In any case, since I was at the coast with my wife and kids, and my parents also drove down for a little, we ended up using the Patrol as a run around so that we didn't have to go around everywhere in two cars. It's the nice part of having a seven-seater vehicle.
The joke of the matter now is that we have another convert. My father has decided he *needs* to get a manual 4.5 GRX, and has tasked me to look out for one. Yes, I know, the 4.5 has slightly less power than the 4.8, but the chances of finding one over a 4.8 manual (my old man does not do the automatic thing) are much better. Also, I know that the 4.2 and 3.0 have better fuel consumption, but my father wants a petrol (sorry Cedric). He's a man of considerable taste that way...



In short: if anybody is stupid enough to want to dispose of their 4.5, please let me know. It is a serious buyer, and it will be a cash deal.
Thanks a stack.
Ian
Edit: Ideally, he would like a GRX. But he would settle for a GL too.