3.9 V8 petrol versus TD5

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Originally Posted by Smileyx

so after all this discussion, suggestions and homework i think i know what i have to pick from, in no particular order:

1. keep my D1 - use what i saved on fuel for the next couple years
2. keep my D1 - convert it to something such as the TD5, with a budget of about 15k
3. sell my D1 - buy the D2 TD5 which'll cost me 15k

ideally, what i am after - to keep the D1 but give it some more poke and toughness. where i am, im surrounded by V8 diesel landcruisers..

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If that's the case put a top hat lined 4.6 in it and live with the fuel costs for next decade or so, then start planning for batteries and silence. Easiest and simplest conversion which shouldn't cost anything like 15k and you can do most of work yourself.

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Originally Posted by ozscott

Yes I did mean wider track. Base was the same. As for common components probably the rear tailgate handle[emoji1787]

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Yep, to the tune of 100mm!

As Philip mentioned above, the scrub radius is much better, too, so the entire on road experience is much nicer.

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Originally Posted by shack

Nice bus...

Have you ever driven a TD5 D2?

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no, not as yet.
i may have to in order to help build a better bias i guess

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Originally Posted by Smileyx

plenty around the 10k mark but they look worn. damn there are even some there for over 20k!

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Asking. Probably not getting.

Gee, I'd struggle to part with that D1.

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Originally Posted by Tins

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Gee, I'd struggle to part with that D1.

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you can see it from my perspective now..

well alot of good info was put forth that helped me from everyone here that commented. so thank you for that.

"if in doubt, sit it out"
so for now im going to save the coin and keep my sweet D1. if the price is right and the condition matches what i have, ill opt for the D2 down the track.
i can agree that it (D2) seems to be the better one of the two, on many factors and meets the requirement im after 'straight out the box'.

ill keep this here, and look to start a new thread with regards to engine mods for the 3.9, or conversions.

thanks again