Introductions

[ptaplin Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ptaplin]

Hi Guys,
I am Phil, my SWMBO has had a 2004 white GXL V6 just over a year. Mods include ARB bull bar, winch, snorkel, twin batteries, roof rack, rear draws, UFH and a new set of Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 Rib on black Alloy rims. Lift to come soon.
We have done a few trips and played around on the beach.
I keep joking that I am going to take the Prado up the Mundaring Power Lines, but she won't let me, because of the damage I have done to our other 4X4s!
Cheers,
Phil.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Welcome aboard Phil. Sounds like a nice Rig with some nice kit already. Look forward to seeing some pics.

[SydneyHarbour Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SydneyHarbour]

G'day Everyone,

I have just registed as I am due to collect a 2013 Prado Altitude from the deal in the next couple of weeks. I haven't been seriously involved with any off-roading for a long time due to work commitments, but am looking to make time for it now! I used to live in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE and founded the Middle East 4x4 club during my time there. Looking forward to getting involved and gradually building up my new vehicle for the trips I've promised myself!

[Way2go Member Find all posts View Profile Close Way2go]

Hi Jon,

About time you got another 4by! Welcome aboard, looking forward to getting out on the tracks with you again!

(Great vehicle choice by the way - I'm sure I must have had something to do with that. ;-) )

[SydneyHarbour Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SydneyHarbour]

Absolutely. I've long thought that the Prado was a good fit for my needs - the long range fuel tank has always appealed. Really looking forward to being a 4x4 owner again!

[Crocodilian Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Crocodilian]

Hi, new to the forum . . . I'm on a long dreamed of journey round Oz with my gf. Bought a 2004 GXL in Melbourne -- came nicely equipped-- and we're doing your fine continent counter-clockwise. Never owned a Toyota before, but its been a fun beast for 3K kilometers or so.

High points so far:
Lake Mungo and beyond -- endless red dirt roads to bounce over; always wanted to see outback NSW, there's a lot to see.

Narrabri -- not many people seem to know this place, but it was beautiful. Mt Kaputar is pretty well known, but a local pointed us to Waa Gorge, which was amazing. Really made me appreciate a 4WD with high clearance . . .

14 Crossings -- just did that, the Condamine River. Really fun, and while others said the water wasn't that deep, it sure felt like a challenge.

I've got plenty of noob questions about the Prado . . .

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Condamine is a great run.... fire away with your questions I am sure someone will be able to help. Welcome aboard.

Hutch- Prado 2012 petrol with the TJM Catologue.

[ptaplin Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ptaplin]

Finally got a Photobucket account, so here are a couple of the Prado:-




Sitting a bit low due to all the accessories, so need lift soon.

Cheers,

Phil.

[Peterpilot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Peterpilot]

Welcome to the forum, Phil. Great looking Prado, nice colour choice too. Some steel steps/sliders and some bashplates with the suspension lift will round your Prado off nicely! You'll never be wondering what you're going to do with your spare cash on this forum...

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

Been hanging round for a while, but hadn't found this thread yet

Howdy!

Bought a 2010 GXL D4D Auto after looking for a Prado for a while. Already had the ARB Safari Bar, Lightforce XGT's, towbar and Cooper ST Maxx (in 265/70/17, which I think might be illegal?) fitted. The paint was a bit rough, but the price was low enough I could ignore that. It runs sweet, and the underbody looked pretty prestine - I think this car has done a little work, but not too much offroad, and probably no heavy towing as there was no brake controller or evidence of one having been fitted (though thats not proof), and the tow bar hitch was brand new, never fitted, still in the plastic.

It goes in this week to have my brake controller fitted so I can tow the camper again (no time before next weekend to do it myself!) And it needs a good once over from my mechanic to ensure its been treated as well as I think it has been.

Will be sorting it into a long distance tourer, ready for the Simpson next year (my 1yo will be old enough by then to cope with slightly larger distances than he can handle now... I hope!)

a few of the pics from the car yard. I haven't had a non-raining day since I bought it home to take any of my own yet :/

[Rijarth Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Rijarth]

G'day all,
Name's Heath, new to the forum, diesels and real 4wd's but done a reasonable amount of off-roading with me 09 rav 4, taken it places alot of people thought id never make it back from! That and plenty of bush bashing with 2wds as well!
Just upgraded to the wonderful world of landcruiser's -

Model: Prado KDJ150R GX Auto
Year: 2009/12
Colour: White
Accessories: ARB Front Bar, lightforce lamps, dual batt's, extended diff breathers, ome shocks on the front but dont think its raised, inverter & reverse cam from the upgrade pack
Wishlist: too long to list here! start with decent tyres, full rust protection, snorkel, mebe a small lift...

I tend to spend a lot of time on forums for research but never end up saying too much, lets just say im a good listener!
Interested in meets and trips, i usually do most mechanical work meself as i have a bit of experience (not 4wd's or diesels however but love to learn!) and an aircraft engineer by trade.
Just moved to Brisbane, australia recently and still exploring the local area, usually rope the missus and our 18month old into accompanying me on my hair brained adventures and keen to see what the Prado can do!
Hope to meet some likeminded individuals and get the rig dirty soon!

Cheers, Heath

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Welcome to the site guys, looks like another couple of 150 builds to grace the pages soon.

[butane8 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close butane8]

make yourselves at home

phil , jon ,heath, scott, and co...

welcome to the forum boyz... plenty of reading.. here , plenty of advice,, and in my opinion , more knowledge at ya finger tips than any toyota dealership

members are always keen to help, ( evan stupid questions ) asked many my self.. WELCOME TO A TERRIFIC WEBSITE.. cheers butane

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Cheers,

Phil.

hi Phil , nice rig.. is it a 6 spd man, or the auto? cheers butane

Post Edit: those plates look familiar, did you purchase it off a P.P member?

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

Hi all,
Long term reader - and love all the info here. Officially a member now so I can contribute!

Model: 120 petrol
Year: 2007
Colour: grey
Accessories: arb winchbar, winch, ipf's, arb front and rear lockers, ome suspension, UHF, snorkel, roof rack, awning, 265 cooper muds, and dents...
Wishlist: rear drawers, different suspension set up

Plenty more I am sure.... A pic from a few months ago - if u see me round just give me a toot or wave.