120 VX versus 150 GLX?

[rabidman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rabidman]

Hi guys
I'm new here.
I'm in the market to upgrade my 1999 90 Series 3.3lt petrol, which I love BTW.
I'm torn between a 5-speed auto VX 120 Series (about 2007ish), or a GLX 150 series (2010ish). My budget is about $25k max.

I'm leaning towards petrol as we won't be doing a high number of km per year (mainly a Mum and 4 kids local city commuter). I have heard there's issues with diesels if you don't do a high number of km per week/fortnight; the DPF gets clogged and you have to go out specially to drive for 30min once a fortnight to heat the engine up enough to burn off the particulates from the filter, otherwise a filter change and big $! I don't want to go out for a drive fortnightly to burn off the DPF! Also diesel doesn't evaporate quickly so if you get it on you at refuel time it hangs around... Wifey won't like that. Also I don't do towing. Finally, maintenance may be more expensive longer term...
All that said was a result of my research, I'm keen for real world feedback.

So what are the pros and cons of a petrol 5 speed auto 120 VX vs an auto 150 GLX?!

120 VX pros: lots of airbags, very nice inside, colour screen radio with full connectivity, (reverse cam?)
120 VX negatives: poorer fuel efficiency (13.5lt per 100km), older

150 GLX pros: lots airbags standard, full connectivity radio, a bit bigger, good driver assist tech standard, better fuel efficiency (11lt per 100km), reverse cam (?), newer
150 GLX neg: More expensive, heavier, less manoeuvrable than a 120

Thank you

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I've had both and I kept my 120 longer (Still have it) than my 150.
Id be staying with Petrol, and depending on what tyres your running affects your economy, I used to see <12.5 around town and 11 Country. (4.0 V6 Petrol).
Short runs in a diesel will be costly and kill it quick. DPF on a 2010 isnt an issue from my knowledge? I dont think they came out on prados till >2015.
VX will have the rear air which is a must for rear seat passengers. Way too hot without in summer.

A younger car is always good however for resale etc. You haven't stated Kms on both vehicles your thinking of?

[rabidman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rabidman]

Thanks Piggy
I'm after the lowest km per the price: $25k max. I really coudn't countenance anything more than 175000km, prefer 100k km-150k km.
I thought the only reason diesels weren't good in low km city usage was the filter issue, what are the other issues? You've reenforced my view re getting a petrol for low km city usage.
Cheers

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Definitely the V6 for city use.

There is no DPF in the vehicle range you are after.

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

VX 120 and GXL 150 both have rear aircon. I believe the 150 has slightly better safety features.

[404pug Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 404pug]

NO. The 2005 VX has all of the safety features that are currently found on most of the current models. I had a 2005 VX V6. Great car. I now have a new 150 2.8 diesel GX .Also great car. For your use I would go the V6 and not have to worry about all of the injector/ blown motor possibilities of the D4D diesel you are looking at. The VX are a bit scarce on the ground but definitely worth the money over the GXL of the same vintage. Low KM, few trips, no towing: the V6VX is a no brainer for your use.

[stevensr34 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevensr34]

...or if you find a GXL 120 series from late 2007 onwards, (which you can) then these also have the rear A/C fitted... (because my late 2007 GXL does!)

[rabidman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rabidman]

Thanks Piggy
I'm after the lowest km per the price: $25k max. I really coudn't countenance anything more than 175000km, prefer 100k km-150k km.
I thought the only reason diesels weren't good in low km city usage was the filter issue, what are the other issues? You've reenforced my view re getting a petrol for low km city usage.
Cheers

[rabidman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rabidman]

Thanks guys. I went with the 150 GXL. Found a nice 2012 88000km. Most 120 series options/VX are standard in GXL for 150 series. Especially rear cam and 7 airbags. Happy days!

[Damien Cuddihy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Damien Cuddihy]

well done radidman - sounds like a good buy

[rainman2000 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rainman2000]

Hi rabidman, I'm in the same situation as you. How much did you end up paying if you don't mind? As prices seem to be all over the place, I'm unsure of what is a reasonable price now!

Thanks