Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

UPDATE: So that Troll at work didn't sell the last time and came in again significantly cheaper.

A friend tendered and won it - for exactly R70566. I still don't want it though, so if anyone is keen, let me know SOONEST. Have till the 21st to make payment.

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Hey All

A rather interesting Troll this is!

We purchased about 17 of these back in 2009/10 for use at Eskom Telecomms for fibre optic line Patrols

Conversion was done by Motorhome World in Cape Town http://www.motorhome-world.com

Been trying to get some details on what the conversion cost, etc - will feedback once I hear from them.

This particular one overheated and is now for sale (via internal tender).
Seems like it could be converted into a formidable overlander - if not used as a utility vehicle

The vehicle is a 2009 model with 185000km on the clock with a FSH and maintenance record. The two drivers of the vehicle are very well known to me and didn't abuse her - it was used in the Pietermaritzburg area.

The tender closes this Friday morning - so let me know if you're interested and what you'd value the vehicle at (with such a conversion) and be prepared to pay for it in its current condition. The reserve price is just over R90000. But imagine it may go for quite a bit more than that! Michael thinks it could cost around R65k to get the engine sorted again.

If it overheated properly is big bucks to make it go again new block 37k new head 20k.plus plus

A full on overlanding camper with a worked on TD42T motor, basically ready to go except for a suspension lift....

R 65 000 - motor overhaul ( Michael )
R 90 000 - vehicle - minimum
R 20 000 - Suspension upgrade ( might be more/less as I don't know the pick up suspension costs ) ( Graham can advise ) ( optional )
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R 175 000

Kitting it out .... fridge, mattress, cutlery and goodies, oh yes and beer !!!
Later one can look at tyres etc, but I would say If one can keep the purchase price to under R115 000 ( or a little more if one doesn't do the suspension upgrade straight away ), making a total of R200 000 once the motor and suspension is done, then you have a go ANYWHERE luxury and reliable beast!!

If one looks at the other option of kitting out a Wagon Patrol...

R 115 000 - Decent Patrol ( condition undetermined )
R 5 000 - dual battery system
R 3 000 - fancy 12V battery and cabling
R 7 000 - Roof Rack
R 10 000 - Roof top tent
R 20 000 - Suspension upgrade ( when you have a roof rack one tends to load it )
R 2 000 - Jerry can holder + jerry cans ( Specifically for overlanding )
R 5 000 - Lighting and fuses and wiring etc for complete vehicle ( guess-timate )
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R167 000

But now you don't have a "brand new" motor fitted, which hasn't been added into the figure. I'm sure I have missed out a few things on both options

A car without an engine should not cost this much....
90,000 is optimistic

That is also true

I am of the same option as Alex, the motor home market is very limited, if it was a bakkie maybe but I think around R70K is a more realistic price for that patrol

In around 2013 I was looking at a late 80s Safari Camper (stretched wheelbase).
It had around 180 k on the clock / 6 cylinder petrol engine.
Difflock rear. "Everything worked"


I was discussing a price of ~ 30.000 R.

Unfortunately the sale did not take place due to my own (in hindsight) stupidity.

I would therefore agree that the price they envisage for a non-runner of 90 k is a bit high.

Also keep in mind that an 80's Safari vs a 2009 Patrol will in itself have a huge Rand value difference. Also TD42 Pickups are somewhat sought after, giving them a nicer resale value.

Let's compare my 1999 TD42 GL Station Wagon. I would say that a realistic value would be around R120 000 as it stands ( fair amount of extras ). Maybe a little more, maybe a little less ( I'm not 100% sure ). Now a 2009 TD42T, running will sell for R250 000 ( https://www.autodealer.co.za/used-Nissa ... anga/69077 ) if it has 60 000km or this one for R200 000 with 120 000km on ( http://www.automart.co.za/cars/nissan-p ... id-4074753 ). So lets say R170 000 for one with 185 000km. Now spending R115 000 on a non runner + R65 000 on a new Michael motor comes out to R180 000. Plus you now have the "camper" included. You now have a "new" bakkie ( we know the drive train is only just run in at 185 000km ) compared to a vehicle one knows zero about....

I'm still thinking that Its isn't a bad buy, and yes the camper is a select market, but I still don't think that it is way overpriced at around the R100 000 - R115 000 mark as is. The motor may only need a new head and head gasket and a little machining work. This is an unknown too so there could be a cost saving there too, but that one only finds out after the deal has been done unfortunately.

Would have been nice to know a bit more about the camper itself. Things like water capacity, and what amenities are included...

Not that I am in the market anyway.

Hi Piet

"If my memory serves me correctly":

That blue camper had a 80 l water-tank, sleeping-quarter above the cabin, dining corner right at the back which could be converted into a second sleeping quarter, kitchen unit, Toilet + shower cubicle,another bench seat on the left hand side of the camper which would have made it a potential 5 sleeper, lots of storage space,
stretched frame, 2.8 straight six petrol motor, diff-lock etc.