torn between two cruisers
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007 at 22:32
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kwozz
Hey guys first time poster long time listener(reader?) First of all thanks for all the info I've gathered here in the last 6 or so months. In a few months time I'm heading north from
Perth with the mrs to
check out WA, then
Darwin and eventually
cairns with an camper trailer in tow. I've recently got a few dollars together for a cruiser but am stuck between 2.
One is a 2000 standard 1hz with 198k's aftermarket denco turbo, bull bar, tow bar, outback drawers and roof console, rear wheel carrier, side steps, lifted and a
snorkel so its got a bit of gear. Drives
well but theres a bit of a whine in the gearbox that I havnt heard in others. The old mate that owns it (hes a mechanic but im not sure if thats good or bad) says it has been there forever but Ive read all the horror stories about these gearboxes in the archives. This ones 26k
The other option Im lookin at is a 2002 std n/a 1hz with 175k's with bull bar and towbar.Allegedly it was a pilot vehicle but comes with no history (not sure why?) comes with a 3 year warranty thats looks about as useful as the paper its written on. Its from a wholesaler and its 22k
Not too sure which way to go yet. Im driving the turbo again tomorrow and need to make up my mind soon. So any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance and like my dad always said, theres no such thing as stupid questions.....only stupid people
Ant
Warnbro, WA
ps, spotted the bilbomobile on parkin st today, its a beast
Reply By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007 at 22:49
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007 at 22:49
Hey Kwozz.
I bet London to a brick that it's the rear diff whining, I have a st 2000 model 250000 km and the gearbox is fine, it had a whine since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago and every mechanic said it was the Gearbox, fine I thought wait for it to blow and then fix it.
Well late last year the mechanic in
Jabiru drove my car, he said your diff is noisy, I said don't you mean gearbox, he said no diff ,so I pulled the diff out and with bearings crown wheel and pinion he fixed it for $575 .
The said car is now quiet as.
If he fixes the noise Probably not a bad buy.
Cheers Steve.
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Reply By: Cam L - Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007 at 23:17
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007 at 23:17
G'day mate, I'm a first time poster long time reader as
well. I've just bought myself a cruiser ( 80 series ) and was also looking at 100's.
I would be reluctant to buy a diesel with 175k's on the clock without a service history - particularly if you are planning on keeping it for a while.
All the goodies on the 2000 model add up to quite a few dollars and will be useful. The turbo will also make the car a lot nicer to drive. Would be good if you could nail down the whining noise before you buy. As Steve said, it may not be a major repair. Just my opinion.
Thanks to all who contribute on the site, and who unknowingly provided valuable advice in buying the aforementioned 80 series.
Cheers, Cam.
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