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The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 07 Dec 2017 20:25
by graham1
I can't post the link on here from my phone for some reason!
If you can find it on gumtree - what do you guys think? It looks pretty good to me? My wallet is already shivering. :)

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 07 Dec 2017 21:05
by SJC

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 07 Dec 2017 22:48
by hugejp

This is the guy who had a 2005 4.8 GRX for sale, but price was too high & the vehicle had a questionable history.

You can see the 4.8 parts & extras he transplanted onto the 4.2 diesel.

I wonder why he is selling... he has only had the diesel for about a year now...

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 05:50
by TijmenvdS
Those Seats look so nice WWW
But that is very expensive for a non tubo I assume.
The link to the drawer system soes not look to bad, but still. :confused:
Even thou I know the effort that goes into building boxes and brackets. But I know some things are only worth doing for your own vehicle.

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 08:22
by jonathan
graham1 wrote: 07 Dec 2017 20:25 I can't post the link on here from my phone for some reason!
If you can find it on gumtree - what do you guys think? It looks pretty good to me? My wallet is already shivering. :)
Graham, there is a nice one in Vredenburg as well, I believe for a better price so put your wallet back for a moment! It's a 2000 model, burgundy color. Just spoke to the owner, he is on the forum and will post some pics and details later today :thumbup:

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 08:47
by hugejp
Home made drawer system...

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 09:01
by IanT
The price is all over the place on that Patrol, a few days ago it was advertised for R115K??? I smell something fishey!!

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 09:19
by hugejp
IanT wrote: 08 Dec 2017 09:01 The price is all over the place on that Patrol, a few days ago it was advertised for R115K??? I smell something fishey!!
Yip, I noticed that too...

I dont think its a scam, but I know that he couldnt get his asking price on the 4.8 hence the parts swop. He ended up trading the 4.8 in at a dealer, so he is most likely trying everything possible to recoupe the loss.

In any event the price is too high for a non turbo, extras or not.

That is my opinion.

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 09:43
by graham1
Interesting. Thanks for the comments guys. I don't know anything about these 4.2 gu's, but I am taking a sudden liking to them I must say.

Re: The 4.2 GU on gumtree

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 10:19
by hugejp
graham1 wrote: 08 Dec 2017 09:43 Interesting. Thanks for the comments guys. I don't know anything about these 4.2 gu's, but I am taking a sudden liking to them I must say.
Do your self a favour, before you commit to buying a 4.2tdi speak to Michael at Sojo Auto.

He will help you make the best buy possible.