2007 Nissan Patrol Super Safari

[louchua]

What do you guys think about the revamped 2007 Nissan Patrol Safari Edition? A friend of mine is getting a luxury SUV (budget 2.5M) and he's seriously considering this one. Is it worth it?

[OTEP]

If you're not going off-road, just look somewhere else. The Nissan Patrol is a very compromised vehicle. It's just like a tank in a tuxedo. The ride is harsh and bouncy if you come from a car, the cabin is not as spacious as the body suggests, and the interior materials will make you feel right at home in a Nissan Sentra (not that there's anything wrong with the Sentra, but at Php2.5M++ I expect something better).

Nevertheless, I still love Nissan Patrols. Hey, love must be blind.

[lytspid]

considering the size and power to weight ratio..medyo mbgat patrol and if diesel kunin mo mbgal tlga...if patrol fan ka tlga..hintayin mo un lalabas na bagong patrol...try nyo visit australian bwesite bka may mkita kyo bgo patrol..sa parts and maintenance..medyo mataas....unlike ibang suv...sa resale value mbba...if ako on my opinion..il go for toyota prado...

[OTEP]

Yep. You'll be seeing lots of Everest, Santa Fe, Fortuner, etc. taillights if you drive a Patrol. :D

Parts and maintenance are expensive via dealership aka stealership. DIY maintenance and acquiring parts from third-party suppliers is not that hard. Do keep in mind that you have to go back to the dealership for the duration of the warranty if you do not want to void it.

The Patrol is a good platform if you have off-road aspirations. Everything from an on-board water tank to underbody armor is readily available in the market as long as you have the $$$.

[oldblue]

ok naman siguro choice yan

[mbt]

while i love Patrols, understand that from a technical point of view, these are machines designed for the wild. other choices would be better for on-pavement driving.

the patrol is a huge beast but is relatively tiny inside, with a useless third-row seat and scant cargo space. visibility is quite poor because of the small glass and the barn doors with the external spare. it's tough to park this thing. step-up height is as high as the empire state building. the ride is choppy. power with the 3.0-liter diesel is middling.

but off-road, it's king, and it's extremely difficult to break a patrol.

then again, if you like the patrol's looks, then go right ahead. a car purchase is as much about emotion (if not more) as reason

[OTEP]

The Patrol is not bad, it's great at what it does. But if you expect it to be cushy-tushy luxo SUV, you're in for a rude awakening. By then you'd have parted with your Php2M big ones. hehehe.

[oldblue]

2.5M + monthy driver salary are all that it takes to enjoy this tank

[eggman]

Sulit naman ang Patrol Super Safari..Ok parin ang diesel variant nya..

[momoyster]

and i thought spacious ito sa loob

[podgixx]

Hi people, we own a Nissan Patrol 2003, ZD30 engine. The Patrol, as for
my testimony, was excellent in terms of acceleration. I remember 2005 when speed limit is not so strictly enforced in NLEX, my dad used to do 160 kph on the speedometer but on the inside, it was intact and you don't feel you're driving on that speed. Lately I brought the Patrol in Boso-Boso, Antipolo and it still drives like brand new. The "hatak" never fails me on steeper ascents in 3rd to 4th gear, effortlessly going up to 90kph in matter of seconds and 8 people in the cabin including me. Hope this up and coming Nissan Safari will be a more enhanced and exciting one, as the existing Patrol is already a great drive for us.

[louchua]

Hi people, we own a Nissan Patrol 2003, ZD30 engine. The Patrol, as for
my testimony, was excellent in terms of acceleration. I remember 2005 when speed limit is not so strictly enforced in NLEX, my dad used to do 160 kph on the speedometer but on the inside, it was intact and you don't feel you're driving on that speed. Lately I brought the Patrol in Boso-Boso, Antipolo and it still drives like brand new. The "hatak" never fails me on steeper ascents in 3rd to 4th gear, effortlessly going up to 90kph in matter of seconds and 8 people in the cabin including me. Hope this up and coming Nissan Safari will be a more enhanced and exciting one, as the existing Patrol is already a great drive for us.

My friend actually went for the New Patrol Super Safari Diesel Variant also with the ZD30 engine (I think) but this time with VGT. Went for the new color somewhat "Brownish Metallic". Super lakas ng talaga ng hatak and it feels like your in a luxury tank when your inside. Interior is pretty nice with the leather and wood trimmings.. But just what Sir Otep said, the rear space is too tight for a luxo SUV, although ang laki niya tingnan sa labas, masikip siya when your inside. and the ride medyo matagtag pa rin for an SUV IMO, much like the older patrols. But all in all, ok ang New Patrol.. but honestly if I have 2.5M to spare for an SUV, I would go for the Veracruz ehehehe.

[podgixx]

Greetings Lochua,

Ah I see, sabagay, 'di ko pa rin maicompare yung cabin nito sa ibang SUVs in the market since ito pa lang ang nasasakyan ko, at yung 1999 Pajero nga pala which we owned before this Patrol. But isa pa nga na disadvantage na masa-cite namin on this vehicle is the "tagtag" especially on the back which a moderator here has stated, sinabi na rin yun sa 'min ng auto-mechanic na cousin ko. Another is the lack of instrumentations inside the cabin; such as the "on-lights" and "wear seatbelt" detector, yung 2004 RAV4 namin is complete on these features. Last disadvantage is though more than capable naman na lagyan ng 4wd dahil malakas naman ang makina, the same moderator din has said na 'di rin magandang lagyan ng 4wd dahil kulang daw sa "center differential" as he has said (not sure if that's what he has said, diko na ulit nabasa yung sabi ni Mr. Boybi, hehehe). Dissappointed din si father ko ng pinalagyan ng 4wd because kelangan pa nga na magfull-stop before you can shift to 4 wheels. Our then 1999 Pajero, as we've compared to, is excellent in 4wd dahil even you're speeding at more than 100kph, you can change to 4wheels. Eventually, on the same day na ininstall, pinatanggal din niya yung 4wd for the Patrol.

[boybi]

The Nissan Patrol's 4WD system was not meant for aiding on-road traction. It was intended for the vehicle to be able to get itself in and out of situations where normal 2WD vehicles can't. The transfer case of the Patrol can also be shifted on-the-fly but only up to 40kph, whereas the Pajero can do it up to 100kph (not above 100kph).

I never said na hindi magandang lagyan ng 4WD ang Patrol. I had a 2003 GU Patrol before fitted with an aftermarket (HPI) 4WD kit. And yes, wala ngang center differential ang Patrol, which is why you cannot put it into 4WD mode on paved roads.

[auto_fanatic]

My friend actually went for the New Patrol Super Safari Diesel Variant also with the ZD30 engine (I think) but this time with VGT. Went for the new color somewhat "Brownish Metallic". Super lakas ng talaga ng hatak and it feels like your in a luxury tank when your inside. Interior is pretty nice with the leather and wood trimmings.. But just what Sir Otep said, the rear space is too tight for a luxo SUV, although ang laki niya tingnan sa labas, masikip siya when your inside. and the ride medyo matagtag pa rin for an SUV IMO, much like the older patrols. But all in all, ok ang New Patrol.. but honestly if I have 2.5M to spare for an SUV, I would go for the Veracruz ehehehe.

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When you mentioned "the rear space is too tight for a luxo SUV" are you referring to the 2nd row or the 3rd row?

[OTEP]

Ako ang nag-mana ng 4x4 system ni boybi. And by far it is the best modification I have on the Patrol. Walang kwenta yung winch, snorkel, etc. kung wala ka nito.