Introductions

[a-ron Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close a-ron]

Grew up with a 90 and now have my very own 150. I was only ever gonna get a prado, just had to be a little more patient than i would have for a triton. Had it for almost a year but I've been using the forum a lot so thought it might be time to contribute.

Model: Prado 150 GXL
Year: 2010
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Previous owner did good in some ways but not so in others
- arb bullbar
- redarc and anderson
- piranha dual battery setup, completely rewired as of last week, properly (not dcdc but not fussed about that)
- uhf (also rewired)
- new motor 1 month after ownership due to a faulty inject installed at my first service (not my money, i call this winning)
- custom back floor with rear seats removed, my first project.

Wishlist:
- i know how capable this thing is in its current form so have no real plans for any more at the moment. maybe some drawers.

Favourite place to go is the victorian high country, travel wide and far but spend most of my time anywhere between Licola and Bright

[LoftyBob Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close LoftyBob]

New here, just bought my 1st Prado, a new MY21 Dusty Bronze GXL Auto. Has a Dobinson 3" lift with SuperPro UCA's and diff drop kit. Outback roller drawers installed as well as a cargo barrier, 265/70-17 Yokahama X-AT tyres on Monster Siege Rims. Has a dual battery set up and ARB Summit Bull Bar and recovery points. Stedi Sport LED light up the night. Have done 11,000 kms in 12 weeks already, and am very happy with my first Prado.

[SouTex Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close SouTex]

Hey folks, new to the club...been lurking here for a week or two, and just bought a Prado! Found one in NSW and waiting on it to ship down to VIC.

This will be our tow vehicle for a yet-to-be-acquired caravan, along with (I hope) some light off-roading. Really looking forward to stepping through the rabbit hole!

Model: VX, V6 auto
Year: 2008 (w/ 113k kms!)
Colour: Champagne/Gold
Accessories: Toyota bullbar
Wishlist: Working out what I want to do so I don't go overboard with stuff I don't really need; but looking at: upgraded suspension, reverse camera (possibly w/ new head unit?), EBC, a good set of A/T tyres, spotlights, maybe a roof rack & snorkel?

[ThatSteveGuy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ThatSteveGuy]

G'day!
Just signed up, and haven't actually seen my Prado in the metal yet, but my wife arrives with it today.

Model: TX diesel
Year: 2000
Colour: blue
Accessories: bullbar, roof rack
Wishlist: New head unit (still got the original tape/cd player), reverse camera (maybe 360 degree camera), snorkel, 12 volt system, UHF, fridge, awning. Not sure what else yet!

It's a bit old and has a lot of kms, but the service book is complete, one owner and one mechanic it's entire life. We figured there's no point waiting and hoping used prices would drop, because how long do we wait? Probably not the 4wd that will take us around the country, but it's the one that'll teach us what we want and need, and get us out exploring.

[carolynperry Banned Find all posts View Profile Close carolynperry]

my name is carolyn pierce...from india

[Peacemaker Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Peacemaker]

Hi Folks,

newbie, just placed order for new VX was looking the forum for about 3 weeks.

Model: VX diesel
Year: 2021
Colour: Crystal Pearl
Accessories: none yet
Wishlist: snorkel, towbar just for the time buy I am sure this will get bigger.

[sunil808 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close sunil808]

hello, routing numbers
my name is sunil paul tutuapp

[JKay Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close JKay]

Hi everyone. New Prado owner and new to the forum.

This is my Prado:

Model: TX Turbo Diesel
Year: 2001
Colour: White
Accessories: Dual Battery, Bull Bar, Roof Racks, Bash Plate, 2" Suspension Lift, Aftermarket Shocks/Springs, Rear Camera
Wishlist: Snorkel, LED Head/Tail Lights

Btw, what's the best way to get in touch with Glen EP for genuine Toyota ball joint replacements?

[fits5 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close fits5]

Hi all.
Darren here. Currently in a 2001 90 Series Prado diesel. Came with ARB winch bar, 2” lift, 265/75 16 BFG All Terrains, dual batteries, drawer system, dog seive (cargo barrier) snorkel and uhf. Original clutch with 380,000km. Replaced the rear shocks so now it floats less. Gold coloured RV spec with tan interior. Commonly referred to by the family as “the guilded turd”

I stepped down from a Series 1 Y62, but it gets me around well enough

[rahulp411 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close rahulp411]

Hello Thanks for helping me to join this forum

Model: GXL 4D4
Year: Jul 2007
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Alloy bullbar, towbar, GME 3440 UHF radio, reverse sensors (for the wife), Engel Fridge
Wishlist: Cargo Barrier, Snorkel, Dual Battery, A/T Tyres, better suspension, home-made storage system, Solar charging system.

[jmaggiore Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jmaggiore]

Hi, all,

Quick intro, I've been a member for quite a few years. Up until now just lurking, and enjoying reading many posts on all things Prado. It's amazing how much knowledge this group has, and I'd like to thank you for making this site possible.

Personally I always planned on replacing my 100 series for a Prado, but for some reason I could never do it. The 100 series which I've had since new in '03 has been totally bullet proof and the best vehicle I've ever had, but after 18 years it was time for something shiny and new.

What convinced me in the end was the updated 150kw 500nm motor, and to a lesser degree the tech upgrades that now come standard on the GX.

I ended up ordering the GX because I didn't want the factory side steps, roof rails, and 7 seats (prefer the extra cargo space) and the $ saved over the GXL pays to set it up with after market bars, lights, steps..etc

So yesterday, after waiting since March, I finally picked up my new 2021 GX LC Prado, Silver Pearl.

Totally stock apart from Factory Tow Bar, Factory Snorkel, and Rear Parking Sensors.

I've also just ordered TJM - Outback bull bar, sidesteps, and side bars.

Absolutely love it.. looking forward to putting it through it's paces and hoping that it's as trouble free as the 100.

Cheers
JM

[CalamL Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close CalamL]

Hey guys!

Just got a 2007 prado GXL petrol v6.

Never had a 4wd in the family growing up so I'm new to it all but damn I love the size and am worried about the fuel haha.

Car prices here are through the roof somehow due to covid.

Got this one for above $20k 170 000kms on the clock.

Nice and clean with a few body marks, but full service history.

No accessories except for a rhino rack backbone with 3 crossbars.



I lurked around here for ages before buying and will stick around for all the good advice.

Calam.

[Gambit1870 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gambit1870]

Hi all,
Hopefully picking up my new Prado in Jan, already been looking at upgrades and trying to use the search function for ideas.
Cheers

[MPN Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close MPN]

Hi all Nice to be part of the forum
My Prado is actually getting built
its a 2021 VX Prado due early next year with some luck
Only add ons are a tow bar to tow as we do a fair bit of detecting and go bush
Up to now ive been a Pajero driver owning an nx Pajero
But not anymore
I am concerned about the crazy change to 19Inch rims which limits tyre selection
but otherwise i look forward to getting lots of great ideas to set my Prado up for travels
cheers
MPN

[B34con Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close B34con]

Hey all - new to the forum. Owned my prado for 3 years now. Based in New Zealand.

1998 Toyota Prado kzj95.
3.0TD
Factory 5 speed manual 70,000kms on it when I picked it up!
(123,xxx on her now)

I was very slow to modding my truck. However as she sits;

MCC Rocker SQ bull bar
23" LED light bar
2"lift front (soon to be 3)
3"lift in the rear
2.75" straight exhaust from turbo
Rear drawers
Awning
33" 16x8 steelies
14psi boost
full overhaul of all audio