Best deal on 4x4 ?
Feb 29th 2004, 7:49 pm
#16
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Originally posted by plumber
I used to drive suzuki grand vitara (i know hairdressers car )
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I used to drive suzuki grand vitara (i know hairdressers car )
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My mate said that there was a big auction place on the way to Brisbane. I dont know what that is like maybe one of the others might.
Feb 29th 2004, 7:50 pm
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Into soft roader's are we?
Feb 29th 2004, 7:59 pm
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Yep, like 99% of 4WD owners (well certainly in the UK anyway), any car that I own probably will never see any off-road action. I just want the kudos of being able to drive a larger vehicle and look down on other drivers 
Just kidding - actually want something that I can throw loads of gear into the back of (timber mostly) and also cart several people around if I need to.
Just kidding - actually want something that I can throw loads of gear into the back of (timber mostly) and also cart several people around if I need to.
Feb 29th 2004, 10:43 pm
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Re: Best deal on 4x4 ?
Originally posted by dugongs
try this one and find the model you are looking at to see if the price is ok.
http://www.discountnewcars.com.au
we used these website to buy a new one and they just put you in contact with a local dealer who agrees to offer the price quoted.
try this one and find the model you are looking at to see if the price is ok.
http://www.discountnewcars.com.au
we used these website to buy a new one and they just put you in contact with a local dealer who agrees to offer the price quoted.
Jane
Feb 29th 2004, 11:21 pm
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PLumber....
I drive a Nissan patrol GU ST3 4.2 TD, and its great. Plenty of room, handles off road like the best of them (many say that for long trips in the bush it IS the best of them). The drivetrain is bombproof, suspension is good enough for 90% of owners and the engine reliable.
The Landcruiser 100 series is the Toyota equivilent. More comfy on road, still just as able to get you down practically any route in aus. A few little niggles, such as the independant front suspention.....makes the ride FAR nicer on the road, and normally better on corrugations, but it can limit the car on serious offroad where greater wheel articulation is required. Price is another niggle....
If buying new...the Toyota will depreciate far less, and is generally regarded as the better investment. Nissan will loose a fair bit as soon as you leave the showroom.
If you want a Patrol, buy it nearly new (like i did) and you will save a heap and get a vehicle that has done next to no K's.
The patrol 3 litre is meant to be an excellent combo, i went for the 4.2 as i do alot of towing.
I did alot of research before deciding on a patrol, and i am very pleased with the result. I would say though....if i had the extra $15000 needed to get a Landcruiser of the same spec i would have done, but right now i just couldn't afford it.
Any Q's.....gimme a shout.
I drive a Nissan patrol GU ST3 4.2 TD, and its great. Plenty of room, handles off road like the best of them (many say that for long trips in the bush it IS the best of them). The drivetrain is bombproof, suspension is good enough for 90% of owners and the engine reliable.
The Landcruiser 100 series is the Toyota equivilent. More comfy on road, still just as able to get you down practically any route in aus. A few little niggles, such as the independant front suspention.....makes the ride FAR nicer on the road, and normally better on corrugations, but it can limit the car on serious offroad where greater wheel articulation is required. Price is another niggle....
If buying new...the Toyota will depreciate far less, and is generally regarded as the better investment. Nissan will loose a fair bit as soon as you leave the showroom.
If you want a Patrol, buy it nearly new (like i did
) and you will save a heap and get a vehicle that has done next to no K's.The patrol 3 litre is meant to be an excellent combo, i went for the 4.2 as i do alot of towing.
I did alot of research before deciding on a patrol, and i am very pleased with the result. I would say though....if i had the extra $15000 needed to get a Landcruiser of the same spec i would have done, but right now i just couldn't afford it.
Any Q's.....gimme a shout.
Last edited by PeteY; Feb 29th 2004 at 11:55 pm.
Mar 1st 2004, 1:44 am
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Small wife small car syndrome
We have 2 kids and found our estate car in UK too small.
So when we came over here last May we eventually blew Au$25k on a nearly new Jeep Grand Chreokee and its been great. Very comfortable and enough standard extras while still being tough enough to go off road (not that I would know about off pisting as our biggest hill is our driveway). Not as big as the ubiquitous Landcruiser that seems to rule Australia (I think Landcruisers are ace, but wife said they are just too big).
Came down to a Toyota Prado, Jeep Grand Cherokee or Subaru Forester. Only gripe with the Jeep is perm 4 wheel drive hits the mpg a bit, but then pertrol here is soo damn cheap!
