I have no regrets buying a second hand prado 150 v6, especially as we plan to keep it for a while. The only downfall is fuel consumption but we already knew that, the power delivery is awesome compared the diesel. We were able to buy a kakadu cheaper than a GXL! Just had to wait for the right car.
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Originally posted by Whitey View PostPetrol 120 is cheaper, much bigger market for them, quicker resale etc. 120 also has bigger fuel capacity at 180litres, and weighs less than the 150.
Petrol 120 GXL all day long in my garage!
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Originally posted by Skexis View PostDoes that mean if you'd bought a diesel it'd be out on the road instead of tucked up in your garage all day
My petrol Prado has been across Australia twice.
Go tuck yourself into bed now!
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Mark2006 GXL petrol auto. ARB deluxe bar x3 HID IPF's, ARB alloy roofrack, ARB awning, BFG A/T, Safari snorkel, Piranha breathers, Pacemaker extractors, custom Ironman 45710FE 436-569mm with Dobinsons 350, custom Ironman 45682FE 383-618mm with Dobinsons 487, Firestone kevlar 60psi airbags, 30mm extended Roadsafe links, AMTS bashplate and recovery points, ABR Flyer with Powersonic AGM.
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Great petrol
I too am very seriously wanting to buy the petrol. It seems the complex diesel and lack of power will be an issue for me. I had a diesel before with one toooooo many crawl home modes (I vowed never diesel again). SOme say the petrol wont last but from what im reading i realy think its the otherway around. Any feedback would be great on realiabilty.
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Originally posted by Nair View PostI too am very seriously wanting to buy the petrol. It seems the complex diesel and lack of power will be an issue for me. I had a diesel before with one toooooo many crawl home modes (I vowed never diesel again). SOme say the petrol wont last but from what im reading i realy think its the otherway around. Any feedback would be great on realiabilty.
I challenge anybody to drive the Petrol and Diesel side by side and then choose a diesel on driving alone. The only time I regret the Petrol is at the petrol pump. 12/100 is the very best I can do 14/100 more accurate on most times. If reliability is a concern with the petrol fear not this engine is a ripper and proven in the 120 series with 400k plus still going strong.
Brett2012 Altitude Petrol with Snorkel, Factory Lowline bar, HR Towbar, HID upgrade, Icom 440N UHF and more to come. Check our my travels on [url]http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog/dennisozexplore/1/tpod.html[/url]
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Thanks Brett, Great to know. At 12/100 is 3 litres off a hundres at best on a Prado 2.8 (with regen etc). So thats about $5 per hunder difference or $50 per 1000 or 500 per 10,000 or 5000 per 100000 (5 years driving for me). I can handle that as long as it gets me. The PDF problems i had on my earlier one nearly (seriously) killed me and my family as it went into crawl home with a b double up my arse.
Tell me what do you chew throught at towing the 2.2T. Ive herd some 2.8 diesels get 17-20 anyways (i know some say much less but is it understated??)
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Originally posted by therang View PostI have no regrets buying a second hand prado 150 v6, especially as we plan to keep it for a while. The only downfall is fuel consumption but we already knew that, the power delivery is awesome compared the diesel. We were able to buy a kakadu cheaper than a GXL! Just had to wait for the right car.
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16-17 l/100 km in city. 12-13 l/100 in country with no racks, all terrain tyres, bull bar, lift etc. 15-16 l/100 loaded with previous stuff plus roof rack with tyre, maxtracks etc at 100 kph. Best of 18 l/100km towing 1100kg of camper and with all of the above stuff. As high as 24 l/100 km into howling head wind with camper etc. 19-20 l/100 km in desert- Simpson CSR etc. All over 110000 km. New 2.8 with 5000 km is about 11-12 in city and falling. Less than 14 towing the camper in mountainous areas and closer to 12s on the flat at 100kph. [2005 V6 VX auto]
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Hey all,
Post #138 and #139 in this thread contain the number crunching for comparing petrol vs diesel over the last 10 years of historical fuel prices;
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...parison/page12
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Mark2006 GXL petrol auto. ARB deluxe bar x3 HID IPF's, ARB alloy roofrack, ARB awning, BFG A/T, Safari snorkel, Piranha breathers, Pacemaker extractors, custom Ironman 45710FE 436-569mm with Dobinsons 350, custom Ironman 45682FE 383-618mm with Dobinsons 487, Firestone kevlar 60psi airbags, 30mm extended Roadsafe links, AMTS bashplate and recovery points, ABR Flyer with Powersonic AGM.
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Originally posted by Nair View PostThanks Brett, Great to know. At 12/100 is 3 litres off a hundres at best on a Prado 2.8 (with regen etc). So thats about $5 per hunder difference or $50 per 1000 or 500 per 10,000 or 5000 per 100000 (5 years driving for me). I can handle that as long as it gets me. The PDF problems i had on my earlier one nearly (seriously) killed me and my family as it went into crawl home with a b double up my arse.
Tell me what do you chew throught at towing the 2.2T. Ive herd some 2.8 diesels get 17-20 anyways (i know some say much less but is it understated??)
Brett2012 Altitude Petrol with Snorkel, Factory Lowline bar, HR Towbar, HID upgrade, Icom 440N UHF and more to come. Check our my travels on [url]http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog/dennisozexplore/1/tpod.html[/url]
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