6 Months With The Y62-How Does it Compare?
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Today we talk about the Patrol, the good, the bad. Whats it like VS it's main rival? What are your thoughts. Do you agree?
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I live in the Philippines. I ordered a V6 Prado and 6 months later no unit yet. Then I saw dealers selling the Y62. I got one and I love it. We have the upgraded infotainment here with Apple car play and android auto. I used my Y62 in the sand dunes and it was a monster. My only upgrade was cooper rugged trek tires. My only gripe is this is a very big car. I've ridden the Prado and LC300 and they are easier to drive around town.
There was a 45k difference in price when I bought my Y62 against the 200 series last year. It was a "no brainer". I haven't spent that on accessories or upgrades yet, even though I'm trying real hard.
Massive selling point isn't it. Keep trying mate! You'll get there haha.
Picked mine up Thursday drive down to Melbourne Friday and wow what a car. You are right with driving position but all good and comfy every car is different
Honestly what a car
Surprised me on how good it was in fuel took me and brought me back in one tank each time with over 25 litres of fuel left
Loved it super comfy and no tiredness at all
For sure mate, they are great cars and well worth the coin. It is a shame about the driving position, although with some mucking around, you can get it decent. Very true, they aren't that bad on fuel, all depends on how you drive it, fuel efficent on the big trips.
had my series 5 for a few weeks now, and i agree with the seating i already noticed i couldn't get the perfect position for my desired seating and my wife drives it also so it always changes. but my TI Pathfinder had better seats i reckon. softer leather? not sure yet but still love the car . absolute weapon. woodgrain doesn't even bother me tbh. infotainment system will get upgraded eventually but not a major issue as you stated. great video mate. cheers
Much appreciated mate! I'm glad I'm not the only one with the seats, certainly could be better, but its not a deal breaker. They are wicked cars! Thanks for your comment.
Same champ
Driving position isn't best I agree just drive it to Vic from Sydney and back no issue was fine
Good video. Just placed an order. Did u do your own interior wrap? If you ordered on-line, who did use purchase from. Thanks Rob
Thanks mate. I did my own wrap. I use this website. I hope your car comes quick, you'll love it!
vinylwrappingaustralia.com/products/3m-carbon-fibre-black
Rob, don’t know if you have sorted your wrap yet, if not eyeball this. Laser cut wrap for the 62’s. ua-cam.com/video/I4BPh8w39hU/v-deo.html
Nice video - thanks! Had my vehicle since February and really pleased with it. Bought it to tow a big van and am experiencing the sagging rear end. Unfortunately, I had the genuine Nissan tow bar fitted so can’t use weight distribution hitches (although apparently they are ok with the Hayman Reese gear). Looks like a coil & airbag upgrade needed. Otherwise, the vehicle is a beast!
Upgrade the coils and install air bags and throw away that awful distribution hitch. You will never go back.
WDH is the way to go been using for 30 years without any issues and it does what it says on the box distributes the weight instead of overloading the rear axle ..with airbags and stressing the suspension and tyres should be using a hayman reese heavy duty tow bar though.
That my friend is eqivelent to the base Infiniti QX80, oddly it’s a hodgepodge of dated, and new tech. The main fault of the rear suspension is the compressor that leaks out the tubes. Upgrade to the newest Infiniti rear suspension compressor . The 5.6 needs the highest octane. The one side timing chain tends to stretch out at about 60,000 miles US, but is a solid vehicle. You have a gem there mate!!
So very true. Thanks for all the info and taking the time to comment! Interesting to know.
If you understood how the VK56 works you would know it doesn't need "the highest octane". The ECU can detect knock and will pull timing from the engine when running on 91. I heard of a few people who only run 91 in their patrol and after a year and it's fine. The owners Manuel even states that you can run 91 in them with a loss in performance.
Great vid, but don't blame the controls for being dangerous because they are similar to another make of car. It is obviously your responsibility to learn how to FULLY operate the vehicle in a safe matter before taking the controls. That being said, accidentally switching from AWD to 4WD is not a cardinal sin nor dangerous (up to 100km/h), but for the more serious attempted breaches, this vehicle has many fail-safe features built in to it to stop inadvertent actions under certain conditions. Once familiar with this car you'll recognise the functions better. I'm sure the Nissan designers had a session of "what if they try and do this while reversing?" etc etc etc.
That being said, thanks for the informative vid. Regards, Series 4 Y62 owner and lover of that "oh so beautiful V* growl!". Cheers, dd
Jaysus! just watched the rest of your vid.... GO GET A FRIGGIN' CRUISER OR G63! You are waaaay too hard to please!
@@DieselDave Ahaha no way mate, the Y62 is a perfect 4WD for me, been a Nissan fan forever. I think it's just important to understand the things you don't like and what the car lacks in, to upgrade parts to make it better. Understanding limiting factors and not being so serious in yourself to say "this is the best car ever" Would never get rid of the Patrol, fantastic car and is a perfect fit for me.
Nice review. I just wish they had air suspension like LRs. Ours self-levels no matter what you tow. I could not do without it now. Please Mr Nissan add self levelling suspension..then I'd buy a Y62 immediately. Such a good car otherwise.
I dont know why everyone bangs on about the woodgrain - at least it's different.
I love the look & smell of leather seats but I find leather is too slippery so I've fitted sheepskin covers - no more sliding around.
And as for those bloody air bags - dont start me! They're good when they work but they constantly leak & squeak endlessly. Worst accessory I've fitted. Absolutely love my 62 though. 😀
The woodgrain is certainly different in a modern car, at least this styling of it. I guess people expected something more than that for the money. Leather has it's pros and cons, I like it, but wish the seats were a different style and provided more support while driving. I have heard many stories of air bags, I really hope someone can come up with a good fix as they're great when they work!
