Hi All!

[TheOtherMatt]

Hi just thought I would drop by and register -
Currently looking for my first Patrol and found this site when searching for tips on buying used Patrol's
Been reading threads and found the site to seem friendly and helpful - so signed up!
M@

[AB]

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

[4bye4]

Hi M@. Welcome to the 4RUM M8

[blocko05]

Hi and welcome to the forum mate.

[threedogs]

Hello Matt and welcome to the forum,,enjoy eh

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net.
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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.

[Clunk]

welcome aboard mate and good luck with your search

[growler2058]

Gday M@ welcome aboard mate. Gotta friendly mob here fulla great info and advice

[TheOtherMatt]

Looking at a few GU Patrols - have around 10 grand to spend, to keep minister of finance happy it must be petrol and automatic!!!

Finding a few early (98-99) Gu of various trim levels including TI models in that bracket but also a couple of later (02 - 03) ST's in there as well,
Questions then -
Is the later model 4800 5 speed auto better value than the 4500 4 speed auto??
would a gas system fitted to either of these need to be Injection or older vapor styled?

Most of the use of the vehicle will be highway as we live 120klm out of nearest larger regional town and travel interstate every couple of months, so any help is appreciated
Matt

[4bye4]

"10 grand to spend"
and
"minister of finance happy,"
cannot be used in the same sentence. ;)

[Punderhead]

Looking at a few GU Patrols - have around 10 grand to spend, to keep minister of finance happy it must be petrol and automatic!!! Finding a few early (98-99) Gu of various trim levels including TI models in that bracket but also a couple of later (02 - 03) ST's in there as well, Questions then - Is the later model 4800 5 speed auto better value than the 4500 4 speed auto?? would a gas system fitted to either of these need to be Injection or older vapor styled? Most of the use of the vehicle will be highway as we live 120klm out of nearest larger regional town and travel interstate every couple of months, so any help is appreciated Matt

The 4.8 is a newer, more powerful engine. For long highway drives you will find it nicer when going up hills, overtaking etc.

For the 4.5 a mixer gas setup should be fine.
On the 4.8, I would go injected. You loose more power when you go mixer on a 4.8.

Trim spec is up to you, but obviously, get the nicest you can.

Both engines will probably be similarly thirsty.

And buying one already on lpg is even better.

Cheers!


Oh yeah welcome to the forum!