Patrol GQ RX aftermarket aircon

I have a RX 4.2 with factory air.

I would not even consider buying a vehicle with no airconditioner installed as it would be a nightmare to fit, I would think. You would probably be looking at $2000/$3000 to spend on a wagon that is only worth about $7000.


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An after market aircon can be fitted to that model but as William stated it would cost you. Also be aware that the 2.8 TD has a very poor low torque range that can be a real problem in sand and if towing anything heavy. I owned a GQ of that exact year and model for four years so I have first hand Knowledge,,Regards Foxhound(WA).

Thanks Willem and Foxhound. That makes the decision a bit easier!

Not planning on towing but Foxhound's comments about sand is tempting me to look at the 4.2 in either Patrol or LC instead so more decisions to make! Unfortunately I'm a complete novice and wish my budget was more elastic!

Curtley,

I'm confused. The RX model was a 'special' edition in it's day which came with a few extras (bit of a selling pitch I guess). One of the standards was air-cond I'm fairly sure. Carperts, cloth seats and electric mirrors were thrown in there.

Anyway, I have a RX 2.8td and you will be more then happy with it. We have done an enourmous amounts of trips including 3 crossings of the Simpson carrying a huge load (we were a support vehicle for 3 bike riders so carried their food, water, fuel and camping gear also). Never got bogged once.
One of the trips was a mercy dash into Birdsville due to a broken collar bone. Half way across the Simpson to the hospital (13hrs non stop and yes that first beer at the pub tasted good) and back the next day to meet up with the group again. The vehicle has never failed me.
Googs, Flinders (heaps!), Simpson, Robe, Coorong and hopefully Canning next year.

Kw is about the same because of the turbo between the 2.8td and the 4.2 (mid 80's from memory). Not sure about the torque but I would suspect the 4.2 to be higher!
Anyway what I am trying to say is that bigger isn't always better. You will get great economy out of this engine yet still have a very bush worthy vehicle.

Agree, if carrying a camper trailer etc it will still do it fine but you would struggle more so than if you had the 4.2 (maybe ride the clutch a bit etc?). If not then the 2.8td is the way to go.

Ah OK. So a 'flash' DX model.

Yes good point. I have also done the exhaust upgrade and it did make a big difference in driveability and power.

Thanks for all the advice.

Have seen a tidy 2.8TD and looking at a 4.2 tonight. Similar age and km and similar price (2.8 from a garage, 4.2 private sale, so think that explains why they are similar price!). Sounds like either would be perfect for what I am after though maybe the 4.2 would be a better long term prospect if condition is right.

Either way will be getting them checked by a mechanic before I part with the cash.