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    New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

    Good one Matt!!!

    you will have a top though hectic day......loads of fun..

    look forward to seeing the Pradopoint stickers featuring again..

    joey
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    Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

    Sounds great,

    have fun guys

    Neil
    White 2013 GXL 79 series dual cab, ARB GVM Upgrade, ARB Delux winch bar and scrub bars, GME TX3440 and much more to come

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    • #3
      Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

      Looking forward to it

      might have to give it a wash :?
      Glenn
      2012 GX TD 150 with long mudflaps - [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23370-Yota-s-150[/url]
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      • #4
        Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

        Woo Hoo we have celebraties amongst us boys. :lol: :lol: Well done Matt, good to see the forum being recognised like this. Samo wil make an exxcellent GB too. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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        • #5
          Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

          Hi All,

          Well this is my first post on this site. Glad to be amongst drivers of impeccable taste in vehicles!!
          So, today I was lucky enough to test drive a new 150 Kakadu.... Now as a completely satisfied owner of a 2006 GXL turbo diesel I was a little sceptical of what Toyota could do to improve on the 120....

          First thing I liked was the doing away with plastic trimming on the body. I think these look great but are fine targets for dirty little protrusions on those dirty little tracks that we all love to conquer... The 150 will only get scratches on the flared guards (nothing wrong with a few scratches). Next thing I liked was the 220V electric socket in the cargo area, once a 2nd battery is fitted this will be a great accessory (save fitting an inverter!) Also the USB socket in the centre console is a nice little addition for the ipod user...

          ONe thing I wasnt too happy with was the 3rd row of seats folding into the floor. This along with the 15mm lower roof already would make the height of the cargo area at least 70mm lower. meaning you will have to slide the fridge out to grab that stubby!!

          Performance wise, I don't think there was much difference at all from the previous model. One thing the Kakadu had which was kinda interesting.... 4 cameras around the vehicle to be used while negotiating washouts and rutts. Toyota have actually designed this car for 4wding!!!

          Anyway, in my opinion I was impressed and once all the aftermarket accessories are released I may think about doing the unthinkable and trading in my pride and enjoy for the 150..


          Look forward to seeing you guys off the road.....


          Shep....

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          • #6
            Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

            One thing the Kakadu had which was kinda interesting.... 4 cameras around the vehicle to be used while negotiating washouts and ruts. Toyota have actually designed this car for 4wding!!!
            Or for checking out if you've hit the M5 at the shopping centre carpark :roll: :roll:

            Back to the subject though - well done guys! Are they comparing your vehicle Joey? If so, does the 150 also have the fruit(clearly the fruit hasn't been made for it yet)? Otherwise I can't see it as a valid exercise really...am I missing a point here?

            If they were taking 3 unmodified prados out I could understand it a bit more.
            Cheers - Phil Taylor

            Prado KZJ120 2006 GX 3.0ltr Manual TJM T13 Bar, Airtec Snorkel, Sand/snow mats, cargo barrier, Cruise, Budget Campertrailer, 8x17" steelies w/ 265/70/R17 Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 ribs, Binatone GPS, Other Stuff...

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            • #7
              Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

              Now that will be an interesting comparo. It'll be very interesting indeed to see how much all the fruit on the 150's actually means at the end of the day. I assume the comparo won't just include a bit of a tootle up a mildly undulating track, but include some decent terrain? Will look forward to that write up. Well done lads!
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              • #8
                Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                Thats awesome guys! the photo shoots are alot of fun, even though I've only watched one.(did a bit of navving)

                Will be good to see your rigs in the mag (even though they don't have enuff mods :x :wink: )
                2000 Toyota Prado GXL- Gone, but not forgotten...
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                • #9
                  Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                  Back to the subject though - well done guys! Are they comparing your vehicle Joey? If so, does the 150 also have the fruit(clearly the fruit hasn't been made for it yet)? Otherwise I can't see it as a valid exercise really...am I missing a point here?

                  If they were taking 3 unmodified prados out I could understand it a bit more.[/quote]


                  No mate they are not comparing mine....ive done my couple of shoots with the guys.....this one is Mat and Yota's day!!
                  Are they doing dvd ?

                  Joey
                  Featured - issue 140 Australian 4wd Action.
                  -issue 52 Modified 4wds .
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                  • #10
                    Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                    this one is Mat and Yota's day!!
                    Sorry guys - that'll teach me for rushing through threads!
                    Cheers - Phil Taylor

                    Prado KZJ120 2006 GX 3.0ltr Manual TJM T13 Bar, Airtec Snorkel, Sand/snow mats, cargo barrier, Cruise, Budget Campertrailer, 8x17" steelies w/ 265/70/R17 Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 ribs, Binatone GPS, Other Stuff...

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                    • #11
                      Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                      Fantastic well done guys - bring it on I say. What spec level will the 150 be though? I knew there was a reason I took up a subs offer to 4wd Action (apart from the MSA Rear wheel sack for free, of course)
                      2007 Prado VX D4D, With a lot less options lately!

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                      • #12
                        Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                        Have a great day, looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
                        [b]Rob[/b]

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                        • #13
                          Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                          The 150 looks impressive... saw it on TV at LandCruiser Mountain Park towing a huge caravan up all sorts of hills.
                          Have a great day guys, eager to see what it really goes like off road.
                          Cheers, Leon
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                          • #14
                            Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                            Matt,

                            Good luck on the day mate. Hope it goes well. Can't wait for the feed back.
                            Regards,

                            Big Fella

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                            • #15
                              Re: New Prado 4WD Action Comparo Photo Shoot

                              Hope it goes well boys,

                              looking forward to the article next year

                              Incidentally we just had the entire range of the new 150's out at Orange. Toyota Australia came and used the Canobolas 4WD Track to showcase the 150 infront of a heap of motorsport journos - 4WD action were there too so there will be a few articles next year to read I think.

                              Let us know how it goes fellas!
                              Greg Simpson "Simmo"
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