Petrol or Diesel 200 Series?

Given the amount of people you hear having issues with the quality of diesel and the effects on the CRD injectors ($$$$$) etc I'd be giving serious thought to the petrol version, or at the very least investing in a quality water separator/pre filter if you go the diesel route.

Brian and Judy, go to lcool and join up to get informed replies. There is a considerable discussion on this exact subject and people who actually own them as opposed to people who just guess about possible issues.

It has been discussed on lcool as recently as yesterday.
One thing that may be relevant is that the economy of the petrol in the 200 has improved considerably versus the 100 V8 petrol ... whereas the 200 TTD diesel is only marginally (and some say not at all) better than the 100 TD

Brian,

I had a 200 and was very happy with it but for the cost of change over, compared with what you have, I would without a doubt stay with the 100. The 4.7 V8 is great for towing and there will be places where you might have to fill up at a higher cost (Barkley Homestead for example) but this represents a fraction of the cost of changeover.

Perhaps put in an additional in line fuel filter and carry a few spares. They are only about $7 each from Supercheap.

You are going to get some stone chips and better on an older car than a new one. You can always change later.

I had a 100 series Sahara and in 2009 bought a 200 Sahara both diesel. For towing ability IMHO you can't beat the diesel for torque and gives reasonable economy. I tow 3.2t and get an average of 21l/100klm that has been averaged over two trips to qld towing the van via the Newell and coast road so copped it all, heavy rain, strong winds and hill country. The worst economy was 26 but that was pushing hard into strong headwinds, steep hills and rain where we would normally have had a rest day but had commitments to meet. The 100 under similar conditions used to average 23 and a worst of 28 and needed to work hard to do the same that the 200 does effortlessly. I believe one of the major advantages in the diesel other than tow ability is minimal maintenance costs and reliability. This is my 4th cruiser and all have been diesel. Personally would not consider a petrol for the van I tow.
I recently looked into updating and was offered a diesel Sahara for $107k. Not sure where it had been as nowhere could you obtain an update for under three months but do believe you should be able to do a deal (diesel) for just under or close to $110k in Victoria.
Just my opinion as a cruiser owner and 200 owner for almost three years and definitely get onto LCOOL as there is a wealth of experience and assistance. I would buy another one tomorrow if I had more money and less sense :-)

When you calculate the difference, over the life of a vehicle, between a diesel’s operating costs and its inertial purchase price compared to a petrol version – there is not a lot of difference.
You need to consider a diesels torque, reliability, durability, life, resale value etc.
Thats why they are used in heavy industry and commercial operations, miners, trucks, tractors etc

Hi all

Many many thanks for all your feedback, it does help to have others opinion who have done this.

From other posts here as well as LCool I have options that need serious consideration.

If I keep the 100S Sahara I have no option but to go dual fuel for travelling costs reasons, if I sell her, I will go the diesel 200 series.

If anyone has any input or does and don'ts going gas on the V8 petrol, that would be welcomed and appreciated too.

Thanks all

Safe travels