Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Importing a new V6 Prado from Japan

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Importing a new V6 Prado from Japan

    Looking a getting a new Prado, but the current option of diesel powered engine appears problematic to say the least with the whole DPFs fiasco and there is no way I want to invest +60k on something that's going to be in and out of the dealer with DPF cleaning and replacements. I say to hell with that shit and prefer to get the V6 version, increased fuel cost would only be $600 per year on average and loads more power. At least I know that the V6 is going to work to +500k without serious issues and not f***k up in the middle of nowhere. So I'm wondering if anyone has looked into importing one into Australia from Japan?

    Apparently, as of last year, were are allowed to do this:

    https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/...0160210-gmq65e

    I'm not really sure how to go about it and how much it would cost, but its worth looking into.

    I seriously hope Toyota sorts their shit out soon and pulls head out of ass. At least give us the bloody V6 version .

  • #2
    While I understand peoples concerns re DPFs, to me buying & importing a new Prado which will then have no warranty, no local manufacturer support both parts wise & service against a new Prado which will have 5 year unlimited Km warranty is not a good option. Yes there is a known issue with the DPF mapping but Toyota are no doubt working on that as there are a lot of DPF systems out there running without issue.
    Don’t forget we rarely if ever hear about all the vehicles with no problems just the ones with problems, the squeaky wheel syndrome. The 200 series does not seem to be having as many issues so logically it should be possible for Toyota to get the system working as designed.

    Lee
    Leethal
    Advanced Member
    Last edited by Leethal; 24-02-2019, 12:11 PM.
    '18 VX, Billies with Dobinson springs, Summit bar with Narva Enhanced Optics to help my old eyes

    Comment


    • #3
      I guess you have a point there. I guess I'm just going to wait until next year and see what happens and hope there is a new fix by then.

      Comment


      • #4
        The guy that did my r32 is no longer doing it, otherwise I'd recommend him.

        The main cost is transport. Mine came in 2005. Cost me $500 at auction, and was $10,000 in my hands (it was actually $11,000 but that was with some paint touch up and turbo timer/alarm).

        I think it was $5-8000 transport costs, then needed side intrusion bars, new (lower quality mind you) seat belts and a few other things like brake pads etc to allow it to pass blue slip. Then the rego costs. So in 2005 terms, I reckon it would cost you about $8-10,000 to import and get on road.

        The rules used to be that you could not import a car already sold in Australia, so you could hit that hurdle if it still exists, but being a petrol it's not not the same car, so may be easily avoided.

        You may need to re-tune...I presume they will be tuned for Japan (different temperatures, humidity and above sea level makes the Jap tune run rich here).

        Keep in mind that you will have a niche vehicle, so you'll either sell it very easily, or it will be very hard to sell. Some people won't touch imports.

        All dealers (unless it's changed) and many mechanics won't touch it. You won't be able to get parts by using your VIN. Body you'll be fine -just walk into a deal and snap a photo of the same model VIN, engine will be a different story, unless it's identical to Australia's latest petrol (which it probably is...).

        Mechanics will often tell you to buy the parts and bring them, which means they (legally or not) exclude themselves from warranty - and many just won't do it "I won't install other peoples sourced parts".

        I had a mate with a Hilux Surf, and it was no end of problems, he had to do the work himself (with my help) and he didn't want to work on it, but had to. If you didn't know, the Surf is pretty well the same as....was the it the 4runner? anyways, there was an Aussie model to compare for all parts - but mechanics and dealers wouldn't "risk it".


        So not trying to talk you out of it, but just keep the above in mind, if you are not doing the work yourself, you'll be in for a lot of pain if something goes wrong, and could be up for serious loss when you sell it (though it's possible it will hold value well).


        If you do it, please share the full experience and costs here, so hopefully more people will do it, and I'll be able to replace my petrol in years to come (I won't be buying new).

        Comment


        • #5
          Definitely seems too risky to me. Also, I just checked the Toyota Japan website and it appears that they no longer offer the 4.0 liter V6 option. They only have the 2.8 diesel and the 2.7 petrol with only 120 kw!! I think they may have stopped making the v6 worldwide. So looks like the diesel is the only option from this point forward, minus the dpf issue it actually looks like a really good engine so hopefully they solve it soon along with the air intake which I understand they are working on and then it will be perfect .

