Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle.
I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ?
I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt.
I am wondering re fuel consumption/maintenance and general reliabity /longevity.
I have had company vehicles for over 20 years and this will be the first private vehicle owned in a long time.
I expect in due course to do a lap/tow a van or such like.
Mike
Bridgee said
05:32 PM Feb 1, 2009
Hello Mike,
Well we have recently purchased a low km 2004 Patrol with 3.0L turbo diesel and I presume the Navara would be fitted with the the same motor.
According to research we've done, it is very fuel efficient, especially when towing. We are awaiting delivery of our 21' caravan so haven't had a chance to try out towing yet but so far are very impressed with the fuel economy and the "grunt" compared to our 1990 4.2L petrol Patrol.
Brian
Wombat 280 said
07:58 PM Feb 2, 2009
The Navara has leaf springs the Patrol independent suspension . Recently as last May drove a mates 3.0 lt Patrol across from Perth towing a 17 ft Jayco Expanda averaged about 13/100 no head r side winds . Would assume the Navara would do about the same.
Have had front and rear suspension sagging problems with only 80000 kms on the clock. Get it checked out by someone who is knowing these things and how to check the ground clearances
Roostertales said
08:33 PM Feb 2, 2009
Thanks Wombat
Will raise with inspection guy if I proceed.
Is there anyone in the forum group who has knowledge /experience with the above type vehicle.
I am considering purchasing a 2006 low klm one.Any ideas what it should be worth ?
I note it has a 3.0 lt turbo diesel as oposed to the new ones which seem to have a 2.4 lt.
I am wondering re fuel consumption/maintenance and general reliabity /longevity.
I have had company vehicles for over 20 years and this will be the first private vehicle owned in a long time.
I expect in due course to do a lap/tow a van or such like.
Mike
Well we have recently purchased a low km 2004 Patrol with 3.0L turbo diesel and I presume the Navara would be fitted with the the same motor.
According to research we've done, it is very fuel efficient, especially when towing. We are awaiting delivery of our 21' caravan so haven't had a chance to try out towing yet but so far are very impressed with the fuel economy and the "grunt" compared to our 1990 4.2L petrol Patrol.
Brian