Read First before buying Prado 120 (2004-2006) - Spec Differences GXL vs VX vs Grande

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Removed - Control - Hill Descent (Can someone please confirm), my mates 06 still has it.... 06 specs, mine is an 05 GXL what mine doesn't have, Air Conditioning – Rear, Roof Rails (first time included in GXL), Tinted Windows - Extra Dark/Privacy this is from an 08 VX notice the down hill assist (dac) in place [IMG][/IMG]

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What it also doesn't mention is the steering wheel controls for the stereo.......Cheers Steve Electric Seats - 1st Row (Front) (previously drivers side only) TRUE

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Thanks Steve
From Redbook - Which is not gospel
Appears Steering wheel controls do not appear until 2007 (Sep 07 Build)

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Thanks Steve
From Redbook - Which is not gospel
Appears Steering wheel controls do not appear until 2007 (Sep 07 Build)

That is correct.

Hutch- Prado 2012 petrol with the TJM Catologue.

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""Appears Steering wheel controls do not appear until 2007"" yeah pretty sure your correct with that as my mates 07 did have them and his was very late 07...Cheers Steve

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The other thing also is the chrome tips on the vents where you move the air direction up down or left and right......No mention of side airbags or curtains...Cheers Steve

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"Chrome Tips" I have listed as Metallic Inserts etc
Airbags remained unchanged from Prior year Prado 120s with
GXL having only Driver & Passenger (Dual) - Airbags
VX and Grande adding Airbags - (Head) for 1st & Second Row Seats as well as Airbags - (Side) for 1st Row Occupants (Front)

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Don't forget if you go the option pack on the gx or gxl you can obtain the curtain and side seat airbags.....cheers Steve

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Continuing my model year by year review

2007 GXL spec same as 2006 (Nov 06) GXL
2007 VX spec same as 2006 (Nov 06) VX
2007 Grande spec same as 2006 (Nov 06) Grande


2007 (Sep) GXL spec same as 2007 GXL + Multi-function Steering Wheel
2007 (Sep) VX spec same as 2006 (Nov 06) VX + Multi-function Steering Wheel
2007 (Sep) Grande spec same as 2006 (Nov 06) Grande + Multi-function Steering Wheel + Reversing Camera

2008 GXL spec same as 2007 (Sep) GXL - Prado Option Pack 1 available for Auto GXL
2008 VX spec same as 2007 (Sep) VX
2008 Grande spec same as 2007 (Sep) Grande

2009 GXL spec same as 2008 GXL
2009 VX spec same as 2008 VX
2009 Grande spec same as 2008 Grande


*Above only applies for standard equipment options I have not reviewed engines or mechanicals for differences

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I've started a comparison spreadsheet which can be downloaded from here.
https://app.box.com/s/u1aoba0h8meptusxdv6g

Over time, it will get populated so that it is as accurate as can be.

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First post so here goes
I’m in the market for a low km Prado 120 between 80k to 160k on the clock for around $25k. Let me know if this is possible?
I want to be as close to $25k as possible thus leaving me with approx $10k for a boat to hitch on the back. Needless to say if I get a Prado cheaper it means I will have more money to spend on a better boat

If you are Looking at buying a secondhand Prado 120 I thought the below might be useful.

Prado 120 Spec differences 2004 to 2006
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2004 (Sep) GXL – Specs available on redbook

2004 (Sep) VX – GXL Specs + Differences below
Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt & Reach
Air Cond. - Climate Control 2 Zone
Airbags - Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front)
Control - Electronic Stability
Control - Hill Descent
Control – Traction
Electric Seat – Drivers only
Hill Holder
Roof Rails
Seat - Driver with Electric Lumbar
Sunvisor - Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dual
Woodgrain - Inserts

2004 (Sep) Grande – VX Specs + Differences below
Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt & reach (confirmed thks Peterpilot)
Air Cond. - Climate Control Multi-Zone
Alarm
No Audio MP3 Decoder (Can someone please confirm)
Control - Electronic Damper
Electric Seats - 1st Row (Front)
GPS (Satellite Navigation)
Centre consoled – Cooled (correction - thanks Peterpilot)
Leather Seats
Metallic Finish Inserts
Multi-function Control Screen
Navigation System - DVD Video
Optitron instrument cluster (thks amts)
Seat - Driver with Electric Lumbar (confirmed - thks PeterPilot)
Sunroof - Electric
Suspension - Air
Suspension - Auto Levelling
Trip Computer

2005 GXL – As per 2004 GXL + Differences below
Change to Leather Look - Steering Wheel

2005 VX – GXL Specs + Differences below
Factory Tinted Windows

2005 Grande - VX Specs + Differences below
Change to Leather Seats – Partial
No Factory Tinted Windows

2006 GXL – As per 2005 GXL
2006 VX – As per 2005 VX
2006 Grande – As per 2005 Grande


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I’ve excluded the 4 speed models as I wanted something with better gearing for towing. Engine Specs may be slightly different but I have not compared this. All the specs have been sourced from redbook which I have spreadsheeted and compared with the various iterations of the 120.

This has helped me make better choices as sellers are often pricing VX and Grande models higher so I just wanted to know what I was paying for.
Price varies between the 2004-2006 models so I also wanted to compare what extras I would get for a later model Prado.
In most cases for later models with the same Kilometres as earlier models, sellers have asked for more money although feature wise there is not much difference to justify the the $1k-$2k additional imo. This money is just paying for a later Year on the compliance plate.

Therefore I have tried to stick to low kms cars with good service history between 2004-2006 – with the model year being less relevant.

Let me know what you think of my first post - hope this is helpful for other prospective buyers

Hi, I'm a prospective prado buyer, looking at same price range and KM's like yourself, how did you go with your purchase and would you have any advice?