          Comment


          • #6
            The 4L V6 is still for sale in the UAE

            Comment


            • #7
              Hell if you were going to import one I'd get the GX from the states- from memory they ran a 1UZ, the same V8 that was in the 100 and early 200 series LC's. Would be thirsty but it'd go like a cut cat.

              Comment


              • #8
                just a minor problem with the GX from the US is they put the steering wheel on the wrong side ...
                '18 VX, Billies with Dobinson springs, Summit bar with Narva Enhanced Optics to help my old eyes

                Comment


                • #9
                  Its on the wrong side in the UAE too...
                  Last edited by robink; 27-02-2019, 02:55 PM.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Before buying my Prado I had a 1994 3L Surf and I had no problems getting any parts for it from dealers in Perth. All you needed was the VIN/engine number and they would look it up on the computer, see what it left the factory with and if it wasn't in stock then order from Japan. They were losing business to other people who ordered parts directly from the internet so decided to join them.

                    It was a fantastic 4WD and if I could have imported a newer model (of the Surf) when I was looking for a new car in 2011 I would have.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      I was horribly shocked when they announced the axe on the V6 engine for the Prado.
                      The only Toyota car that has a V6 now is the Kluger.
                      Even the RAV4 doesn’t have V6 anymore. It’s like Toyota hates the engine!
                      The Landcruiser managed to keep its petrol V8.

                      I prefer more power than torque because I never tow things. Always just driving on roads.
                      Why would they axe it instead of putting it on special order if they didn’t want to waste money on production just because a large margin of people aren’t buying it over diesel. It should at least give us niche buyers an opportunity.
                      With every year that goes by Toyota makes one bad decision after the next.
                      I too looked at importing from Japan but it seems from this post even they have cut it too.

                      Honestly the V6 engine in the Prado was exciting and awesome from the moment you read 4000 V6 Quad-Cam Dual VVT-i on the side of the car. Now it’s just a dull D4D turbo only better for towing (only by a small margin) and fuel economy, but a big joke in the power department.
                      And to add insult to injury its the same specs as the Hilux (Rugged X) Engine in terms of fuel, capacity and power.
                      No V6 buyers get one thinking of fuel economy.

                      Any way we can put a V6 in a new Prado or what import options do we have? Will they bring it back?
                      Brandino
                      Lurker
                      Last edited by Brandino; 27-02-2019, 09:27 AM.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        even the Landcruiser is rumoured to lose the V8 on the next release... it is likely to get the twin turbo V6 they developed for the Lexus LS500. They announced that they wont be developing the Diesel engines anymore (due to diesel being demonised because of its carsnogenic emissions) so they would be pushing the petrol engines and hybrid systems from now on.
                        Its a weird scenario, I have no idea what they will put in the next version of the Prado.

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Sadly, the motor industry lobby killed this off.
                          https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/...rts-plan-64931

                          Apparently people like us must be protected from ourselves, lest we purchase a vehicle and expose ourselves to a lack of warranty.

                          We must be herded, like sheep, into the warm and loving arms of warranty programs like Toyota Australia. For our own good.


                          Originally posted by robink View Post
                          Looking a getting a new Prado, but the current option of diesel powered engine appears problematic to say the least with the whole DPFs fiasco and there is no way I want to invest +60k on something that's going to be in and out of the dealer with DPF cleaning and replacements. I say to hell with that shit and prefer to get the V6 version, increased fuel cost would only be $600 per year on average and loads more power. At least I know that the V6 is going to work to +500k without serious issues and not f***k up in the middle of nowhere. So I'm wondering if anyone has looked into importing one into Australia from Japan?

                          Apparently, as of last year, were are allowed to do this:

                          https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/...0160210-gmq65e

                          I'm not really sure how to go about it and how much it would cost, but its worth looking into.

                          I seriously hope Toyota sorts their shit out soon and pulls head out of ass. At least give us the bloody V6 version .

                          Comment

                          canli bahis siteleri bahis siteleri ecebet.net
                          mencisport.com
                          antalya escort
                          tsyd.org deneme bonusu veren siteler
                          deneme bonusu veren siteler
                          gaziantep escort
                          gaziantep escort
                          asyabahis maltcasino olabahis olabahis
                          erotik film izle Rus escort gaziantep rus escort
                          atasehir escort tuzla escort
                          sikis sex hatti
                          en iyi casino siteleri
                          deneme bonusu veren siteler
                          casibom
                          deneme bonusu veren siteler
                          deneme bonusu veren siteler
                          betticket istanbulbahis
                          Working...
                          X