How much did you pay for your 150 prado?

[brogers]

tiwana,
You got a good price considering the accessories included.
I'm sure "the walk in, drop a deposit, and walk out approach...and then pay the balance with a bank cheque"... works for some people...but its not they way some folk like to shop for a car, and its not the way some folk can shop for a car...especially if you are not sure what you want. Have no doubts, you did in fact get a good deal...and you may not have done any better on that car with those accessories...despite whatever purchasing technique was used...enjoy!

[krypto]

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

There are a lot of other factors such as state, special fleet discounts etc. I'd be happy with what you paid.

[tiwana]

Don't be too sad, I bet you went on a test drive or two, went back and forth a few times, possibly got finance through the dealer, probably got extras like mats, tow bar, headlight protectors, etc. To get that sort of price you literally walk in, drop the deposit and walk out, come back when the car is ready with a bank cheque for the remainder and drive away. All the "fluff" of buying a new car comes at a cost.

Yes Andy. I understand. Sad part is ... I could have easily done "no fluff" approach. But I didn't. First time I wanted Prado was Saturday morning. I did go to the dealer .. did take it out for a drive... more for the missus ... cause she needs to feel comfortable. Later that evening ... i bought it.
I discovered this site after I bought it - that is because I never knew I will buy a Prado. I could have done the no-fluff scenario but that comes only after one knows what a "good price" is. That intel i got when i got to be a "Lurker" here - after the Prado was bought.

[AussieAndy]

Glacier White GXL 2.8 D ARB (winch) Alloy Bar, Tow Bar, Window Tints, Full tank, On roads - $63K

Good example here,
Car $58,500
Auto $1,500
Bar $2,000
Tow $1,000
And they threw in the tint, good price

[AussieAndy]

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

Don't be too sad, I bet you went on a test drive or two, went back and forth a few times, possibly got finance through the dealer, probably got extras like mats, tow bar, headlight protectors, etc. To get that sort of price you literally walk in, drop the deposit and walk out, come back when the car is ready with a bank cheque for the remainder and drive away. All the "fluff" of buying a new car comes at a cost.

[Unique Bear]

Glacier White GXL 2.8 D ARB (winch) Alloy Bar, Tow Bar, Window Tints, Full tank, On roads - $63K

[tiwana]

Against popular belief a 2.8 prado costs the dealer the same as a 3.0 did, so the prices should be the same. $59,800 is awesome for an auto not on runout or anything else, I paid $58,500 for a silver GXL manual in March 2014, and could get the same price tomorrow for the same car but in 2.8 if I wanted.

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

[AussieAndy]

Against popular belief a 2.8 prado costs the dealer the same as a 3.0 did, so the prices should be the same. $59,800 is awesome for an auto not on runout or anything else, I paid $58,500 for a silver GXL manual in March 2014, and could get the same price tomorrow for the same car but in 2.8 if I wanted.

[4wdkid]

At short notice I found I had to trade up to a 150 from a 120 series against my preference.
GXL Auto Diesel
with nothing added, nothing
0.03km
Peter Kittle, Alice Springs
$59800, less a small trade in (hard to get too much on a 300,000km, 6 year old 4x4, with a bit of panel damage and regulation 4x4 stripes. And a buggered transfer case)
March 2014 plate, purchased in May 2014
If it weren't for the transfer case, I would still be in the 120.

The "new" Prado has now covered 100,000km and has Bull bar, Lights, Radio, and a grumpy thing that holds the steering wheel.

That would be an awesome deal ( $59.8k ) for a gxl .. Even without the bull bars, lights and radio ... Did you get some sort of fleet discount?

The city dealers don't budge much in Melb on the price, especially the new model seems to be running out the door.

[B.Col]

At short notice I found I had to trade up to a 150 from a 120 series against my preference.
GXL Auto Diesel
with nothing added, nothing
0.03km
Peter Kittle, Alice Springs
$59800, less a small trade in (hard to get too much on a 300,000km, 6 year old 4x4, with a bit of panel damage and regulation 4x4 stripes. And a buggered transfer case)
March 2014 plate, purchased in May 2014
If it weren't for the transfer case, I would still be in the 120.

The "new" Prado has now covered 100,000km and has Bull bar, Lights, Radio, and a grumpy thing that holds the steering wheel.

[tiwana]

Sorry wrong thread.

New GXL 2.8L 2015
Silver Pearl
All Mats + Tow Bar + Front Park Assist + Bonnet Protector + Full Tank + Rego and Comp 3rd Party

$61500

[pmaisey]

September 2012 GX 150 White 3.0 Diesel
Towbar
Kingsley Side Steps
Toyota Alloy Bullbar
Floor mats
Cargo mat
Tint
Roof Racks
78,000 K's
Ex State Gov - Sport and Recreation
Purchase from Pickles Auctions August 2015
$34,000

Mods since:
Dual Battery system
24 inch lightbar
GME Radio
CD/DVD/SD/Radio/GPS/Bluetooth/OBD system
LED interior light kit
Electric Brake Controller
Anderson connection to rear
Additional power outlets to cargo area

To come:
Rear Drawers with fridge slide
Kimberley Karavan
A long holiday

[thedarkside]

2012 gxl Toyota prado
90000klms
Stock standard except for Tow bar
Silver pearl
$42000
Now its time for the mods to start!

[neilaction]

Send me the details Dave. I was going to go genuine Toyota tow bar but happy to look at alternatives.

[Prado_Dave]

That's what I paid in Perth with mats and full tank of juice. Got a Hayman Reese towbar installed afterwards for $700 from a mobile guy who I would recommend plus full tint a fair way past legal on all windows for $450 from memory. Again can happily recommend.