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[MRL14M Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close MRL14M]

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Cheers. Thanks Richo!

[Rob H Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Rob H]

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Found the site whilst researching purchase of a vehicle around 4 weeks ago. Planning to collect my 'new' Prado next weekend.

It's an '06 Grande in silver with sovereign bull bar, spotties (hella I think), towbar, UHF radio, mats etc etc.

Currently driving a work Hilux so looking forward to a few creature comforts.

[Taz n Col Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Taz n Col]

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Another lurker saying hello!

Model: GXL Prado LE advantage, petrol, auto
Year: 2002
Colour: Blue Mica (pale ice blue)
Accessories: nil... yet!
Wishlist: Plenty! and depends who you ask, me or him! :wink:

We have had our Prado coming up 5 years now and she has been an absolute trouper! we have never had any trouble with her at all. The Husband keeps hinting that we should upgrade but I am more than happy with the old bird. I say, while the kids are still young and she is still going strong we should just hang on to her. Upgrade when the kids aren't so messy!

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

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Been looking at the web site for info before we bought our prado then decided to join when we finaly picked it up


Model: gxl petrol/gas 6 speed
Year: 05
Colour: White
Accessories: bullbar , uhf , lightforce 240s
Wishlist:snorkle ,dual battery , lift ,bigger tyres ,awning,

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Been looking at the web site for info before we bought our prado then decided to join when we finaly picked it up


Model: gxl petrol/gas 6 speed
Year: 05
Colour: White
Accessories: bullbar , uhf , lightforce 240s
Wishlist:snorkle ,dual battery , lift ,bigger tyres ,awning,

huggie, looks like youve got a head start on me, welcome to the forum,.. butane

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

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G'Day to the forum. I have been on here for the last couple of weeks when I decided to buy myself a Prado. I am awaiting delivery of a Silver GX Prado (6 speed manual).

The first mod's have begun at the dealership where I have had the 6.5inch rims replaced with 7.5inch and put on BFG AT Tyres.

I have already ordered and ARB Deluxe Bull bar and the rest of the mods are in planning.

We will be towing with our Prado and I am confident that it will handle dragging the Jayco Outback Swan around the country side.

Looking forward to reading and contributing to the posts on the forum.

Regards

NewK

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

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huggie, looks like youve got a head start on me, welcome to the forum,.. butane

thanks
lift , snorkle and dual battery tray turned up yesterday so im up for a fun weekend .Now where can i find a 95mm hole saw ?
now to start a build up page

[Cypress Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Cypress]

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Hi everyone, I've been a member of this forum since July last year....I'm more of a reader than a writer....
Bought a new D4D Last year in May and have been kitting it out with most of the stuff that I've read about here, its costing me a small fortune!
My wife and I have already taken it to the lower Flinders twice, once up the Strezlecki to Mt Freeling station, [ great adventuring up there ! ] spent 3 days at Warraweena station in the upper Flinders on their tracks , and Coffin Bay over Easter...love the sand! Cant wait to take it back to the Flinders with all the mods.
Great site
Peter

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Hi everyone, I've been a member of this forum since July last year....I'm more of a reader than a writer....

Well done, Peter. Nice to hear from one of the 'readers'.

Looks like you've already done some great trips. It'd be great to see some pics and hear a little more of your adventures.

Cheers. 8)

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

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Hi everyone, I've been a member of this forum since July last year....I'm more of a reader than a writer....
Bought a new D4D Last year in May and have been kitting it out with most of the stuff that I've read about here, its costing me a small fortune!
My wife and I have already taken it to the lower Flinders twice, once up the Strezlecki to Mt Freeling station, [ great adventuring up there ! ] spent 3 days at Warraweena station in the upper Flinders on their tracks , and Coffin Bay over Easter...love the sand! Cant wait to take it back to the Flinders with all the mods.
Great site
Peter

Welcome to the forum Cypress. Good to see another Adelaide Prado, especially one in the Western Suburbs.

[Sunshine Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sunshine]

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Just an Intro from Sunshine.
We have ditched the Commodore and are now the owner of a 2004 VX Auto Diesel in silver bought about 2 months ago now; the 1st 4X4 we have ever owned and now realise why there are so many of these things on the road. We have had it up some hills in the Mt Mee area north of Brisbane and although the car knew what it could do; I can't say the same for the driver and passenger. As the driver, I am amazed at what it can climb.
It is stock standard, I think; and still running some Dunlop Grandtreks but probably 2nd set and will need replacing in a few months time.
We pull a Jayco Eagle with it and made a trip to Wagga from Brisbane in March/April as we are Geocachers and it went like a dream pulling the just over 1 tonne loaded camper.
We run a satnav in the car when on the road with plans for other things as time goes on but very pleased to find a forum with so many interested people with the same vehicle and keen to share info.
Regards, Sunshine

[Clembo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Clembo]

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Hi Guys,

I, like many others, have been an avid reader of this forum for a while now. Started reading when researching a second hand Prado, lots and lots of good reading!!! Just drove home today in a spanking new Graphite D4D GXL Auto, the Long Haired General (missus) looked at a second hand 120 and said why not get a new one instead? :shock: Well who was I to argue, the dealer managed to source one in only 3 weeks!!!!!!!! I feel extremely lucky as there are still people waiting for theirs. Not doing too much to the beast as yet, got tints, carpets and boot protector at the mo. Towbar (Toyo one), cargo barrier and front clearance sensors to put on at first service.

Many thanx for the great reading

Steve

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Jezz. Another Adelaidian in the Western Suburbs. Welcome to the fray Steve. 3 Weeks seems a pretty quick deal.

[Clembo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Clembo]

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Thanx Nick,

Yeah great deal, woz originally told end of June beginning of July. Got a call from the stock manager saying that some poor unfortunate had pulled out and the graphite D4D auto GXL could be diverted if caught early enough!! Suffice to say I bit his arm off!! Looking forward to putting a few k's on it and reporting any findings.

Cheers

Steve

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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G'day,

New to recreationally 4x4ing but considerable experience from work. Currently living in ACT.
Been lurking for a short time and been looking for an active, family friendly 4x4 community.
I have just picked up a 2nd hand rig with very low k's and have quite a bit of work to do to it (add-ons and mods etc) to make it a safe, suitable and capable family off-road vehicle ... as $$$ permit, but hope to lean on the knowledge of the members to get the most out of what I do.

I'll try not start threads like "what tyres should I get?" for the 101st time, I'm not affraid to search, but also not affraid to ask questions in a hope to learn more!

Model: Landcruiser Prado RV6 3.4ltr
Year: 2000
Colour: White
Accessories: TJM Bullbar, Towball
Wishlist: Looong! Starting with the basics though - Find some replacement items (interior light cover, hand brake boot, rear door trim) so if you know anywhere in Canberra or online I'm all ears ... UHF, Driving/Spot lights, Snorkel, Winch, Roof Racks, Recovery Kit and the list goes on but I'm sure you get the point.

Anyways, look forward to chattin'