looking at buying a 97 gu st 4500 auto
with 271k on the clock.
can anyone tell me the pro's & con's with these?
want it mainly 4 mums day 2 day running around with some light 2 medium 4wding /camping beach use.
is 271k alot 4 a petrol? is there anything else i should know about?
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buying a 97 gu st 4500 auto
definately a 97?
your looking at at least 20 per hundred and probably more for constant stop start driving.
for 14k id wait and find one in better condition
your looking at at least 20 per hundred and probably more for constant stop start driving.
for 14k id wait and find one in better condition
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
97 with gu body one of the firstj-top paj wrote:definately a 97?
your looking at at least 20 per hundred and probably more for constant stop start driving.
for 14k id wait and find one in better condition
its in exlent condition, and drives great
its a one owner with log book
most were country k's company car
overall pretty sweet
they are pretty thirsty , running gear should be fine , its a big engine and should have plenty of km's to go before a rebuild (if its been regularly serviced ) .
not a power house but its a 4x4 not a street car and they pull pretty good compared to the 4.2 petrols and diesels . but like any engine there are mods you can do to improve their proformance .
the gu's are hard to see over the bonnet for short people ,
diesel would be better for sand work but dearer to buy
you could pick up a diesel gq for $14000 more luggage room in the back etc just not a comfy as the gu .
and gas coversions can become a headache unless you find a good gas tuner (anyone no a goodone here in Canberra
) (i want a diesel )
good luck anyways
cheers Jai
not a power house but its a 4x4 not a street car and they pull pretty good compared to the 4.2 petrols and diesels . but like any engine there are mods you can do to improve their proformance .
the gu's are hard to see over the bonnet for short people ,
diesel would be better for sand work but dearer to buy
you could pick up a diesel gq for $14000 more luggage room in the back etc just not a comfy as the gu .
and gas coversions can become a headache unless you find a good gas tuner (anyone no a goodone here in Canberra
) (i want a diesel )good luck anyways
cheers Jai
if its worth doing do it intensly , better still do it with MADPASSION
set your limits way beyond your abilities
set your limits way beyond your abilities
will he take any less than 14k?scuba steve 22 wrote:97 with gu body one of the firstj-top paj wrote:definately a 97?
your looking at at least 20 per hundred and probably more for constant stop start driving.
for 14k id wait and find one in better condition
its in exlent condition, and drives great
its a one owner with log book
most were country k's company car
overall pretty sweet
mine was 15.5k with 100k less on the clock and a few extras like bullbar, lights, HD steps, 2" etc...
what spec is it? do you have any pics or any more details?
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
have you tried www.photobucket.com?scuba steve 22 wrote: havnt worked out how to post pics
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
how much less? if he would take say 12.5k then id say yeh grab it.scuba steve 22 wrote:might take a little less
from what you have described it seems ok.
im just thinking back to when i got mine and how i think i should have waited for a 4.2 to come around... but the 4.5 is more than enough for me so im still happy
it all comes down to what you want for it exactly? if its purely for weekend trips and DD duties then the 4.5 should be fine. but if you want to start doing extended trips and more serious modding when the bug bites (and yes it will
) then maybe a 4.2 would be worth waiting formy GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
you went from a jabber to a yota?scuba steve 22 wrote:bug bit years ago
started with a 85 paj,my current 60 series
at least i went from a jabber to a trol still full cred to both vehicles
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
scuba steve 22 wrote:
j.e.e.p just empty every pocket
i know bout the jeep jokes... even the g.h.e.y ones (i dont own one, or ever will) i got a mate that has troubles with his shit everyday
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
at 270Thou it should have at least another 110-130 thou in it before needing attention.
Not real fast, but will still do 110 on the hiway basically no matter what you hook it up. (Car and trailer topped 7 tonnes on the way back from Cairns to melbourne, pulled it easily just drank more juice.. even in 35+ temps it did not look like overheating)
For beach work it can get rather thirsty (very heavily laden on dry sand I managed to use something like 67 liters per 100ks).
I sadly miss my gu and will be buying another ASAP most likey a 4500 petrol .. or a 4800 auto.
Not real fast, but will still do 110 on the hiway basically no matter what you hook it up. (Car and trailer topped 7 tonnes on the way back from Cairns to melbourne, pulled it easily just drank more juice.. even in 35+ temps it did not look like overheating)
For beach work it can get rather thirsty (very heavily laden on dry sand I managed to use something like 67 liters per 100ks).
I sadly miss my gu and will be buying another ASAP most likey a 4500 petrol .. or a 4800 auto.
patrol
thanks 4 the replies
not sure about the 110 kph+ high fuel use?
even my old 60 does better
how much 2 convert 2 gas? L/100?
[you went from a jabber to a yota?
at least i went from a jabber to a trol ][/quote]
the yota has been the most faithfull of them all
not sure about the 110 kph+ high fuel use?
even my old 60 does better
how much 2 convert 2 gas? L/100?
[you went from a jabber to a yota?
at least i went from a jabber to a trol ][/quote]
the yota has been the most faithfull of them all
i paid 14 for mine last year!!
absolutely smick,1 owner never been offraoding.underneath looked like it was strait of the factory floor,no stone chips or chassi scratches what so ever.had 115000 thou on the clock.98 model.i'd offer 10 at the most!
absolutely smick,1 owner never been offraoding.underneath looked like it was strait of the factory floor,no stone chips or chassi scratches what so ever.had 115000 thou on the clock.98 model.i'd offer 10 at the most!
00 td42t wagon
stock engine, set up for work and play!
engine soon to be honking ;-)
stock engine, set up for work and play!
engine soon to be honking ;-)
10k might be a little too cheap to offer.simcoe wrote:i paid 14 for mine last year!!
absolutely smick,1 owner never been offraoding.underneath looked like it was strait of the factory floor,no stone chips or chassi scratches what so ever.had 115000 thou on the clock.98 model.i'd offer 10 at the most!
you can try i spose
my GUBanzy wrote:Dial up internet.........you'd post something and come back 2 beers later to see if it loaded.
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