Karl07
10th November 2017, 09:22 AM
Hi to all here.
My name is Karl, and I recently moved up to Brisbane, from Adelaide, after living in NSW for all of my life otherwise.
I have historically always been into my sports cars, though I built up a touring Hilux Surf years ago, and my current rig is a P.O.S. Wrangler that needs work.
13 of the 16 cars I've had have been Toyotas, and when I decided to upgrade to a more useable and larger 4X4, it was either going to be a LandCruiser or Patrol.
I have always been part of owners clubs, and, while at the moment I do not know much about the Patrol, I hope that in time, I will become a valuable member to this community.
As the heading says, I haven't actually bought yet, and I am currently between two Patrols. Both have their virtues and faults. I would really appreciate an opinion on them.
First one is an 02 DX 3.0L Turbo Diesel with 286K for $12500. Has rego.
Chipped, roadworthy, seems mechanically very honest and in good condition.
Comes with a RT tent, racks, awning, twin drawers, dual spares on a swing out carrier, deep cycle battery, turbo timer, UHF, LED spotties, ARB bullbar.
Recent fixes have been Timing Belt, Turbo, Water Pump, Injectors, Starter Motor.
Only issues are a little surface rust in the gutters, and apparently the Accelerator Sensor which requires the entire assembly replaced. The price was dropped to cover this.
Second one is an 05 DX 3.0L Turbo Diesel. 266K on the body, but 16K on the engine. $18000. rego and RWC.
Brand new engine, turbo, injectors, radiator, clutch, and all hoses.
Dual batteries, 3" stainless exhaust, 2" lift, air bags, chipped, anderson plug, electric brakes, almost new 33" BFG ATs, drawers, canvas seat covers, UHF, racks, awning, 7" touch screen stereo with GPS and camera.
Only issue is the dash is bubbled, which seems to be a $2K fix.
The second one is at the top end of what I wanted to spend, and I would still need to do a snorkel, twin carrier, Air Lockers, Compressor, Winch, and get a RT Tent, but that engine package seems to be a smart option.
The first one is obviously a lot cheaper, and the nearly $6K less would likely mean that I could fix any potential issues, and and get a lot of the things I need for cheaper than the purchase price of the second one...however, at 286K on the engine, short of opening it up, i won't really know much about the internals and who knows how long it will last.
What would be the better option here?
My name is Karl, and I recently moved up to Brisbane, from Adelaide, after living in NSW for all of my life otherwise.
I have historically always been into my sports cars, though I built up a touring Hilux Surf years ago, and my current rig is a P.O.S. Wrangler that needs work.
13 of the 16 cars I've had have been Toyotas, and when I decided to upgrade to a more useable and larger 4X4, it was either going to be a LandCruiser or Patrol.
I have always been part of owners clubs, and, while at the moment I do not know much about the Patrol, I hope that in time, I will become a valuable member to this community.
As the heading says, I haven't actually bought yet, and I am currently between two Patrols. Both have their virtues and faults. I would really appreciate an opinion on them.
First one is an 02 DX 3.0L Turbo Diesel with 286K for $12500. Has rego.
Chipped, roadworthy, seems mechanically very honest and in good condition.
Comes with a RT tent, racks, awning, twin drawers, dual spares on a swing out carrier, deep cycle battery, turbo timer, UHF, LED spotties, ARB bullbar.
Recent fixes have been Timing Belt, Turbo, Water Pump, Injectors, Starter Motor.
Only issues are a little surface rust in the gutters, and apparently the Accelerator Sensor which requires the entire assembly replaced. The price was dropped to cover this.
Second one is an 05 DX 3.0L Turbo Diesel. 266K on the body, but 16K on the engine. $18000. rego and RWC.
Brand new engine, turbo, injectors, radiator, clutch, and all hoses.
Dual batteries, 3" stainless exhaust, 2" lift, air bags, chipped, anderson plug, electric brakes, almost new 33" BFG ATs, drawers, canvas seat covers, UHF, racks, awning, 7" touch screen stereo with GPS and camera.
Only issue is the dash is bubbled, which seems to be a $2K fix.
The second one is at the top end of what I wanted to spend, and I would still need to do a snorkel, twin carrier, Air Lockers, Compressor, Winch, and get a RT Tent, but that engine package seems to be a smart option.
The first one is obviously a lot cheaper, and the nearly $6K less would likely mean that I could fix any potential issues, and and get a lot of the things I need for cheaper than the purchase price of the second one...however, at 286K on the engine, short of opening it up, i won't really know much about the internals and who knows how long it will last.
What would be the better option here?