first time buyer

[Aaron Youd]

hi there my name is Aaron from Geelong, seeking some advice on buying a 2nd hand patrol fairly kitted out for camping/4wding, my budget is $14,000 to $15,000, prefer turbo diesel just chasing some info on the best engine to buy ? ive heard pre 2003 3lt diesels are not very reliable. any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks.

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[Family4x4]

$14000 will get you a very nice TD42T GQ.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, you might get more responses if you ask any questions in a different section as a lot of people don't read the intros.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[threedogs]

Hello Aaron and welcome to the forum, jump in anytime and enjoy

[Gecko17]

Welcome to the forum Aaron. As AB said, you're probably better of asking that question in another part of the forum. Best of luck mate.

[Stropp]

Welcome to the forum Aaron, as said a td42gq will be what you are after for that price range.

[my third 256]

Welcome to the forum mate

[dazashell]

Considered a dual fuel?....There was an identical 1998 gu ti patrol (leather etc) on carsales when I was searching, wasnt as tidy as what I got but he had a roof top tent, drawers, fridge awning etc etc etc for around the price you are talking! He is in brisbane.....I dont know him nor do I care if he sells it....I got mine! he was selling the Patrol with 205,000kms for 11800 minus the gear.....$3200 extra(dont quote me on that) with the gears.....Great deal I thought (minor bumps and bruise's on the car, I'm picky though) Blue over silver....check it out. Gumdale brisbane from memory