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**MudSurfer** · 14 October 2007, 20:24

Depends on what you will do with it - Gas + Offroad = potential problems

The diesels will go on forever if you look after them, 183,000kms is nothing - I've got a 2.4 with 170,000 and a 3.0 with 129,000 - just keep the oil change schedule and grease the bits you need to - and it will last for years.

Welcome to the forum BTW!!

**skylacker** · 14 October 2007, 20:39

Thanks for the thoughts.....

Is a 2nd gen better or 3rd gen. I realize that a lot is personal preference but is one less or more prone to issues?

Thanks again.

skylacker

**MudSurfer** · 14 October 2007, 20:44

Originally posted by skylacker

Is a 2nd gen better or 3rd gen. I realize that a lot is personal preference but is one less or more prone to issues?

Thanks again.

skylacker

3rd Gen being a newer car, and more 'luxurious' inside - built more for comfort than utility, the 2nd gen is basically the pickup with a boot - slightly more rugged in my opinion, but it's up to your own preference really.

Issues wise, depends on previous owners I guess - the 2nd gen may be a little easier to work on - I'm just filling till an actual expert turns up and says something sensible..

**skylacker** · 14 October 2007, 20:48

Thanks again!!

I appreciate your responses.......having another opinion always helps.

Skylacker

**plumb bob** · 14 October 2007, 21:24

Hi, I think a lot of it boils down to your intended use, are you gonna be doing a lot of offroading, or mainly highway use, how long do you want to keep it for, what's it like to get spares were you are.

You should get 350,000 kms before you need major engine work, although general maintenance and parts replacement is always gonna be needed.

Look at the overall condition of the vehicles, ie; a higher milage that has been well looked after is better han low milage that has been owned by an *sshole.

**The Lang-Shankit Scunner** · 14 October 2007, 21:36

1995 3000 diesel all the way, best shape best miles, last for donkeys provided you change oils regularly.

**Bogus** · 14 October 2007, 22:30

I see you are in the Bahamas, so perhaps that makes a difference

Any engine will last for 350,000 kms if looked after ( regular oil changes basically) If petrol is cheap or if you dont care about mpg and youre not wading round in ponds and water features. The 3.4 petrol is the best engine by a distance. ( in my opinion)

If however youd like a little bit of economy ( and I do mean a bit-just a little bit) then its got to be one of the diesels. and if you do water features then again diesel is best. Offroading in places like the Middle East involves dunes and stuff , not lakes ditches and rivers and nobody drives diesel. but there petrol is cheap cheap cheap so a 4.2 Petrol landcruiser or Nissan Patrol or even a V6 4 runner is just the ticket. Maybe offroading ( if indeed you do any) is similar in the Bahamas. If its going to be diesel Id go for the best looked after of the 94 or 95. Nothing against high mileage vehicles but I think Id prefer it was me piling the miles on. As regards resale lower tends to be better too.

Bogus

**skylacker** · 14 October 2007, 23:13

Thanks to all of you guys.....your awesome!!

Nice to have a forum for this kind of stuff. I am so damn confused however....Maybe some more input from others will help.

I am going to sleep soon and perhaps I will have a vision or dream that might help to guide me. :-)

Thanks again guys!!!

Skylacker

**MudSurfer** · 14 October 2007, 23:26

Originally posted by skylacker

Nice to have a forum for this kind of stuff. I am so damn confused however....Maybe some more input from others will help.

I am going to sleep soon and perhaps I will have a vision or dream that might help to guide me. :-)

Thanks again guys!!!

Skylacker

Wow - I could do with some of whatever you have before you go to sleep!!

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