2.8 or GU3 3.0 what to buy?

[breeeen]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking to buy a Patrol and tossing up between a 98-99 2.8 or getting a 3.0 post 2003 (or higher depending on budget). I'm only looking to spend sub $15k so a 4.2 is out. I drove a 2.8 the other day and loved it (I haven't been corrupted by a 4.2 so I didn't notice the 2.8 being that slow). I'm not looking at towing, it'll simply be used for a daily driver and some weekend fun. I've been looking around for awhile and it seems in my budget most 2.8/3.0 would be around 200-250k's with the 2.8 sometimes being slightly higher.

I've read around and there seems to be a fair bit to like about the 2.8 and recommended by those that drive them, but most post were written a fair few years back, now they are nearly a 20 year old car. I probably can't afford a 2005 or newer 3.0 so I'm buying in the grenade period. I have 2 questions, if both have been well serviced and have around 250K's, which one would you go for? And is there any reason another 100-150ks shouldn't be a problem?

Cheers!