Introductions

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

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Hi All,
My name is Gunar, yes a little different, and we are waiting to take delivery of our new Prado GXL next week. As a result I can not post a pic yet but will later.
The vehicle is a GXL with tow bar, bull bar and various accessories, none of which are major as this vehicle comes standard with most things included. We have always owned a patrol, as we use the 4x4 for towing our caravan, as we are retired and always on the move.
Iam sure it will be a great tug. Will be adding twin batteries in the next few weeks.
Iam glad to be a member and looking forward to gaining a lot from my fellow members.
Cheers
Gunar & Vicki

i like the reference to the "tug" cheers butane

[graphite bullet Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close graphite bullet]

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Gaday all I have just bought a new 150 D4D manual I have just under 3 months to wait to get it and I am a new member to prado point.
What a fantastic site for using up the hours at work daydreaming or for entertament while sinking some tinnys
At the moment I have a 92 4runner v6 changing into the prado will be a big change. In august I plan to go to cape york I would love to do some of the harder sections with another ppoint member if anyone is going up at that time let me know.
Model: GXL D4D man
Year: 2010
Colour: Graphite
Accessories: Bonnet protector,toyota mats,tow bar,window tints
Wishlist: cooper STs, snorkel, duel batts, draws, arb bar and winch :twisted:

[Hazelnutty Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Hazelnutty]

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Greetings All,

New girl reporting in.

My name is Vanja (just call me V, its easier! )... I'm a senior environmental advisor working on a BHPBIO railway project... Looking at going to site fairly shortly...
In my spare time I ride a green Kawasaki Ninja 250R, and drive my little Nissan Pulsar Q (2005) on all sorts of roads!

Being a greenie, I love camping, fishing and the outdoors (but 5 star hotels rate pretty highly too! :lol: )

I've wanted a 4wd for a while.. Considered an X-trail initially, but Prado just kicks its butt all the way to the good fishing spots!

Joined the forum to get more info on the different models, mods that are possible etc...

Hope to join the proud Prado family soon enough

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

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Welcome "V"... hope you find your Prado soon. :wink:

[Jase150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jase150]

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Gday everyone,

My name is Jason and I'm the very proud owner of a 2010 3 door 150 series Ebony in colour. I live in Canberra but am a Newcastle boy through and through!

This is my first 4WD although I have had lots of experience over the years driving and being offsider in various mates rigs both in Newcastle and Canberra. In my previous life I was a V8 Commodore man owning 4 over the years and felt it time for a change in lifestyle and have to say I should have done it years ago.

Have big plans for the shorty - 33 mudders (still not sure what brand), ARB winch bar (on order), 50mm OME suspension (once I can get it), snorkel (soon), 3 inch exhaust (soon), winch (a bit later).

I do heaps of beach driving at Redhead and a bit of bush driving in the Brindabellas when I can't get away from Canberra.

Gotta say this is a great site so keep up the great work everyone.

Jase

[psychodiscokid Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close psychodiscokid]

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Hi All

just bought the Prado

Model: 2004 4.0l V6 petrol GXL
Year: 2004
Colour: Silver Ash
Accessories: Bull-bar & Tow-bar
Wishlist: to be able to drive it off road!!

cheers


Graham

[JSloosehead Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close JSloosehead]

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Hi,

I've made a few posts. Mainly lots of questions on the 150, but have only just seen this introductions section.

My name is John (JSloosehead). I own a 2005 Prado Grande Petrol with ARB Sahara Bar, IPF spotties, Hayman reese tow kit, Autosafe Cargo barrier, Thumper battery pack install in the rear to run my Engel 60 litre, Rhinorack sports bar where I place a large basket and I have just placed Bridgestone 694's as a replacement for BFG A/Ts .I have had the vehicle since new, done just over 70,000k. I will be replacing it with either a 150 Kakadu or a 200 Series. Making my decision at the moment. Main reason to consider the 200 series is space when you have 3 kids and prefer camping spots without a trailer.

Prior to this I have had
BJ40 Diesel (I think it was 75 model) - that I inherited from father
1980 60 series wagon diesel - that I inherited from father
1974 Suzuki LJ50 3 cylinder 2 stroke which I converted to a Corolla Motor and Gearbox, lifted and bar work
1986 Hilux diesel, lifted with all the goodies
1993 80 series pertrol RV wagon, lifted, ECB bar, BF Goodrich A/T's
1999 90 Series Prado GXL 'Snowy edition', Toyota Bar, Cargo barrier, Tow kit, BFG A/Ts

Have lived on Cape York, worked in Pilbara, so have seen some cool places. Tend to focus on SE Queensland and Northern NSW these days but most xmas' get down to Victoria high county.

My other toys are
VW r36 Wagon
KTM 450 EXC

Can't put a photo of the 120 up as the board quota is full.

