dan-0
Member
Hey guys
I'm currently driving a 2011 GU Patrol but my 4x4 weekends are few and far between. So I am thinking of buying a modern ute as its more functional. I'm 6"5 so I need a big cabin which the D40 delivers at a reasonable price. My budget is the $22g mark.
I have been trawling through carsales.com and google and have noticed a few common re-occurrences. A lot of D40 2.5CRD have this timing chain issue, or clutch needs replacing, or a new gearbox. All under 150,000kms.
I know there are a lot of good D40's out there driving around we don't hear about but its a bit daunting buying a used one not knowing what lies beneath. Am I going to buy someones problems?
My question is, is there a particular year model or series that is more reliable (has had the problems ironed out) then the other?
I'm currently driving a 2011 GU Patrol but my 4x4 weekends are few and far between. So I am thinking of buying a modern ute as its more functional. I'm 6"5 so I need a big cabin which the D40 delivers at a reasonable price. My budget is the $22g mark.
I have been trawling through carsales.com and google and have noticed a few common re-occurrences. A lot of D40 2.5CRD have this timing chain issue, or clutch needs replacing, or a new gearbox. All under 150,000kms.
I know there are a lot of good D40's out there driving around we don't hear about but its a bit daunting buying a used one not knowing what lies beneath. Am I going to buy someones problems?
My question is, is there a particular year model or series that is more reliable (has had the problems ironed out) then the other?