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Which One to buy Pajero, Prado or Patrol?
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<blockquote data-quote="Aussiedigs" data-source="post: 493314" data-attributes="member: 15108"><p>I have a 2001 Patrol GU with the 4.2 diesel with uprated turbo, intercooler and fuel pump @ 150kw. 436k so far. The most reliable vehicle i have EVER owned by far and ive had Toyotas, Hiluxs and Landcruisers. No comparison. A mate has a Troopy. The gearbox is on its second rebuild! They have a Hilux front diff! These are known to let go! Just for starters.</p><p></p><p>Now, before anyone gets their knickers in a plat, we all have a story to tell. </p><p></p><p>It was only the very first few years where the ZD30 had issues. The rest of the years have been fine. Research is your best friend.</p><p></p><p>I bought a 2013 Triton dual cab for work. At 110k the head gasket has let go! All these late model dual cabs and the likes are just not as robust as the early vehicles. The late Izuzu is apparently the most reliable/robust out of the lot....so i hear!</p><p></p><p>Out of three mentioned, any of those will do only that the Patrol will give greater clearance plus they have the robust front end.</p><p></p><p>My Triton will be sold. Ill concentrate on an early GU wagon, spend some money on it and never look back. Robust and reliable. Do the same with an early Landcruiser. I bought a 2003 Hilux 2wd Workmate ute not long back as a backup vehicle for work incase the Triton brakes down again! Basic simple and reliable.</p><p></p><p>Bugger these fragile late model vehicles!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aussiedigs, post: 493314, member: 15108"] I have a 2001 Patrol GU with the 4.2 diesel with uprated turbo, intercooler and fuel pump @ 150kw. 436k so far. The most reliable vehicle i have EVER owned by far and ive had Toyotas, Hiluxs and Landcruisers. No comparison. A mate has a Troopy. The gearbox is on its second rebuild! They have a Hilux front diff! These are known to let go! Just for starters. Now, before anyone gets their knickers in a plat, we all have a story to tell. It was only the very first few years where the ZD30 had issues. The rest of the years have been fine. Research is your best friend. I bought a 2013 Triton dual cab for work. At 110k the head gasket has let go! All these late model dual cabs and the likes are just not as robust as the early vehicles. The late Izuzu is apparently the most reliable/robust out of the lot....so i hear! Out of three mentioned, any of those will do only that the Patrol will give greater clearance plus they have the robust front end. My Triton will be sold. Ill concentrate on an early GU wagon, spend some money on it and never look back. Robust and reliable. Do the same with an early Landcruiser. I bought a 2003 Hilux 2wd Workmate ute not long back as a backup vehicle for work incase the Triton brakes down again! Basic simple and reliable. Bugger these fragile late model vehicles! [/QUOTE]
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