What airbags did you use ?? I’m betting airbag man ?? Better off with polyair, way better and don’t leak.
Yep, Airbag Man.
I fitted those bag protector sleeves thingys and suppose it's them causing the noise. I've never tried just the bar bags. The guys at Airbag Man tried their best but nothing stops the recurring leaks at the fittings and I got the usual story, 'We've never heard of this happening before - you're only person experiencing this problem'. @@Stevegrande1
@@Stevegrande1Yeah. They're Airbag Man. They've tried to help me but it appears there's no cure. I just keep spraying them with old engine oil which works for a little while.
Did you do any sand driving on the stock tyres ?
Yes, plenty. Stock tyres are actually good for sand.
Would u recommend buying a patrol warrior?
Depends what you're doing. If you are towing, probably not, can't get a GVM upgrade for them. For touring or 4WDing, they're a great option.
Hey mate great vid just wanted to ask are your badges and front grill plasti dipped or painted looks smick
They we're plasti dipped, but I didn't like the finish and the sun faded it quickly. So I took it off and painted them with some satin black.
2024 premcar and Nissan have updated the head unit I reckon u could get an upgrade on the head unit 😊
Surely!
I just wish they sold the lower base model y62 in Australia.
Interesting. Whys that?
Great car except for the wood grain 😫 interior wrap is so much nicer 👌
Is it normal to feel a bit of uneven idle when stationary with these... Slight fluctuations nothing drastic?
Not really. I haven't experienced it. Check your throttle body and maf sensor for dirt.
Don’t worry your 140k Sahara 300 comes with a cd player as well
With all due respect, but when it comes to the interior - I would suggest that is a very personal opinion and does not reflect every ones taste.
Yes I agree, it is. Although it is a big talking point with these cars, a majority of people dislike it.
There is not a “massive” difference in the way these things run on 95 or 91. If fact the different it’s only slight with 91 and I can’t tell the difference on 95. Same with economy. On a recent trip with mine towing 3t I averaged the same on 95 and 98 and only slightly more when fill with 91.
Great car.
Personally I notice a big difference between 98 and 91, fuel economy and power wise. Probably not so much between 95 and 91, if it works for you, keep doing so!
Why do Australians put carpet on their dash tops?
Lots of reasons mate. They're called a dash mat, you buy them specific to your car. Because the heat is so intense here the sun can damage your dash really quickly, can also crack it over time. A dash mat also helps to stop the glare off the dash when driving. Helps to keep the inside a little cooler too.
What dash mat is that mate
It's a Sungrabba
love how you blacked out the badging and front grill ???, there's a reason why Nissan is selling a boat load of them
Thanks mate. So true!
I was disappointed my my22 y62 still has gps maps from 2019.
get onto the dealer and get them to update it, pretty common
None of them are up to date. Best just to use google maps, live, free and up to date to the minute. My wife’s mercs gps was out of date when we bought it new
nice phone camera....... which phone is it
Note 20
@@WLD62 okay never heard, but its nice
in some countries petrol is cheaper, some countries diesel is cheaper. I like Patrol but..petrol is more expensive.
Absolutely, they both have their advantages. Gotta pay to play sadly...
Had mine for 4 years where I live I’ve never paid more for unleaded than diesel a lot of the time it’s 20-30 cents cheaper than diesel, same currently 30c cheaper, 10c cheaper for full 98.
The difference in power from 95 to 98 isn't noticeable, 91 will see a loss in power tho. You don't need to run 98 in a NA direct injected engine, if it was a supercharged or turbo i would run 98 but it's not required to run it in the Y62 and you're wasting money buying 98.
front seats are terrible 3 months in still cant find a decent position
The y63 will compete with the 300. The 62 was built to compete with the 200
Sterio can be upgraded simply
A lot of the annoying features are for Arab gulf specs
You are comparing a petrol engine to a diesel engine. That's where the price difference is. You don't seem to mention that. That's why the petrol is a lot cheaper.
I'm not sure to be honest. I feel like it's more so the Toyota markup than anything. I think Petrol engines have began to get increasingly popular the last few years. Turbo Barras and LS Patrols have been a real trend. Interested to know what you think?
I really think that if Nissan brought out a v8 diesel equivalent to the 200 series than I think the price wouldn't be much different. However Toyota diesel engine are far more superior than a Nissan diesel engine. I think Nissan realised this and that's why they stuck to petrol engines.
I do agree mate, Toyota has got some great diesel engines, reliable and built well. Nissan has nailed the petrol engines though.
@@Bigadz967 the largest vehicle markets don’t have diesel they have unleaded engines, so more passenger light vehicles are made with unleaded engines,
Diesel will die out here in Aus like it is overseas. The patrol fuel use even while towing is on par with the 200 series. Let’s see how the 300 goes in longevity, already had issues with turbo’s and injectors. Let’s see how they go for heat with the turbo’s buried where they are.
Imagine if you spend up to $60k and get a real 4wd like a GUTD42
Way more capable and way more reliable
Y62’s are overpriced and not real 4wds
Two very different vehicles mate, no doubt the Ol' GU is a great car, always has been and will be. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, the old kettle can be great if untouched and the cooling system is well maintained. Yes it is a bit of a shame that the Y62 doesn't come with more for the price tag. But the Y62 can certainly prove it's pedigree out on the tracks.
How exactly aren’t they a real 4wd? They do 90-95 of 4wd tracks as good as a GU
😂😂😂 not a real 4wd. What planet you living on.