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Article: For the long haul.(Motoring)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- November 6, 2009
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Everyone I know who owns a Nissan Patrol swears by the vehicles’ robustness and reliability. Some of these Patrols have been in loyal service for decades, without any sign of letting up. I’ve seen Patrols from the late 80s lovingly restored. I’ve also seen beaten up and dilapidated versions that are still traversing the non-roads up north. From the mountains of the Cordillera to the concrete jungle that is Manila, count on seeing the trusted Nissan in its most natural role — as a solid workhorse. This probably explains why it is standard issue for bodyguards the Philippines over. Laugh at the ‘stigma’ if you must, but when you think ...