How did you get into car revewing? I love your videos and the consitency of your template. I always know what to expect and youve refined it over the years
Got back home from the Canning Stock Route yesterday. From 10 cars there were two cars without issues from well 1 to well 51, and one of them was a Nissan Patrol. The driver did every dune by first attempt and the vehicle overall performed impressively. So if you want to get yourself a V8, now is the time.
Hey Brett Thanks so much for taking the time out to write up your history. I clicked "reply" but for some reason, wasnt able to get into the comment. You definitely can do more with what you have but your consistency is what keeps me coming back. I always know you have the 0-100, the camera angles used and i see youre doing more driving with vehicles now. all the best with whatver creative path you choose and i look forward to seeing what you have in store.
Perfect Chelsea tractor. Bragging rights for the Mum who has everything. Taking Charlotte to school. For bush bashing I'd get an old GQ or GU. Less electrics to die in the first creek crossing. And less expensive to worry about scratching. Easier to work on. And won't throw a tantrum, like Charlotte, if you abuse it.
@@DarrenBoxhall Anything built after about 2000 fits that criteria. If you look at the competition vehicles into serious off-roading. You don't see anything modern. Too heavy. Too complicated. And too delicate. Then that pretty much sums up the human population of today as well.
I have had 2 MQ patrols, a GQ SWB and a TB48 GU on 37s, 6" lift and twin locked. Stock for stock, the y62 shits on them all. It is one of the most capable 4x4s you can get. Its one main limitation.....its expensive Next is its wide Then the final issue, not easily lifted high enough to do hardcore 4x4ing...which you know when you buy it. Sand, dunes, mud, somewhat rocky and rutted shit, it loves. Also, independent all round, you dont diff out, my y62 with 2" lift and 35" tyres has far more clearance under it than my gu with 37s, because the solid axles still get hung up. And before you say "choose a better line if you get hung up on diffs" sometimes you cant choose a different line. Do people use y62s as shopping trolleys, yes. I also know heqps of people that use gq's and gu's athe same way and never seen dirt. What i will say, is this warrior not only looks shithouse...... But its an embarrassment to cost so much and only be based on a ti. What the fuck were they thinking @@davetaylor4741
Really? I’ve complained about EV-related issues about 3 times on the entire channel. And mostly about actual issues. In your view, EVs are immune from any fault or negativity? They are 100% perfect? I’ve tested over 1000 cars over a period of about 12 years, and I can honestly say that pretty much every single car has some area that could be improved.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Did I say they were perfect? Stop projecting. Aside from some million dollar Roller, there is likely no perfect car. The point being that your latest videos are layered with climate and green bullshit (the vast majority of videos in the past were before you added this new right wing layer) and I thought it was nice that you didn't feel the need to thrown in some more rubbish in this video. Btw, you said you were a mechanic in an old video and it a claim you continue to make in your bio. Hope that wasn't a lie in some strange attempt to garner an authority in your comments.
@@jaredscott4829 I'm guessing you're trying to label me as some kind of aggressive EV basher (especially regarding the right wing comment), because I checked, and out of 238 videos on this channel, only 3 contain anything like 'green bullshit' criticisms against EVs. I'm simply trying to do my job. And from what I've seen, and heard from actual engineers who work for the car brands (I won't mention names), EVs are not all that eco-friendly. And I mean that phrase specifically; eco friendly. They require a lot of resources to build and many of the major parts are shipped across to various plants around the world before they end up in cars, generating tonnes of pollution in the process (which, yes, does happen with ICE cars too, but not to the same extent). They are not cheap to repair if they do break, requiring yet more resources to fix (i.e. new batteries, often a complete battery pack not just singular parts, like a head gasket or piston rings), and the majority of electric power in Australia still comes from coal power, which is what supplies most public EV chargers. Home chargers are generally used at night, when there is no sun for solar power, which means yet more coal power. That's without mentioned things like the huge weight of EVs, which really churns out tyres and impacts road/tarmac maintenance. I'm not totally against EVs. I just think... sorry, I know they are not as specifically 'eco-friendly' as they are made out to be. And that's what I meant in the IONIQ 5 N video (which is where your concerns started). They are great in the city to reduce localised pollution in my opinion, and there is definitely