Thread: p38 what can i expect

Hi DDKemp,
Not much to add that hasn't already been said. I flew over from WA and bought mine in Melbourne a 1998 4.6 HSE, had 142k on it paid just over 10k with new air bags and a suspension problem, drove it back to Perth and got the vehicle over the pits no problem . I bought a Faultmate MSV-2 got into diagnosing stuff which in some ways was quite interesting. Bought parts from TRS in S.A at a reasonable cost and quick delivery, had the old girl just over two years now, I'm getting around 13.5 klms / 100 on a good run, averaging around 14.4 litres / 100 around town, managed to get to 22.6 litres / 100 with a car trailer on and a Suzuki Jimny on the trailer, and a head wind, damn good effort even if I say so myself. The engine has been faultless, very impressed with the comfort and the electronic gizmos. The cruise control stopped working I found a split in one of the small hoses, that's been about it. Service regularly with quality bits. Keep on top of the small repairs. Good luck with your purchase.

Am new to this forum but had very similar experience. Bought 2000 P38 SE from Taree NSW for $9500, 165K 12mths ago, VVGC flew over from Perth picked it up and drove it all over NSW and QLD then on a truck back to the WA. keep the maintenance up and so far no probs, whatsoever. Lovely car on the bitumen but dissapointing in beach sand. Think its the 18" rims and '55' profile tyres. Would love to find out how to turn the traction control off as I suspect this is half the problem

Originally Posted by RolyB

but dissapointing in beach sand. Think its the 18" rims and '55' profile tyres. Would love to find out how to turn the traction control off as I suspect this is half the problem

Mmmmm ... Your asking bling tyres to go off road ....

You've got "Wyatts" up there in Geralton ... Ask them about suitable wheels


Your looking for tyres that can "balloon" when the tyre pressures are down to 16psi



You have a "potentially" unstoppable beast in the sand

Cheers
Mike