Prado 2010 KDJ150R GXL Diesel Auto

Hi SS

Well I guess I was never going to go for a car with just 42 degrees as a tip over angle - but they are a popular well liked car , with better 4wd capability than there Pathfinder equivalents.

In the 2 I have driven there was engine vibration and hunting off idle , this fits with the fact that an upgrade to engine rasing power to 141kw I think next year is on the way , so I would bargain for a good price if you were going now.

Checkout Pradopoint.com plenty of happy customers

We did the CSR last year along with a friend from SA who was driving a diesel Prado, towing an Australian Offroad Campers Odyssey camper trailer which handled the trip with ease, on that basis, the Oodnadatta Track should be a "walk in the park".

Gentlemen;
can we just keep this site nice and clean and stop bitching around. if he wants to rave about his Patrol, so be it.
I am a huge Prado fan and just smile at "those" comments.
What do you see out there in the bush most..??? Prado's.

This site is all about exchanging ideas, tips and advise. I gathered some great knowledge from some of you and helpful tips on a lot of things.

Happy 4WD
JS

Don has asked for advice regarding a vehicle to suit his specific needs and desires. We all need to stick to the thread, and help him out - after all, that's why he posted.

The ModSquad

Don,

As long as you are planning to leave the third row of seats in you're fine.

If, however, you plan to fitout the back for travel, be aware it is a major job to remove and refit the third row.

Cheers,

Jim.

As a long range tourer I think a low k 2009, 120 series Prado would be a better choice than a 150 series. 30L more fuel capacity, easily removed rear seats, better vision, greater availability of aftermarket goodies. The 120 doesn't suffer from the 1500rpm vibration and flat spot issues that are reported in the 150.

Leachy

They must be good the mines have heaps of them and fewer Nissans.

Even more Prados than Cruisers in some places.

Saw plenty towing campers on our trip.

Don

I don't want to knock anyone's thoughts on what car is better etc., but have you considered the 2010 NT Pajero Platinum? I bought a Pajero Activ DiD after ALOT of researching, and for OUR requirements, it fits the bill. We have 3 kids, tow a Jayco Swan Outback and love the car.
I am sure people will tell you its all about articulation/suspension travel, and its not a real 4wd because it has IRS/IFS, etc etc.
But check out power comparisons, towing capacities, and standard features (bang for buck)

As I said, these are my thoughts. In Robin's case, the Patrol is a great buy, in other peoples case, you can't go past a 100 series. It's "horses for courses"!!

Craig

Thanks a lot for all the replies.
Did the deal today & in a couple of weeks will take delivery of a prado 150 gxl diesel. Had a good experience with our kluger on a recent 11000klm trip & wanted to stay toyota. The prado will do everything we need & probably more. Having said that on our recent trip I spoke to pajero & Nissan owners , everyone seemed pretty happy with what they had. Vehicles seemed to have come a long way in the past few years.

Hi Don

Just changed from a Kluger myself and went through some of what you did. Ended up buying a platuimn Pajero. I have had many toyotas and didn't want to change but the new Prado didn't do it for me. The pajero does not share the same build quality of Toyota IMO but a few things that made a difference for me as i bought the diesel

the DID diesel out performed the Prado noticeably in all areas except it was noisier but not unbearably.
the pajero transmission was heaps smoother. drivers seat has height adjustment front and back the prado only adjust rear height. rear seats come out to give you 90 litre storage area, the pajero felt larger inside.

I did like the larger tank on the prado

The pajero was minuimn $6-8k cheaper and included a lot of wanky things you may not value,plus preium sound with sub, sat Nav,with large screen reversing camera (prado screen is to small IMO)

ARB longranger tank for a Pajero will set me back $1800 and give me 150 litres

The dealer i bought from is both Mits and toyota. The dealer manager comented that Pajero sales have gone through the roof since the Prado 150 series has been released!

good luck hope you find a car

Hi SS picked up my new Prado 150 GXL Diesel yesterday really happy. ARB steel colour coded bar ARB Dual Battery ARB tow bar, SAfari Snorkel, IPF Extreme sport spotties and inbuilt brake controller for the van