The NISSAN PATROL (1998-08) 5DR STATION WAGON 3.0 DI LONG WAY DOWN AUTO is a full-size, five-door 4x4 SUV rather than a town-focused family crossover. It combines a diesel engine and automatic gearbox with a roomy cabin and a tough, purposeful character, placing it among traditional off-roaders such as the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Discovery. It is best suited to drivers who need space for family, gear or work, and value confident progress on rough tracks, rural roads or when towing. The high driving position and substantial build make long journeys feel commanding, but its size and age mean it is less convenient in tight streets and parking spaces than a modern SUV. Fuel use is unlikely to match smaller crossovers, so check that ownership costs suit your plans. Five mycarcheck.com look-ups across two VINs suggest averages of £4,300, 161,000 miles, 1,000 miles yearly and two previous keepers.