Dead right FNQ - I had to tow a guy off the highway ages ago who had blown his brand spankin new patrol. I hooked him up and he was asking me questions when we stopped about it as I accidently made a bad comment "ewww, not another 1" He was pissed as... And again he spoke to nissan and they said "What problem". There has been people asking where to buy the rebuild kits from Spain, South america, all over the globe. WHAT PROBLEM... They deserve to go bust treating people like this.
Another guy on outter bought 1 to do an around aus trip and didnt even have a chance... Spend heaps on it and then bang goes the engine. Put a 6.5 litre chev in it and then ran out of time to do his trip.. Poor guy.
Having said that my mate who is a mechanic and used to own an offroad shop got 1 because it was cheap as. 3 new pistons and rings and new turbo. He has taken drastic precautions and Im just waiting until it goes bang. But only time will tell.
Well said catfish kid... Some people are very lucky!! But I wouldnt be taking the risk...