gu and 100 series comparison

In my opinion, neither of the old petrol motors in those two cars were oustanding, but both delivered reasonable peformance, at least enough to keep most sane people happy. It really comes down to other parts of the vehicle, and outright purchase price. I would personnally go for the GU, because of the following points: The rear mounted spare wheel is easier to access than the cruisers, and is less prone to damage, and also gives better ground clearance. Also, a 4.5ltr Patrol is alot cheaper than an equivellently aged and specced Cruiser. I also beleive the patrol is stronger in the driveline department, and it is also only a part time four wheel drive, wich means less wear and tear, and better fuel consumption. Dont get me wrong, both are good vehicles, but the Nissan seems to be much better value for money.

IF HE IS LOOKING NEW:
Once again, i would choose the GU over the hundred for the same reasons as above, and these following points: The 4.8ltr Patrol has more power and tourqe than the Toyota, and it also has a rigid front axle, making it very robust, where as the cruiser, from wat i have seen, bottoms out badly in the rough, and could easilly be damaged. Also, the nissan is cheaper to register and insure, with a lower upfront cost.
These are just my thoughts, hoped they have helped.
Tristjo.

Has to be petrol?

Why?

Pheromones........ I think the injectors need doing LOL :)

try to convince your mate to go diesel then get a late model 3lt patrollooking foward to easter at jamieson

I have a 4.5 Auto 100series and I like it but Iwould have rather had a 4.8 Patrol. (I dont like my local Nissan dealer is why I got the Cruiser)
Realy it just boils down to personal preference, drive both neither will let you down.

The rear doors on the GU patrol are pathetic. They only open to 90 deg and that makes access a lot tighter than a barn door Cruiser. If you've got a trailer on then rear access is nearly dangerous.
The aux battery holder is a non event cos of the miserable strength of the engine bay material combined with corugated roads and the fact that the battery sits about 120mm from the wall.
Also the after market snorkels are of limited use for their inability to seal out water due to the square shape of the air filter inlet and the way the air spinner just presses against the wall.
Also no accessory power box under the bonnet.

Simon,
I fail to see where i am "knocking" other peoples choices, i am merely offering an informed opinion, on the contrary you appear to be knocking the diesel quite loudly. Any way i think we will have to agree to disagree,but in your own words "Really it just boils down to personal preferences, drive both NEITHER will let you down"