Saw the all new patrol today. Price has gone up a lot but now with a v8 and 7 speed auto
http://m.nissan.com.au/Cars-Vehicles/Patrol/ST-L
http://m.nissan.com.au/Cars-Vehicles/Patrol/ST-L
is the 3.0 ltr patrol any good for towing expanda
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I have a chip and exhausat in my Patrol which is great around town but its still crap towing, i agrre with comments on Moxley23 post i would not loook to tow anything heavier than 1.5 with the Patrols
I have not heard anything much on the 170KW 550 NM leader of the pack.... The V6 Navara deisel, talk about the power to do whatever you want.
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Not really, the Pathy and Nav need no more work than any other d/cab or mid size wagon. Most of the wagons, Playdo included could do with some airbags etc, hardly expensive. D40 could help with a lift, but most longer dual cabs do. Check the ground clearance specs and they are all similar within reason.
Yes under body protection is not the D40/R51 strong point, but for under $700 you are done.
Also the 550 is powered ready to go out of the factory, so no issues with chipping and worrying about warranty.
I know everybody ravs about the BT, and as much as i think they are not a bad ute, shame they look like a dogs breakfast, 550nm is soooo good to have under your foot
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Perfect reason to get the Ranger. Same vehicle as the BT, but I don't hear anywhere near the amount of chat about it....I know everybody ravs about the BT, and as much as i think they are not a bad ute, shame they look like a dogs breakfast, 550nm is soooo good to have under your foot
Both designed by the Ford Australia Engineering team. Both built side by side on the same production line in Thailand. One is butt ugly...
Maybe.............but the other shape is dated 
If you look closely at any new vehicle shape of the next generation of cars they all look similar Prado,200 series BT etc etc all have the sweeping back headlight indicator combo
If you look closely at any new vehicle shape of the next generation of cars they all look similar Prado,200 series BT etc etc all have the sweeping back headlight indicator combo
Agreed about the headlamps, but its that smiling face bumper grill that realy turns me off. ARB must have been jumping fpr joy when they first saw that! I mean even the original TV adds had bullbars fitted to all BTs.....:whoo:Maybe.............but the other shape is dated
If you look closely at any new vehicle shape of the next generation of cars they all look similar Prado,200 series BT etc etc all have the sweeping back headlight indicator combo
Why? Is that because a new model must be due? They seem to have been around for ages.
but that does not mean its pretty! BT with the ARB bar looks great but i cant get past the ass end. i dont know why a number of the new AU market DC's have gone to that kind of design, i prefer the US styles trucks with a fatter square look, would love the power too! There is a good article on the toyota tundra in this months 4x4 Austraila, smokin looks and power to burn, i will have to stick with my new STX V6 as the Tundra price into AU is well over 100K and then you have to fuel the monster!!Maybe.............but the other shape is dated
If you look closely at any new vehicle shape of the next generation of cars they all look similar Prado,200 series BT etc etc all have the sweeping back headlight indicator combo
With all things in life each to their own!
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Not as far as i could see, just a clear of the 12 plated, i did not see them that cheap whemn looking around $49K down from $59 was the best i could find, got tow, mats, HL protectors, mats, bonnet protectors and weather visers too so happy with the deal
Mazda is ugly, Ranger is awesome looks like a tough truck, Navara is awesome and I think a bit over priced. 2 blokes from work just bought them and for $65,000 and $70,000 that they paid for them I think there a bit over priced for a dual cab ute and yes that's with a couple of extras but nothing over board. And I would never tow anything like a van with anything with standard suspension. All standard suspension is crap as far as I'm concerned. And I've yet to sit in the back of a dual cab and be comfortable. So for me ill stick to my patrol, like I said in a earlier post it's not the fastest thing out there but I'm not racing anyone to get there.
correct chooky, mine will drive 4 km's to my mechanic and have a full set of EFS suspension fitted, ARB bar, brush and side steps, winch moved from the Patrol and also the HID spots, canopy Friday and underbody week after next! no mucking around here!!!
I knew it wouldn't take long :drum: Thanks 
It would be pretty boring if everyone drove around in the same vehicles with the same vans on the back.
It would be pretty boring if everyone drove around in the same vehicles with the same vans on the back.
I knew it wouldn't take long :drum: Thanks
It would be pretty boring if everyone drove around in the same vehicles with the same vans on the back.
Agreed Cruza!
New D40 is still another year off yet. Just the normal bonus they are throwing at D40, Xtrail, and Y61
