What to look for when buying a 2003 ST manual Patrol
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What engine are you looking at, TD42T, ZD30, or TB48?
TD42's are ultra reliable, keep water and oil in these things and they'll go just about forever, expect to pay a premium to buy one though.
ZD30 has a dubious history but by 2003 most of the bugs had been ironed out. It still pays to do a few "engine saver" mods to make sure they stay reliable.
TB48 has a good bit of grunt but can be thirsty, very reliable.
Gearboxes are generally very reliable in both auto and manual but feel for torque converter lock up shudder in auto's at speeds over about 80km/h. Can be an expensive repair as the lock up clutch lining material can go right through the box causing damage.
Transfer cases, drive shafts and diffs are the best in the business.
Check the big back door (with the spare wheel on it) for cracks down the side of the window on the L/H side.
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