2nd Hand Prado diesel
Submitted: Friday, Oct 04, 2002 at 00:00
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Dave
Wondering if anyone had any tips about buying a 2nd hand Prado diesel? Are there things that are common problems with these vehicles? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks - Dave
Reply By: Sambo - Tuesday, Oct 08, 2002 at 00:00
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2002 at 00:00
Dave, the oil on the transfer case is probably from sweating not leaking so I would be concerned about that. My figures are about a 50/50 mix of both. The worst figure it has ever returned is 12.5l and that was 4 adults fully loaded plus towing offraod camper trailer. The TX is a magnificant vechile and I would defiantely buy it if everything is in order. The Diesel Turbo Prado was 4wd monthly's 2000 4wd of the year, 2nd last year and 4th this year, would have been second again only that it suffered a front diff failure (havent heard of this happening before) and missed out on one section of judging, still came second in class minus results of one section. The only 4wd judged better is petrol Landcruiser and considering its competition I think that is an exceptional result. On the Ramp
test it scored better than the live axle patrol only beaten by Landcruiser not bad considering it has IFS. Glad to have helped if you need any other info my email is tony280576@hotmail.com. Cheers Tony
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Follow Up By: Sambo - Tuesday, Oct 08, 2002 at 00:00
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2002 at 00:00
Dave sorry should read "the oil on the transfer case is probably from sweating not leaking so I would NOT be concerned about that.
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Follow Up By: Dave - Thursday, Oct 10, 2002 at 00:00
Thursday, Oct 10, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks again Tony. You have confirmed my choice for me. I am going to pick it up tomorrow!!
I went to a Toyota dealer yesterday and all the Prado's there had the same grease splatter from the shaft. The service manager said it was normal and it is just that they are greased regularly. So I was a bit paranoid but better to be safe than sorry. It wasn't oil after all.
Can't wait to get it! I'll let you know how it goes.
Dave (davidstowephotographer@yahoo.com)
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