Petrol or Diesel ?
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 20, 2001 at 00:00
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Peter Gordon
I am about to upgrade from my V6 Prado to a late model Landcruiser. I am unsure of which is the best way to go. Diesels get better fuel economy, last longer (if serviced by the book), are more reliable, and require twice as many
services. I have bee told that diesel Land cruisers towing heavy loads have the oil and filter changes scheduled every 2,500km. On the other side, petrol is cheaper everwhere I have been, engines require fewer scheduled
services, are cheaper to recondition (so I'm told), have more power than diesel, what's the go? TIA. Peter
Reply By: Mick - Sunday, Oct 21, 2001 at 00:00
Sunday, Oct 21, 2001 at 00:00
I presume your talking a 2nd hand model? I have owned Turbo Diesels for last 3 models a FZE and a 1HZ. If my choice was between a naturally aspirated diesel [1HZ] and the 1FZE, go the petrol! service costs are cheaper, fuel consumption is not that different especially when loaded and towing. Reliability is not a factor, there are many 1FZE's running around with over 400,000ks and no drama's. Fuel cost similar, and you can buy the FZE's at a good price on the 2nd hand market.
My current 4WD is a HDFT [turbo diesel] Auto the ultimate travelling towing vehicle IMO. Have you looked at the Prado TD? maybe that is what your after.
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Reply By: Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2001 at 00:00
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2001 at 00:00
Having owned both of the vehicles you are cotemplating buying I still ponder the question. I bought a new 4.5 lt GXL manual in 94, it nearly sent me broke in fuel in 3 years averaging about 14mpg, mind you you can pick up sweet ones around 5 years old for around $26,000 in auto which I belive is the way to go for a petrol, that makes up for a lot of fuel. Gas is expensive up here so no advantage but a
well set up gas auto would probably be the way to go. When you consider a similar age turbo diesel still fetches over $40,000, a
well set up petrol auto is a hell of a lot of car for the money. Personally my next car will be a late model multivale turbo diesel 80 series. Sorry to further confuse the issue.
Cheers Rob
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