What's an acceptable amount of k's on a 3ltr gu

[BigRAWesty]

Just looking atm...
But a lot around the 300,000k mark. A few good ones around the 180000k mark. Is 300 sorta mid age for the 3ltr, or pushing the end of it..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[happygu]

Kallen,

I would try and get one with lesser K's, as a lot of the ones with larger k's will be the earlier 2000 - 2003 models. There are reports of some having done over 500,000 but it is still too early to tell what percentage will make it that far.

It is funny though, as most of them do seem to keep going if they get past the 150,000 mark with no issues.

I know someone with a 2000 model, which has clicked up over 320,000 and they aren't aware that they could potentially be up for a large rebuild cost, and I have tried to persuade them that it may be best to move it on as they wouldn't be able to afford to fix it if something did happen.

Mic

[MudRunnerTD]

The problem you have Kallen that your the Guinea pig mate. Who knows really??

Chase the newest one you can with the best service history mate. If you can extend to a GUIV with a CRD it would be a real winner mate. For the extra cost versus the potential rebuild cost there is value in buying a newer one if you can mate.

I don't think I would buy a ZD30 with 300,000kms on it.

iMHO

Cheers Darren

[happygu]

Kallen, I really think it would be great to see you in a tough tourer GU......


'That should bring them all out of the woodwork'....now you'll have heaps of replies

[Clunk]

Kallen, I really think it would be great to see you in a tough tourer GU......


'That should bring them all out of the woodwork'....now you'll have heaps of replies

Not this puppy!!!!!!! Hahahaha

It does appear to be the luck of the draw Kallen, there's a guy I know who has an early 2000 or 2001 (can't remember which but that's by the by) and had it since new,which has clicked over 300k's, no nads done, no blocking of the egr...... Just plain simple regular service and maintenance......

Not really sure if I would like to be in that lottery though...... But having said that, there are always issues with cars of all makes, sizes and age. All you can do is hope you've picked a good one after doing all the necessary checks.......

Personally, I'd stick with the GQ.... Or my GU weapon of choice would be the tb48...... Thirsty yes but so much cheaper to buy than a td42
Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[SupRob]

Spot on. Luck of the draw.

Bought my GU ZD30 with 380k on it, Done 10k so far, slight over heating,

Got on order thermostat, water pump/clutch fan, radiator.

I kept in mind how the costs of the motor pending what happens,
I work in Diesel Spares ;-)

[healy]

I know of a good one mate this thing is a great paper weight

[BigRAWesty]

OK, so luck of the draw on the early 3ltrs.. what about the 2.8's?
i refuse to go petty as we will be towing..

Id love to keep the Q, but the minister of war and finance wants to get a U for touring..

[NP99]

I know of a good one mate this thing is a great paper weight

Not for long mate!

[Pepper]

My 2007 gu auto has 107000 klm original mileage its yours for $27000 as i have lost my job and need the money if your interested...