Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 at 16:09
Never been there either , thats why I said . . . apparently.
I have spoken to quite a few people about this though , when I was looking at buying a Delica (TD Van import).
Also when I was discussing my new motor for the PJ.
It was a similar thing.
There is fair more POTENTIAL for problems in these diesel imports , because its a different way to drive.
They dont bother going for a fang , because there is no need to. They only keep vehicles for 5 years or so (thats why imports are often a good deal)
Fuel is quite expensive (equivelent to about $1.50 AUD a litre) . so they dont just . . . go for a drive.
I guess the other point (and it wouldn't matter whether it was local diesel or import) , is being able to get it checked out.
Makes it difficult , to have a motor sent interstate (like I did) , find its a dud , and have to send it back.
You can do all the inspections you like , its really not till you have the thing running that you find the problems (like I did).
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