Well after months and years of searching, I finally laid down my cash on a new tug.
Went back and forth between Patrol, Prado and Pajero. New our old? After nearly being committed to an institution, I just put down a deposit. In the end I went with the Paj.
I got the recently superseded NW for $42k. I couldn't pass on that offer for a brand new one considering the warranty and after sales support offered through Mitsubishi.
Have to pick it up this weekend. Fun trip to Melbourne!!!
Yee hah! Paul
PS Thanks to everyone who provided input and adVice with my decision making. I annoyed many with my questions, but I got there.