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  • Best engine ever, that V6.
    Keeping mine until there's an electric off road vehicle to replace it with! (Never buying a diesel)
    Rob.
    '08 GXL V6 Manual with: O/L Bar, Cibie Oscars, Safari Snorkel, Revalved Ironman 45710 Struts & 45682 Shocks, Dobinsons & King springs, MickeyT STZs, Eaton E-locker on rear, ScanGaugeII, InaWise TPMS, and a Tvan controlled via TowPro.

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    • Originally posted by krypto View Post
      Really depends on what you are buying the 4WD for. If it long trips in remote areas then a Toyota has numerous benefits, such as fuel range, off-road capability and comfort, and service support in remote areas.

      If you're buying it for urban work with occasional off-road and remote work then there are a lot of options. The Prado is not very polished, but for serious off-road and remote work the Prado does pretty well.
      Nothing about towing weights yet.

      As for the Prado touring etc, I know they are great as I used to own a D4D 2007 and had the works done to it. Very capable.
      I'm just keeping my options open if the Prado hasn't really advanced since my 2007 model, and it appears it hasn't. I was holding out hope for a bigger engine and therefore, possibly more towing capacity. The service support in remote areas is certainly important but there appears to be a lot of Grand Cherokees out there now, hopefully the support is improving.

      I will wait for the more detailed reviews before I get serious about purchasing

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      • Originally posted by hoppy View Post
        Nothing about towing weights yet.

        As for the Prado touring etc, I know they are great as I used to own a D4D 2007 and had the works done to it. Very capable.
        I'm just keeping my options open if the Prado hasn't really advanced since my 2007 model, and it appears it hasn't. I was holding out hope for a bigger engine and therefore, possibly more towing capacity. The service support in remote areas is certainly important but there appears to be a lot of Grand Cherokees out there now, hopefully the support is improving.

        I will wait for the more detailed reviews before I get serious about purchasing
        Last year on my way up north on +40C day I came across a Grand Cherokee at a road house with oil spewing out of the gearbox, pretty sure it was overheating and doing some weird stuff. I'd love an 8 speed, but there is a lot to be said for a simple old fashioned auto.
        [B]Steve[/B]

        2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bits

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        • Originally posted by krypto View Post
          Last year on my way up north on +40C day I came across a Grand Cherokee at a road house with oil spewing out of the gearbox, pretty sure it was overheating and doing some weird stuff. I'd love an 8 speed, but there is a lot to be said for a simple old fashioned auto.
          Fair point.

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          • This story claims the auto has a 3000kg tow limit.
            That's good!��

            https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-new...rankfurt-58832

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            • It also says "matching European versions" straight after. Euro/UK towing generally involves substantially lower Tow Ball Mass than Aus/US.
              Cheers
              Micheal.

              2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
              2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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              • Put a deposit down on one last week - should get it at the beginning of November.

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                • Originally posted by MalG View Post
                  Put a deposit down on one last week - should get it at the beginning of November.
                  Brave
                  [CENTER][B]-=2014 GXL D4D Auto Graphite, Firestone Airbags, ARB/Optima D34 Dual Battery, ARB UVP, TJM Airtech Snorkel[/B][B]=-[/B]
                  [/CENTER]

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                  • I wonder when they will stop building current model?
                    Rob

                    Silver 2010 Prado 150 TD Manual, BFG AT 256/65's, ARB Deluxe bar, Tradesman Roof Rack, Warn XP9500 winch.

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                    • Originally posted by Symo View Post
                      Brave
                      How so?

                      It appears to be some additional electrickery and cosmetic panel changes only.
                      Cheers
                      Micheal.

                      2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
                      2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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                      • Any info on pricing?

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                        • Originally posted by rptdprado View Post
                          I wonder when they will stop building current model?
                          Ended 1st week of August. They have 5 weeks worth of new 150 stock.

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                          • Originally posted by MalG View Post
                            Put a deposit down on one last week - should get it at the beginning of November.
                            I'm very keen to know a bit about pricing as well if you have any info?

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                            • One issue that seems a step back is loosing the rotary knobs for temperature controls. I have had some cars with button temperature controls and others with rotary and I much prefer rotary since it is so easy to find the control without looking and make a simple adjustment. I also think that new silver central area will be more reflective and cheap looking. The safety features are a good improvement though.

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                              • I have also been looking at the new 1 and managed to get an 'internal use only' spec sheet from the dealer.

                                VX loses KDSS as well as the power fold 3rd row of seats. Everything else for all models is gains.

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