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She wants to come too....boohoo

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She wants to come too....boohoo

Post by Mechman »

Ok, im having too much fun in the shorty.. looks like it might have to go so that the handbrake and kids can come too.

looking at either a GQ patrol or an older 80 serries Cruz.
thinking 4.2, deisel.... any extras are a bonus.

would be interested in your thoughts for pros and cons for either.
Not looking to start a war or anything.. just can call it myself.

cheers guys!
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Re: She wants to come too....boohoo

Post by bogged »

Mechman wrote:Ok, im having too much fun in the shorty.. looks like it might have to go so that the handbrake and kids can come too.

looking at either a GQ patrol or an older 80 serries Cruz.
thinking 4.2, deisel.... any extras are a bonus.

would be interested in your thoughts for pros and cons for either.
Not looking to start a war or anything.. just can call it myself.

cheers guys!


have a read through the 100's of thousands of other similar threads...
both will do..
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Post by MissDrew »

the main thing to look at for most people is

Price verses comfort.

If you buy purely on price then a GQ, if you want more comfort then its a 80 series hands down.
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Post by holeyhardtop »

go the GQ. they're generally cheaper with lower k's and if you get an ST spec with rear swaybar disconnect and factory difflock you're halfway there with extras. heaps of room for kids as 7 seater avail if you've got that many :).

i like the look of the 80 series but when it came time to lay out the readies the GQ couldn't be beaten for the money.

your call good luck.
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Post by Red Rover »

Guts wrote:the main thing to look at for most people is

Price verses comfort.

If you buy purely on price then a GQ, if you want more comfort then its a 80 series hands down.


Not to mention they are stronger driveline.........
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Post by gqswb »

And they look tuffa........ ;)
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Post by Mechman »

thanks for the feed back guys.
I dont want to sell the 40 really.. but needs must i guess.
The Patrols are looking to be the go due to cost. i have also wondered about the drive line having seen a few 80's bust thier CV's, but having said that the 80's where doing things the partols wernt... and where fully locked.
How do spare prices compare?
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Post by Bartso »

from dealer you can expect to pay shit loads either way
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Post by bru55el »

Slightly OT but i'm wondering if you've got any other pics of your 40 Mechman. I really like the look of it from your avatar
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Post by bigsteve »

It doesn't matter wether you get an 80 or a GQ as long ats its painted camo like your 40 :cool:
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Post by Mechman »

hahahaha... like it... thanks guys..
i will have to fill out my personal page.. keep getting requests to see a bit more. I have a few action shots now too. :twisted: :twisted:
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Post by bru55el »

Sweet let us know when you've got some pics linked
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