Customised Landcruiser versus Patrol
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 13, 2002 at 00:00
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piers
I'm interested in recommendations regarding whether to purchase a Patrol or Landcruiser 100 series, based on the following criteria:
*Must be diesel
*Am prepared to fit aftermarket turbo with intercooler if necessary
*Aim to purchase vehicle with 50,000 - 80,000 kms on the clock
*Assume aftermarket products will be fitted from day 1, including: shocks,
suspension, long range fuel tank,
water tank, diff locks, winch, bull bar,
snorkel
*Will carry heavy loads at times (but will never tow a trailer)
*Max fuel range is important
*Assume 2 hardcore trips per year e.g. Canning, Simpson; and 8 mid-strength shorter trips per year
*Max storage space is important
*Max ground clearance is important
*Must not be independent front
suspension (i.e. require max wheel travel)
Many thanks for your help.
Reply By: Andrew - Saturday, Jul 13, 2002 at 00:00
Saturday, Jul 13, 2002 at 00:00
Piers
The cruiser 4.2diesel is about $10K dearer when new and about $2K dearer second hand (50-80000kms) than the GU 4.2 turbo. Visit redbook.com.au
The 100 cruiser is more refined and has better build quality but the GU 4.2turbo is considered by most to be the most robust/reliable vehicle on the market.
Drive them both and then decide. There's not much in it between them.
For your intended use these are the two that I would be choosing between.
Aftermarket gear is similarly priced for both.
Andrew
1999 GU ST 4.2 turbo Wagon
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Follow Up By: Piers - Monday, Jul 15, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Jul 15, 2002 at 00:00
Andrew, Many thanks for the reply and the helpful good advise. One further question for you: what would you recommend out of the Patrol 3.0TD and the 4.2TD? The 3.0 seems to have more power and torque, combined with, I assume, much better fuel economy.
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Follow Up By: Andrew - Monday, Jul 15, 2002 at 00:00
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Piers
The 3.0TD is more economical, cheaper and is available with an auto.
Long term reliabilty is yet to be proven.
Don't be fooled by peak power and torque figures with any engine. Grab a Patrol brochure and
check the engine charts. The 3.0TD has a very narrow power/torque band compared to the 4.2TD's almost flat torque spread. This makes the 4.2 better for off road and towing.
Your money, your choice.
Andrew
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