Member - Graham H (QLD) replied:

Whatever you buy should be reliable enough to get through an outback trip.
If the Turbo goes generally you are stuffed i would think.

Others probably will differ.

RobAck replied:

You don't say if it is a new or second hand car. If new not a problem there are thousands of them out there so why would you be concerned. There are over 400 turbo diesels operating at Moomba alone, not Prado but so what.

If it is second hand then the safest bet is to ensure it has been serviced to the log book.

To the best of my knowledge there has never been a recall for either 90 or 120 Prado for turbo but if you are concerned get it checked over by your local automobile club as well

Regards

RobA

Bob of KAOS replied:

Buzz

There was a recent thread about Prado heads failing.

That might be worth a read if you are worried about dodgy cars on isolated tracks.

Bob

D200Dug replied:

Regardless of what you drive Turbo or non turbo you should be prepared to be stuck and isolated for a week in the outback. Basic supplies basic survival knowledge and some form of communications is essential for any outback trip.

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

Theres a heap of other parts that will let you down before a Toyota turbo does. The Prado turbos are reliable. And a turbo problem is unlikely to stop the motor, so you'd be worrying about nothing.