Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hello all, below is the intro template suggested for new members and should tell you a bit about me.

We have not had a 4x4 for a couple of years now and have been thinking about getting back into it for a while. My weapon of choice is a Patrol for all of the reasons which are frequently discussed here - in a nutshell bulletproof drive trains and engines and of course SFA.

I have been considering whether to buy new or 2nd hand and am still undecided. Debating mainly 6 year warranty and service plan versus used market prices versus actual depreciation of vehicle and extras. Decision time though, happy to hear members thoughts if you are willing to share them.

Planning to take look at the ones for sale on autrotrader and the for sale section on the weekend if the sellers are around.


1. Name: Full Name (Nickname/Registered Name) - Markham / Ninjaguy

2. Birthday and Age: April 66 / 49

3. Town and Country of residence: Johannesburg

4. Home Language: English

5. Occupation/Business: IT

6. Family status: Married

7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: Wilddogs

8. Current 4x4: None (wife has Jeep though)

9. Current Mods: None

10. Mods on wish list: everything useful

11. Vehicle on wish list: Patrol 4.8

12. Previous 4x4's: Series III LWB, Defender 90, Defender 110, Landcruiser 105GX

13. Last 3 offroad or overland destinations: Moegatle, Hennops, Sodwana to Kosi Bay

14. Your favourite destination: West Coast

15. Other hobbies: Motorcycling

16. GPSr and Map Data used: Trusty old Garmin 60 CS

17. Rate your 4X4 and overlanding experience: intermediate

18. Online Photo Site:

19. Photos of you and your Vehicle:

Welcome Markham.

Tough choice you're faced with!

Well lets help you find one welcome what is your poison petrol or diesel?

Hi Markham

Welcome

This is a good buy.
http://www.4x4community.co.za/classifie ... -grx/cat/4

These cars drop in value quickly, but you get lots of bang for your buck. And the 4.8 does not break easily.

Welcome Markham

Happy hinting for your Patrol. There are very good second hand Patrols on the market for very good prices, so you will save quite a bit if you buy a second hand one

Welcome Markham.

I have always believed that you lose more than you gain when buying new, as they will almost always weasel out of their warranty obligations.

Welcome

That one on Community seems to be a very good buy. low mileage, and what can you buy for under 300K, as opposed to new leave's you with another 300k for upgrades

Welcome to the Patrol family bud !!

Baie welkom Markham!!

Welcome Makham / Ninjaguy , let us know what you got and show us some pics. You can't go wrong with these beasts promis