This is the second Patrol I have had since new did > 200,000 kmls with first one. I came back to buy another one.
Can't go past it in terms of value for money.
value for moneyfuel economy (3L turbo diesel)Towing - 2 ton 24ft van around Australiaplenty of room for 7 people
compromise when using it on road since it's isn't exactly soft, but still a good ride, the ride reduces motion sickness if you have it in the family.

A pleasure to drive! Easy to manouver drive shafts, comfortable for off-road and easy to maintain. Plenty of room throughout, especially with seats 6 & 7 removable.
Easy to get in and out of, having the extra 2 seats was great when picking up extra kids for weekends. Good range on fuel tanks, looks nice too.

It is clearly a man's car - rugged & big. Great for proper 4WDriving but not good for picking up the kids from school or corporate meetings in the city (hard to get into a car space AND into underground carpacks if you have a roof rack).
Roomy, Reliable, Comfortable, Huge amount of Holding Space & Power
High Fuel Consumption for short trips - not a city car at all. Low visibility around entire vehicle. Hard to park.

My sister has this car. As she has five kids and two dogs this is really a great car. It can fit everyone in as well as there bags and tents being towed behind in a trailer. This car can get in and out of any sppots in the bush which most 4WD's could't, even if they where using 4WD. This is a great car for the kids as they can go anywhere on road, or off and with smaller, messier kids, it is very easy to clean. If you have a good entertainment system then you could take this car almost anywhere.
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Thanks for hail storm! Bought 2009 Walkabout for only $15K 25000kms and will do 300.000km easy. That means lot of camping and travelling for us and lot of hard work for my hailed Patrol. Look out!
Tuff looking, great with fuel (3.0) Diesel$$!, comfortable and big. 2 people sleeping inside, while camping gear sits on roof rack safely.