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| Performance | 6.7/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7.7/10 |
| Reliability | 5.8/10 |
| Value for Money | 6.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 6.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 |
Full review by
Guest.
on 20th Dec 2007
User Rating : 10
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The Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 is a nice size, has a good reliable 6 cylinder diesel engine, and in my opinion is great value for money. The performance is great, same with practicality and same on reliability.
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Review by
Stuart Herron
on 30th Nov 2007
User Rating : 5
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Since my review given in Aug 2006 have just suffered engine failure, Nissan Patrol is 2001 model, with 3 ltr T/D ony 75,200 miles and very regularly serviced (every 6,000 miles), Just being checked as I write this, but not happy that this so-called tough engine is not!
I preferred the 4.2 ltd Diesel 6 cylinder.
Anyone else had problems with the 3 ltd T/D ??
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Review by
terrygoltz
on 16th Jun 2007
User Rating : 9
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The Nissan Patrol 3.0 has more power than the 4.2. It tows a 20ft caravan very well. Good to drive and the auto is excellent around town. Also for towing. Would have another one.
So far at 90,000 there are no problems showing up. Runs like new.
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Review by
TP6040
on 1st Mar 2007
User Rating : 0
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Don't buy a Nissan Patrol - you are asking for some very expensive trouble in the near future.
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Review by
theshooter
on 22nd Dec 2006
User Rating : 9
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Timeless looks, built to last. Might be clumsy around town buy 100% reliable. Had a trooper, reliable, and tough, but seats tilted foward, 4x4 system out of the ark. Had Land Rover, Discovery & Range Rover, auto boxes all went wrong, costly repair, head gasket on disco, landy great off road, but too basic, all overated status symbol. Patrol great off road, could drive through a house, tow a tank, loads of grunt. Despite weight, still get 30mpg. Fulfills all my shooting requirments, its not quick ...
theshooter's full review | 113 words
Review by
bigal3464
on 14th Sep 2006
User Rating : 8
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Have used the Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 as a tow unit for 21 foot caravan all over Australia. I had minor problem with air intake sensor and got excellent support from Nissan. It's a bit cumbersome in city, however, I could not recommend enough! I have heard horror stories but friends with same unit had similar experience to mine, so I do recommend it.
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Review by
Stuart Herron
on 31st Aug 2006
User Rating : 8
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My 4x4s get used for their purpose of working, and whilst regularly serviced they are not 'pampered'!!
I have had several other 4x4s: Troopers, Range Rover, 110 Landrover, Shogun, Discoveries! The Patrols have been the best so far.
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Review by
ivan rayne
on 10th Aug 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Nissan Patrol GR is a great 4x4 comfortable safe and reliable.
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Review by
lightbug
on 9th Jan 2006
User Rating : 10
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Comment by lightbug
I have a new Nissan Patrol since Jul 04 and it is powerful!
159hp I think
It has no engine problems if it did I am sure they wouldn't have full warranty for THREE YEARS It has a beautiful ride you feel safe being in it because its one of the biggest 4x4 on the road and the engine does 30mpg+
A+++++++LOVE IT
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Review by
MMourat
on 24th Dec 2005
User Rating : 2
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The company doesn't always repair it but they know the problem. I don't understand the people that they continue to buy the Nissan Patrol GR 3.0.
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Review by
davephoto1
on 29th Oct 2005
User Rating : 3
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Well, my Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 has had three clutches, Two replacement engines and one turbo.
I am not very happy as Nissan admitted to Turbo and Oil problems on all 3.0 litre engines.
I drove Landrover Discovery's before, and over in 6 years 3 different cars never broke down.
Although the Nissan Patrol DOES give me the best drive by far, when it is well.
davephoto1's full review | 76 words
Review by
nipper
on 1st Oct 2005
User Rating : 4
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The first 18 months with my Nissan Patrol GR were fine without too many problems. Then it started... We live in the Czech Republic, and when driving home from a skiing holiday in Austria in 2004, the engine lost power and thick blue smoke belched out. This was due to 2 pistons having blown a hole in them. It was impossible to get spare pistons in the whole of Europe, and we tried everywhere. We eventually got 2 nearly new pistons from Germany (from a crashed Patrol). The car was off the road for ...
nipper's full review | 371 words
Review by
AirPedro
on 24th Jul 2005
User Rating : 8
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I love the sound of the diesel engine, my wife and I call it "the song of the diesel." The turbo can be handy when trying to pass other vehicles on our narrow twisty roads. It won't win any drag races, but I didn't buy it for that. I used to own a Trooper which I really liked, but the first time I crawled under the Patrol I was blown away at the sturdiness of the underpinnings. This is one stout machine. It handles great and soaks up the bumps in the road with aplomb. I love this machine.
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Review by
waldo
on 21st Jul 2005
User Rating : 9
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I have driven loads of 4x4's and this Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 is my favourite for off-road handling.
Much bigger than a Land Rover Defender or Disco also far more comfortable and reliable.
Although often compared to the Shogun they are completely different vehicles, buy the Shogun to drive the kids to school and tow a caravan, buy a Patrol if you need a vehicle that can work off road, it is nearly as good on the road (Different suspension set up). Patrol is better than diesel Land Cruisers, not ...
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Review by
John Patten
on 28th May 2005
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I took delivery of a new Patrol 5 weeks ago. Driving home it was obvious that there was a serious problem with the engine. It took from 5 to 20 seconds to move off from stationary. I was nearly involved in a serious accident when crossing a main road. The car has now been back with the dealer for 4 weeks. By their own admission they do not know what is wrong with it. More worrying is that Nissan seem totally disinterested. I have asked for a refund but been refused. My advise - DON`T TOUC ...
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Review by
shockingmoment
on 10th Sep 2004
User Rating : 8
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Compared to the Disco' we had - the Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 4x4 is so much more comfortable, reliable, smooth, quieter!, rock steady and loads more space. Don't know why we didn't change sooner. Cruise along at 80 all day!
Leather seats are v. comfy. Lots of gadgets
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Review by
pshuttleworth
on 5th Jan 2004
User Rating : 9
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My final choice was between a Patrol and a Shogun. The Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 won as it is more of a straightforward 4x4 thouroughbred - showing in its offroad capability and towing capacity (3500kg) - required in this case for towing boats.
Performance from a standstill is not great but moving accelaration is surprisingly good - and at low revs. Top speed is 106mph - not the 99mph stated in the brochure.
Great value for money - the SVE has loads of extras including leather upholstery, airco ...
pshuttleworth's full review | 173 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
kenny birch
on 29th Dec 2003
User Rating : 2
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Engine management gave problems on my nissan patrol gr 3.0 from 10000 to 27000 miles--misfire, stopping, clouds of smoke, bad fuel consumption
Footbrake pedal started going to the floor at 26000 miles. This car has been in the garage over 20 times, often for more than a week at a time-brake fault never cured-At 29000 miles (2 Years old ), it was garage tested, MOT tested, RAC tested and POLICE tested, and failed all with defective footbrake and handbrake-has been off the road for 13 weeks-Nissa ...
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