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good buy?
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:09 pm
by 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
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:31 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:33 pm
by mickyd555
sounds ok, is it an ARB locker or a an auto??
you can always put a V8 in later anyway.........

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:02 pm
by Mick.
That sounds like a pretty good buy to me mate.
Cheers Mick.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:13 pm
by 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)
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:20 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:25 pm
by 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
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:21 pm
by 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.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:38 pm
by 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
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:06 pm
by chimpboy
MyGQ wrote: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
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:42 am
by HeathGQ
the early modles had rear drums. Mine is a 93 DX with Discs all round
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:29 am
by dwaynes
yeah mine was a 89 mod with drums now converted to discs for a huge sum of $500
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:49 pm
by 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.
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:16 pm
by 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

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:06 pm
by marin
wrksux wrote: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
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:40 pm
by 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.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:25 pm
by 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!
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:33 pm
by 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.
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:41 pm
by wrksux
dansedgli wrote: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
