What 4WD for under 20k

[DannyG]

What's the saying, 'always late in a 2.8'

LOL So they say! A young bloke who goes 4wd'ing with us has a 2.8 with a chip, increased boost and 3" exhaust and its a very drivable little motor. Revs quite a bit harder than my 4.2 and lacks the low down torque but it flys really.

[GeoffA]

.............Revs quite a bit harder than my 4.2...........

Give it some fuel.........

[Beatle]

Post 1995 80-series petrol, automatic, on LPG.  If you get post Aug-1996 you also get 3.5T tow capacity.

Check the date on the LPG system.  Check that the auto doesn't pulse at rest at idle.  Confirm valve clearances are within spec and compression is good.

My missus drove our auto 80 series daily around town no problems.  That one was stolen and torched and I bought an almost identical replacement, but manual gearbox.  She hates driving the new one and reckons they are entirely different vehicles (I don't share her view).   

These days good petrol 80s are snapped up pretty fast, so have cash ready and get up early.

[cewilson]

I was in a similar situation a few years ago, although for us it was as a second vehicle due to my Defender.  I ended up deciding that we would get a Pajero or Prado dependant on what was the best I found.  I didn't limit it to either petrol or diesel as I figured either or would do.

We ended up getting a 90 series Prado on gas & petrol.  Looking back I would've preferred it to be straight petrol as we've had a few issues with the snorkel and gas but it wasn't a serious problem.  Maintenance issues have included a radiator, hoses etc but nothing I would consider major for the km's it has done.

We've now got over 350k on it with more than 100k put on through us.  It has surprised me where it will go even with the camper trailer on the back.  I find it can be thirsty but that can be mitigated quite a lot by the driver.  Being automatic it wants to jump out of overdrive as soon as a headwind or a slight incline arises.  But again a bit less on the throttle or an early change out of overdrive fixes that problem easy enough.

I've got some info at: www.cewilson.offroader.com if you are interested.



Cheers
Chris

[fishfinder]

Kind of sort of.

The major issue, though of course there are exceptions, is that once they were out of warranty and no longer being serviced by holden many owners did not use the EXACT correct viscosity of engine oil and this creates all sorts of problems that lead to failure.

 


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I have come across a few holden dealerships that use incorrect oil in the rodeos

[fishfinder]

2.8 Patrol

the old l28 petrol they would be hitting 30 yrs old now

[GeoffA]

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The major issue, though of course there are exceptions, is that once they were out of warranty and no longer being serviced by holden many owners did not use the EXACT correct viscosity of engine oil and this creates all sorts of problems that lead to failure.
.......

I remember when these were introduced. There was a lot of discussion about them needing the correct viscosity engine oil.
Good things if looked after, though.

[Brij]

the old l28 petrol they would be hitting 30 yrs old now

I am far from a Patrol expert but i think they are referring to the diesel 2.8l that was fitted to the GUs before being replaced by the 3.0l grenade engine.

Peter

[SteveandViv]

Pajero

There are some Gen 2 going around for that. You see lots up here and they make the grade.

[fishfinder]

I am far from a Patrol expert but i think they are referring to the diesel 2.8l that was fitted to the GUs before being replaced by the 3.0l grenade engine.

Peter

It did come from DannyG he may also be thinking of the 2.8 diesel rodeo motor fitted into the Patrol to give it a few more k's of reliability

[BBwilly]

Hi guys just going back to this the wife and I nearly brought a nice shiny MUX but at the eleventh hour we pulled out.

So when I started this thread I was only looking to spend say 10k now if I upgraded that to say 20k what would be the best bang for the buck.

When I look at something like Prados there is so many different bloody models is there one that's better for towing (more kg) whilst we are buying a camper to start with we may go for a work n play or something like that in the future so dot really want to limit myself just in case?

Any ideas...

[BrisVegasGolfer]

Diesel NP Pajero or a petrol 120 Prado.    Go for the lowest kms, cleanest, unmolested example you can find.  Basically, sit outside a private school and ask the school mums if they wanna sell.

[bigred]

 

Diesel NP Pajero or a petrol 120 Prado.    Go for the lowest kms, cleanest, unmolested example you can find.  Basically, sit outside a private school and ask the school mums if they wanna sell.

 

[spinyeel]

We got our Standard 100 Series Diesel Landcruiser for $17,000,with 240K on the clock.

[Carlisle Rogers]

Just subscribe to 4WD Touring Australia...
We're giving away an 80 in Jan worth $80k. Problem solved!
Carlisle

[JethroT]

We've owned both Prado's and Pajero's and now have a Pajero mainly because the Prado is dearer for an equivalent vehicle.

We find the Pajero better for towing and the Prado better for off road work.  Both enjoyable vehicles to own.  We owned an 80 series and if you are into serious off road work they are great.  Just depends on what you prefer.

Regards
Geoff

[westvic]

Basically, sit outside a private school and ask the school mums if they wanna sell.

  that could get some interesting answers

[BBwilly]

Just subscribe to 4WD Touring Australia...
We're giving away an 80 in Jan worth $80k. Problem solved!
Carlisle

Bloody expensive lottery ticket lo but I do need some decent rags to read on the thunderbox.

I am thinking it may have to be a landcruiser though but finding one that hasn't done the hard yards may be a bit of hurdle most I have seen have been lifted etc.

[Suncruise]

How about a V8 100 series.

Heaps around $20K, full GXL specs and auto.

You will have no trouble pulling anything with that and will arrive in style.

[Aaron Schubert]

You really have to consider what you want the vehicle for. A vehicle with solid axles on the front and rear will be more suited to serious 4WDing, but if you aren't into the full on rock work an IFS vehicle will be considerably more comfortable.

I would get a diesel if possible - better resale, more torque, better range and economy. You can get Pajero's for a steal; they are pretty good value. My best advice though, is be patient. It took months for me to find my cars

Aaron

[evolution]

Lexus, sheesh some of those are cheap as chips now.
And you get a lot of bang for your buck with those.

Cheers
Evo

[oldmate]

Bloody expensive lottery ticket lo but I do need some decent rags to read on the thunderbox.

I am thinking it may have to be a landcruiser though but finding one that hasn't done the hard yards may be a bit of hurdle most I have seen have been lifted etc.

Don't listen to him bb, there is no such thing as an 80 series worth that much 

[swanny]

that includes the spt veh carrying all the spare crown wheels, cv's, and axels that they break every 2 mins.......

[BBwilly]

that includes the spt veh carrying all the spare crown wheels, cv's, and axels that they break every 2 mins.......

THought it may come with a free Mirgae trailer.

I shouldnt have said that should I 

[oldmate]

How about a V8 100 series.

Heaps around $20K, full GXL specs and auto.

You will have no trouble pulling anything with that and will arrive in style.

x2, i just did a search on carsales with no less than 60 came up