GU iv prices

[dan441]

Hi Guys,

Looking at buying a GU IV (in Vic/far east melbourne), but not 100% sure on what's a good price, and don't want to get ripped off.

We'd aiming at around:
- 2004 or 2005 GU IV
- 3.0TD Automatic
- 130-180k
- at least dual airbags, cruise control and 7seats

I'm able to pay around $25k onroad, as i'd like to keep a few k spare for bullbar/winch/roofrack/draws/dual-battery.

I've seen a few advertised around the 27-30 mark, with rego/tyres running low which adds to the cost.

Am I expecting too much to get one for 25?


Cheers,
Dan

[ozzyboy]

2004/2005 with 25k up your sleave, i would definantly be looking at 4.2's. And 25k is close to the coin for one.

Ozz

[Irvs]

ZD30 engines are prone to failure, they often have problems due to do with the MAF sensor and the EGR valve getting blocked, basically it causes you intake manifold to become full of sludge and the piston heads melting or burning generally being aleast a full head rebuild sometimes it's cheaper to buy a new engine straight from Nissan.

Now on the other hand, if you put 28k into an earlier GU TD42 you will more than likely get one with winch, roof rack, dual batts etc and you'll sleep easier at night knowing your not about to pull the pin on a hand grenade in the morning.

Google search 'ZD30 engine problems'

[Irvs]

Oh and by the way Nissan won't accept fault after a 2002 model because they claim they fixed the problem which is not exactly accurate, I've heard of 04's going kaput too.

[dan441]

2004/2005 with 25k up your sleave, i would definantly be looking at 4.2's. And 25k is close to the coin for one.

Ozz

Turbo diesel 4.2? I thought they went for alot more than that?

[dan441]

ZD30 engines are prone to failure, they often have problems due to do with the MAF sensor and the EGR valve getting blocked, basically it causes you intake manifold to become full of sludge and the piston heads melting or burning generally being aleast a full head rebuild sometimes it's cheaper to buy a new engine straight from Nissan.

Now on the other hand, if you put 28k into an earlier GU TD42 you will more than likely get one with winch, roof rack, dual batts etc and you'll sleep easier at night knowing your not about to pull the pin on a hand grenade in the morning.

Google search 'ZD30 engine problems'

Yeah, I've been doing a bit of reading on it. Still a worry buy most people agree by the. Gu IV it was sorted out. I'd be installing NADS just in case.

To be honest I'd prefer a 4.2td, but wifey needs to drive it and I didn't think the 4.2td came in an automatic transmission.

Isn't it easier to drive over rough terrain in an auto?

I'd definately spring up to 30 if it was already kitted out and in good nick

[ozzyboy]

Turbo diesel 4.2? I thought they went for alot more than that?

Check ebay mate, there has been a few recently 20-25k. No idea why but prices have come down in last few months. Maybe just more on the market.
Just checked ebay quickly, a td42. Gu in gladstone 20k!

Ozz

[ozzyboy]

Sorry, its on gumtree, my bad.

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Ozz

[Irvs]

I'm not the bloke to ask on autos I think, there are auto GQs so I assume there are the same in GUs, I think stone guys might be waiting for the Y62 to cone out in the next few months and may be selling off their TD42s in case prices drop dramatically, just a theory, they're at very different price points though

[TimE]

2004/2005 with 25k up your sleave, i would definantly be looking at 4.2's. And 25k is close to the coin for one.

Ozz

Mate, my 2005 4.2tdi with all the fruit and 90,000 ks will cost you around $60k!