N nuggetx1 Member Joined Jan 10, 2010 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Jan 10, 2010 #1 G'day all, I'm looking at getting an early model 3l d22 single cab. Is there anything I should look out for or avoid? Budget is around 15K. Is there any on / off road performance difference between this and the dual cab? Cheers
G'day all, I'm looking at getting an early model 3l d22 single cab. Is there anything I should look out for or avoid? Budget is around 15K. Is there any on / off road performance difference between this and the dual cab? Cheers
K KraftyPg Guest Jan 10, 2010 #2 Don't know the answer to your questions but welcome to the forums anyway
tweak'e Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 21, 2008 Messages 5,715 Reaction score 332 Location New Zealand Jan 11, 2010 #3 performance is the same. however early ones had a history of blowing holes in pistons. best ones are 03-08. have a read up on all the usual D22 mods.
performance is the same. however early ones had a history of blowing holes in pistons. best ones are 03-08. have a read up on all the usual D22 mods.
SOLID D22 Member Joined Sep 24, 2009 Messages 1,090 Reaction score 1 Location Mud n Ruts! I'm there! Jan 11, 2010 #4 Welcome to the forum, and if possible buy the later model d22 if you can. Cheers.
Jason Member Joined Jan 25, 2009 Messages 4,797 Reaction score 1 Location Brisbane Jan 11, 2010 #5 Hi mate, welcome to the forums, as the others have said go as new as your budget will allow.
N nuggetx1 Member Joined Jan 10, 2010 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Jan 11, 2010 #6 Ok thanks for the heads up. Was there a specific date / model release when the engine issues were fixed, or anything my03 and on should be ok?
Ok thanks for the heads up. Was there a specific date / model release when the engine issues were fixed, or anything my03 and on should be ok?
Jason Member Joined Jan 25, 2009 Messages 4,797 Reaction score 1 Location Brisbane Jan 11, 2010 #7 I'd be looking 05 minimum, I think that's when the airbags came in?
SOLID D22 Member Joined Sep 24, 2009 Messages 1,090 Reaction score 1 Location Mud n Ruts! I'm there! Jan 12, 2010 #8 03 onwards minimum but then if you want power mirrors, airbags you have to go later again.