My very early series 1 (built 12/1997) has just ticked over 300,000 but I believe that it's more like 450,000 at least. It was fitted with a direct injection gas system in 2011, I brought it in 2014 as a bog stock Patrol, even down to the factory fitted springs, shockers and radio. I have replaced the starter motor, radiator, thermostat, wheel bearings and some coolant hoses over the last 3 years.
As for power, I can leave at the lights and stay with the traffic no problem, oh mines an auto. It doesn't like any hills, but just flick off the overdrive, let the revs climb and it's not a problem. I think that the 3.9 diff ratio and 305/70/16 tyres don't help.
Fuel consumption I haven't worked it out on both fuels, but hey it's a heavy car.
Why I bought a petrol and not a diesel. I had a bad experience with a diesel yota and couldn't afford a td42.
My gu is a daily and spends 90% of the time on the black stuff.
Am I happy with what I have. Yes.
Hope this helps.
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