1981 Nissan Patrol MQ review from Australia and New Zealand
"Performance good, rust bad!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very bad for rust, When I say bad I mean extremely bad in the MQ.
General comments?
In general the patrols are good 4wd's,
just very bad for rust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 211000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 211000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford EA |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2002 |

