Introductions

[bclapcot]

Hey guys.... I thought I would jump out of the shadows and say "hello"!

Secondly, I'd like to say thanks to all of the posters on PP - I've certainly learnt a lot since I joined a few weeks ago, but still plenty to go.
Over the next few months, I'll being getting my rig ready for weekend expeditions around Vic with the missus, gradually building up to longer trips as time & commitments allow.

My rig:
Model: GXL Turbo Diesel
Year: 2015
Colour: Graphite
Accessories: AdvancedIce GPS (with Hema), Drifta Drawers on order, BFG A/T KO2's 265/70/17's (new shoes on Friday!)
Wishlist: ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, Winch, Snorkel, OME Suspension, etc, etc.....
Location: Melbourne


Bernie.

[mjrandom]

Welcome to PP Jess. Plenty of good info on here.

[rags]

Welcome Jess, Pradopoint is a great place with many helpful folk on here.
I don't think you need to head to far to find some great places to explore, areas around Bathurst have some great trip destinations.
Not sure what you are looking for in a 120s price/motor etc but you will get some good info on PP with a bit of research.
I'm currently selling a 120s that maybe of interested to you with the price being negotiable .link
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...do-120s-GX-1KZ

[AJ120]

Hi Jess, welcome aboard.

No you haven't broken any rules, there is an introductions thread and I am sure one of the moderators will shift this over to that thread just to tidy things up a bit. There are lots of threads in the trip report section from all over the country that will give you heaps of ideas on places to go and visit.

You are on the right track looking for a 120 as well, them being the best Prado........... but I might be a touch biased on that one.

Cheers Andrew

[JMS1991]

Introducing myself

Hi Everyone,

I hope im in the right spot, my name is Jess and im really keen in the 4x4 and outdoors. I don't have a 4x4 myself yet but im set on getting a 120 series ASAP for myself as my partner has a Paj and Patrol. I couldn't find a thread to introduce myself without introducing my (lack of) Prado. Im from Young in SW NSW, there aren't very many tracks close to us so I would love to hear about tracks and trips everyone had taken for some more ideas Id love to meet some new people aswell. I would definatly class myself as a newbie behind the wheel, mostly because I think im a bit scared to brake a 4x4 that isn't mine lol but I am getting pretty confident with picking lines and driving simple tracks. I hope I havnt broken any rules here, I just wanted to say hello and start getting social and into a few discussions.

Thankyou,

Jess =)

[Mudduck]

Tell me, is it just my browser or device I'm using or do I need to click a link to see a photo? Surely in 2015 photos would be inline rather than having to be directed to an image hosts website? I just looked at 30 pics and im over it! I must be doing something wrong! Help!?

Depends on how the pix are put up! If people used photobucket it would be much better, some of the other photo hosts are a bit clunky, just my opinion

[Rynocerous]

Hello prado pointers
Been here watching for ages and can't remember if I've ever posted. Been lapping up the great info and someone more knowledgeable always pipes up before I can offer much value.
I'm on my 3rd Prado, 2x d4d 150s but have recently gone back to an '08 120s v6 for cost and reliability reasons.

Tell me, is it just my browser or device I'm using or do I need to click a link to see a photo? Surely in 2015 photos would be inline rather than having to be directed to an image hosts website? I just looked at 30 pics and im over it! I must be doing something wrong! Help!?

[UOI234]

You've got an awesome looking rig there Jacob! Happy motoring!

[UOI234]

Hello PradoPoint!

Kudos for an excellent forum! Since discovering PradoPoint.com I am addicted, the wealth of knowledge is amazing!

I'm Jarred, based in Perth and became the owner of a 2007 D4D GXL Auto in January 2015. I picked her up from her original country owner with 215,000kms for $27k. I added tinting the day of picking her up and had a 2" Old Man Emu lift installed the day after. All of the following was added 12 months before she became mine due to poor health forcing the original owner to give up his licence, poor bugger;

New injectors
New 265/70 BFG Muddies
Bushranger Winch
IPF Spotties
ARB Delux Bullbar
Clarion GPS and bluetooth head unit.

