New 2016 Prado 2.8 Pricing

[neilaction Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close neilaction]

And the fact they're not Wagons.

I'll wait for the Fortuner as it's only a few weeks away. The 26th I believe. Might have another look at the Everest while I'm waiting.

It's interesting as there seems so many options these days. It's a very crowded market in just about every car segment. It's hard to wade through it all.

But, the Prado does seem to have carved out a niche that no one else quite nails. It's got just enough unique qualities to give it a bit of room in the market. And if those qualities are things you value, then it does rise "above" the crowd. I use the word above with some reservation because in 2015, the Prado should be better.

[juc33_prado Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close juc33_prado]

And the fact they're not Wagons.

Sorry neilaction, missed the obvious one!

I thought there were a few guys on PP considering the change to utes due to the 3.5t tow.

SAMUEL

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

You rarely see a Jeep in the outback. The last Jeep I saw in the outback was driven by the Leyland brothers. Most are pulling big on-road caravans and piddling along at 80km/hr driven by large retired Queenslanders. The other Jeeps you see are the lifted 2 door versions with oversize tyres and over size plastic wheel arches which always seem to be broken. They never go outback either, settling for cruising the latte strips and co-ed gyms of the big cities.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Sorry neilaction, missed the obvious one!

I thought there were a few guys on PP considering the change to utes due to the 3.5t tow.

SAMUEL

I have towed 2.5t with both the Prado and the Colorado. The Colorado is rated to 3.5t while the Prado as we all know is stuck at 2.5t. Trust me the Prado is the better option. No way would I choose to tow the limit in the Colorado.

[neilaction Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close neilaction]

Sorry neilaction, missed the obvious one!

I thought there were a few guys on PP considering the change to utes due to the 3.5t tow.

SAMUEL

I think most of us have at least considered a dual cab at some point, and not just for their towing ability.
They are very practical and these days, quite fashionable.
We seem to have followed the Americans love of trucks.

[drew_1 Find all posts View Profile Close drew_1]

You rarely see a Jeep in the outback. The last Jeep I saw in the outback was driven by the Leyland brothers. Most are pulling big on-road caravans and piddling along at 80km/hr driven by large retired Queenslanders. The other Jeeps you see are the lifted 2 door versions with oversize tyres and over size plastic wheel arches which always seem to be broken. They never go outback either, settling for cruising the latte strips and co-ed gyms of the big cities.

bwahaha! touche!

[D4D-GXL Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D-GXL]

It looks like we have all gone off topic. Any other PPers who have recently been quoted for the new 2.8 Prado?
Awaiting for the holy grail in Toyota Dealerships. Thanks

[bing10 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bing10]

It looks like we have all gone off topic. Any other PPers who have recently been quoted for the new 2.8 Prado?
Awaiting for the holy grail in Toyota Dealerships. Thanks

dont forget to include a delivery time when you include a quote

[D4D-GXL Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D-GXL]

Binb10, I was informed by three Brisbane dealers that there would be only a week wait at the most for a Diesel Auto GXL graphite grey.
Here is to hoping that is true.

[JohnC80 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JohnC80]

Just signed up this morning for a GX Auto Silver pearl with towbar and cargo barrier. $56, 900 drive-away. 3 wk wait.

[JohnC80 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JohnC80]

Just signed up this morning for a GX Auto Silver pearl with towbar and cargo barrier. $56, 900 drive-away. 3 wk wait.

[neilaction Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close neilaction]

After reading the recent ute comparison, and because the Ranger was judged to be a fair bit better than the new Hilux, I went back for another look at the Everest.

It's a good car and price wise the Trend is about the same money as a GXL Prado.

[Prado_Dave Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado_Dave]

I'm sooo hanging for your final choice!

[neilaction Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close neilaction]

I'm sooo hanging for your final choice!

Well Dave, the Fortuner is here on Monday.
Hopefully I'll get to drive it before I fly off to the US on Wednesday.
The intention was to order whatever I chose so its ready by the time I get back.
But, I'm now so undecided that I doubt that will happen.

It's in my nature to research thoroughly before I buy anything.
But this time I think I've researched myself into pickle.

[Prado_Dave Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado_Dave]

Hopefully your choice will be the Prado, then it means you've vindicated my position!
And here you were pulling the PI55 out of me buying a new car and flying to little ol Bali... ��