The aging of the body at the third-generation machines (1985-1990 gg.) passes without the appearance of rust. But after six years of service paint coating loses shine. In fourth generation machines (1990-1995 gg.) it still does not matter the quality and easily scratched (especially the cover in red). A 5-door versions of the front part of the body is vulnerable to impacts of gravel flying from the wheels.

In automobiles 1985-1987. water can penetrate into the body through the seal rear lamps. When replacing lamps, it almost inevitably results in the trunk, and put a seal around the lamp is very difficult (in particular, the 5-door versions). All third-generation machines, there is backlash in the larva door locks, but after 5-6 years of use, the doors begin to open and close easily. After three years of operation of door seals can depart from the place of attachment and tear. The interior of the cabin is limited, especially in the rear part. In the 5-door versions 1990-1995. inconvenient access to the rear seat, ill-conceived trunk: its scope is limited, and the height of the edge is great. Equipment disappointing in all versions, except for the GLX, and it is clearly impoverished versions of L / LX release to 1990

The functionality of the cabin is limited, no matter the electrical and electric emerged only since 1992 in the version with the 1.6-liter engine. Almost the only advantage is the durability of his cabin decoration. And then in the third generation after the car runs about 100,000 km vibrate dashboard, and copies of fourth-generation jam flaps cable management system of heating, thus becomes impossible to adjust the heating compartment. Seats hard and the level of noise in the cabin is very high. In the machines described by generations of difficult work handles portcullis glass, separated by threads of tissue lining the doors after the run 50.000-70.000 km. Hanging in the third generation machines, rigid, resistant to the road no matter weak damping. Steering is rather weak, but fourth-generation computers - is clearly hard (power steering was not installed until the fall of 1992). Brakes vibrate when braking, it beat the front brake discs, brake pads wear out much (this is especially true for versions 1.6 GLX and 1.8 GT). It may also decrease the effectiveness of the brakes in the event of emergency braking. This phenomenon is rarely found in the car after the release of 1992 (from this time to establish new, less stringent brake pads). Factory tires poor, have poor adhesion to the road and a limited lifespan (respect of vehicles and the third and fourth generations).

Engines quite good in versions 1.6 and 1.8, but with a sharp acceleration they lack capacity, and installation of 16-valve mechanism of the gas in automobiles 1990-1995. even account does not give. The service life of power units, like gasoline or diesel, is good. Only in the third generation of machines may be failures in the ignition system (marked by isolated cases of total replacement of electronic modules and sensors). In versions 1.6/1.8 of this generation is possible to lock the thermostat that causes the fan cooling system to work without stopping. In addition, the limited lifetime of the rear muffler (partially improved the situation since 1988). In the fourth generation of cars equipped with catalyst in exhaust gas may cause odor in the cabin. In vehicles with a diesel engine volume 1.6 liters vibrate disc clutch when starting the scene. Gearbox is good, a clear switch, though some difficulty. There were also individual cases of blocking of some programs.

Electrical equipment is usually not cause for criticism, but there have been cases of failures. Fuel level sensor is not always reliable, especially in the diesel versions.

WHAT prefer?

Version 1.3 (4-door) has the lowest price for third-generation machines. Version 1.5 is equipped with good, but a few “greedy” engine. Version 1.3 (3-door) - the cheapest of the cars of fourth-generation. Version 1.6 (4-door) - to bargain, although its engine is quite uneven in his work. Version 1800 GT has a claim to the sport, but weak. Fuel all vehicles velikovat, and the cost of spare parts large.

POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE

Engine
In the car the 3rd generation: the possibility of failures in the ignition.

Cooling System
In versions 1.6/1.8 3rd generation: the opportunity to lock the thermostat.

Exhaust system
In the car 4-th generation, equipped with a catalyst: the possibility of unpleasant odors in the cabin.

Strength
In cars with 1.6-liter diesel engine: vibration of the disc clutch when starting the scene.

