Having come from 2005 GU 3.0 to the NT, I was shocked just how much better it did just about everything. Especially around town where 99.9% of my driving is done. Plus the economy, the Patrol was woeful on fuel. Personally I could not get rid of it quick enough once I test drove the NT swb. To make the GU capable off rode at least, it needed a front locker, 2" or greater lift, bigger wheels, transfer reduction gears (60%, can get 80% for Patrols!). Then it would be a different vehicle off road. But that was 10k worth when I purchased mine. It was such a dog around town and on fuel, I could not bring myself to spend the money on it. My wife could not stand driving it either. She refused to drive it after she had an under steer moment one day and ended up on the wrong side of a bend.
I hope your experience is better then mine in every aspect mate. The CRD might be an improvement? The extra gizmos might make it more appealing also. I know plenty of GU owners that swear by them. I had a string of average experiences off road, plus my wife making nasty comments about it in my ear all the time, so it was a difficult beast to like.
I hope your experience is better then mine in every aspect mate. The CRD might be an improvement? The extra gizmos might make it more appealing also. I know plenty of GU owners that swear by them. I had a string of average experiences off road, plus my wife making nasty comments about it in my ear all the time, so it was a difficult beast to like.
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