Why can I not find a new shape 3.0?

[Aries66]

Hi Bart

There is a green one for sale in Zambezi rd close to me. Just not the time to go and check it out.
Will do so the weekend, and let you know.

[BartG]

Hi Bart

There is a green one for sale in Zambezi rd close to me. Just not the time to go and check it out.
Will do so the weekend, and let you know.

Cool thanks!!

[BartG]

Bart to get back on topic after Izak and Oom Mac have sorted each other out...
If this were my decision (I wish) I would probably opt for a slightly older 4.8, and use the saving to pay for the fuel. The reason for this is that this forum is full of stories of woe with all the various turbo diesels (although for many different reasons most of which have nothing to do with the actual vehicle) but there is virtually not a single story telling of problems with an un-modified 4.8 patrol.

The petrol engines used in the Patrol are well known for their exceptional reliability and longevity, and can apparently easily last 600 000km. And maintenance is also cheaper, which offsets a lot of the extra fuel costs.

Just

Hi Peter,

I agree that the 4.8 is incredible and realiable, I even saw some good deals for around mid R200.000 with fairly low mileage. I was hoping to be able to get a diesel for either the same or even a bit less money because they dont have the best name in reliability but I believe that is caused by the 2000 - 2003 models with known issues. Currently I spend about R2000 a month on fuel in my polo with runs on ave about 8L/100, if I now convert that to the ave of a 4.8 (with my heavy foot) that will be around 20 - 25L/100, not sure I can cope with a R5000 fuel bill every month. The diesel should get me about 11 - 12L/100 from what I have read which means maybe paying R3000 for fuel.

Only research will tell if if a diesel will really cost 2K a month more (which I doubt). If I had a petrol card from work I would already be driving a 4.8!

Appreciate the comments so far, even the ones that are a little off topic

[BartG]

Took me approx 26 months to find the Patrol that fitted what I was after ... as already suggested, don't give up and don't compromise.

Regards,

Peter

Hi Peter V,

I think your spot on, I have seen that knowing what you would like and actually getting it is 2 different things. However it can happen and it might take a little time. I am ok with this as this is all still in the planning phase and still need a couple months before making a purchase decision (pushing for a good increase! maybe even good enough for that 4.8 ). 1 day I might use this vehicle to drive back to EU where I come from (dreams may come true!).

[BartG]

I dont know if HAZY PATROL saw your quest - but he has a mint 3,0 GRX [manual] and dearly needs an automatic for his wife.. Not sure of his 'mileage' -

Thanks for the tip, I send him a PM to find out...

[Vaatjie]

Praat met Coenie Mall van Cederberg 4x4. Hy ry 2005 3l diesel en sy gemiddelde dieselgebruik in die stad is tussen 6KM/L-7.5KM/l. Oop pad sal hy styg na 9,5km/l. My 4.8GL gee my in die stad tussen 4,6km/l - 5km/l as ek mooi ry. Daar is nie so groot verskil nie.

[Langman]

Ek stem met Vaatjie....nog redelik rou in die 4.8 na ek my 3.0D maar laat gaan het, nie omdat hy die gees gegee het nie maar omdat die blote onsekerheid van wanneer die groot ontploffing gaan plaas vind my ry plesier bederf het. Ek moet se die 4.8 alhoewel swaarder is darem nie te erg nie nie solank daai voet van jou lig is. Ek betaal nog baie duur die week net omdat ek niks gewoond is nie en die poef uit die ding uit ry maar soos ek se dit kos maar onder normale omstandighede is die verbruik heel billik.