potential there. But, right now, they do not grow on trees. Even if they did, they'd still require cultivating which would consume resources as well, probably with big diesel machinery. In the end, I'm entitled to an opinion mate, and it's a professional opinion forged from years in the industry, including 5 years as a mechanic (whether you believe that or not is totally up to you). My close friends still work in the vehicle repair and mechanic industry, and they see a lot of problems now with EVs as well. Did you know EVs cannot be resprayed in a traditional heated spray booth? Because this could damage the batteries. So they need to undergo a more extensive process that, you guessed it, ends up using more resources. This, along with first-hand conversations I have had with engineers, have created the opinions that I possess. And I haven't begun with the potential fire hazards and (more extensive) ways in which fire fighters need to deal with EV fires compared with ICE fires. I do not, at all, think ICE is the way of the future. But I believe there is more work to be done with EVs. It's not simply a matter of rolling out thousands of EVs to fix the environmental issues surrounding cars. Apologies for the lengthy response, I just wanted to make it clear that I am not criticising things for no reason or to jump onto some kind of political agenda. I hope you can understand this.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Your guess is wrong. I was going to write a reasoned reply, but I got to the bit about BEV's apparently not being able to use a drying booth and just gave up with this nonsense. You've clearly surrounded yourself by fools opinions. Cars don't sit in baking ovens long enough to actually get a packs thermals to the ambient target. And when you say more extensive process, you mean drying without an oven, which just takes longer, it doesn't add extra stages. Your language is constantly disingenuous. My concerns didn't start at that video either, it the start of calling the BS and letting you know its starting to become a turn off for what was a pretty great channel.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia "Did you know EVs cannot be resprayed in a traditional heated spray booth? Because this could damage the batteries." I just fact checked this and its completely false. Some friends you have...
It loves the stuff 😄 Although, it's not too bad when driven normally. The Jeep Gladiator and Ford Raptor are worse in my experience. They drink heaps of fuel even when driven normally. Super chunky tyres on those probably don't help.
@@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars stuff all those big stupid cars, you can't even see traffic in front of them when you're following. They all look ugly too like a massive box of shit.
I don’t know of anyone paying 125 for a base model patrol which would 💩 over any hilux on the road considering they are around low to mid 80’s for a Ti and mid 90’s for TiL or around 97 for a warrior. Not sure where you got your prices from
@@DarrenBoxhallthat’s insane 😮😮. Would be worth flying to Sydney buying it and drive it back home to WA. I had heard prices in WA we’re dearer but didn’t think that much wow
@@Stevegrande1yeah mate, it's fucked. I just had a look then, just to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. And yeah, first one that popped up was 115k at a dealer. Wonder if they actually get close to that
Whatever. I certainly didnt buy my hilux based on 0 to 100. And i,m more than happy with 10ltrs per 100km. And it only cost me $25k. Yeah 2nd hand and pre dpf. And exhaust sound means nothing. Off road you 🤡. Australian made 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 FFS give it a rest.😂
How did you get into car revewing? I love your videos and the consitency of your template. I always know what to expect and youve refined it over the years
Got back home from the Canning Stock Route yesterday. From 10 cars there were two cars without issues from well 1 to well 51, and one of them was a Nissan Patrol. The driver did every dune by first attempt and the vehicle overall performed impressively. So if you want to get yourself a V8, now is the time.
Hey Brett
Thanks so much for taking the time out to write up your history. I clicked "reply" but for some reason, wasnt able to get into the comment.
You definitely can do more with what you have but your consistency is what keeps me coming back. I always know you have the 0-100, the camera angles used and i see youre doing more driving with vehicles now.
all the best with whatver creative path you choose and i look forward to seeing what you have in store.
That sounds great. Can’t beat a big V8
I see Nissan finally stepped up their game and upgraded the ancient interior from 2010.
I actually bought it because of old school buttons , cd etc
So the latest one with the aftermarket screen ( losing the camera , CD player and TPMS ) has ONLY that change ? Is this correct ?
Also gets refrigerated centre bin and cordless phone charging.
Perhaps a category in next years Bathurst! This definitely Australia's current performance vehicle.
