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Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 19:47
by andrepret
Hi, I am new to this forum and have added some info below. I have just purchased the 2004 Patrol 3.0 Di GRX with 87 000km on the clock. Any advice r comments on this would be appreciated as I have never owned a Nissan and just hope I have made the right decision. I have not seen any posts on the GRX (C88).


1. Name: Andre Pretorius - andrepert

2. Birthday and Age: 23/07/69 (44)

3. Town and Country of residence: Sundowner JHB

4. Home Language: English

5. Occupation/Business: Independent Product Development ( Financial Services)

6. Family status: Married with 2 rats (19 & 21)

7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: None

8. Current 4x4: 2004 Nissan Patrol 3.0 Di GRX (C88)

9. Current Mods: ARB Front Bumper

10. Mods on wish list: Snorkel, Drawer system....basically all items.

11. Vehicle on wish list: NA

12. Previous 4x4's: Fortuner, Hilux

13. Last 3 offroad or overland destinations: Nothing worth mention

14. Your favourite destination: TBA

15. Other hobbies: Enduro, Diving

16. GPSr and Map Data used: Basic

17. Rate your 4X4 and overlanding experience: TBA

18. Online Photo Site: None (not sure how to do it)

19. Photos of you and your Vehicle: Not sure how to add a pic!
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Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 21:43
by ricster
Welcome !!!

The only suggestion would be to fit an EGT gauge to monitor the exhaust gas temps. Other than that service regularly and she'll run for a long time!!

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 06:00
by Tinus lotz
Welcome man...listen to cedric......he drives a oil burner himself

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 07:38
by Herrie
Baie welkom Andre!! :salute: :salute:

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 07:49
by SCUBA Patrol
Welkom Andre,

Fit a EGT monitor, like MADMAN, and she will give you plenty of hours and pleasure!

Unstopable 4x4's these!

Phillip

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 09:31
by Kagiso II
Hallo Andre en baie welkom hier inni bonnel Datsun drywers :wink:

Twee dinge:
(1) Leer gou gou prentjies opplak en wys ons jou Patyrol en waar jy ry
(2) sit daai Madman EGT en extra watertrap op jou diesel -- en jy is reg vir 500 000 km

tjek weer reel (1) :oldtimer: :oldtimer:

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 09:48
by Marino4x4
:welcomewave:

That is low km for that year model. What a find.

You will enjoy the car for many years. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 12:04
by Jules
Hi Andre

Please contact me zero8three458zero5seven6

shalom

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 15 Oct 2013 19:58
by Jorrie
Baie welkom by ons

Re: Newbie in many rights!

Posted: 16 Oct 2013 09:48
by Kagiso II
oompi wil jou net weer herinner aan Reel 1 --

Voor dit nou noorag raak mens op jou stane skrou vir n kiekie van hoe lyk jou kar {a skoon vuil [c] in AKSIE