Braking system
Vibration brakes beat front brake discs. Heavy wear on brake pads, to reduce the efficiency in the case of emergency braking.

Wheels and tires
Limited lifetime factory tires.

Bodywork
In the car the 3rd generation: backlash in the larva of door locks, difficulty opening the doors at the end of 5-6 years. Spalling and breaking of door seals, vibration control panel after mileage 100.000 km.
In automobiles 1985-1987.: Water from entering the body through the seal rear lamps.
In the car the 3rd and 4 th generations: Difficult work handles portcullis glasses, office upholstery fabric threads doors after mileage 50.000-70.000 km.
In the car 4 th generation: no matter the quality of paint coating (especially red), jamming the cable management flaps of the heating system. Rigidity of the seats, a high level of noise in the cabin.

First of all, it should be noted Capacity Nissan Patrol. Cargo space is convenient to load, separated by a folding seats can be increased to the size of a small truck body.
In the spacious cabin dominates «rough environment» vehicle off-road: the broad, high seating position and the situation in the village style. Tall and leggy close and uncomfortable, especially at the rear. Also, a glove and a great car to be bigger.
As the reliability Patrol convince sections of the operation and review. Servo steering, height adjustable steering wheel and dashboard makes ergonomic handling of Patrol incredibly simple.
For negative items can be objects of «internal security»: a strong handrail front speakers cell compressor pose a threat to the passenger seated in front. Bad cover steering wheel and long seat belts are antediluvian.
Dynamic characteristics should be ok. Automatic hub arrangements to free movement and a differential lock on the equipment in the 89 th year, helping to easily overcome the difficult parts. Long-base GR confidently on the road and running without any problems coping with all the twists. On a wet road the old versions are not very precise control. On the ride comfort on the first model, and has nothing to say. Only later were removed rocking and swinging the body on uneven pavement. And the brake pedal had been severe, and left, and the sudden maneuver required significant muscle costs.

At the outset of the release in the automotive market existed Nissan Patrol with 3.3-liter diesel and 2.8-liter gasoline engine. Point that the engine directly so stoically with the good associated with the filling defective or delayed replacement of fuel oil and oil filter, but its economy - is far from outstanding. But the most popular model was much later - with a turbocharged diesel engine (81 hp kVt/101).
These engines are equipped jeeps second generation – long-base, 7 placed Patrol GR. The representative of this generation does not hide a surplus of power, in wide tires, over which hang heavily bent wings. Under the impressive metal body conceals perfectly suitable vehicle off-road machinery: two hard-set axle with springs and a large swing springs on the rear axle is 100 per cent blocking mechanism.
But that generation of both native - endurance and reliability. No matter what model you have purchased, - Patrol or Patrol GR - Nissan is able to perform all the hardest work.

Deficiencies and faults
Obviously, the water pump, and because of this and burned pads cylinder heads are the weakest link of the old gasoline engines. Drivers of diesel engines often complain about the defective fuel pump direct injection, probably due to a very large admixture of gasoline in the winter, as gasoline filter in cold weather can be frozen. Since 1986, at Patrol found defective gearboxes. Special attention should be given to the stalled clutch while driving on the road or to a trailer. Heavy loads of dirt and water gnaw brake drums. Traces of corrosion are visible on the doors, bonnet, hinges, wheels, the lower part of the body and exhaust system.

There is no doubt that aesthetically very attractive car, but the legacy of the predecessor of Alfa Romeo Mechanics 33 does not add them to the pros: cars have become safer, but the overall impression of them is very cold.
Lines of these machines peculiar body (especially the 3-door versions), but quite nice and cheap, without fussy. The body is very quality work. This applies to both the metal and paint coating, which caused a very high quality and uniformly. Make a good job with the seal body elements - in that sense cars as perfect. Only a few copies of issue in 1995 may be a problem with door locks.
But inside the machine case in another way: despite the significant progress compared to the 33rd, the equipment is uncomfortable. Not pleased with the high level of sex for the front passenger seat, the passenger compartment and plastic edging trim look cheap. Finishing the cabin is limited to various kinds of plastic parts and fabric lining, is not very pleasant to the touch and has a modest range of colors. The lack of decoration, unevenly implemented stitches upholstery seats vibrate dashboard (especially while driving on bad roads and in some modes of engine operation), noisy weakly fixed inside handle front door.