[rats666 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rats666]

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Gday my names Mick, however those that know me call me Wratts, just purchased my first Prado yesterday and cant wait to start chucking stuff at it... mostly mud and accessories, not rocks thanks 8)

Great website mate,

here's the breakdown... nice and short,

Model: 3.4 ltr V6 petrol GXL
Year: 2002
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Factory Sunroof, leather and extra 12v point in rear, alloy bullbar - thats about it
Wishlist: Geez, where do I start.... ok the front... winch, roof rack, new suspension (40 mm lift), towbar, bike rack and spotties should do it for now.

Cheers
Wratts

[FlyingBushPig Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close FlyingBushPig]

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Wow, plenty of new faces here sine I last looked at this thread!
Welcome to everyone, some of those rigs sound pretty nicely built up to start with.
Look forward to seeing some pics and maybe some in the flesh.

[Whytey Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Whytey]

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Hi everyone,

I have dreamed of owning a Prado for some years but was determined that I would not make my purchase until I was sure that I would use it for the real purpose of 4WDing and exploring this wonderful land.

Upon retirement some 10 weks ago I bit the dust and bought a 2008 120 series D4D with TRC, STC, airbag rear spring helpers, 5X Coooper ATR LTs, Tekonsha Elec brake controller and Toyota tow bar/electrics and I must say I am stoked.

I have read avidly the many. many articles, questions and answers you guys have contributed and have enjoyed doing so.

With some more fit out and a camper tailer purchase soon, my wife and I will embark on a number of exloratory trips - short at first and linger later.
Keep up the good work - its a great forum.

BTW (1), at 62 I amy be one of the older Pradopointers and would love to hear from any Sydney based Pradopointers in a similar situation to myself.

BTW (2), Mr Moderator, are the pradpoint stickes still available?

all the best


Whytey

[Dicko Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dicko]

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I was out fishing down at the Roper Bar and I had a chat with a fellow Prado owner, he suggested I check this site out.
Glad I did.

Heres my tonka in short

Model:3lt turbo diesiel GXL
Year:2008
Colour: Silver
Accessories:TJM bull bar, Airtec Snorkel, XGT lightforce spotties, 2 inch XGS suspension and lift kit, dual batteries( with point on rear LHS for 60lt engel)GME uhf radio/scanner, rubber prado mats front, back and large one in rear,Front windows tinted, Toyota tow bar, BFG tyres all round, extra comfy lambs wool seat covers( makes a huge difference on those drives to and from Darwin) Rhino Roof racks plus basket, magellan XT gps.Rear parking sensors(waste of money)
Wish list: just a rear draw system mayby Black widow not sure yet.
I bought her new and have just clicked over 60K and have no complaints at all.

[Biggles Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Biggles]

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Hi people
Great forum, have been on for a while checking out toyota tow hitch information, purchased my Prado last September, magic vehicle to drive.Just completed the 10,000 K service.
Model: GXL Turbo Diesel, 6 speed manual
Year: 2009
Colour: White
Accessories: Bullbar, bonnet protector & Toyota tow hitch, ready for new van in 3 weeks time.
Keep up the good work guys, Like I said before great Forum...

[MRL14M Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close MRL14M]

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G'Day,

Been lurking for a month or so now. Probably should stop being so rude say hello.

Model: World Cup, 3.4 Petrol, Auto
Year: 1998
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Alloy Bullbar
Wishlist: ATRS, Real Bullbar and winch, Suspension upgrade, Fridge, I guess that means dual battery as well. That'd probably do me...





... For now :wink:

[MRL14M Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close MRL14M]

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G'Day,

Been lurking for a month or so now. Probably should stop being so rude say hello.

Model: World Cup, 3.4 Petrol, Auto
Year: 1998
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Alloy Bullbar
Wishlist: ATRS, Real Bullbar and winch, Suspension upgrade, Fridge, I guess that means dual battery as well. That'd probably do me...





... For now :wink:

Well that didn't last long. Just got back fromthe mechanics and found I need new shocks. May as well upgrade properly and lift it a bit

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

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G'Day,

Been lurking for a month or so now. Probably should stop being so rude say hello.

Model: World Cup, 3.4 Petrol, Auto
Year: 1998
Colour: Silver
Accessories: Alloy Bullbar
Wishlist: ATRS, Real Bullbar and winch, Suspension upgrade, Fridge, I guess that means dual battery as well. That'd probably do me...





... For now :wink:

Well that didn't last long. Just got back fromthe mechanics and found I need new shocks. May as well upgrade properly and lift it a bit

Hi

We had a 90 series, upgraded recently to a 150 series. We had a 40mm Old Man Emu lift on our 90 series, highway touring, did hard core 4WDriving, Simpson Desert, Victorian High Country, Outback Qld, all of the SA tracks, around 80'000ks and totally satisfied with performance in all areas. Another big plus is that ARB have a huge network and if something does go wrong then no troubles. OME is going on the 150 series as the last upgrade, as yours in now you need to tell whom ever you choose the extras you are going to put on so they can allow for that in the springs.

Have Fun, Richo.