Thoughts on this???

aussie_paul · Guru

Thoughts on this???

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

Must be a problem with your link it goes nowhere
Cheers
David

Blues Man · Guru

The link worked for me .

Seems like good buy AP.

PeterD · Guru

Seems overpriced when you look at the other offers.

Desert Dweller · Guru

We were considering purchasing an ex CFA car once. We went & had a good look at it.

It had done a LOT of bush bashing & it had more holes drilled in it than Swiss Cheese where all the gear had been removed from it.

Decided it was a definite no no. Buyer beware.

$34,000 tell 'em they're dreamin'.

-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Saturday 17th of February 2018 05:19:56 AM

Craig1 · Guru

it is a 2011 at the end of the day, new not a lot more, but appreciate your budget is limited. Bit like cop cars , drive em like they stolen, median strips no obstacle etc. cheers Craig

Joffa030 · Member

Hi all i put up the post in for sale the Nissan is a local Group car volunteer run mainly driven for maintenance runs on a Sunday not thrashed very little bush work no bush bashing i know the car i am part of the Group

kesa32 · Senior Member

Hi Aussie Paul, looks like a good unit mate , it would be well maintained too , yes they can get driven hard sometimes , depending who's behind the wheel , but that can also be the case for any used vehicle these days ...... the only way to be 100% confident is by buying something new of course , but that costs ...... l see nothing to be worried about with this unit, of course you'd get a check before you'd buy it

Is that Greg Parker the wildlife park owner advertising it ??

Cheers

iana · Guru

Go for it Paul, but don't get the lights and decals taken off, you'll have no trouble getting through traffic, they will just open up for you. But for 20 grand more you can buy a new ute. complete and ready to tow.

aussie_paul · Guru

It is a manual transmission so no good to me. Thanks everyone for the comments.

Aussie Paul. smile

hako · Guru

iana wrote:
Go for it Paul, but don't get the lights and decals taken off, you'll have no trouble getting through traffic, they will just open up for you. But for 20 grand more you can buy a new ute. complete and ready to tow.

They was my thoughts too but new they are $78000 plus towbar/bullbar etc and only available in petrol. cry

Regards

iana · Guru

My ute cost about $43,000 complete with towbar and pro-tow. Another $6000 for the canopy. 4x4, lockable diff, etc. 3.2 motor, the most powerful still in the field. 350kg towball and 6000 combined mass. What more do you want. Have you enquired about a change over price?

Sorry forgot $1800-2000 for upgraded springs and shocks on the rear.

-- Edited by iana on Saturday 17th of February 2018 08:57:35 PM

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

Looks good Paul. A GVM upgrade will only give you 10% (in my case 304Kg with a 2004 Patrol).
And while my wagon was in good condition, it had a few more kms on it than this one (just 271,000) & it cost around the same ($33,000). And RACQ Insurance valued it at that amount too.

However in Nth Qld, 4.2L TD Patrols are almost as rare as hens' teeth! The trip I'm on at the moment (home tomorrow) - without the van, I'm averaging between 8.6 & 9.7Kms to the litre of fuel. I'm happy!

aussie_paul · Guru

iana wrote:
My ute cost about $43,000 complete with towbar and pro-tow. Another $6000 for the canopy. 4x4, lockable diff, etc. 3.2 motor, the most powerful still in the field. 350kg towball and 6000 combined mass. What more do you want. Have you enquired about a change over price?
Sorry forgot $1800-2000 for upgraded springs and shocks on the rear.

-- Edited by iana on Saturday 17th of February 2018 08:57:35 PM

What do you have Ian?

Aussie Paul. smile

iana · Guru

Mazda BT50 Extra cab. Same as a Ranger, with minor differences. It is Automatic, and tows well.

aussie_paul · Guru

iana wrote:
Mazda BT50 Extra cab. Same as a Ranger, with minor differences. It is Automatic, and tows well.

Thanks Ian.

Aussie Paul. smile

Dickodownunder · Guru

aussie_paul wrote:
Try again.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/smythesdale/cars-vans-utes/nissan-patrol-2011/1175154867?ref=ais
2011 Nissan Patrol common rail turbo diesel manual 27,000km on the clock Will have all lights siren and striping removes prior to sale GVM upgrade and comes ..., 1175154867
Aussie Paul.

-- Edited by aussie_paul on Friday 16th of February 2018 02:29:51 PM

-- Edited by aussie_paul on Friday 16th of February 2018 02:30:44 PM

-- Edited by aussie_paul on Friday 16th of February 2018 02:34:41 PM

Hi Paul,

Just saw you post.

Be very careful if considering a 3 litre crd diesel Nissan Patrol.

They have an inherant problem with the engine whereby the oil supply to the bore can be faulty and causing the pistons to overheat and cause susequent failure of the engine.

It is a well known fault with these engines and is actively discussed on 4WD forums.

Do your research before purchase.

Here is such a discussion. The second post provides another link.

http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/18227-nissan-patrol-30-diesel-engine-problems/

aussie_paul · Guru

Dickodownunder wrote:
Hi Paul,

Just saw you post.
Be very careful if considering a 3 litre crd diesel Nissan Patrol.
They have an inherant problem with the engine whereby the oil supply to the bore can be faulty and causing the pistons to overheat and cause susequent failure of the engine.
It is a well known fault with these engines and is actively discussed on 4WD forums.
Do your research before purchase.
Here is such a discussion. The second post provides another link.
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/18227-nissan-patrol-30-diesel-engine-problems/

Thanks Geoff. It is a manual so no good for me.

Aussie Paul. smile

Dickodownunder · Guru

Didn't see it was a manual Paul.

The BT50 I had previously was a manual and it was just plain hard work towing with it compared to an automatic trans.

These new auto's are terrific transmissions and I would never go back.
I considered the 70 series Toyota ute but could not come at the manual trans.

Good luck with your choice with ever way you decide.