2001 Patrol 4.5
Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:54
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, but spying a while on the loads of valuable info given.
I've been a huge Datsun/Nissan fan all my life, starting with my grandfather's Datsun SSS he gave to me.
I'm on my 4th Datsun now (Hardbody 3.3 V6 (2WD - and that's why I'm here!)
I saw a Patrol on Gumtree, and plan to test drive it tomorrow.
1) I'm no mechanic/technical expert, and would like some "obvious stuff" that I should look out for when looking at the vehicle.
2) Also, please give your thoughts on the model/price. I bit high?
3) I know this is a can of worms, but I'll probably drive 10-15km's per year. Petrol or diesel? (Saw a diesel on Gumtree this morning.)
Reliability over ecomomy, for me!
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-light-c ... 0213063509
My Hardbody drinks like a first year student, but from what a read on the forum, the HB is an economy run candidate compared to the Patrol.
Any thoughts/advice will be much appreciated! (Long post - sorry.)
Mooi dag!
I'm new to the forum, but spying a while on the loads of valuable info given.
I've been a huge Datsun/Nissan fan all my life, starting with my grandfather's Datsun SSS he gave to me.
I'm on my 4th Datsun now (Hardbody 3.3 V6 (2WD - and that's why I'm here!)
I saw a Patrol on Gumtree, and plan to test drive it tomorrow.
1) I'm no mechanic/technical expert, and would like some "obvious stuff" that I should look out for when looking at the vehicle.
2) Also, please give your thoughts on the model/price. I bit high?
3) I know this is a can of worms, but I'll probably drive 10-15km's per year. Petrol or diesel? (Saw a diesel on Gumtree this morning.)
Reliability over ecomomy, for me!
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-light-c ... 0213063509
My Hardbody drinks like a first year student, but from what a read on the forum, the HB is an economy run candidate compared to the Patrol.
Any thoughts/advice will be much appreciated! (Long post - sorry.)
Mooi dag!