Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi guys,I am currently looking to buy a patrol 1999 model,this particular model was advertised as a grx. I have just driven a 2001 grx on Saturday and could not figure out why the pics of the 99 model dashboard looked so different to the grx and on closer inspection of extra photos I picked up on the rear doors that it in fact was a gl not a grx which explains the differences . Nevertheless I am still interested in the vehicle, is there anything in particular I should be looking for on a 99 gl patrol?

Shawn , welcome here to the forum pm me your email address then I will forward you a word document that will help a lot

Shalom

Jules

Hi Jules,Tks for that,I take it you have also found yourself at shalom farm in grey town (Nomakanjani!)

I take it that the GRX.....now GL... is the 45 petrol? I say this cause the 1999 4.2 diesel only came out in a GL...( unfortunately ).... I'd love it if mine was the GRX

The vehicle is virtually the same, only cosmetic differences.... sunroof being the main difference, and I think the standard fitted sub tank, with dual fuel gauge. The rest I think was leather seats and aircon setup.

You will love the Patrol.....

Also electric front seat control - which is overrated as the manually adjusted GLs can shift further back.
and climate control rather than just the aircon buttons.

Hi Shawn, yip I had some great fellowship at Shalom

Shalom
Jules

At ricster, that is what the ad says and the guy told me , so are you saying the 1999 gl only came out in 4.2? if so then i wonder what model is that?

Hi Toyford

I have a 4.5GL 1998 model. Ricster said that if it is a Diesel, then it can only be a GL. If it is a petrol, it can be a GL or GRX.

Things to look out for is if the shock are still good and the condition of the clutch. Replacing the clutch is quite an expensive exercise on a Patrol. Also get some seat covers. Once the material on the seat is gone, it is gone. It is not as durable as the leather seats.

Thing I like about the GL is that there are very few electronic things that can fail in the middle of the bush.

Best of luck.

Marinus

once the guy sent me more pics i noticed the Gl badge on the rear door.

Yeah.... just as Marinus said...

That is a nice looking machine.... I dig the double swing arm and bumper !!