Well I am not sure how much longer my rd2.8 is going to last in my gu, so I now have to make a decision on wether to buy a whole "new" one or get a recon 4.2td and go down that path. I know I want a 4.2td but can't afford/justify the price of getting a gu. I am not sure if I want to go down the buy a gq 4.2 path as I have been burnt with a few second hand cars and that is the same reason I am not sure about buying a used 3L gu as I can't afford the 4.2. So I am leaning more towards the recon way as then I at least know the motor is in good nik and I know my car is pretty reasonable besides a few cosmetic things, but I was not expecting the price of some of the quotes I have received.

I eventually want to get a camper so I do need something with a bit of torque to handle towing it around, along with being able to tackle the more technical tracks and rock climbs but still have really good road manners as I spend 80% on road as it is my dayly. So I am not sure which way to go ATM.

What do you all suggest doing, without turning it into a gu/gq bash.