Best Japan car ❤❤❤
I love the v8 warrior but I would maybe add a twin turbo into it a N/A v8 aren’t enough power for how big that is
@TuonoV4Factory well that’s good then
Can stick your turbo V6 tbh, that's a nice old rig. Grab one while you still can.
Slower than your testing of the LandCruiser GR-Sport is a little surprising (all of 0.07s worth ahahaha).
BUT WHEN DOES THE FUN STUFF START?!
Perfect Chelsea tractor. Bragging rights for the Mum who has everything. Taking Charlotte to school. For bush bashing I'd get an old GQ or GU. Less electrics to die in the first creek crossing. And less expensive to worry about scratching. Easier to work on. And won't throw a tantrum, like Charlotte, if you abuse it.
😅
So you prefer junk ... Got it
@@DarrenBoxhall Anything built after about 2000 fits that criteria. If you look at the competition vehicles into serious off-roading. You don't see anything modern. Too heavy. Too complicated. And too delicate. Then that pretty much sums up the human population of today as well.
I have had 2 MQ patrols, a GQ SWB and a TB48 GU on 37s, 6" lift and twin locked.
Stock for stock, the y62 shits on them all. It is one of the most capable 4x4s you can get.
Its one main limitation.....its expensive
Next is its wide
Then the final issue, not easily lifted high enough to do hardcore 4x4ing...which you know when you buy it.
Sand, dunes, mud, somewhat rocky and rutted shit, it loves.
Also, independent all round, you dont diff out, my y62 with 2" lift and 35" tyres has far more clearance under it than my gu with 37s, because the solid axles still get hung up. And before you say "choose a better line if you get hung up on diffs" sometimes you cant choose a different line.
Do people use y62s as shopping trolleys, yes.
I also know heqps of people that use gq's and gu's athe same way and never seen dirt.
What i will say, is this warrior not only looks shithouse...... But its an embarrassment to cost so much and only be based on a ti. What the fuck were they thinking
@@davetaylor4741
A whole review without the EV sooking, refreshing.
Really? I’ve complained about EV-related issues about 3 times on the entire channel. And mostly about actual issues.
In your view, EVs are immune from any fault or negativity? They are 100% perfect?
I’ve tested over 1000 cars over a period of about 12 years, and I can honestly say that pretty much every single car has some area that could be improved.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Did I say they were perfect? Stop projecting. Aside from some million dollar Roller, there is likely no perfect car. The point being that your latest videos are layered with climate and green bullshit (the vast majority of videos in the past were before you added this new right wing layer) and I thought it was nice that you didn't feel the need to thrown in some more rubbish in this video. Btw, you said you were a mechanic in an old video and it a claim you continue to make in your bio. Hope that wasn't a lie in some strange attempt to garner an authority in your comments.
@@jaredscott4829 I'm guessing you're trying to label me as some kind of aggressive EV basher (especially regarding the right wing comment), because I checked, and out of 238 videos on this channel, only 3 contain anything like 'green bullshit' criticisms against EVs.
I'm simply trying to do my job. And from what I've seen, and heard from actual engineers who work for the car brands (I won't mention names), EVs are not all that eco-friendly. And I mean that phrase specifically; eco friendly. They require a lot of resources to build and many of the major parts are shipped across to various plants around the world before they end up in cars, generating tonnes of pollution in the process (which, yes, does happen with ICE cars too, but not to the same extent). They are not cheap to repair if they do break, requiring yet more resources to fix (i.e. new batteries, often a complete battery pack not just singular parts, like a head gasket or piston rings), and the majority of electric power in Australia still comes from coal power, which is what supplies most public EV chargers. Home chargers are generally used at night, when there is no sun for solar power, which means yet more coal power. That's without mentioned things like the huge weight of EVs, which really churns out tyres and impacts road/tarmac maintenance.
I'm not totally against EVs. I just think... sorry, I know they are not as specifically 'eco-friendly' as they are made out to be. And that's what I meant in the IONIQ 5 N video (which is where your concerns started). They are great in the city to reduce localised pollution in my opinion, and there is definitely potential there. But, right now, they do not grow on trees. Even if they did, they'd still require cultivating which would consume resources as well, probably with big diesel machinery.
In the end, I'm entitled to an opinion mate, and it's a professional opinion forged from years in the industry, including 5 years as a mechanic (whether you believe that or not is totally up to you).
