Introductions

[Timj]

Hi folks,

my name is Tim and am in Perth, originally from Ireland (Tramore) but been in Aus since 1994.

Current rig is an Isuzu MU-X but am currently in planning stage looking to buy a new Prado.

I did see a list of prices for different models online last week but buggered if I can find it again :-) Should have bookmarked it.

Anyhow, am caught between either a GXL or coughing the extra on a VX.

Cheers

Tim.

[Steve392]

Hey all.
My name is Steve and I've recently moved to Australia from the UK and live happily with my wife in Melbourne.
I owned Landrovers in the UK but decided that a Toyota Prado was the best (and only) choice for me here. In the UK I could only really drive off road on off road courses or public byways that don't really go anywhere. So it's great to own a vehicle and live in a country where I can use it for what it's meant for.
My car is a 2012 Prado GXL and was purchased with an ARB bulbar and BFG KO2 tyres. I've fitted spotlights, diff breathers, catch can and a Uniden uhf radio. The idea is to keep the build as cheap and as lightweight as possible whilst giving us everything we need for touring and overlanding.
So I'll be asking lots of questions that have probably been asked a hundred times before. I look forward to hearing from you guys.
Cheers
Steve

[*TurKey*]

Hi guys, thanks for letting me join again, I had a 120 Grande previously but last year upgraded to a 2014 Prado150 Kakadu. Really enjoying this 4WD.

My wish list consists of :
* Bullbar
* Roof rack
* Update the speakers and amp
* Head unit

Cheers
Dexter

[Mudrunner]

[Mudrunner]

Hey Prado community,
I'm Shane from Melbourne, I purchased a SX 150 Shorty earlier this year and have been researching this site most of the year for certain things so I thought I would join and contribute.

The Bio...
Silver Prado 2013 150 SX 3.0 D4D
Dobinson's snorkel
Dobinson's 2inch lift
Colour coded bullbar
Bullbar mounted light bar
LED fogs (very bright)
Roo Systems winch with Factor 55 Prolink shackle
GME CB radio
Tunit chip
Giant dual battery 105 A/H
Projecta IDC25 DC-DC charger
Redarc brake controller
Rhino platform rack
Kings awning 2m x 2.5m
Titan rear draws with fridge slide (900mm) mounted with 4 x turnbuckles
Waeco CF50 fridge
Boab cargo net (couldnt find a suitable barrier)
Factory alloys 17 inch with BFG KO's

Wishlist
Slight increase in tyre size to 265/70R17 from 265/65R17 BFG KM3 - sweet.
Solar blanket

Phew, that's a mouthful.
Photo below.
Happy to answer any questions.
Cheers.

[watsea]

Hi all,

I am glad to be back with access into the Forum again. I used to participate sort of regularly a few years ago, but I dropped away.
Recently traded-in our reliable and well running series 90 GXL petrol for a new GXL 2.8 L diesel. So I have certainly have been following the posts, since May 2019 actually.
Finally this evening, after a number of attempts to get contact back with Pradopoint, something came through. So thanks Web Master.

The old Prado (year 1999) had just over 392,000km on the dial and I had it since 2002. Well serviced and minimal problems.
From what I read in the Forum, it seems a new world with newer technology diesels and seemingly more complicated servicing.

We needed a vehicle with greater than 2.5 tonne towing capacity, but could not afford a modern 200 series or needed their bulk.

New vehicle (purchased July 2019) goes well so far. Of course uses less fuel than the old one. It gets very little work around the suburbs, mostly our runs are one to two trips a week between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I must say that I have not been able to tell if and when any DPF burns have occurred.

During a recent trip with our caravan to northern NSW, we had short excursion on to a beach where we helped snatch an Amarok that was bogged they towed a boat. New GXL handled the sand well. Of course.

[Cruzer_Matt]

Hi All,

My name's Matt, and I live in Adelaide. We bought a 2nd hand Prado almost 18 months ago but haven't done anything with it due to the arrival of our son. Have been checking out the site for a while now, and am amazed at the info available.

Vehicle details as follows
Model: GXL
Year: 2010
Colour: Graphite
Accessories: Stock as a rock
Wishlist: Bullbar, UHF, Driving lights, Snorkel (for starters)

[Mike-B]

Hello PradoPoint guys and gals,

My name is Michael and Ive recently purchased a 2019 gxl prado. I previously had an fj cruiser but due to a growing family, an upgrade was needed. Been lurking around in the background just gathering information and familiarising myself with the new vehicle.

