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    Congratulations on the great news mate, to you and your wife

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    Hi mate, Congratulations mate
    I found this (in tas though).....http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parkl...sel/1000357466
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    Thanks for everyone for the good wishes. I'm still undecided what to get but the information given has helped me narrow it down!

    What is the issue with the 3.0ltr? I mate from work brought one and the Glow plugs snapped off and well he's up for a new engine. I thought it was a oil related issue?

    A 4.2 GQ would be my prime pick, thanks Taslucas for the link. Shows what i can get value for money. Pitty it's across the Tasman :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by GQUTERUS View Post
    Thanks for everyone for the good wishes. I'm still undecided what to get but the information given has helped me narrow it down!

    What is the issue with the 3.0ltr? I mate from work brought one and the Glow plugs snapped off and well he's up for a new engine. I thought it was a oil related issue?

    A 4.2 GQ would be my prime pick, thanks Taslucas for the link. Shows what i can get value for money. Pitty it's across the Tasman :P
    Could be used for the last non child road trip

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    Quote Originally Posted by GQUTERUS View Post
    Thanks for everyone for the good wishes. I'm still undecided what to get but the information given has helped me narrow it down!

    What is the issue with the 3.0ltr? I mate from work brought one and the Glow plugs snapped off and well he's up for a new engine. I thought it was a oil related issue?

    A 4.2 GQ would be my prime pick, thanks Taslucas for the link. Shows what i can get value for money. Pitty it's across the Tasman :P
    As tweaked said....ROADTRIP!!
    You can stay at mine. I'll even show you a few tracks where you can stretch its legs before heading back home! Lol

    tappn it
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    Congrats on the good news! Hope all goes well with Mum and Bub. Good luck with the Patrol Hunt and the sell off.


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    Roadtrip? I'm pushing you know what up hill just to get a couple of days off haha

    Well after looking around, i think the 3.0L GU is out of the question. The amount of issues i've read they have has really scared me away. Which is disappointing because i LOVE the gu shape.

    I still see a few 2.8's around, good nic good price. I was told under powered, is there any mods people usually do to make them a little more powerful? Boost increase ect

    The 4.2L turbo diesel i would love in a GU but simply cannot afford it, the 4.2 in a GQ i can but finding one that has been treated right thats the problem.

    The hunt continues, not to worry i won't be buying to May

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    Congrats old mate!!!! Did we know that little secret when you came out wheeling?? lmao

    Plenty of advice flowing mate, and whilst I have an opinion, at the end of the day it'll come down to budget, comfort (especially for Hayley and the bib), and what's available at the time.

    Keep this a secret so the other members don't find out, but a later model GU is more comfy and well appointed, not too mention larger from prams and the like, so I'd be going down that path personally ... I bought one when my first arrived (3.0ltr 2004 model) and they are definitely (IMHO) a "nicer" family rig.

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    Thanks mate! Na, we only found of out Sunday. I spent a day or two sulking over selling my toys LOL! That was soon turned to joy when i relised what we created. Not to mention i get a new(er) 4x4

    Is the Golden rule GU's are good 2004 onwards?

    Also, my father in law has a 80 series with a turbo 1hz that is a freak and pulls like a train. Talk me out of even considering buying that haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by GQUTERUS View Post
    Thanks mate! Na, we only found of out Sunday. I spent a day or two sulking over selling my toys LOL! That was soon turned to joy when i relised what we created. Not to mention i get a new(er) 4x4

    Is the Golden rule GU's are good 2004 onwards?

    Also, my father in law has a 80 series with a turbo 1hz that is a freak and pulls like a train. Talk me out of even considering buying that haha
    buy the 80...........

    OR stay part of this forum........

    your choice man!!!!!!

    LMAO
    Im sure youll find a good buy in the next few weeks. Just get on the bay and the tree every morning, noon, and night!
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