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Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:48 pm
by Shirley
Yes, I would have to agree with that statement, one only has to get use to the length & a Coaster is easy to drive. I did have to get an LR licence. The Coasters have a great turning circle which I think is good.
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:52 pm
by T1 Terry
The 4.2ltr is a 6 cyl isn't it? Sorry about my Nissan ignorance on this one but a 4.6ltr Mazda is still a 4 cyl so......
I think B3's Civilian was a 6 cyl and he said it had a ton of torque and would go nearly any where.
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:53 pm
by dapope
We actually looked pretty hard at the coasters/civilians. could not find one though that ticked the essential boxes. Easy to see why they are popular
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:55 pm
by dapope
T1 Terry wrote:The 4.2ltr is a 6 cyl isn't it? Sorry about my Nissan ignorance on this one but a 4.6ltr Mazda is still a 4 cyl so......
I think B3's Civilian was a 6 cyl and he said it had a ton of torque and would go nearly any where.
Think the 4.2 is a turbo too.
Maybe that's where the idea for the flying nun came from!!
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:56 pm
by T1 Terry
dapope wrote:probably, but then I don't know how good a driver she already is!
Bear in mind, all the scratches and dents on our swagman were put there by me. The better half has yet to open her account!
I have driven civilians and coasters, oce you get your head around the length, they are car like to pedal. I am sure there are owners on here who would back me on this
Lesley wheels that Cruiser around just fine, and that's close on a truck, even did a bit of firewood collecting with it while at Muckingup as far as I remember
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:06 pm
by Swisslulu
I hate the LC with a passion...yes, it is like driving a truck, not that I ever have. Dave told me I passed the 4WD driving course but that may have been his relief at getting back to camp in one piece. I know I was relieved!
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:08 pm
by Swisslulu
Bugger Terry, thanks for reminding me about the dint I put next to the windscreen but it really wasn't my fault. Blame the buggers with the weeny vehicles!
Re: FOR SALE - Nissan Civilian 4.2L Diesel
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:10 pm
by dapope
Swisslulu wrote:I hate the LC with a passion...yes, it is like driving a truck, not that I ever have. Dave told me I passed the 4WD driving course but that may have been his relief at getting back to camp in one piece. I know I was relieved!
You probably would hate the civvy then!!
We both enjoy the swaggie to drive, although side winds can make life interesting, and it does wander a little, compared to many cars. Not as badly as the old jaguar I had though, that was like navigating a boat along the road!