Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 22:12
Franksy, If i had your choise, id go for the T/D for sure. HEAPS of power, but still economical.. The petrol ( got em at work) ar as thirsty as you like, ans i dont think that there much more powerful. I didnt have the cash to make your desicion, I went for the 100 series std wagon, 4.2 normally aspirated diesel. As they are considerably cheaper, with the $ i saved, Had a safari turbo kit fitted, b/bar, winch, lockers,
snorkel, cargo barrier, h/duty suspention, comms,
cargo drawers..... list goes on.
Pros... (1) Cost - obviously bought the above goodies with the $$$ saved, (2) Live axel front suspention- arguably better articulation/travel, (3) Vynal floor/ seats, no electric window/door locks to stuff up..- A bonus to me in the desert, a con to you in the city, (4) rear barn doors - had a tail
gate, sick of getting in the back to get the gear out. (5)economy good, - but may get worse with the $ of diesel - but your considering a oiler anyway.
Cons...... Potential to blow the poor old 1hz with the turbo - do your homework/inspections. Have seen a couple of cases of this but also seen heaps more do 1,000's of k's with an aftermarket blower. (2) vynal floor seats - see above - no electrics - No where near as powerful - but still plenty to get anywhere, and heaps for towing.
My advice as always would be to figure out exactly what you want to achieve, and get out of your truck...
Not really the answer to your q, but i hope this helps.
Jarrod.
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