HELP NEEDED! I'm BUYING another 4WD! What should I get? Nissan Patrol vs Toyota Landcruiser

So I'm buying a 2nd 4wd, what should I get? Patrol vs Landcruiser.

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[ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Series 4 Patrol vs 105 in my opinion.
Safety - Patrol (a big one)
Remote parts availability - 105
Price - Patrol
Comfort - patrol
LSD - Patrol (untill lockers)
Driveline strength - Patrol
Aftermarket accessories - 105
Engine reliability - 105 (the ZD is fine)
Power - Patrol

[mickeyblackice]

I went through 12 4x4 in the last 20 yrs . Mainly Patrol . Now am stuck with GU Patrol TD42 with modified Auto. Best decision ever. No problems with the motor. Easy to modify and work on. Good luck with your next rig. God bless you and your family

[el_denk]

As a patrol owner it would be great to see a Aussie 4x4 channel using one. Great rig and never let me down. Doesn’t have the guts compared to others but it’s tough, modular and gets the job done every time. Good luck on your decision!

[jasonhelmes]

I've owned both mate we sold the GU and got a 105 for the extra interior space. The cruiser is more comfortable on long trips but I did find the later model with the 5 speed auto upgrade were better. The patrol has better economy and driveline.

[Shagley]

Mate! Firstly
🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS on the new addition to the family!🎉🎉

As for the patrol/cruiser debate I've literally just been through this decision. I have a hilux and wanted a solid axle vehicle aswell so after a long debate I went for a 2006 Patrol with the TD42TI engine. It is now running 35s twin locked, chopped with a tray and canopy ect ect ect and have upgraded the turbo which meant a complete overhaul of the cooling system, as you mentioned, and everyone else told me the engine will overheat it will die!! yadda yadda yadda blah blah anyway that's what I done. I've had it on few trips now towing a camper trailer and the temperature gauge sits pretty right where it should even under alot of right foot on knarly tracks the engine is rock solid. Done turbo, radiator, intercooller, water pump mods and upgraded all hoses to suit the mods. The only thing that kills these engines is heat if the right cooling system mods are done they are spot on.
Price and parts availability was a deciding factor in my choice and again everyone told me get the Toyota. However since having the Patrol parts are easily sorced and cheap to boot!
You can't go wrong with either of these vehicles at the end of the day when fully kitted out they will go side by side on the toughest tracks. What swayed my decision to the patrol was price. You do pay for Toyota's cult following and the patrol was cheaper and just as reliable if done right so that's what I went for.

Congrats again on the baby news mate it was this Chanel that got me into the 4be scene when I moved to Ozz a few years ago, The Chanel has come a long long way mate, really great to see the decision to leave the classroom behind worked out for ya! Well done, keep up the great content. Looking forward to see what you go for with the new wheels!! Patrol or Cruiser you can't go far wrong and won't be disappointed!!once you have one on a track it's hard to feel anything but excitement👍

[felixw]

Cruiser 80 series, 8 seats, kids can bring friends, three across the middle one in the back with gear or full roofrack (big load rating). I've had mine for over 20years with 4 kids, best vehicle that can do it all.

[einfelder]

2010 Patrol owner here. Look for a 2011 model not 2012, which came with some sort of traction control which makes lifting more troublesome, plus they had a lower factory ride height. If you get an auto it will be easier for your partner to drive, assuming she's like most and isn't crash hot on a manual. Manual dual mass flywheels are a pain too, and expensive. 2011 CRD engine is not a grenade like the 98-2003ish DIs were. Don't touch one of those. Put a Wholesale autos valve body into the auto, gives lockup in low gear downhill. To run 35s you will need diff ratio changes, and maybe reduction gears in the transfer case. Engine wise, get a 3" exhaust and a remap to 19-20psi. If you want ball-tearing grunt, get an Eclipse turbo upgrade and intercooler upgrade - this will have you wondering if the brakes will cope, so put braided lines, slotted rotors and some 700 degree pads. There are countless suspension kits around, many are junk and don't address caster correction. Superior has good stuff with support. Then there's the usual other stuff - dual batteries in parallel for winching, piss off the auto hubs, lockers, alloy roof rack, etc.

[leaf]

I've had my 3l patrol for the last 6 months and has been an absolute dream, Have thrashed it quite a bit but is loving life. With it being a direct injection, I service the car every 5k, usual oil change, and and filter change.

[stevekeenes]

You just keep being you mate... vids are awesome, humble and respectful as always . just go with your heart when getting the new 4wd, you know what you like, just go for it :). If you get 5mins spare up in Coffs, let me know, be great to say gday.. Cheers Steve.

[texasslingleadsomtingwong]

Both are amazing vehicles, both are right up your alley, and both are family centered. Surprise me .
We just finished our 4 day drive with camping in our "Armada", today . So pleasent . But, I'm not brand stuck in the least.

[davidbarnett]

Mate all the best with your choice in 4wd and don't let the trolls get to you and keep being you that's why we watch and enjoy your channel.

[mwaythai]

Go the patrol, every man and his dog on YouTube has a cruiser.

[mgiblonski]

Both are very capable and reliable 4x4's. I have a mate with a 105, and I've got a GU with the TD42. Cruiser is definitely more comfortable and seems to have more room inside, so perhaps the slightly more practical option. I do love my Patrol though and even though it's pretty agricultural (noisy and slow) it's super reliable and I think it speaks volumes that the engine now has over 600, 000km and has never been rebuilt.

Having said that, if I was in your situation with a growing family I'd be leaning towards a late model GU common rail as you get more safety features as well as a newer & lower kilometre vehicle. Plus there's still plenty of them getting around with little or no modifications.
Good luck with the search, and I look forward to seeing more of your adventures in future. 👍

[paulgeary]

I would like to Thank You for the content that you upload to YouTube. Our family cannot watch the rubbish on the commercial television stations and enjoy watching all you videos. I also appreciate the information/opinion you supply that is very informative. Keep up the great work.

[WilliamBaltyn]

Got to be the Patrol. Most new YouTube content is Toyota-focused so Patrol would be a good differentiator. And they’re great vehicles for the money. Parts, mods, so much choice.

[zacattard]

Absolutely love this one mate it's a tough decision definitely, honestly think the patrols are just better value. They always say don't pay for the badge! Wondering if you've been up to the Northern NSW hinterlands? Could be an option. 4k looks stunning especially the beard👍

[HammerRocks]

Classic Tyler Thompson. Open and transparent, and tells it how it is. Good onya mate. 👍✊ I have an 80 Series Landcruiser and it's a keeper. ♥ But I also think a GU Patrol is definitely the better value for money buy at the moment. You're getting a newer vehicle with less kms, for less money. And for a family car, having better safety features (like airbags etc.) is as important as it's 4WD capabilities. And for a $25k budget, good luck finding an 80 or 100 diesel that has less than 400k kms on the clock, that hasn't been modified already. So, as much as I am a Land Cruiser fan, common sense says, look for a GU Patrol instead. Besides, there are already so many YouTubers using Landcruisers. If you get a GU Patrol, you'll be unique. It'll be nice seeing a different 4WD used in YouTube for a change. All the best on your search.🤞

[tobywuiske]

Just upgraded from a hzj105(owned for 5 years prior ) to an fte swapped 105 and have fallen further in love than I ever thought I could

[shaunmccaw]

Being from Scotland mate can't help you with a decision on this one what ever one you pick really looking forward to what ever you do 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[jessetink]

The only advice I can give is keep your eye out on market place, gumtree and car sales they are probably your best options.
Good luck with it all