Patrol Model History in South Africa
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Patrol Model History in South Africa
Hi
Does anyone have access to reliable or verifiable information so that we could compile a short history of which models were available in South Africa and during what periods?
For instance if we look at the later models, when was the 4.8 introduced to RSA?
According to www.autoteam.co.za , the Patrol 3.0di GRX and 4.8 GRX Tiptronic was introduced 10/2002 and discontinued 10/2004.
Accordng to autoteam, the facelifted models that we see currently being sold here were launched during 11/2004 (3.0 Di GL, 4.8 GL and 4.8 GRX).
Any further info would be welcome.
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Herbie
Does anyone have access to reliable or verifiable information so that we could compile a short history of which models were available in South Africa and during what periods?
For instance if we look at the later models, when was the 4.8 introduced to RSA?
According to www.autoteam.co.za , the Patrol 3.0di GRX and 4.8 GRX Tiptronic was introduced 10/2002 and discontinued 10/2004.
Accordng to autoteam, the facelifted models that we see currently being sold here were launched during 11/2004 (3.0 Di GL, 4.8 GL and 4.8 GRX).
Any further info would be welcome.
Thanks
Herbie
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Herbie
that's a great idea and hopefully we can include it in this forum. Quite confusing when looking at the Aus Patrol site. I'll see what I can find. Would be nice to also display this graphically.
that's a great idea and hopefully we can include it in this forum. Quite confusing when looking at the Aus Patrol site. I'll see what I can find. Would be nice to also display this graphically.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Hello Herbie
Ja goeie idee. We must allso look into importing goods from Aus. If we can get 8 or more people interesting in importing nice bumpers, sub tanks ex. we must do a group buy. Net 'n idee.
Ja goeie idee. We must allso look into importing goods from Aus. If we can get 8 or more people interesting in importing nice bumpers, sub tanks ex. we must do a group buy. Net 'n idee.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Also if photos could be posted of the different models in a type of index
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Count me in for a long range tank.Vaatjie wrote:Hello Herbie
Ja goeie idee. We must allso look into importing goods from Aus. If we can get 8 or more people interesting in importing nice bumpers, sub tanks ex. we must do a group buy. Net 'n idee.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Great idea,
Mine is a 2002 model, yet is labeled as a 3.0 GL so that contradicts the autoteam info.
Mine is a 2002 model, yet is labeled as a 3.0 GL so that contradicts the autoteam info.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Hi Herbie,
Great Idea. I have a 95/96 ST4.2D that was imported from Aus by IC Nissan in Springs. Nissan SA keep telling my troll is a grey import. The story changes when I show then the original sale doc. I have the original broucher for this range. I will post this ASAP.
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Great Idea. I have a 95/96 ST4.2D that was imported from Aus by IC Nissan in Springs. Nissan SA keep telling my troll is a grey import. The story changes when I show then the original sale doc. I have the original broucher for this range. I will post this ASAP.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Grant,
I get the same story from Nissan. What does your VIN begin with?
I get the same story from Nissan. What does your VIN begin with?
Grant wrote:Hi Herbie,
Great Idea. I have a 95/96 ST4.2D that was imported from Aus by IC Nissan in Springs. Nissan SA keep telling my troll is a grey import. The story changes when I show then the original sale doc. I have the original broucher for this range. I will post this ASAP.
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
Hi,
VIN starts as folllows, JN1WRGY60
VIN starts as folllows, JN1WRGY60
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Re: Patrol Model History in South Africa
The JN1 means it was build in Japan.
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