Advice please troops!

TD wasn't available in a troopie until 2001.
No such thing as an auto troopie.
The normally aspirated 1Hz diesel was a good motor. They often don't take kindly to a turbo being bolted on.
The manual boxes are not brilliant, but the rest of the vehicle is great.
Year model: minor changes only from 1990 to 1999 after which there were extensive upgrades.
You have the choice of 3, 6 or 11 seats. The 6-seater is called an RV.
Like any vehicle thats more than 10 years old, anything can be wrong. But a good service history and a quiet gearbox is a good start.
With respect to servicing, check when the timing belt was changed, and the front end swivel hubs and bearings were last done.

I have owner a 2000 Troopie for 4 years .... they are a great vehicle.

I service mine every 5000km (despite manufacturer saying 10,000km is ok) - I have also added slicky to oil.

Generally few problems as long as you keep underside clean after beach 4WD. Only problem so far was blew 5th gear gearbox towing a medium sized pop top van .... don't use 5th gear when towing.

Apart from that, but, 4WD often and enjoy.

I have owner a 2000 Troopie for 4 years .... they are a great vehicle.

I service mine every 5000km (despite manufacturer saying 10,000km is ok) - I have also added slicky to oil.

Generally few problems as long as you keep underside clean after beach 4WD. Only problem so far was blew 5th gear gearbox towing a medium sized pop top van .... don't use 5th gear when towing.

Apart from that, buy, 4WD often and enjoy.

look for cracks in teh a pillars if its had a heavy rack on.

check that the drain holes in the front doors are clear

check the gutters for rust

love it!

I've still got an '88 troopy with 500 000kms on it, (doesn't get out very often anymore)