I put $500 dep on a new Pathy today, Delivery about Oct, Nov. 3.5 Ltr VQ35DD 312kw, 351nm.AWD, 9 speed ZF Auto trans. well proven petrol, didnt want a turbo, enough power for me towing ATM 2000kg. 2700kg towing capacity. We want a reliable vehicle that will probably see me out to go where we want, not too far of road because we have an Adria 612, and have comfort, and a huge luggage space and 8 seater for the grand kids when not towing. I have lost confidence in the Volvo, too many issues, and hard to get parts, and at the right price. I like the power delivery of the petrol, if a little thirstier, that doesn't worry me. I hope Im doing the right thing at about 60k?? A big hunk out of my super. hehe.
-- Edited by Bulldozer on Saturday 28th of May 2022 09:13:59 PM
I made a comment to my mechanic that I probably should have gone with diesel to save money. He said that only idiots buy diesel cars due to long term expense.
My Land Rover does take RON91 but due to previous experience with my previous car of 18 years & over quarter of a million km, odometer died, I use 98 where I can, then 95 & if necessary 91.
I have every single petrol receipt for my last car from new 2014 & extensive spreadsheets. Stick 98 in the car where you can as it is no less economical than 91 & saves you the the maintenance issues of 91 fuel issues in the longrun.
The extra price of 98 in general is balanced by the extra milage.
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I agree with Bratboy 100%. You are obviously very happy with your choice and done your homework so just enjoy and don't take any notice of the forum Xspurt/s.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
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Ive done a lot of research, the Pathy has been out in the US for a year or two, and all good reviews! Its even got a picture of a caravan on the AWD 7 position drive mode, that you dial in. Factory Transmission cooler standard. The ZF transmission sold me. Nissan went to sleep at the wheel when they fitted the CVT transmission, they have just woken up again! As for fuel grade it would probably run ok on 91, but I have allways used 95-98 in the past just to squeeze that little extra power. In the US they reckon it will do 0 to 100kph in 7 seconds, thats up around what the V8 Patrol does. These direct injection petrol engine's get up and boogie.
-- Edited by Bulldozer on Sunday 29th of May 2022 08:05:43 AM
I have never noticed a hint of extra power out of 98, but it's the additional range which makes up for the price, unless the price is off the planet, easy to calculate the difference. In the odd remote location it's not worth the price difference. Then I mix with my containers (multiple 10L, easy to lift) of fuel aiming for RON95.
Same with previous car. The only thing I did notice other than long term mileage benefit was cold mornings & the first few cold km. The car did not cough so to speak.
Do a spreadsheet sheet & zero your odometer when you fill your tank for calculations & write down on the back of the petrol receipt the car's computer data, I have every fill data.
The other benifit, regardless of the octane of fuel type, you only pay the same tax. Unless you travel by air which you have the privilege of paying only $0.03556 per litre.
Typical Sydney Northern Beaches residents paying less lax on fuel for holidays, unfortunately I can only afford a Land Rover!
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European Vans to my knowledge don't use a WDH, or electric brakes. My van has an AL-CO friction coupling that clamps on to the tow ball which stabilise the van at speed, and also has overriding brakes. My Adria tows great, although I try to tow at about 90kph. and my van is only about 75% of the weight of my car when towing.
