Help on decision on used D4

[DJC]

Hi - need your help to make a decision by tomorrow!

MY11 2.7 SE, 25kms
MY10 3.0 SE, 50kms
Price and spec other than engine size is about the same in terms of leather etc.

The 3.0 has a long range tank but from my perspective is fairly useless and would mean a spare wheel carrier as the spare is currently sitting in the boot. Would that make the vehicle much longer?

Have seen the recent thread but was wondering

1. Would a late model 2.7 be more reliable than an early 3.0 - ie in terms of issues being ironed out?

2. any thoughts on whether the 2.7 will depreciate faster in as much as in a few years time when it comes to selling people will only be looking for 3.0l? ]

Any practical thoughts gratefully received.

Cheers!

[TerryO]

My choice would be the 3.0 litre over the 2.7 any day of the week, unless you really want to do lots of heavy off roadig and prefer 17" wheels.

But that's just my opinion, with either vehicle though consider getting the extended Alliance Warranty and then you will have peace of mind for another 2 years and or 100k on top of the factory Warranty.

Good luck with your decision.

cheers,
Terry

[camel_landy]

I too would go for the 3.0 over the 2.7.

I wouldn’t be concerned about ‘issues’ as most of the issues were sorted out in the D3. There are a few ‘quirks’ but generally it is sorted by software updates. Residuals should be better on the 3.0 too.

M

[WhiteD3]

Go the 2.7 due to the lower kms and more warranty. Go with the 3.0 if you are seriuosly towing.

[Disco4SE]

I would go the 3.0Lt.
The service history and warranty is very important however.

As a matter of interest, what sort of $ are you looking at?

Cheers, Craig

[JamesH]

Don't forget, rear wheel carriers aren't cheap.

[DJC]

Thanks guys

If it werent for the long range tank and need for a spare wheel carrier I think I would go for the 3.0. Just concerned that it would make it less practical around town and make the vehicle a fair bit longer?

Both are around mid $60ks

[DJC]

Don't forget, rear wheel carriers aren't cheap.

The car yard actually has it - they took it off thinking it would be easier to sell so they can put back on fairly easily. Anyone with any experience of how practical it is with the spare on the rear door?

[bpt]

I was looking at that SE at Perth Toyota, I asked them to enquire about getting a decent rear bar and rear wheel carrier through their channels at wholesale price, they reckon they could do a good deal on the car and bar. I'm not sure what bar they have on it, especially since it is removable.
Cheers Tom.

[oldsalt]

The car yard actually has it - they took it off thinking it would be easier to sell so they can put back on fairly easily. Anyone with any experience of how practical it is with the spare on the rear door?

It's mounted on the rear bumper - and it only makes the vehicle a little bit "longer" - fairly easy to fold out of the way when you want to get in the back, best thing I put on my D3 in my opinion ... I love the long range tank for the range it gives when outback touring.
cheers