Tried a Jeep Chrokee (aka drawf carrier - no offense to any vertically challenged friends) and it was awful. No home comforts, flimsy steering wheel, ridiclous rear passenger doors and limited head room.
Cheers
So when we came over here last May we eventually blew Au$25k on a nearly new Jeep Grand Chreokee and its been great. Very comfortable and enough standard extras while still being tough enough to go off road (not that I would know about off pisting as our biggest hill is our driveway). Not as big as the ubiquitous Landcruiser that seems to rule Australia (I think Landcruisers are ace, but wife said they are just too big).
Came down to a Toyota Prado, Jeep Grand Cherokee or Subaru Forester. Only gripe with the Jeep is perm 4 wheel drive hits the mpg a bit, but then pertrol here is soo damn cheap!
Tried a Jeep Chrokee (aka drawf carrier - no offense to any vertically challenged friends) and it was awful. No home comforts, flimsy steering wheel, ridiclous rear passenger doors and limited head room.
Cheers
Mar 1st 2004, 9:52 am
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Originally posted by JaneandJim
Second hand 4x4s aren't much cheaper than new, unless you buy a really old one.
Jane
Second hand 4x4s aren't much cheaper than new, unless you buy a really old one.
Jane
Not disagreeing Jand 'cos I'm not in Brissie, but in Perth I paid 15k less than MRP for a year old Pajero. I reckon thats pretty cheap.
Mar 1st 2004, 10:21 am
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I quite like the look for the X-Trail. Anybody done one of these Aussie Trek Series trips? Looks like fun:
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
Mar 1st 2004, 8:03 pm
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Test drove a hyundai Terrarcon auto 2.9 turbo diesel ....very impressed.
Still think i'll settle for patrol 3td !
Still think i'll settle for patrol 3td !
Mar 1st 2004, 9:22 pm
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Originally posted by cruisey
I quite like the look for the X-Trail. Anybody done one of these Aussie Trek Series trips? Looks like fun:
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
I quite like the look for the X-Trail. Anybody done one of these Aussie Trek Series trips? Looks like fun:
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
I wanted a patrol but couldn't justify the sheer size of it for suburban driving. Plus the fact i needed a bloody step ladder to get in it!
Mar 1st 2004, 9:51 pm
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Re: Best deal on 4x4 ?
Originally posted by plumber
We all know that it's our better half that makes all the decisions !
But this is important (very)
What's the best deal been found so far on a new 4x4?
eg/ Nissan patrol LWB $43000.00
all the best plum.
ps will read replies later....whole house must be spotless by the time she get's back from stables !!!!( she who must be obeyed )
:scared: plumbers scare easy!
We all know that it's our better half that makes all the decisions !
But this is important (very)
What's the best deal been found so far on a new 4x4?
eg/ Nissan patrol LWB $43000.00
all the best plum.
ps will read replies later....whole house must be spotless by the time she get's back from stables !!!!( she who must be obeyed )
:scared: plumbers scare easy!
www.nissan.com.au
www.ishouldhavegotashogun.cucumin
Mar 1st 2004, 10:11 pm
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Re: Best deal on 4x4 ?
Originally posted by plumber
We all know that it's our better half that makes all the decisions !
But this is important (very)
What's the best deal been found so far on a new 4x4?
eg/ Nissan patrol LWB $43000.00
all the best plum.
ps will read replies later....whole house must be spotless by the time she get's back from stables !!!!( she who must be obeyed )
:scared: plumbers scare easy!
We all know that it's our better half that makes all the decisions !
But this is important (very)
What's the best deal been found so far on a new 4x4?
eg/ Nissan patrol LWB $43000.00
all the best plum.
ps will read replies later....whole house must be spotless by the time she get's back from stables !!!!( she who must be obeyed )
:scared: plumbers scare easy!
Mar 1st 2004, 10:34 pm
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Originally posted by cruisey
I quite like the look for the X-Trail. Anybody done one of these Aussie Trek Series trips? Looks like fun:
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
I quite like the look for the X-Trail. Anybody done one of these Aussie Trek Series trips? Looks like fun:
http://www.nissan.com.au/4x4_index.asp
Mar 1st 2004, 10:34 pm
#29
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Originally posted by Nibbs
Not disagreeing Jand 'cos I'm not in Brissie, but in Perth I paid 15k less than MRP for a year old Pajero. I reckon thats pretty cheap.
Not disagreeing Jand 'cos I'm not in Brissie, but in Perth I paid 15k less than MRP for a year old Pajero. I reckon thats pretty cheap.
Jane
Mar 1st 2004, 10:35 pm
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Originally posted by PeteY
Great link....thanks!
Great link....thanks!
