Thank you, everyone, for your helpful replies.

I tend not to trust glib answers from dealers but I seem to have found an honest one for once. This distrust for dealers is common in the UK. Do you have the same regard for dealers in the USA?

I was surprised to read that the 3.0 litre diesel is not available in the USA. It is a super engine with a lot of torque at low engine revs. I live in mountainous region and on a couple of hills my 1987 Trooper 2.3 petrol struggles in second gear. The diesel engine accelerates up these hills in third gear. Very satisfying. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Regards

Howard Neil