New 4x4's need lots of advise

[Kelsbailey]

Hi All

We are look to buy our first 4x4 we are looking at the 2.8 GU patrols. Looking for advise, hints and tips on this. I am not mechanical minded so would be better if it had most of the basic things we will need on it. If anyone can shed some light on what I should be looking for in terms of basics must haves. That would be great.

Cheers in advance

[Kelsbailey]

This post should state I am new to 4x4's advised needed for buying second hand patrol!

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome aboard gotta friendly mob here fulla great info n advice

[threedogs]

Hi mate and welcome I'd go the 3lt TD and kit it out with NADS,
2004 or better, 2001-2003 had problems but plenty still going with no problems

[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. If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[fish_sparky]

G'day go with 3.0L mine hasn't missed a beat since new 2004.
Welcome aboard

[NoRush]

Gday mate welcome to the forum
Enjoy your stay

[Sherro]

G'day mate welcome to the forum.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.

[Stropp]

welcome to the forum mate, yes im another who would go a later 3ltr over a 2.8 :)

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[my third 256]

Welcome to the forum mate

[Drewboyaus]

G'day mate, welcome to the forum........

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[tikashooter]

Welcome heaps of advice, help and info here. I have a late 2002 GU 3 3.0ltr with some of the NADS
done ( catch can & intercooler upgrade ). It has only done 124,000 klms so far no problems.
Just look after it and get it serviced regularly and change oil every 5000 klms.
Cheers

[P4trol]

Hi and welcome.

I have a GU 2.8

They're getting older. A lot of new 4wders get tempted (including myself) to buy because of the price. And they aren't all bad. You want a well maintained one though.

They hold their own out bush. Not a great town car, and towing zaps it's strength on the highway and out bush.

Am I selling mine? No. I'm getting to know it pretty well, and reliability is increasing. If I was to purchase again I would probably save more for a 4.2