Having had my Prado since January I can't stop driving the thing from trips up north to visiting the family in country Victoria. She is now sitting on 266,600kms and had a new set of shoes fitted today. I fitted 265/70/17 BFG AT KO2's, so far so good! Love the reduction in noise from the muddies and personally think the KO2's are a bloody fantastic tyre.

On the wish list is a duel battery system, front and rear lockers and a set of rear draws with a fridge slide.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet Perth Prado owners and more importantly like to be introduced to a decent mechanic, I have a real trust issue with mechanics considering I love my Prado so much.

Again, loving the forum and look forward to meeting fellow Prado owners!

Jarred

BTW here's some picture of my Prado, one in Dalwallinu last month looking filthy thanks to the Great Northern road works and one of her tonight with her new boots.

[bennyhodge]

Hi PP, You have a great forum here that I have used quite a bit to research various bits and pieces.
My Name is Ben, I finally got my dream car this week!

Model: Kakadu Diesel 3lt
Year: 2015
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Opted for the Tow Bar, Tint, Paint and Interior Protection, Floor Matts, Cargo Liner and the extended warranty (6 years/175,000km)
Wish list: Engel Fridge, ARB Sahara Bar, ATR Tyres, UHF, LED Light Bar
I intend to use the car to explore this beautiful country! Trips I have in mind include Flinders Rangers, Simpson Desert, Fraser Island, Victorian High Country, WA and NT.
Was a bit of a dilemma as to whether or not to hang out for the new motor in August, but in the end was happy to go with what had been tried and tested.
Looking forward to keeping up to date with products and ideas and hearing about others experiences.
Ben

[mjrandom]

Welcome to PP everyone, post up pics!!!

[wobblygts]

Hey people, Jeff from Bendigo here. Just got hold of a Prado in a trade and always wanted to see what they are like. I only have a pootrol coz I can't afford a good diesel 80 series lol. I had a petty eighty and didn't really like it so let's see how the Prado goes.
Details:
Model: RV6
Year: 1998
Colour: Glorious white
Accessories: Alloy bullbar, sunraysias and it's got a DVD player woohoo.
Wishlist: Not many, maybe an ARB winchbar to match the pootrol.....

[pbaynes33]

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for the welcome... and thanks for the search tip. I had noticed I'd often come here from a Google search but then couldn't find a lot through the site search tool.

Peter

Welcome to all the recent new members!
You may find that the search box at the top of the page is a bit limiting.

So use google and tack on siteradopoint.com to the search terms and you should be able to find things a lot easier.

[pbaynes33]

New member - Prado 150

Hello All... Peter here from Tasmania

I've been browsing this forum for a while and have taken the plunge and purchased a 2012 Prado Altitude.

Prior to this vehicle I've had a Toyota LandCruiser cab chassis with a Trayon camper fitted. The Cruiser had a pretty comprehensive work over:
ARB bulbar and sidesteps with IPF lights and Warn winch
Mickey Thompson ATZ tyres
OME 2" Lift
ARB Air Lockers front & rear
Deep cycle battery with Redarc isolator
Console above windscreen
Codan HF radio + Uniden UHF
Sandgrabba Mats

Previous to that was a 97 Pajero wagon. I did a lot of work on that myself including customised bulbar, side steps, rear storage drawers, Waeco fridge, Airtek snorkel, cargo barrier, UHF radio, on-board compressor, 2nd battery and various wiring mods.

Between those vehicles my wife and I have travelled far and wide. Tassie trips of course, Fraser Island, Coober Pedy, Birdsville, Innaminka, Simpson Desert, Gulf of Carpentaria, Diamantina NP and small side trips.

We're looking forward to the move back to a wagon... mainly due to ride comfort over the Cruiser and of course we're getting older

I plan the following work on the Prado and have already found this forum to be great resource.

ARB Deluxe Bar
Driving lights... like the ARB Intensity, but pricey
UHF and HF radios
Snorkel
Second battery... gee that generates some debate on here (and other forums)
Sandgrabba mats
Rear drawers/storage + Waeco fridge
Awning
AT tyres... maybe Cooper AT3 or go back to Mickey Thompson or Cooper ST Maxx
Suspension upgrade

That's enough to keep me going for now... I'll keep looking for ideas and posting as I progress.

Cheers,