$20k what would you buy?

[mcfisherclan Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcfisherclan]

I mean consistent power through rev range. We plan to trade the big van for a jayco outback model when kids a bit older. Taking it off road etc. I agree the toyo diesels aren't what they used to be. But nor are any other brands (just read my history burnt by both d4d and Santa Fe).

Hoping that with new inj in and knowledge about extra water filter and sump pickup clean. Might just might be able to keep another d4d from blowing up...

but we def are considering petrol as a viable option.

Would people who recommended petrol change their opinions if it was going to be an outback offroad explorer vehicle? Or is a petrol with snorkel dif breathers still totally viable. This question is really evolving now sorry

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

I'm waiting till I do the trip down to Vic high next year for the GTG to see how mine goes pulling just over two tonne before I decide wether petrol or diesel would be my next choice, also considering at the moment I would only tow absolute maximum 4 weeks of the year and wouldn't even be that much. A bloke I know tows his Jayco expanda only 15 foot/2T behind his new Dmax and he said it averages 18L per 100 which I thought was quit high for a diesel but he does keep it on the go 110k where ever he can. I'm honestly expecting anywhere from 18 to approx 23 pulling the van. If I was to ever go diesel I would be jumping the fence to a pajero DID. Great motor, economy, and certainly less troubles then a D4D, or the current BT mazda unless toyota update to another motor. In my opinion Toyota are lagging behind the others. Wife actually commented on the ranger yesterday.... Cheers Steve