[newby]

Hi everybody
At the moment I’m located in Perth, WA and will be arriving in Brisbane on Tuesday morning 12th. My missus is a Queenslander and we’ve decided to relocate to a place called The Summit, which is about 2½ hours south of Brisbane. I’ll be the owner of a new Navara D40 STX Auto V6 (Black) on Tuesday; getting the salesman to pick the wife, me and the dog up at the airport and once we’ve registered it we’ll be making our way south. As a novice (first time) 4x4 owner I’m going to need a lot of advice from you guys, so I look forward to driving it south without pranging the bugger (never drove in Qld before)!

Cheers
Peter
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[navara-au]

G-day mate.....ows things

I live just north of brissy in redcliffe, hope to see you around.
The first thing you ll have to get used to is that we have mountains, can be a bit daunting for you westies, but im sure you will manage.

Where is the Summit?.....2 1/2 hours south will put you near Byron Bay, NSW.

I have the V6 auto to, heaps of power great to drive. They are pretty good for off roading, better if you raise the suspension to get better ground clearance.

If you have any specific questions post away, the guys here are most helpful

 

[newby]

Thanks mate

The Summit is near Stanthorpe, supposed to be the coldest place in Qld. Nearest biggish town is Warwick. I think the main worry is that bloody Gateway Bridge....once we get over that without driving off it, she'll be right.

Looking forward to the change.

Peter

 

[navara-au]

Yeah mate you might get a nose bleed going over the gate way.. :lol:
The summit is west of Brisbane, so make sure you go in the right direction. :?
It gets bloody cold in winter there -6c....brrrr....too cold for me i dont like to wear any more than t-shirt, shorts and thongs.
Lots of great off roading through the national forests Girraween, Sundown and others.
Actually might go up there next year and check it out in the navara, havent been there for a few years.
Post some pics when you settle in.
paul

 

[BigDC]

i dont like to wear any more than t-shirt, shorts and thongs

Us Brits call thongs 'flip flops' I hope :shock:
although a few of the lads on here probably wear a thong 8)

Sounds like the weather is similar to here, off road potentially too :lol:
Have fun Nav-Au.

 

[BigDC]

Oh, and good luck with your re-location

 

[navara-au]

i dont like to wear any more than t-shirt, shorts and thongs

Us Brits call thongs 'flip flops' I hope :shock:
although a few of the lads on here probably wear a thong 8)

Sounds like the weather is similar to here, off road potentially too :lol:
Have fun Nav-Au.

How do you know i wasn't talking about a G-string?.... :wink: :lol:

 

[newby]

Finally arrived after collecting "Black Betty" from the dealership in Strathpine.....made up with it...

Peter

 

[navara-au]

Nice one mate
Whats it go like are you enjoying it?

 

[newby]

It’s going great, although I’ve not had a chance to go off road yet (too busy sorting the new gaff out). Runs good and plenty of power. The dealer was great and I’d recommend them to anybody (Village Motors, Strathpine). Once I start off-roading I’ll have to get the suspension sorted, that’ll be when I’ve got some spare dosh!

Peter

 

[Miss Daisy]

Sounds like you guys are enjoying the V6's I am guessing petrol must be cheaper?
Thank you for recommending the dealer, but by the time I have driven back from there my next service will be overdue.
Good to have you on board

 

[newby]

Everything is mate......and sunshine as well!

First 4X4 for me....so I’m looking forward to putting it through its paces.

Cheers
Peter

 

[Black_Rat]

Welcome to QLD newby ! :lol:

Stanthorpe does get bloody cold in winter ! Shivering just thinking about it :lol:

 

[newby]

Thanks mate, not experienced winter here yet, only an hour or two to drive to the warm stuff though......gives me a chance to drive “Black Betty”.........may even get her dirty soon!! :lol: