Hi and welcome,
You definatly will not get the economy your after from a patrol of any era.. The x-trail will not be an upgrade but more of a sideways shift from your current truck.
From an overlanding point of view and spares availability the patrol is very popular overseas unlike here in the UK so be assured you will get spares. The terrano's is also awesome with the only down side being the independent front suspension set up and no diff lock, still up to overseas trips though easily.
Not all patrols had diff lock however most UK models seem to have them.
I am not getting into the ZD30 engine debate, I have a tun-it box and stainless exhaust on mine and just drive it and do the necessary servicing, it's great, I could read negativity about the early ZD30 engines all day long but don't see the point if it goes bang I will build another engine.
The landcruiser is lovely, the 4.2 diesel is great but check the big ends have been done, and check for rust everywhere other than that great...very very overpriced, if it's cheap it's not a bargain it's trouble and strife..
For a late model patrol you will not see much change from £10k but worth every penny in my opinion don't forget to budget for those overland accessories it's not as cheap as kitting out a landy in this country..
My choice would be a 04 05 face lift with diff lock. Or import a 4.2 td y61 patrol as that is a completely different and beautiful truck to drive. Of course don't rule out the t2 but they are in different price brackets to the trol.
You definatly will not get the economy your after from a patrol of any era.. The x-trail will not be an upgrade but more of a sideways shift from your current truck.
From an overlanding point of view and spares availability the patrol is very popular overseas unlike here in the UK so be assured you will get spares. The terrano's is also awesome with the only down side being the independent front suspension set up and no diff lock, still up to overseas trips though easily.
Not all patrols had diff lock however most UK models seem to have them.
I am not getting into the ZD30 engine debate, I have a tun-it box and stainless exhaust on mine and just drive it and do the necessary servicing, it's great, I could read negativity about the early ZD30 engines all day long but don't see the point if it goes bang I will build another engine.
The landcruiser is lovely, the 4.2 diesel is great but check the big ends have been done, and check for rust everywhere other than that great...very very overpriced, if it's cheap it's not a bargain it's trouble and strife..
For a late model patrol you will not see much change from £10k but worth every penny in my opinion don't forget to budget for those overland accessories it's not as cheap as kitting out a landy in this country..
My choice would be a 04 05 face lift with diff lock. Or import a 4.2 td y61 patrol as that is a completely different and beautiful truck to drive. Of course don't rule out the t2 but they are in different price brackets to the trol.
