Howdy Prado Brains Trust!
Hoping you can share your experience and knowledge before I take the plunge and buy this Prado please? We've never owned a diesel car before and honestly after reading extensively through the forum I'm worried about the D4D engine. Im assuming the 1KD engine no. means it's D4D???
Am i worrying unnecessarily? Are these D4D problems widespread or does it come down to how well the car has been looked after/serviced? I've spoken to the mechanic workshop about this car and they said it's been regularly serviced every 10-15,000 kms and the timing belt, pulleys and tensioners done about 150,000km. It's nudging 180,000km. I asked about the injectors and they said it's not a normal service item and the owners have not raised any concerns with the car. The car has been used as a company car to date.
We tow a light weight van a couple of times a year, do some light 4wding and are planning some more trips to Central Australia so we feel this car suits our needs BUT should I be steering clear of this model??
Has anyone had any positive experiences with this model??
Please help, I need to learn all I can so we can make an educated decision that's right for our family.
Thank you
Hoping you can share your experience and knowledge before I take the plunge and buy this Prado please? We've never owned a diesel car before and honestly after reading extensively through the forum I'm worried about the D4D engine. Im assuming the 1KD engine no. means it's D4D???
Am i worrying unnecessarily? Are these D4D problems widespread or does it come down to how well the car has been looked after/serviced? I've spoken to the mechanic workshop about this car and they said it's been regularly serviced every 10-15,000 kms and the timing belt, pulleys and tensioners done about 150,000km. It's nudging 180,000km. I asked about the injectors and they said it's not a normal service item and the owners have not raised any concerns with the car. The car has been used as a company car to date.
We tow a light weight van a couple of times a year, do some light 4wding and are planning some more trips to Central Australia so we feel this car suits our needs BUT should I be steering clear of this model??
Has anyone had any positive experiences with this model??
Please help, I need to learn all I can so we can make an educated decision that's right for our family.
Thank you
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