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There are a couple about that should fit the bill. Just keep an eye out.

Nissan Patrol Ti T 2001 | Trade Me

Nissan Patrol Turbo 1999 | Trade Me

Nissan Safari 1999 | Trade Me

The 3.0 engine in nicknamed "The Grenade" on the Patrol forums so I'd avoid them. The 4.2 diesel is reasonably fuel efficient considering it's size and I liked mine, a lot of people that borrowed it...

Look for a GU model.

Nissan Safari 1999 | Trade Me

There is a nice one in Chch at the moment but it has a manual transmission.

Cough, cough, splutter. In the league you are looking at they will be great for towing and if you get service brakes can tow up to 4.5 tonne. The early ones with no hair drier are pretty sluggish but...

As far as reliability goes just about everything else is just as reliable, if not better, as Toyota nowadays. If you are buying second hand then everything tends to hold it's value compared to what...

Fixed the spelling for you.

Split the budget between a town run about and a 4x4?