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3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 14:26
by IanT
As you all know I recently sold my 4.8 (daily runner and the fuel was killing me!) :imsorry: Thinking about replacing it with a diesel (don't let rickster hear that!!!) anyone know of any for sale, would like the GRX spec and auto looking around the R100K mark. Cheers Ian :thumbup:

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 14:32
by Tinus lotz
Ian l speak under correction but I am sure that japan auto has got motors for 15k this might help with getting one that is not in good order if you know what I mean

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 14:39
by ricster
I heard that !!!! :woo: :woo:

Ian, I would look at a 2005 and upwards 3.0 Patrol. great fuel economy considering, and motor issues sorted out. May cost a few bob more that 100K.

4.2's are scarce and maybe not as practical....but as a daily runner and a few weekend getaways, the 3.0 is in my opinion the best bet.

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 14:57
by IanT
Oops busted!!! :surprised:

Ok Tinus I hear you anyone know of a 3.0 Di with a blowen motor?

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 15:01
by IanT
Hay Ricster just remember I still have my 4.5 to pull you up hills and out the mud!! :thumbup: So the oil burner would only be for work and back

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 16:11
by ricster
:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: ..... :eureka: :eureka: :eureka: I'll take you on, on any mountain hill climb and yeah ..... even in the mud in my oil burner...... I'll even whip your butt in your new 3.0 diesel when you get it...... :rolling: :rolling:

Just not on sand dunes please.... cause then you will definitely have to be there to assist if I get stuck... Would you have enough petrol to make it to the dunes and back??.... :deathmetal: :deathmetal:

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 17:50
by Peter Connan
Be careful Ian

There are different versions of the ZD30 motor, and they are not compatable. I know of guys who bought imported motors, only to discover that they do not fit in the Patrol...

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 19:13
by Alex Roux
ricster wrote::rolling: :rolling: :rolling: ..... :eureka: :eureka: :eureka: I'll take you on, on any mountain hill climb and yeah ..... even in the mud in my oil burner...... I'll even whip your butt in your new 3.0 diesel when you get it...... :rolling: :rolling:

Just not on sand dunes please.... cause then you will definitely have to be there to assist if I get stuck... Would you have enough petrol to make it to the dunes and back??.... :deathmetal: :deathmetal:
Cedric, you forgot about tarmac. Petrol wins hands down.
Mud and rocks may be easier with a big diesel compared to most Petrols, but no butt whipping.

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 23:12
by IanT
Ricster, you are probably right, I would have run out of petrol! It's hard work for a 4.5 petrol patrol towing a 4.2 diesel so it can keep up! :blonde: :rolling:

Re: 3.0 Di Grx

Posted: 12 Mar 2014 08:44
by ricster
:lol: :lol: :lol: ..... ahhh but careful now you may just land up crossing over the dark side... sorry .... the oily side......