My close friends still work in the vehicle repair and mechanic industry, and they see a lot of problems now with EVs as well. Did you know EVs cannot be resprayed in a traditional heated spray booth? Because this could damage the batteries. So they need to undergo a more extensive process that, you guessed it, ends up using more resources. This, along with first-hand conversations I have had with engineers, have created the opinions that I possess. And I haven't begun with the potential fire hazards and (more extensive) ways in which fire fighters need to deal with EV fires compared with ICE fires.
I do not, at all, think ICE is the way of the future. But I believe there is more work to be done with EVs. It's not simply a matter of rolling out thousands of EVs to fix the environmental issues surrounding cars.
Apologies for the lengthy response, I just wanted to make it clear that I am not criticising things for no reason or to jump onto some kind of political agenda. I hope you can understand this.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia Your guess is wrong. I was going to write a reasoned reply, but I got to the bit about BEV's apparently not being able to use a drying booth and just gave up with this nonsense. You've clearly surrounded yourself by fools opinions. Cars don't sit in baking ovens long enough to actually get a packs thermals to the ambient target. And when you say more extensive process, you mean drying without an oven, which just takes longer, it doesn't add extra stages. Your language is constantly disingenuous. My concerns didn't start at that video either, it the start of calling the BS and letting you know its starting to become a turn off for what was a pretty great channel.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia "Did you know EVs cannot be resprayed in a traditional heated spray booth? Because this could damage the batteries." I just fact checked this and its completely false. Some friends you have...
getting old inside but still killer
V8 tank. Perfect city car
Yep drive one daily around the city. No issues
@@Stevegrande1 Pointless vision blocker
@@CallMeMrXonly pointless if you have no need for one. I like to tow a 3T van
avg 18.5 ooofffff
It loves the stuff 😄
Although, it's not too bad when driven normally. The Jeep Gladiator and Ford Raptor are worse in my experience. They drink heaps of fuel even when driven normally. Super chunky tyres on those probably don't help.
@@drivingenthusiastaustralia would love the look on the telsa drivers with this at full throttle
@@craigdavid6519 😅
Last time I saw anything like that on a trip computer was my petrol Range Rover…and that would have been as good as it gets too
Yea look how’s it’s been driven
Yeeehaaawwwwww!!!!
Expensive to buy expensive to fill up
LandCruiser 300 is $30K even more expensive, yet it's a top 10 seller.
@@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars stuff all those big stupid cars, you can't even see traffic in front of them when you're following. They all look ugly too like a massive box of shit.
Still 30k cheaper than a base model 300 series
Better k/l than my turbo 100 series.More fun too!😅
Unfortunately, it still uses a 7-speed whose ratio is notoriously disappointing. Speed 9 will be optimal for this
Ratios looked fine.
@@jaredscott4829 The ratio of 4 and 5 gears is too bad
@@Video-co1eu Looks fine even on the taller tyre here.
@@jaredscott4829Larger tires have differences in the final gear on each axle
@@Video-co1eu No shit dude. Dig up asap.
I feel sorry for people that paid 125k for a base model car that was made to look like a workmate hilux
I don’t know of anyone paying 125 for a base model patrol which would 💩 over any hilux on the road considering they are around low to mid 80’s for a Ti and mid 90’s for TiL or around 97 for a warrior. Not sure where you got your prices from
@@Stevegrande1they are regularly 115-120 in Perth
@@DarrenBoxhallthat’s insane 😮😮. Would be worth flying to Sydney buying it and drive it back home to WA. I had heard prices in WA we’re dearer but didn’t think that much wow
@@Stevegrande1yeah mate, it's fucked.
I just had a look then, just to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. And yeah, first one that popped up was 115k at a dealer. Wonder if they actually get close to that
Pick up 23 or demo 24 for 100k....comment hasn't aged well. Totally different league to a Hilux...😆
Lose about 1 second with the bigger tyres.
Whatever. I certainly didnt buy my hilux based on 0 to 100. And i,m more than happy with 10ltrs per 100km. And it only cost me $25k. Yeah 2nd hand and pre dpf. And exhaust sound means nothing. Off road you 🤡. Australian made 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 FFS give it a rest.😂
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