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i also have a 2009 4.8L and averages 20L/100km and with a 145L long range tank averages 600kms, I do not have a sub tank "yet". Would better economy be nice, Yes but it helps if you need to put the boot in and get out of the way in an emergency
very thristy motor but a lot of power behind it. Make sure you look after the motor as a new 1 is approx $13,500 to replace (just found that part out)
I guess that's the payoff horsepower vs economy. Would be nice to have both though really. I will have to keep looking around and take both for a drive and see which one appeals to me. Thanks again guys you've all good info for me to think on
For what its worth I have not long brought a 4.2 gu111 I know you say about the price but if you shop around they are there . ours was mid $30s but that was fully fitted out and only 180 000 km .electric everything and leather to boot,bar rack lift exhaust only needs a awning , and i fitted a snorkel I brought it for the towing capabilities . and it does a top job pulling a 16 ft jayco on the beaches , as well as 3.2t of boat at other times , and by all accounts should last for a long time to come i can not comment on fuel use , as I am not into that , fill it when it needs it , after owning petrol cruisers and luxes anything is cheep to run,
Gaddy
Nah, i picked up a new 4.8 motor installed for 8K... Although i may have been lucky.
Hey 93Patrol,Quote:
Originally Posted by 93patrol
The 04 models are getting into the safer range, the later the better.....Having said that my old 03 model is still getting around no issues and it is well over 200,000 klms now, last I heard it was around 236,000.
Someone that works with me has a 2001 model 3 L, never warms it up - just gets in and drives it, and it is rarely serviced...that thing is now over 300,000klms with no issues either.
Mic
Thanks happygu , this one has a new motor done by Nissan I don't know the full story apparently they stuffed the first one but I think I might have missed the boat on it as well. Oh well I am sure there's more around the corner
well my plans for a new wagon have been put on hold apparently a new bathroom is needed more than a new car, i said we could shower out the back under the hose but that got me a night in the swag in the backyard. oh well see what happens next year, thanks everyone for your replies it was a great help
Hello 93 I presently own a TB 48 by default, bit of a story really. I am really suprised how good this engine is. I just took our van (2.9t) for a trip and the engine was smooth and easy. Without the van it very quiet and well enough power, BUT the fuel consumption is 17l/100 around the city. I am looking at putting in a 6.6l duramax engine but this may not fit with your budget, a bit more expensive than the 4.2D. Just for interest sake I had a toyota with a 24 valve turbo diesel engine to pull our van and this averaged 19 - 20l/100 on the open road.