why Nissan Patrol for back up securities?

[shadow]

PSG uses this and other back up vehicles of VIP, be it the old safari or the new patrol...? and even in war zone place lIraq, afghanistan the UN representative uses Nissan Patrol? why not Land cruiser?

[tidus1203]

Mas mahal kasi siguro ang Land Cruiser Pero matibay din ang Land Cruiser dare I say mas matibay pa kaysa sa Patrol (ownership bias )

[coiter]

because of the name? kasi nagpapa-"patrol" sya para sa VIP? hehe. well, kung ano man, i think it's a testament to it's ruggedness and durability. just like the black suburbans you usually see in american movies na ginagamit ng fbi, cia, etc.

[mazingerZ]

Pero the terrorists use old Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups para siguro pangontra sa Nissan Patrol. . .

[XTO]

They need the antagonistic / battle ready impression of the Patrol and yet much cheaper than that of LC. In fact when GMA and FG convoy visit here in St. Luke’s sari saring US SUV na mahahaba ang dala nila… no more PATROL and LC’s.

Sa US mostly GMC Yukons Denali ang gamit ng secret service.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCRIAkCRyVo&feature=related"]YouTube - 1/18 Secret Service GMC Denali Police[/ame]

[tidus1203]

Naghihirap na ang bayan and they still use these gas guzzlers

[jmj74]

PSG uses this and other back up vehicles of VIP, be it the old safari or the new patrol...? and even in war zone place lIraq, afghanistan the UN representative uses Nissan Patrol? why not Land cruiser?

one time i saw naman a convoy of isuzu troppers (all white ) escourting the US
ambassor Ms. K. Kenney

[kiper]

masmura kaysa landcruisers, expeditions and suburbans..

masmatipid din sa fuel consumption.. 3.0 TDi ZD30.

"mas-maangas" kaysa sa LandCruiser..imo.

talagang tatabi mga motorists..



Some youtube videos of PGMA's Presidential Convoy:

Presidential Convoy after visiting "FG" at St. Lukes Hospital.
[ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CIAVVMsjCTE"]YouTube - President arroyo convoy[/ame]

Presidential Convoy counter-flowing Ayala Ave. Makati.
[ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6AmCVGiSYI8"]YouTube - President GMA's convoy[/ame]

Presidential Convoy entering Camp Aguinaldo (AFP H.Q.)
[ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3V8C8jxbzT0"]YouTube - President Gloria Arroyo Motorcade[/ame]



Astig..talaga PSG Convoy..hehe

Saka ngayon pala..naghahanap sila ng mga 2nd-hand Patrols..

Mukhang nagtitipid.. papalitan na ung mga GQ Patrol Safaris..

[hitomi]

nung tumitingin kami ng mga 2nd hand na patrol sabi nung nagbebenta
kaya daw yan ang ginagamit pang escort dahil "matibay" daw.
wala pa raw tumitirik na ganyan (sabi nya)

[jcastillo932]

Kasama lagi yung Nissan Urvan na Ambulance Hahaha!! Pano kaya nakakahabol yun sa convoy? for sure yang ang pinaka puersado ang makina sa convoy.

[Memphis Raines]

The escort ambulance that we always see is S.O.P for the President's luzon area runabouts.

Kailangan yan especially kung kasama si Fat, este, First Gentleman. Baka atakihen eh

The President's convoy is always noted for their 'drive anywhere' capabilities so counter-flowing is essential for them especially when they constantly change their driving route to put off potential assasination attacks.

[ptk675]

nung tumitingin kami ng mga 2nd hand na patrol sabi nung nagbebenta
kaya daw yan ang ginagamit pang escort dahil "matibay" daw.
wala pa raw tumitirik na ganyan (sabi nya)

at least for the patrol safari, i can attest to its durability and ruggedness. that thing feels like a tank. and the torque monster under the hood is really something. ours is a '95 model and still runs like a champ

[OTEP]

For one thing, the PSG motorpool has a pretty good relationship with Nissan dealerships making servicing and repairs easier. If the in-house wrenches at Malacanang can't fix it, the Patrols usually end up at Nissan Pasong Tamo.

And Nissan Patrols cost 'only' roughly Php2.4M (manual, cloth seats, less wood, etc.). A Toyota LC100 sold by local Toyota dealers cost more and uses a more car-like independent front suspension as opposed to the stone-aged solid front axle of the Patrol.

Nissan Patrols look very understated. Perfect as back up vehicles as they will never out-bling their principal's ride.

Plus there's no denying the intimidating presence of the Patrol. No stupid kotong cop has flagged me down even when I intentionally 'fall' for their traps (e.g. EDSA U-turn slots, the 'Park and Ride swerving racket', etc.).