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Go to the Patrol forum for both good?? and bad about early Patrols

Beware of older 4 cyl diesels - can cost you in the long run. The 3L TD Jackaroo model you mention is cheap for a reason - was a great vehicle when released, but I gather runs into expensive injector and engine problems - do your homework.

If you want a 4wd peoplemover, I'm guessing you want 8 seats. IN your price range, consider a V6 Prado 1997-2002. Great record for reliability and fuel consumption is not a lot different to the smokey old diesels of the same vintage. Certainly cheaper to maintain.

I have experienced the cost of an older Jackaroo Deisel, I would go for petrol if I were you.
There has been simular questions in earlier forums.....have a look back.
Good hunting
Brian

Yes the 4jxi was light years ahead of the opposition when released in 1998, but ongoing problems with injectors seals, tips breaking off injectors etc destroying motors have left a bad taste in a lot of people mouths. On top of this theses Diesels are expensive to service, and what you save on diesel you will spend on servicing.
BUT the good news v6 petrol jacks have one of the longest lasting and reliabe motors out their. They also do not give head troubles as the motors are all alloy. Note do not touch a v6 on gas. Some of theses motors have now covered 400000ks with out the heads being lifted. I have also seen very low k 98 and 99s around with 100000ks for about ten to twelve grand. My 98 has 186000 ks and the only repairs in the last 100000ks have been an inlet manifold gasket, flange gasket and a blocked egr and new shocks all round. It is still running orinigal brakes pads.
No hi tech hi performance modern 4 cylinder diesel seem to last much longer then 300000ks. First its cracked heads, then injectors, then a bit later you are up for a new fuel pump($2000 to $5000). By the time you have paid this lot off you then find out you are low on compression.
If you want a reliable diesel go for the old style 4.2 diesel, in either a cruiser or patrol. My Uncle is a retired mechanic and just picked up a lovely old 88 4.2 Patrol with added turbo to tow his van on his once a year trip.Theses thing where built to easy do 500000ks.
Cheers Pete

Hi Green Horne,

Have you considered the Mitsubishi Delica? I know its a people mover but its similar running gear to the Pajero.

Cheers Wilko