Model : GXL
Year : 2019
Accessories :
- Snorkel fitted so far
- diff breathers (Thanks to pp for a great write up)
- Dobinsons IMS suspension (sitting in the garage waiting for some free time)
- whiteline upper control arms (also sitting in the garage, dreading the fitment as the engine bay looks rather cramped)

hope to meet some new people and hit some tracks with the nsw pp members.

[juz]

hello Spammer

[Miko in the desert]

Hello I am Miko, I have lived in Alice Springs for nearly 11 years and this month my family and I are heading to the NSW coast to live.

Model: GXL
Year: 2018
Colour: White
Accessories: ARB UBP, Tinted Windows
Wishlist: Pretty much everything

[Eonsu]

Hi, Bart from Perth here.

Model: GX
Year: 2012
Colour: white
Accessories: dual battery, roof rack & cargo carrier, side steps, towbar/ball.
- I will be installing a Icom CB that I already have, KN airfilter when I go buy it and my pokeball gear knob (the most important mod)
Wishlist: Snorkel, new head unit speakers and amp. rear and front camera. dash cam. roof top tent. The usual goodies to have a fun and safe camping trip. (long service leave here I come) probably a winch too, oo and maybe a solar setup for long stays.

I'm going from a Subaru BRZ to a Prado, this will be interesting. Mainly due to some changes in my life and the need to tow and carry stuff. Looking forward to many years with the new car and hopefully get out and do some 4wd trips. I am totally new to this so my goal is to go on a 4wd training thing and get some knowledge before I do something stupid.

Anyway, have a good day all.

Bart.

[Mouette]

Oh no! I have gone and bought a Tojo!

Hi - my name is Andrew and I am the owner of a brand spanking new GXL Charcoal Prado which was delivered last Thursday. Really happy with it although there are lots of buttons and gadgets that I have to come to grips with.

However, it's a Toyota and although I am looking forward to kitting it out for outback travel etc and exploring our country I still have mixed feelings. I still have my Landrover Defender 90 and as brilliant as it is, it is too small for extended trips. Given the prices that late model Defenders are going for at the moment, a One-ten is not really an option. Hence the Prado. Our shopping list was narrowed down to basically a Prado, an Amarok or a D-Max. I don't like Mitsubishis and the utes are a bit too agricultural with their leaf springs. Landcruisers are too big and too expensive and the Patrols don't come in diesel. I have done a couple of those tag-along tours and seen how capable the Prados are in the rough - so it wasn't a hard decision. Parting with the Deefer will be hard though.

I think first up I will put in some Drifta drawers, fridge slide and dual batteries so at least I can go camping and have cold beer. Then it will be a bull bar, and possibly a rear fold out bar with tire carrier with the jerrycan/water can holder. Then the a bit of lift, shocks and tyres.

Looking forward to some good times with the Prado and meeting some like-minded people here on the forum and getting to know the vehicle a bit better.

cheers

Andrew and Deb

[K1LL3M]

Hi All,

First time post here.

Glad that security question has been sorted as I have been trying to joing the forum since October last year. This was just before i purchased my 2018 Prado. Then just after i got it, and needed some wisdom on mods, especially tyres, the forum was down. Oh no!. Lucky i spent some time reading previously. Anyway, the point being, its nice to finally be a member.

Model: GXL - Leather Pack
Year: 2018
Colour: Crystal Pearl
Factory options: Towbar, Rubber Mats, Tinted Bonnet Protector

Already started the build up process, so I'm guessing I'll start build thread with some pics for those of us that like that stuff.

Cheers
K
(NSW Central Coast)

[Wing holly]

Hi,guys.Well I just join to this forum and I hope I can get some good info here.Thanks for having me!

[Marco4x4]

Hey guys, My name is Marco and I'm from Sydney,

Model: GXL
Year: 2010
Colour: Grey
Factory options: Roof Racks, Towbar

This weekend I'm having 2nd hand all terrains fitted and getting a Kings awning
Wishlist:
Safari snorkel
Ironman bullbar and scrub rails
Titan rear drawers
Flat roof rack
Rear awning
40L fridge (Waeco or Kings)
2" lift via Bilstein shocks and Dobinson coils
Airbag man bags
BF Goodrich KM2 or KM3 in 285/70r17
3" exhaust
Diesel chip (still undecided)
Rear bar with wheel carrier and jerry holder
Redarc BCDC and solar panel
Optima D34 aux battery

I plan to use the Prado for weekend trips to start with and get more comfortable with longer trips (this is my first 4wd)
any tips or advice, hit me up

Cheers