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Currently own 2003 petrolv6 4lt manual looking at new 2008 deisel auto am i going to happy power wise. Toeing should be better i toe a camper will street use and over taking be aproblem with the deisel as the petrol goes hard
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Hi Reward,
You will not be disappointed with the new D>4D the low and mid-band torque make for a nice driving vehicle, there are many posts on this subject.
Fuel consumption is good but if the price of Automotive diesel gets much higher then there could be an issue favoring the V6 petrol.
I am a bit biased as my last three 4wds have all been diesels, there are some members who have swung from petrol to diesel who I am sure will give you some good advice.
Hope this helps a little
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go the diesel! i've got the older one and don't have any probs with it, the new one is streets ahead in terms of power and economy..Comment
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Drive both see what you like! :shock:
Afterall, you wont be happy with one you don't like driving. :lol:Richard
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That's what I did & bought a petrol as I wanted more power on the road (I found the diesel underpowered compared to the petrol) & I don't pay for fuel.Originally posted by StormyKnight2008 Prado GXL V6 Silver AshComment
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hey,
if you are worried about power for the diesel, dont be. we have just purchased a jayco expanda offroad caravan. approx19ft long. wieghs just under 2400kg when fully loaded. nearly to the prados limit. we live in calamvale in brisbane which is at the top of a hill and the prado finds it a breeze to get around there and has a SH** load of power over taking on the highway. i would go for diesel if you want to tow and trust me, dont worry about power or speed. wont be an issue-=WILSON=-
-2007 Black Toyota Grande Auto D4D, darkest legal window tint, rhino racks.
-2008 Jayco Expanda OFFROAD van.
pretty much stock but lookin for some good 4WD action!!!
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Reward,
i had an 80 series 4.5 dual fuel and now have the Prado D4D, and it has much more power and overtaking ability than the 4.5 .
Fuel economy is excellent too.
Go the diesel
PedroPedro
2007 D4D AutoComment
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Well, BP Ultimate diesel has just hit $1.60 at my local BP station. Last I checked I think unleaded petrol was down around $1.40. Gas a mere 60 cents / liter. If the pricing trend of diesel continues this way then maybe the V6 petrol is worth a serious look. Has anyone done a gas conversion on the V6??? I find My D4D has bucketloads of power on the highway, and certainly around the city. On a recent camping trip we had it loaded to the hilt with gear and you couldn't tell as it responded exactly as when unloaded, not bad for a 4 Cylinder diesel. Not bad at all. I got a good 1500 k's out of my one and only fill up for that trip too.
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My Prado was my work truck I have a 90 series, RV6, petrol, and we used to get about 900k's out of a fill up (150liters), so about $230 a week. We sold it to some idiot (me) and bought a turbo diesel rodeo, and a VW caddy, we run both. That’s right BOTH, for less than the cost of the Prado. So IMO diesel is miles ahead in term of fuel economy, even with diesel being 10cents a litre more expensive.
That’s from my experience1999 Toyta Prado, RV6 - 265,75 R16 BF Goodrich AT's, Spottys, Dents.
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Toyota Web site says:
GXL TRD Auto 9.3 Litres / 100km
GXL Petrol Auto 13.1 Litres / 100km
Fuel Prices on Friday 21/3/08 Easter from
http://www.exploroz.com/OntheRoad/FuelPrices/QLD.asp
NSW Diesel Average $1.593 x 9.3 = $14.81
NSW ULP Average $1.493 x 13.1 = $19.55
QLD Diesel Average $1.477 x 9.3 = $13.74
QLD ULP Average $1.387 x 13.1 = $18.17
With the Prado 180 l tanks you have more choice as to where you buy fuel.
E.g. The Shell web site shows diesel at Sutton Forest at $1.509
At a minimium it is $4 to $5 per 100 kms cheaper with the diesel for fuel
That's $800 to $1000 if you do 20000 kms per year
Diesel range about 1900 kms in theory
ULP range about 1300 kms in theory
Answer DIESEL for me and on my only fuel test so for got 9.1 litres/100kmsWhite GXL Auto D4D 1/08 Option Pack 1
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Yes but for some, fuel price alone is not the only factor in ownership costs. This has been discussed before. If you plan on using the best oil for your diesel and plan on keeping it for 150,000km then the maintenance costs for diesel work out greater.Originally posted by ABD
Economics are still in favour of the diesel though even at 150K.Comment
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Done all the same sums when i brought mine as well, Worked out that you would save a $1000 a year, planning on keeping the car 4 years so $4000, however the dealer becuase of supply an demand could do a petrol prado $5000 cheaper than the deisel, so i brought the petrol, their is a lot to way up when comparing the two, not just the cost of fuel.Originally posted by ABD[b]Rob[/b]
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+ Running Hi Octane unleaded brings the Petrol down to anywhere from 10.5 to 12 L per 100 as well.
Power & Economy!Comment
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Fine for the hwy but in the bush expect it to jump over 20L/100 as you need to use the right boot for the 'power'Originally posted by Team Piggy[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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I thought it was around $6-$7k more expensive for a diesel but that is an assumption on my part. What are the servicing costs on the D4D like compared to the pertol.Originally posted by Hutch
The initial outlay for the D4D and ongoing servicing costs concerns me a bit in that I thought we would have to travel more than 20-25K km a year to recoup the savings to come out in front so to speak. We would expect to be keeping the car for at least 8 years.
Can anyone post up any info to support or dismiss my concerns. Thanks
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