Tweet
I sold my car this morning and went in to sign up for a new 2014 GXL. My partner came along to decide on the colour and has now decided maybe we should go for the VX. I'm not sure if it is worth the extra money and having to pay LCT whereas I don't have to pay anything on the GXL. What are your thoughts should I stick with the GXL or upgrade to the VX
-
-
2014 - GXL or VX
Sounds like us, went to but the GXL and ended up in a VX. The KDSS, head lights, leather seats etc was the selling point for both of us. Cost us an extra 11K to get the VX when we bought ours.
We did want the Kakadu but at that stage the suspension upgrades was a concern for us. Still had a heap of issues levelling the KDSS once we upgraded it.
Great car either way you go, depends on your budget at the end of the day.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk-----------------------
Daniel
Toyota Prado 150 Series D4D VX Auto Graphite with a 2009 Jayco Hawk Outback
My Rig Build Up - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064"]viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064[/URL] -
Aren't the suspension issues the same with the VX or the Kakadu? Sure it's a bit tricky but it is doable.Originally posted by Rogerthatv2 View Post
If you don't want KDSS or leather than the GXL is the way to go.
And yes as you say at the end of the day it depends on your budget.
ETA: The VX does have a few extra bells & whistles other than KDSS & leather, here's a comparo :-
http://www.toyota.com.au/prado/compa...leId=1546,1556Comment
-
Totally different, VX is the same suspension as the GXL but with KDSS - the Kakadu has the air suspension. Far easier to upgrade and lift the VX / GXL.Originally posted by fido666 View Post
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk-----------------------
Daniel
Toyota Prado 150 Series D4D VX Auto Graphite with a 2009 Jayco Hawk Outback
My Rig Build Up - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064"]viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064[/URL]Comment
-
Sorry Daniel, didn't realise the VX didn't have airbag suspension. It still can be done with a bit of fiddling, I reckon the KDSS is the harder part to work around.Originally posted by Rogerthatv2 View PostComment
-
If you would have said that to me 2 years ago I would have agreed, I lost some hair getting our VX level...Originally posted by fido666 View Post
If I had my time again, I would go the VX again over the GXL. We have been tempted to buy the 2014 to the point that the local dealer is ready to do the deal. Issues are, I have done so much to ours and it has such low K's and way to many toys on it for me to part with just yet. I am thinking that it will be the next facelift that we will change (or when Toyota bring out the Fortuna...)-----------------------
Daniel
Toyota Prado 150 Series D4D VX Auto Graphite with a 2009 Jayco Hawk Outback
My Rig Build Up - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064"]viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064[/URL]Comment
-
What is the app which comes with the VXComment
-
Yep it has a bit of a mind of its own that KDSS. Mine isn't perfect side to side but sits fairly level front to back, just took some tweaking with the washers under the rear airbag sensors.Originally posted by Rogerthatv2 View Post
I don't know how old yours is but if the Ks are low and it still does what you want then why change? You won't get back the dollars you have spent or the litres of blood you have lost doing mods just to start over. It wasn't such a hard decision when we decided to trade the 95 series as it was relatively unmodified.We have been tempted to buy the 2014 to the point that the local dealer is ready to do the deal. Issues are, I have done so much to ours and it has such low K's and way to many toys on it for me to part with just yet.Comment
-
Do what I did ,
Wait patiently for the next Altitude to be released .......
Best of both worlds with some haggling not much more than the GXL.Graphite 2013 "Altitude" with an expanding wishlist.Comment
-
Do you know when the next Altitude is due to be releasedComment
-
By the time we upgrade, we'll probably go for the VX as SWMBO and I have crook backs and find the seats in the GXL not supportive or comfortable for all day drives, whereas the VX and Kakadu have electric seats.Cheers, Brad
2007 GXL, Dune, D4D 6 speed manual. Satnav, towbar, Sahara Bullbar, Bridgestone D697's, Cargo Barrier, Stebel Truck Horn, Couplertec Rust Protection, Safari Snorkel, Polyair airbags, Blue Narva 175's, VMS Touring 700HDsII, GME TX3340, Tough Dog 2" lift with adjustable shocks, ARB rear air locker.Comment
-
The Altitude models were released during the runout of the pre-facelift 150. Toyota did a similar thing with the RAV4 and Kluger.Originally posted by dreamon View Post
You might want to wait 2-3 years for the next one. I'd imagine the successor to the 150 will come in 2016/17 judging from the run of the 120 which went on for 6 years. The 120 didn't get a facelift. So the facelifted 150 may get a run of 4 years.Comment
-
I don't think the Altitudes were released due to the model run outs.
The limited edition Prado Altitudes were released around June in 2012 and 2013.
Will have to wait and see if Toyota release one in 2014.Graphite 2013 "Altitude" with an expanding wishlist.Comment
-
While I love auto window wipers, they require an expensive windscreen. And my 90 series - which I bought new - has had quite few windscreens. So while I think the hydro-pneumatic suspension in the upper Landcruisers ride amazingly, and I presume the Kakadu gets a similar hydraulic system and hence a great ride, and even the VX gets a better ride due to KDSS, I wish they'd develop a light sensor technology that was in the vehicle rather than in the windscreen.
It seems to me too, that a lot of the extras in the upper models are for those behind the two people in the front, which is no longer a need of mine.Comment
-
I've decided to go with the GXL which I pick up in a fortnight, so it's another build coming upComment
Comment