2003 Nissan Patrol ST review from UK and Ireland
"The Patrol is a great on and off-road 4x4 and is a bargain especially the 3.0 TD"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When the car was first delivered the steering wheel would constantly wobble at speeds above 80km/h. The problem was traced back to the tyre dealership where we had a set of BF Goodrich Mud Terrains fitted, they had mistakenly used a sedan wheel balancer instead of the heavy duty one required for the 4x4.
The rear large door is difficult to close and after consulting the dealer they said that it was normal and that we should just slam it shut. This is difficult to understand as the cabin doors are so easy to open and shut.
General comments?
The Patrol is a very comfortable vehicle with great on road behavior and exceptional off-road capabilities.
The fuel consumption of the 3 liter Turbo is amazing, compared to friends with Land Cruisers we find ourselves at the gas station a lot less, with figures of 11-12l/100km on the highway and an ever so slight increase to 14-15l/100km around town we are amazed again by theses figures for such a large vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 TD Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Patrol |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2004 |