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  • #31
    Thanks. Very neat job.
    [B]Steve[/B]

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

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    • #32
      It does the job, and cost nothing
      SOLD!!! 2011 Prado GXL manual in silver
      ARB Winchbar, Lightforce HID's, 3" SS Manta exhaust, 3" Monster Rides suspension system, Tracklander roofrack, Ostrich wing awning, Kaymar dual wheel carrier, Gturbo stage two Grunter and reprogrammed ECU. Trackabout Dakar SV Extenda. Purchased 2017 Landcruiser 200 Altitude.

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      • #33
        Hi

        I had my 150 in for its 1000km "service" While waiting I asked about the mudflap issue and they have added me to the spreadsheet they keep of people keenly waiting for new flaps. I had choked at the $180 dollar price for a 1000km oil and filter change. Spoke to my salesguy who renegotiated for $150 but I still choked. Then noticed the sell a 150 DIY oilchange kit with filter ,sump plug, windscreen washer additive and 5litres of oil (think i need more) for $61.00. Thats my new plan.
        Best Regards
        Charlie

        I'm not lazy........I am tremendously efficient!

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        • #34
          Hi Charlie, did you pay for your 1000km service ??????
          It's complimentary in my service book and also NOT neccessary as stated by my Toyota dealer..?! I have just clocked over 3000kms and will do a 5000km service and change the oil etc..very suprised your paying for a 1000km service..
          Paul
          2011 150 Auto D4D Storm Blue, Mickey Thompson MTZ 265/70/17, ARB Deluxe Bar, OME 2 inch Suspension, Warn XD9000 , Lightforce 240 Blitz, Parkside Towhitch, Sandgrabbers, Rhino racks, Redarc Dual Battery setup, etc...

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          • #35
            the 1000 km service is supposed to be complimentary, and it includes an oil/filter change?

            as for the mud flaps... mine came from the factory with the replacement flaps... however mine was the only one out that had them, out of the 5 being delivered...
            2011 150series GXL

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            • #36
              1000km service is complimentary, however it does not include an oil and filter change. I had my 1000km service and asked about the mudflaps and they said they would put in some form to Toyota to state that I planned to use the Prado off road and that Toyota will then supply new longer mudflaps but no time frame.

              Toyota must figure 90% of Prado's never get used off road, well unless you count the gravel car park at the local school drop off as off road

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              • #37
                The stock mudflaps are useless on or off road IMO
                2010 150 Glacier White GXL D4D Auto

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                • #38
                  Just wondering what tyre/tread pattern people have on there cars that experience this stone rash ??? I assume the more offroad patterns like the All Terrains, etc would cause more damage to the paintwork than the normal GrandTreks ???

                  Have people had the same paint-rash problems while running the GrandTreks ???
                  [I]cheers..... Rob (macca)[/I]
                  [I][B][COLOR=DarkRed]Car-4: 1996 Defender Tdi [/COLOR][/B][/I]
                  [I][B][COLOR=Blue]Car-3: 1996 Discovery Tdi Auto[/COLOR][/B][/I]
                  [B][I][COLOR=Green]Car-2: 1993 Suzuki Vitara 4Dr (modified for Playing) [/COLOR][COLOR=#ff0000]Now Retired[/COLOR][COLOR=Green] [/COLOR][/I][/B]
                  [B][I][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Car-1: 2010 Toyota Prado 150's (Missus Car/current touring vehicle)[/COLOR][/I][/B]

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                  • #39
                    Good to see such a professional outfit like Toyota give different opinions at each different service centre !! How hard can it be to get it right on a brand new vehicle that they supply with a service manual, yet they still have varied opinions on what a complimentary 1000 km service entails ?! I'm over Toyota already. Will never go to them for a service, my local mechanic will do the warranty jobs for me.

                    Anyway back on topic, after only 3000kms with A/T's on the car Rob, all I can say is the amount of mud they throw up on the side steps and bumper is astonishing. I don't think it's the tyres, just the poxy design of the mudflaps as has been already discussed. My 120 never had anywhere near the same amount of mud/dirt on the steps and body as the 150 does.
                    Paul
                    2011 150 Auto D4D Storm Blue, Mickey Thompson MTZ 265/70/17, ARB Deluxe Bar, OME 2 inch Suspension, Warn XD9000 , Lightforce 240 Blitz, Parkside Towhitch, Sandgrabbers, Rhino racks, Redarc Dual Battery setup, etc...

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                    • #40
                      the new 150 flaps are great.

                      but A/T tyres do throw up alot of mud, and stones, and everything else, its just a design feature :P
                      2011 150series GXL

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                      • #41
                        Have had the new mudflaps fitted by Toyota here in Perth, WA. I put Toyota on notice when I purchased the vehicle new in Oct 2010. Was living in Tassie at the time 1 kilometre down a gravel road and sure enough after one month evidence of damage started to appear.

                        Took a while, but between the Hobart Dealer and Perth Dealer(have since moved to Perth), I had the new mud flaps fitted and damage repaired. So far so good. No further damage.

                        Happy with Toyota service.


                        johnv

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by wooley View Post
                          the new 150 flaps are great.
                          My local Dealer knows nothing about this...... any pics ???
                          [I]cheers..... Rob (macca)[/I]
                          [I][B][COLOR=DarkRed]Car-4: 1996 Defender Tdi [/COLOR][/B][/I]
                          [I][B][COLOR=Blue]Car-3: 1996 Discovery Tdi Auto[/COLOR][/B][/I]
                          [B][I][COLOR=Green]Car-2: 1993 Suzuki Vitara 4Dr (modified for Playing) [/COLOR][COLOR=#ff0000]Now Retired[/COLOR][COLOR=Green] [/COLOR][/I][/B]
                          [B][I][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Car-1: 2010 Toyota Prado 150's (Missus Car/current touring vehicle)[/COLOR][/I][/B]

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                          • #43
                            Picked up my truck a week ago. It has the longer flaps.

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                            • #44
                              Went and saw my Toyota dealer yesterday and told them I NEED the new mudflaps. One bloke told me their not in WA yet and I politely told him otherwise....
                              The other service assistant made some phone calls after I refused to listen to his incompetant co-worker and he will have them available to me in the next week or so!

                              Amazing what you get when you do your home work and no what your talking about...
                              Paul
                              2011 150 Auto D4D Storm Blue, Mickey Thompson MTZ 265/70/17, ARB Deluxe Bar, OME 2 inch Suspension, Warn XD9000 , Lightforce 240 Blitz, Parkside Towhitch, Sandgrabbers, Rhino racks, Redarc Dual Battery setup, etc...

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by beached View Post
                                Went and saw my Toyota dealer yesterday and told them I NEED the new mudflaps. One bloke told me their not in WA yet and I politely told him otherwise....
                                The other service assistant made some phone calls after I refused to listen to his incompetant co-worker and he will have them available to me in the next week or so!

                                Amazing what you get when you do your home work and no what your talking about...
                                Do you have to pay for them ?
                                2010 Kakadu with all the usual stuff.... Build up thread below
                                [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21930-Daz-s-2010-Kakadu-is-getting-some-lovin&highlight=daz%27s+kakadu[/url]

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