Member- Rox replied:

Howesy, Ive got the std, but next time I'd buy a turbo diesel Patrol/cruiser depends on my needs at the time for body shape/design/fetures.Have 4WD will Explore

Member - Rick replied:

hiya howsey, you've asked the age old question. i personally own a 3.0tdi patrol.
from what i heard,read and saw. the 2.8 patrol is not in the same league as the cruiser, lack of power etc.
if however you get hold of a 3.0tdi then its a different story.
at the end of the day its horses for courses, to each his own and all the rest of that mumbo jumbo.
get what is right for your son and you cant go wrong.

rick

Voxson (Adelaide) replied:

either buy a std landcruiser or a dx patrol....... they are both fine vehicles...... there are not enough around in good cond to be choosey....i just bought a dx patrol but i would have bought a standard if i found one first..._____________________________________________

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Truckster (Vic) replied:

you couldnt get 2 more different cars..

2.8s are not known for pulling skin off custard...

Drive them both and see waht you think.

If it was 4.2 in either, then it would be the Patrol.