Thanks mudrunner, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to this, just checked and it is a direct injection - why is it that this is less suitable than the CRD? Are there any recommendations of a certain make of patrol or other 4WD you think would be more suitable? I don't mind an old model/high kms as I probably can't afford to go over $15k and will definitely make some inspections/pay for a mechanic to inspect before purchasing as well as conferring with other people with more experience. I will be using the car as my primary vehicle - approx 15000-20000km/year, and would be making trips up and down the WA Coast with boat in tow at some points through the year as well as camping w/out boat. What are the main diffs between the petrol and Diesel engines? Thanks for the help