Patrol 3.0 TD Auto

I'd have a look through the archives, much discussion on the GU's. The 3lt's seem to have a lot of problems, but at the same time my boss has one and loves it. Of course, you could never convince me to get anyhting other that a 4.2 Diesel GQ. If my current one ever dies, I'll be looking for another.

Cheers.

I don't know if its relevant, but I have a 4. GQ petrol with auto & 190000km on the clock. Having a problem with the auto intermittenly dropping out of overdirve when its warm.
Just talked to thee local auto shop and I'm told I need a new torque converter for about $600.
Since it would obviously take me a long time and lots of labour to fix it myself and I am not up on auto boxes I guess I gotta grin and bare it.

I would NEVER EVER buy a car with an auto box. Ihate 'em to pieces. No one will ever convince me they are any good. THe ONLy reason I have it is cos the missus actually drives it more than I do and she has a crook leg.

I have looked into the operation of auto boxes particularly the new ones with fancy electronics and I would steer clear. Give me a manual anytime.

O,
I'd probably have a look at all the Auto TDs available at the moment before ruling any in or out. Obviously there's Prado, Patrol but also Pajero Landrover and, if cashed up, LC. Bob

We have a 2000 GU auto & love it. I'm 5'11 & 110 kg & find the seat quite comfy. I won't get into the debate on 3.0ltd probs as we have only had a cople of minor ones & ours is the supposed bad year model. I have owned a dozen cars over the years & only 2 have not had faults so if you like it buy it.Regards Bob
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Hey big O, I know where your coming from. I am 6ft 3in and i have just sold my 2000 gu 3.0td auto. My knee used to hit on the dash. I sold it because it had a driveline vibration that nobody could trace. I now have an NP Pajero and strange enough it has heeps more leg room.To be honest the Pajero kills the GU for ergonomics, comfort and features.