jules Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 As the RRC will hopefully be collected next week I'm reallocating the money to credit cards but SWMBO has allowed me £1k to find another toy... I'm not after another LR been there done that and fancy a change so I'm looking at Toyota's LC or hylux, Nissans patrols along with a G-wagon I've been offered for around that mark. I want something that I can use as a marshal truck and tow truck but also boy up cheaply and easily (basically tyres and lift) something with a tough drive train is important. I've found a nice looking Patrol 4.2TD for £995 and as I said been offered a G-Wagon but I have not seen that so I'll reserve judgment until then. There seams to be a bit of selection out there What are your thoughts people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Suzuki Vitara? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Suzuki Vitara? two words Towing and strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Dihatsi fourtrax go for good money & ive seen pajeros knocking about for a grand some fully loaded import specs. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Dihatsi fourtrax go for good money & ive seen pajeros knocking about for a grand some fully loaded import specs. Adrian Pajero's that's a good point I can get parts cheap for those... and some have LSD's or is it normal lockers in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Think their lsds fitted. Mate had a newer uk version but his was electronic traction control. Ive heard that mitsi's have problems with head gasket/heads. But I think that was in theyre ealier days , & most have probably been repaired by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90 Mellis Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 A mate of mine has a SWB Toyota Land Cruiser for sale, G plate and v.tidy!! Think it's a 2.4td?! Already on decent tyres. If your interested I can find out more......... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Jules Unless you are lucky a 4.2TD Patrol will be an absolute POS for £995 Isuzu Torsion bars on the front - instant lift, coils on the back. Go for a SWB and it shouldn't get hung up like mine does. UK spec has an LSD in the back, and an Aussie locker goes in the front cheaply enough. 33's aren't a problem 3.1TD can be awkward to work on, but is a decent lump Budget ~£100 for manual front hubs, the auto ones suck. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 JulesUnless you are lucky a 4.2TD Patrol will be an absolute POS for £995 Isuzu Torsion bars on the front - instant lift, coils on the back. Go for a SWB and it shouldn't get hung up like mine does. UK spec has an LSD in the back, and an Aussie locker goes in the front cheaply enough. 33's aren't a problem 3.1TD can be awkward to work on, but is a decent lump Budget ~£100 for manual front hubs, the auto ones suck. Andy the Patrol was a very ugly import but looked clean and was quite old... perfect to chop the ars off and tray back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 How much for G wagons there nice toys Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 How much for G wagons there nice toys Ali Id been looking at these but found nothing below £3.5k in diesel form & ok condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 a cheap G is what you walk away from; a decent mid 80's will still cost good money. Find a 200GD or 2.8GD with a blown engine, grab a cheap Musso and swap in the 2.9 five cylinder TD The Nissan will be tougher than a tough thing unless the rust worm has taken hold - the 4.2 is a lovely lump capable of well over 500K Watch out for a shot chassis on the trooper and run away from the 3.0ltr 16v Indi Fourtracks are pants and leafers are too old now A hi-lux has a low towing weight - a mere 2.2 tonnes but the 3.0Na double cab is the dogs dangley bits Avoid Pajero's, parts are different spec to Shoguns, look out for poor maint on the very coolant particular engines. The 2.8 is the better choice but a good vehicle will hold it's value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 don't touch a 1K G-wagon, it'll be rubbish... i'd look for a Hi-Lux, or an older Nissan Patrol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 don't touch a 1K G-wagon, it'll be rubbish...i'd look for a Hi-Lux, or an older Nissan Patrol..... It keeps going back to the old patrol I may be removing a large chunk of the body work as its only a toy so body rust is not such a issue. there are loads of surf's around cuew cab hylux's are harder to find (I would like a Crew cab one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 It keeps going back to the old patrolI may be removing a large chunk of the body work as its only a toy so body rust is not such a issue. there are loads of surf's around cuew cab hylux's are harder to find (I would like a Crew cab one) A short wheel base patrol are not too bad and they are pretty cheap and we know they are stron underneth Or what can be done with a long wheel base Anyway Jules i can send you all the cheap aftermarket stuff from over here for them Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Get either the Patrol or the Landcruiser. Both will tow well. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Is the RRC going whole?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Jules, I'd also say patrol. Ed had one a little while ago which I had a go in - very capable, very tough. It would be a perfect toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Jules, I'd also say patrol. Ed had one a little while ago which I had a go in - very capable, very tough. It would be a perfect toy. Yeah that was a nice truck , the black one if my memory serves me right. He paid about £3000 for that and it was very tidy and not too old and had factory ockers all ready fitted I would have one but really expensive here, cheaper to buy a landy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yeah that was a nice truck , the black one if my memory serves me right. He paid about £3000 for that and it was very tidy and not too old and had factory ockers all ready fittedI would have one but really expensive here, cheaper to buy a landy Yeah, that was the one but it was a few years ago and it was in mint condition. Seriously! That's amazing - I'd have thought they would be cheap with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Seriously! That's amazing - I'd have thought they would be cheap with you. Nah simple supply and demand , no one wants them in Uk , everyone wants them here in Aus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I would have one but really expensive here, cheaper to buy a landy although i do have a nissan sat in my garage at the moment. But is an Xtrail, not too impressed with the quality of the dash but seems nice apart from that. Looking after it for my brother in law who is away and have to have it in the garage as it is a nissan and has a Welsh flag on the back and can't have the neighbours see that , now can i But bit worried about the 90 catching somthing of all the jap products in the garage as i have the nissan xtrail a Suzuki and Honda motor bikes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Is the RRC going whole?? Yes the LSE should go complete.. I will know more on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 A short wheel base patrol are not too bad and they are pretty cheap and we know they are stron underneth Or what can be done with a long wheel base Anyway Jules i can send you all the cheap aftermarket stuff from over here for them Ali This is the sort of thing I was thinking of...Lockers would be nice but not the end of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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