good buy?

[wrksux]

im knew to the whole fourby scene and looking to buy my first car which is gonna be a GQ patrol most likely. dont have neough coin for a diesel so a tb42 on lpg is going to be the go for a while.

ive looked at this one does it sound like a good deal to you guys?

1988 patrol GQ dx 5spd
215km on the clock
rear locker, bullbar, t-bar, dual fuel long range tanks, dual batt's.

7grand, full regular service history and a few other small mods/acc's

cheers

Tim

[YankeeDave]

sounds good.

lockers arnt cheap, so thats a bonus.

and DX's are way better as you can just hose it out when it's muddy.

[mickyd555]

sounds ok, is it an ARB locker or a an auto??

you can always put a V8 in later anyway.........

[Mick.]

That sounds like a pretty good buy to me mate.

Cheers Mick.

[GQ Bear]

Sounds like a good price with the accessories already fitted; locker,b/bar,dual batt,LPG

Is it 3L or 4.2L?

It should be in good nic too as there are loads of 4.2L wagons around and with petrol prices soaring the prices of large 4B's are dropping big time. Bargain a little more, i reckon you'll get it even cheaper (don't appear too keen, walk away from it if won't budge and leave your ph #, he'll ring you)

[chimpboy]

I wouldn't necessarily want a DX myself but the price is okay. I would want an ARB locker not an auto locker as well, the auto locker is arguably less valuable than a nissan LSD.

As GQ Bear says, low offers are a smart move with a big fourby these days. Offer $5500, you might be surprised at the response.

[wrksux]

i never intent paying what they ask

if anyone else knows a few round melb that are under 8.5 asking then drop me a line at timespast@gmail.com. lpg is a must or be really cheap!

The old man used to be into 4x4ing so he is helping me with my search

[Screwy]

the locker would more than likely be a factory locker or did they not come out in DX?

mine has a factory locker, i think mines an ST though.

[MyGQ]

DX is the poverty model.

most came with Drum brakes on the rear,

I would guess its a added one, like ARB airlocker or at worst a auto locker

[chimpboy]

DX is the poverty model.

most came with Drum brakes on the rear,

I would guess its a added one, like ARB airlocker or at worst a auto locker

I heard that DXes came with drum rears, but in all my shopping around on a few occasions I never saw a GQ that had them. I'd definitely avoid them, but I am not sure they are all that common.

Jason

[HeathGQ]

the early modles had rear drums. Mine is a 93 DX with Discs all round

[dwaynes]

yeah mine was a 89 mod with drums now converted to discs for a huge sum of $500

[joe crothers]

i got a 1990 GQ duel fuel done 330 000ks still goin. It has an impco gas set up its been more than reliable.

[wrksux]

found another one that im checking out, 8grand
88 swb mav black
202 thousand on the clock
dual fual
f&r lockers
2" body
2" spring
cb

well look after, im seeing this one tomorrow

[marin]

found another one that im checking out, 8grand
88 swb mav black
202 thousand on the clock
dual fual
f&r lockers
2" body
2" spring
cb

well look after, im seeing this one tomorrow

sounds like a bloody good deal, with the front and rear lockers and only 202K's, but who knows till you look.

marin

[dansedgli]

Where are you finding all these cars? Im now in the market as well and cant find much in the price range that i want.

Im just after a SWB GQ for less than $8500.

You or your Dad dont own a red clubsport do you? I pass it on the way to work most mornings, its very nice.

[wrksux]

mate i wish i had a clubby nah im only 18, the old man drives something sensible, read mum aproved of it not 4by or sports car!

ive been cruising forums, trading post's and mates eyes and ears!

[dansedgli]

Ahh ok, the clubby has the plates WRKSUX on it thats all.

I guess I have to keep looking, ive only been looking for a few days. Ill check out some car yards on the weekend and see what happens.

[wrksux]

Ahh ok, the clubby has the plates WRKSUX on it thats all.

I guess I have to keep looking, ive only been looking for a few days. Ill check out some car yards on the weekend and see what happens.

i used to know the guy with those plates, was a neighbour he had em on an S class merc