maybe buying a GQ

[81 rangie]

I am now sick of fixing the rangie, so i was thinking about selling it before the year 12 exams, and buying a patrol or mav. I would have about 7 grand or so for the outright purchase of the car, with a little searching is that enough for a SWB. What are the costs Approx of fitting 35 inch tyres. ATM money is tight, but i can fit most of the stuff myself

[bogged]

What are the costs Approx of fitting 35 inch tyres. ATM money is tight, but i can fit most of the stuff myself

if money is tight, buy an angle grinder and tires on rims.

enough lift $750 - 1000 (body and suspension if you dont use grinder)
tires $1000+
extra for insurance $400
engineers $400

[Beastmavster]

Generally LWB GQ are cheaper and SWB MQ cheaper, so if you're on a tight budget you'll have to go LWB if you want a GQ.

[81 rangie]

On second thoughts a long wheelbase would probably be more usefull. Thanx for the replies. Does anyone have any fuel consumption figures for the LWB or SWB, on gas, petrol or diesel. , should be less than a Rangie?

[81 rangie]

Can someone please explain the differences in trim and price (general) b/w a mav and a patrol

[chimpboy]

Price is similar. Mavs come in XL or XLT, but vary anyway. XLT short wheelbases usually have electric windows and sunroof and (not always) a factory rear diff lock which is okay but not as good as an aftermarket air locker.

XLT long wheelbases apparently are less likely to have the locker.

Patrols come in DX, RX, and TI. DX is generally to be avoided imho, especially the early ones, as they have no carpet, are missing some gauges from the instrument panel, and are just shitty looking. Some also have drum brakes at rear which you definitely don't want. They do have little quarter windows on the front doors which I personally think are kind of cool, but it's not worth getting the crappest model of GQ for them.

[Edit: oops, also ST for the patrol. TI is top of the range but they still vary due to options at time of purchase.]

Basically a Patrol can be spec'd exactly like a Maverick, but may or may not be. There's almost no difference in price so it's worth looking at both badges anyway. Unless you really don't care, ask on the phone whether the thing's got carpet and a tacho before you go looking or you'll waste time looking at DXes.

ps I have a shorty Maverick for sale in Melbourne, where are you?

Jason

[81 rangie]

just checked gqpatrol. com, pretty helpful

[81 rangie]

Im in monrnington, but I have ta sell the rangie first, might put it up for sale in the next coupleof months

[CB0569]

To give you bit of an idea.My 4.2 Carby uses 75 litres of gas to do about 300 km`s around town and am yet to get a firm idea on highway but looks like about 350kms on 75 litres of gas.But my gas system is not good enough for my GQ as it is gutless compared to fuel.

Around town on petrol i`m getting about 350kms to 70 litres of petrol,i haven`t used petrol on the open road yet.

Hope this helps

BTW i paid $5000 unreg. for mine at auction.It had 340000 km`s on it. Immaculate inside a bit of rust in the roof but was already dual fuel.

Regards

Craig

[81 rangie]

that is fairly thirsty, my rangie gets 20 on gas, yet everyone bags rangies for being extra thirsty

[tampy]

DX is generally to be avoided imho, especially the early ones, as they have no carpet, are missing some gauges from the instrument panel, and are just shitty looking. Some also have drum brakes at rear which you definitely don't want. They do have little quarter windows on the front doors which I personally think are kind of cool, but it's not worth getting the crappest model of GQ for them.

In defence of the DX I have a 97 model and live in MT Isa 2hrs from NT boarder. Great that they come without factory flares, as flares can be a rust trap (plus most ppl pull them off for bigger after market ones to fit bigger tyres). The stuck on panels that run along the bottom of all higher spec GQ's can also trap dirt and crap and lead to rust (plus only more things to fall off). I have Mechanical windows which suits me fine as I know they will always work as opposed to electric ones. No carpet is also a bonus for me as I simply have to brush out the crap from a trip. Later models came with full disks and tacho's. No rear, rear seats to pull out either. No sliding back window which normally ends up with a rusty frame too.

All in all, don't look past a good value late model DX.

PS, not having a go at you Chimpboy, just showing the good points of the DX.

Cheers
happy GQing

[dwaynes]

i will second this i have a 89 DX no carpet is great just a sweep out
mine has factory flares and taco though

mine has drums but i knew that with the intention of changing whole assembey for disc and locker.

solid rear was a factory option? cool i thought i was just lucky someone had got rid of the rusted ones for me.

all in all i was after a 4by that i could play in and slowly build up to the way i want it.

Currently looking at puting in marine carpet after seeing how well that handles the mud compared to normal carpet.

just my 2 cents as i am happy with my DX

[Mark2]

Would have to agree - nothing wrong with a DX. Dont know why anyone would want carpet in a real 4x4. All DX diesels had tachos. No oil pressure or volt guages however.

I wouldnt turn your nose up at a drum brake rear end either- the models with drums are getting cheap now and are excellent value for money in comparison to the later models. Can always swap the housing over at a later date. However the drums are reliable and work fine regardless.