Which is better? 4.2TD 80/100/GU?

Post by **Moonman** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:55 pm

Trying to decide what to buy... Need a 4x4 to tow my boat, do some mud driving, some hill climbs (intermediate), long on/off road trips etc.

Can't decide between the 4.2TD 80 or 100 series or the 4.2TD GU Patrol. Want something with low to mid k's.

Any suggestions what would be best...

Cheers!!

Post by **sudso** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:05 am

TD80 but not too many around for sale with low K's
2nd. choice GU
3rd 100 but with live axle front

Post by **matthewK** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:32 am

1ST choice 4.2TD GU Patrol

2nd choice TD 80 series

Post by **-Nemesis-** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:44 am

Suggestion is choose the one you sit in and like the most. For what you want they will both more than suffice, and are equally great trucks. Pick the best colour or interior or something.....

Post by **RaginRover** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:40 am

Edited title

Tom

Post by **Moonman** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:13 am

So basically the 100 series is just a prettied up town truck? For the price of the 4.2TD I would have expected a bit more confidence in them? Like you said its almost impossible the find an 80 series with low km's. Something around 150k would be nice but is it worth the wait to find one... The GU would have been my 3rd choice but it does have the advantage price wise. I can't make a decision at the best of times, maybe i need all three ???

Just need something tough enough to handle Darwin!!

Post by **-Nemesis-** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:35 am

Again hence my point. It really is personal choice despite the opinions you'll get. Go and sit in them and drive them, pick the one you like to drive the best. Or if money is the option, get the best valued one. They are all tough and best suited to outback travelling.

Get a live axle version, which means the 80, the GU or the 4.2 non turbo 100 series (simply add a turbo kit)

Which one is the best is no different to Pepsi or Coke? Holden or Ford? etc etc.... The products are essentially the same, and it's only really opinion that splits them.

Go and test drive some now!

Post by **GRIMACE** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:39 am

the patrol is a no nonsence strong 4by, with fair articulation

the 80series althought not as strong (but still damn strong) have IMHO better engines, better road manners and ride, aswell as abit better articulation.

Post by **Moonman** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:32 pm

I've been looking for a while and this one caught my eye...

1996 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HZJ80R GXL TURBO DIESEL
ARB deluxe whinch bullbar,WARN 9000lb whinch,spot lights,4 INCH dobinson lift kit with PROCOMP ES9000 shock absorbers,10 inch outlaw polished alloy rims,305/70.16 BFGoodrich mud terrain tyers,UNIDEN UHF radio,dual batteries, and trailer brakes.
192000km $33000.

Does this sound like a fair deal? Would i expect there to be much maintenance required for a vehicle of this age and km's...?

Cheers!!

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:51 pm

Moonman wrote:I've been looking for a while and this one caught my eye...

1996 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HZJ80R GXL TURBO DIESEL
ARB deluxe whinch bullbar,WARN 9000lb whinch,spot lights,4 INCH dobinson lift kit with PROCOMP ES9000 shock absorbers,10 inch outlaw polished alloy rims,305/70.16 BFGoodrich mud terrain tyers,UNIDEN UHF radio,dual batteries, and trailer brakes.
192000km $33000.

Does this sound like a fair deal? Would i expect there to be much maintenance required for a vehicle of this age and km's...?

Cheers!!

You could buy a 2003 TD5 Disco for that money

Post by **Moonman** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:00 pm

Yes of course... but doesn't that tell you something???
I could also go out and buy a toyota camry, put some
fat tyres on it and go just as far as a dicovery...?

Discovery is out of the question...

Post by **ZOOK60** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:26 pm

Moonman wrote:Yes of course... but doesn't that tell you something???
I could also go out and buy a toyota camry, put some
fat tyres on it and go just as far as a dicovery...?

Discovery is out of the question...

Post by **uninformed** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:44 pm

Moonman wrote:Yes of course... but doesn't that tell you something???
I could also go out and buy a toyota camry, put some
fat tyres on it and go just as far as a dicovery...?

Discovery is out of the question...

obviously you know heaps and have already made your mind up so why come on here and ask for imput, and slam it when its not what you want to hear.

Post by **phippsey** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:51 pm

Moonman wrote:Yes of course... but doesn't that tell you something???
I could also go out and buy a toyota camry, put some
fat tyres on it and go just as far as a dicovery...?

Discovery is out of the question...

What about a CR-V, then just add 35's, lockers, etc??

Post by **Moonman** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:53 pm

Well considering the initial question was "I can't decide between the 80/100 series or GU" why would input about getting a discovery be of any use? As your name reflects, you are obviously uninformed. Possibly a good idea to read from the beggining?

Post by **scratchedsafari** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:54 pm

well, he was asking about 3 particular vehicles... and mentioned a 4" lifted cruiser with all the goodies has caught his eye...

"how 'bout a nice disco, gov'nor?"

what did you expect him to say FFS?

Post by **Mad Cruiser** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:42 pm

Moonman wrote:I've been looking for a while and this one caught my eye...

1996 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HZJ80R GXL TURBO DIESEL
ARB deluxe whinch bullbar,WARN 9000lb whinch,spot lights,4 INCH dobinson lift kit with PROCOMP ES9000 shock absorbers,10 inch outlaw polished alloy rims,305/70.16 BFGoodrich mud terrain tyers,UNIDEN UHF radio,dual batteries, and trailer brakes.
192000km $33000.

Does this sound like a fair deal? Would i expect there to be much maintenance required for a vehicle of this age and km's...?

Cheers!!

No... it's a rip off price

Post by **guzzla** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:12 pm

$33000 is too much. reckon it should be round the $26k > $28k

is it the 24 valve model, its better?

is it engineered cos it needs to be?

it wont be with those 10in wide rims so they will need changing + tyres.

should be manual if your gonna do a fair bit of towing or fit a trans cooler.

doesnt take much b4 your spending the big bucks if you buy something that looks the biz but doesnt work.

the 80's are generally stronger than the 100's and the patrols are generally stronger and cheaper and but dont drive aswell as the 80 or 100. i put my money on a well maintained td80 24v if your not in a hurry.
good luck.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:33 pm

Moonman wrote:Yes of course... but doesn't that tell you something???
I could also go out and buy a toyota camry, put some
fat tyres on it and go just as far as a dicovery...?

Discovery is out of the question...

It shows me that there are a lot of ignorant people out there. As wodders says, you are looking for a 4x4 camry anyway

Post by **oildripa** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:20 pm

My pick would be a 4.2td mid 2000 GU , great truck .
then a Landrover Defender [offroad ability and largest towing compassity]
then a 80 Series toyota TD

100 series i would put behind a Lada .......front end drama's that never seem to end and then there is that diff breakage dramas

Post by **Chucky** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:12 am

A turbo 80, and just because I have one dosn't mean I'm bias

Then, and I hate to say it......The Datsun,

I've seen too many diff breakages on my mates Hungy's to really go one. But these guys were going the rocks hard so if you are only towing and touring with intermediate off road then maybe the hungy is the way for you.

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