In the Alfa Romeo 146 during the movement, there is chatter backs of rear seats, insert-arm and his arm (it is virtually absent in the model 145). Door thresholds in the automobiles of all years of issue are weak plastic protection, quickly wash shoes and hypersensitive accelerator pedal requires literally millimeter accuracy right leg during a drive around the city. True, cars are easy to control, stability on the road is also not satisfactory. Only in the gasoline versions may experience noise in the front axle (when driving at low speed on a bad road, or if significant movement of the steering wheel).

Mechanics gasoline versions of the machine is adopted almost entirely from the model 33. But the quality and reliability are better. Diesel “came from FIAT (after numerous refinements in the models Tipo, Tempra, he became very good). In the power of the machine there are only a few drawbacks. Thus, in the car with gasoline engine “Boxer” breakthrough occurred during the acceleration at low and medium speeds, especially with little pressing of the accelerator pedal. In 1995 copies of issue with the 1.3-liter engine is marked instability idling when the engine is cold (position can be improved replacing the control computer), and in automobiles 1995-1996. with a 1.6-liter engine - the same phenomenon, albeit less noticeable. In machines of the same annual production from these engines sometimes experience problems radiator fan (to lock the thermostat).

Office gearbox slightly heavy. In addition, vehicles release in 1995 with petrol engines can be noise in the box when moving in reverse, the rapid wear of synchronizers. Following the discovery of these shortcomings the company was halted production, revised and amended the design of gears, then the quality has improved. In all versions of gasoline may cause additional noise in the box at the neutral position the gear lever, while the annual production of vehicles - light leak oil after the run about 80,000 km, the occurrence of defects in the differential case, intensive driving (with sudden acceleration and gear changes in speed over 3000 per minute).
As described by cars almost no problems with electrical equipment, which can not be said of the predecessor. Only machines release 1995-1996. may be a slight problem washing.

WHAT prefer?
Engine volume of 1.6 liters is in these cars are clearly better than the 1.3-liter. Of all the petrol versions is the best option.
Version of TD has a very good Diesel, which looks as attractive as gasoline power units. There was some weakness in cold engine condition, but after warming up the engine is at the level.
Version with 16-valve 1.8-liter unit is not very good (especially on bad roads) and has insufficient capacity. Fuel consumption in all versions, except for diesel, good for their technical data.

POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE
Engine
In 1995, cars with 1.3-liter engine and cars 1995-1996. with a 1.6-liter engine: unstable idle when the engine is cold.
In the petrol-fueled vehicles “Boxer”: jerk during the acceleration at low and medium speeds.

Cooling System
In automobiles 1995-1996. with 1,3 - and 1,6-liter engines: the possibility of problems in the radiator fans.

Gearbox
Light leaking oil after covering a distance of approximately 80.000 km, the occurrence of defects in the differential case, intense ride.
In 1995, cars with petrol engines: the noise in the box when moving in reverse, the rapid wear of synchronizers.
In the gasoline versions: the possibility of additional noise in the box at the neutral position the gear lever.

Suspension
In the gasoline versions: the possibility of a deaf noise in the front axle (when driving at low speed on a bad road, or if significant movement of the steering wheel).

Bodywork
Shakes the dashboard, the noise of the Interior handles front doors.
In 1995 cars: Possible problems with door locks.
The model Alfa Romeo 146: chatter backs of rear seats and the armrest while driving.