GU PATROL 4.2lt TD & 3lt TD pricing

I have had both 3l and 4.2. If outright reiability is not an issue, then get the 3 litre.

The 3 litres tows better.
The 3 litres goes better.
The 3 litre is nicer to drive.
The 3 litre will go anywhere a 4.2 will go.
The 3 litres uses heaps less fuel.
The 3 litre manual has optimal gearing (4.2 wagon is overgeared).
The 3 litre can overtake easily at highway speeds (the 4.2 cant).
The 3 litre is being used by hire companies, government bodies, cockies, NDC in all the remote locations of australia.
The 3 litre can run all day at 150 without overheating.
The 3 litre has a radiator that is protected from sticks when off road.
Longeivity of EGR'd 4.2's is not proven yet.

If you think a 3 litre needs a ditronic, then the 4.2 by comparison will need a complete new turbo and pipe system., and disabling of the EGR system as well.

Just my experience from owning both.

Sean

you forgot to add
The 3 Litre Blows up...
The 3 Litre isnt proven to last

the 4.2 will do 500,000 standing on its nose.

YMMV

Truckster

Dont confuse the latest 4.2 EGR motor with the earlier 4.2's.

Sean

Sorry sean, the current td42 is the same old donk with IC and few minor other mods.

has been at Andies work for the last couple of days now , getting the rear screen and cordless headphones and a new reverse camera installed . He tells me that it should be finished today .