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My New GQ!
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:48 pm
by BT1-PATROL
Hey all,
Ive just purchased a 1988 GQ from Japan under the 15yr Import Rule!
1988 Nissan Safari Grand Road 4.2 litre diesel 4WD short wheel base
5 speed
123,000 kms
Black over silver
All power options and airconditioning
Central locking
Alloy wheels
Twin battery
Sunroof
Fog lights
Push bar
Winch
I tried to find a SWB diesel around here and its alomost impossible. What is one of these worth? I wanna keep it, but someone told me i could get a good price for it.....
Are there any diff from the aus version to the japan one?
Thanks
BT1
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:33 pm
by muzza_fattire
I bought mine for about 8k about 10 months ago.
Like you said, almost impossible to find which is why I didn't mind paying what may have been a bit extra.
My car had never done any 'hardcore' off roading (you could tell because everything was straight - even under the car) and was in pretty good condition. Dead standard though - no mods whatsoever.
It is the basic model so has power nothing.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:37 pm
by bogged
Ask Robbie, he got one, think he paid $8kish.
Mate looked into importing these for a few bucks, it wasnt worth his while and he does this chit for a job.
YMMV
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:22 pm
by bazzle
Aussie ones have the safety recals done, ie brake lines, front panhard reinforcing etc.
Aussie ones also have intrusion beams in doors.
Bazzle
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 9:39 pm
by morkz
hey congradulations on the GQ SWB
Just like to know where u went to get it.
and costs involved was the total price inclusive of compliance or didnt need to be done.
Are theire many around to import
whats the best place to get some info on them apparantly they run 24v versus 12v (not sure)
cheers
James
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:14 am
by BT1-PATROL
Prestigemotorsport
~$12500
No compliance needed as its older than 15yr
There are plenty of LWB models, but have seen very few swb's thats why i picked it up straight away
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:52 am
by ozy1
You new truck is actuially a 24V system, which means you run 24 volt lights and the like, you will soon leanri about ti, when you hook up 12 volt lights, it will pay to do some research.
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:20 am
by GQ TROL
Your truck is a 24V jobbie, just like the majority here in NZ.....a number of the gauges in the dash are still 12V though. Can't recall which ones, but the info is in the yahoo Patrol or GQPatrol forum archives.
Cheers
Mitch
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:23 am
by mkpatrol
[quote="BT1-PATROL"]
No compliance needed as its older than 15yr
quote]
Be careful, most registering authorities are asking for engineering certificates for vehicles which fall under second and third ADR editions to make sure they do comply. They just don't have to go through the system the ubder 15 year old vehicle have to.