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oz-strom:
Back on topic - I am planning on towing an offroad van at some stage and would prefer a modern 4x4 wagon. Son has a new model Dmax and quite happy with it - currently towing a camper around OZ. As I prefer a petrol engine I am considering either a Landrover defender 90 or a Patrol.

JS:
"I am considering either a Landrover defender 90 or a Patrol"

What about a petrol Landcruiser ? Not new , but pretty capable and comfortable.

Cheers
Jim

VALKIE:
I was talking to a mate the other day.
He still has an old Land Rover County he bought new in 1979.
It actually has an ISUZU motor (I never knew)
Hew has been around the clock a couple of times, been all over Australia and just "drives it" his words.
Very little off road work, but it has been on some pretty rough stuff.

Its had the gearbox rebuilt once, three new clutches 2 diffs but the engine is still the original and has never been worked on other than regular servicing.
He considered a de-coke a few years ago, but was advised that he would know if he had an issue, which he doesn't.
He has had the front l/h guard replaced when he had an argument with a van once and replaced his brakes a few times. The carpet is non existent, seats worn through and held in place by seat covers.
It sounds like a truck, always has, shakes like it has fleas, always has, but never fails to start, first time every time.

Basically, this beast with its old reliable and uncluttered engine is still going strong after several hundred thousand klm.
No DPF, No EGR, No Cat, no Catch Can, just a good reliable diesel engine built "old school"

Its a shame you cant get one now, It would be a great way to travel reliably anywhere
 

guyfromaus:
The  Australian Army  used Land Rovers  with Isuzu motors for a few years.

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