Nissan Patrol vs Pajero Fieldmaster?

[jei]

hello guys, i need some help! what is better between the two in terms of:

1. comfort
2. performance
3. maintenance cost
4. parts prices
5. fuel consumption

etc? thanks!

[Harangody]

1. Patrol. Pajero seats suck.
2. Patrol.
3. Same
4. Pajero
5. Pajero

We had both but we kept the Patrol.

[jrn29]

bakit sir dahil sa side facing ba yung sucks..
merun naman pajero na Front facing din naman eh.
for me pajero ko. Yung number two lang ako sa patrol ,
mas pogi yung Pajero FM

[Harangody]

Parang mataas kasi at matigas yung feel ng mga seats.

[vinj]

Depends also on what year model of the Patrol you're looking at. If this is the 2001-2003/2004 model (pre-facelift), you're better off with the Pajero as this first release of the Patrol 3.0 had quite a number of issues with the engine. These have been fixed on the later models (our 2005/06 4x4 has been quite a reliable one).

FC: Quits lang
Performance: Patrol
Maintenance Cost: Pajero
Parts Prices: Pajero
FC: Pajero has better FC AFAIK

What will i get given both are in the same, good conditions? Patrol.

[vinj]

Depends also on what year model of the Patrol you're looking at. If this is the 2001-2003/2004 model (pre-facelift), you're better off with the Pajero as this first release of the Patrol 3.0 had quite a number of issues with the engine. These have been fixed on the later models (our 2005/06 4x4 has been quite a reliable one).

FC: Quits lang
Performance: Patrol
Maintenance Cost: Pajero
Parts Prices: Pajero
FC: Pajero has better FC AFAIK

What will i get given both are in the same, good conditions? Patrol.

[jei]

*harangody- thanks sir! can you give some figures about the FC? city and hway driving?
*jrn29- thanks!
*vinj- we are considering the 01-02 nissan patrol and 99-02 pajero FM sir.

how about interior space and quality? which one is better? thanks!

[vinj]

If you're considering the 01-02 Patrol. Go for the Pajero as this will give you less headaches. Otep can attest to the problems he encountered with the 01-02 versions.

[jei]

If you're considering the 01-02 Patrol. Go for the Pajero as this will give you less headaches. Otep can attest to the problems he encountered with the 01-02 versions.

are these problems isolated cases or factory defects? thanks for replying sir!

[OTEP]

Defect. Later engines were improved and design changes were made.

Yes. My Tylenol intake has increased dramatically when I crossed over from 96 Pajero to 01 Patrol. Now my daily driver is a 94 Toyota. Hehe.

Interior of the Patrol is snug considering the size. The fronts are ok but the Pajero has better 2nd row accomodations.

[vinj]

Yes, design flaws really. Its not isolated to ZD30s in our market as this was encountered also in other markets back then.

[GTi]

I'd suggest you get the Pajero as well. Aside from the aforementioned engine problems with early model Patrol, it is also pretty hard to maneuver in tight streets and mall parking. The Pajero's size would be more reasonable, not to mention that as already mentioned, the Patrol doesn't have much interior room despite the huge girth which somewhat defeats the reason of getting such a big car.

The Pajero uses an old school diesel, lesser electronics to get headaches about. If you want more performance out of it, you can do the turbo washer trick many Pajero owner Tsikoteers have been doing and there are many other performance parts available as well.

[vinj]

IPatrol, it is also pretty hard to maneuver in tight streets and mall parking. The Pajero's size would be more reasonable, not to mention that as already mentioned, the Patrol doesn't have much interior room despite the huge girth which somewhat defeats the reason of getting such a big car.

The Pajero is cursed with a poor turning radius so parking in tight streets requires several maneuvers just as well.

Pansinin mo lang before kung ilang Pajero ay may gasgas sa mga bumper ends niya (front and back). :D

[jei]

so the patrols with ZD30 engines are the ones with this particular design flaws? i liked the brute stance of the patrol, but i guess its stance alone is not worth the extra headache and worry that i'll have if ever i choose to buy one.

looks like pajero fieldmaster is the popular choice among car enthusiasts, what is its FC figures? city and highway driving. thanks guys!

[junerski]

so the patrols with ZD30 engines are the ones with this particular design flaws? i liked the brute stance of the patrol, but i guess its stance alone is not worth the extra headache and worry that i'll have if ever i choose to buy one.

looks like pajero fieldmaster is the popular choice among car enthusiasts, what is its FC figures? city and highway driving. thanks guys!

with me Pajero FM A/T, city/traffic- 7-7.5km to a liter... kapag expressway kaya hanggang 9-9.5km to a liter. hindi matipid pero hindi rin naman malakas.sakto lang.

[jei]

with me Pajero FM A/T, city/traffic- 7-7.5km to a liter... kapag expressway kaya hanggang 9-9.5km to a liter. hindi matipid pero hindi rin naman malakas.sakto lang.

thanks sir! i think that it's actually pretty thrifty for its size and class. what are the things that i have to check when i test drive one?

[lowslowbenz]

What Patrol? Safari Y60 GQ?

If that's the model you're refering to, pound for pound, Patrol ako over the Pajero.

[OTEP]

Pajero? Check the vehicle papers as it was a former stats leader in terms of auto theft...

[jei]

*lowslowbenz- no sir, i'm considering the fifth generation patrol Y61.
*otep- how about in the car itself sir?

[lowslowbenz]

*lowslowbenz- no sir, i'm considering the fifth generation patrol Y61.

Ah ... sorry, no idea on the newer Y61. The former TD42 of the Patrol Safari was a bullet proof engine, Nissan should've brought in the Y61 variant equipped with a TD42 though.