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The 4.2L turbo diesel is obvouisly the best choice in patrol/landcruiser.... but if you can afford either then You would be rolling in green backs anyway, so consumption wouldnt concern you.

-you get a 3.0L turbo diesel 4 cylinder patrol 2000 model for around $25k fuel consuption about 12L per 100k average. will tow 3000kg+ and not affect consumption too much.

-you get a Au II falcon wellbody/trayback 2001/02 4.0l which will use similar consumption to the GU patrol but you get one for $10-15k.

scrap the commo's, resale value is too strong for what they are and they are generally all thrashed more.

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I have been towing daily for the last 20 years. As a commercial flooring contractor i haul some pretty decent loads around too.

I have tried most vehicles over the years from most makes, Holden/ford/toyota/nissan etc.

Best bang for your buck is without doubt the nissan patrol. I left the aussie makers and tried toyota, Not bad vehicles but their drive trains leave a lot to be desired and are as expensive as hell to repair. I bought my first patrol and never looked back.

I have towed with the 3 litre petrol, 4.2 litre petrol, 2.8 litre diesel (unbelieavable little performer) and my current tow vehicle..4.8 litre petrol. I have never owned the 3 litre turbo diesel due to longivety probs with the engine. Sidestep that motor if you can. Too many mates came to grief with it.

If you can find a good 4.2 litre diesel you simply own it. Not fast but can pull a train and as reliable as the sunrise.

Not much to look out for when buying used. The general condition of the car will tell you all you need to know. If it looks dodgy it simply is. You cant hide bush thrashing on these things.

In 20 years i have never spent money other than normal service items. Brake pads etc. Clutches are good for 400 thou. I can vouch for that. I did over 700 thou in the 2.8 diesel and 440 thou on the 3. litre petrol.

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