NEXT CAR? HELP ME PLS..Prado/cruiser/Jeep/paj/patrol??
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 20:47
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zha zha cruiser
Guys,
Help me decide...is anyone else at this stage?
My operating lease is up for renewal in March 09. I gotta decide what car to get next.
A. It has to be new
B. Its gotta tow my camper trailer through the sand on fraser
C. Its gotta be able to handle the rocks out the farm
D. Its gotta have more than the usual 5 seats
E. I dont car about the petrol/diesel prices, as I get that free
F. I drive out back heaps of times and need something reliable
G I dont care for leather and fourby's made for the city driving.
Anyone have any ideas? I have 3 kids 2 of them teenagers so we cant have a small car. I think the prado should be fine and that 180litre fuel
tank...hmmmgreat when Im driving in the territory. (i have a fleet card for fuel and not all garages take it) Im thinking there may be others out there who have researched the new car and might have some hints.
Im not too happy with the new cruiser..over priced or what?
Looking forward to your suggestions
Reply By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 20:57
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 20:57
zha
The answer is in your name.... why change it..
Richard
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:09
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:09
yeah just a couple of reasons...
extremely expensive
smaller fuel
tank - down to 90 litres
rear 3rd row window doesnt open
no gear stick to change from high to low...instead you have a button???
the car seems to have been modified to fit driving around town, rather than the bush..
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Follow Up By: Member - Don M (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 12:34
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 12:34
Well zha zha, if you don't want leather, then the only cruiser you will get is a GXL and that has a sub
tank making total capacity 135l from memory
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Reply By: ross - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:04
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:04
I would get the Prado.
The Discovery might fit the bill also but I have no personal experience with them
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:11
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:11
yeah
Ross, Im considering the Prado too. It seems a bit close to the ground though?
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Follow Up By: ross - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 06:53
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 06:53
Most of the buyers of vehicles in this class never go offroad except when parkings short at the weekend markets.
I think you can pull the sidesteps off for more clearance .
Maybe there is some aftermarket types that do a better job.
You might get a few more centimetres with some more suitable tyres which you will need anyway if you want to tow offroad.
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Reply By: Steve - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:14
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:14
Land Rover Defender
the rest are pretenders
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Reply By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:35
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:35
The turbo diesel Prado is about as good as you can get for your job description. I have a mate with one (grande model) and with the adjustable height/ride
suspension it goes everywhere our lifted 80 series will go with huge fuel range. Bloody good vehicle!!
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Follow Up By: Crackles - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:49
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 21:49
Yes the Prado would certainly fit the bill although I would avoid the Grande model as we've seen the air
suspension have trouble carrying heavy loads in the past. Plenty of proven options available to make the vehicle very capable offroad.
Cheers Craig..............
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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 22:03
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 at 22:03
hi cruiser
70 series station wagon around $65 grand or troupy should be ok.
cheers reggy2
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 08:24
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 08:24
Im thinking the prado Diesel may be the one...Ill only have for 3 or 4 years...
Reggy2, I have a thing about the troupy, I dont think I could eva own one of them...sorry.
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Follow Up By: Member - Matt (Perth-WA) - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:57
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:57
Not my pic of vehicle either but apart from the Troopy...the 70 series has a wagon as Reggy has mentioned.
Might be worth a look!
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My vote is Prado..from your description of requirements.
Matt.
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:11
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:11
hmmm the wagon is such an attractive looking vehicle...not...
kids wouldnt be seen dead in it.
Prado is winning so far.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 09:02
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 09:02
What could I say but go for the Prado Diesel.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Foxhound (WA) - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 09:21
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 09:21
Have you considered the 76 Series Toyota wagon with the 170L long range fuel
tank? Foxhound(WA).
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:13
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:13
is that the beast in the pic above...
well I hadnt considered it
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Reply By: Member - Kevin R (QLD) - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:42
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:42
Zha Zha,
I'm on my second Prado. The current a D4D Gxl is a great vehicle with no warranty claims in the first 20,000 klm including a 7000k trip to central Oz. The only weakness is that you may have to upgrade the
suspension if you put a steel bar/winch on the front as it sags.
Cheers
Kevin
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Reply By: The Landy - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:41
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:41
Have a look at the Landrover range.....may fit your bill also.
Good luck either way..
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:15
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:15
Yeah, I like them, but there isnt very many dealers around Brissy...and that makes me wonder if it might be hard trying to get a service on one...
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Reply By: Dave Thomson - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 14:43
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 14:43
The 3Lt T/D Prado has proved to be worth its weight so far,I'll definately by another one without hesitation,
regards,
Dave
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Reply By: Member - Corio - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 20:05
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 20:05
Cruiser,
Not sure what your lease arrangements are but in most cases they have a residual subsequently the Prado is the way to go due to high re-sale value in comparison to the others.
Also a bloody good vehicle too boot.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: zha zha cruiser - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:17
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 23:17
Corio,
It will be a fully maintained operational lease...
I just hand it back in 3 years and swap it for a new one.
I can pick a residual if I like, but I dont want the hassel of trying to sell it. so I just hand them back.
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