Advice please on 2.8TD Patrol

IMO , no it wont.

A Friend of mine owns a 2.8 and he tows his Campertrailer with it , but he says it runs out of puff REAL quick.

Nothing wrong with the actual vehicle and or motor , but towing ISN'T what you buy one for.

Look elsewhere.

PS , $$$ is certainly highside.

You can buy 98/99 4.5 Ti Patrols for that sort of money (not that you would , but , in comparison)

I was driving a 97mdl last week and it was running out of puff going up a hill in a 90km/h zone which I felt it should of done fairly easily and that was without a load or towing. I personally would have a rethink about the vehicle.

Leroy

Mick, have your mate look at something else, have had one and sold it after too many head gaskets blew and ain't that expensive..........

I think that model also has a lighter duty gearbox (same as the Nissan sedans/coupes) than the others of that era and may not be suitable for heavy duty towing.

For that money you will get a 100 series standard 6 cylinder diesel in NSW. Far better for towing.

I know what I would rather have.

For less money he can get a t-d 80 series

I have a 98 2.8tdi GU with 170000kms on the clock. And, other than regular servicing and tyres I have not had to spend a penny on it. It has been totally reliable and while a bit underpowered (low down) it still handles anything any other standard 4x4 will off road. That said, I don't and wouldn't use the vehicle for towing anything other than the old box trailer to the tip.
The price seems a bit high to me also.
Cheers
Pete