range is the go

There are better tugs BUT for the money I think they are hard to beat.  Cheap enough to do the mods + a new engine if the unthinkable happens