Introductions

[Claydog Find all posts View Profile Close Claydog]

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Hi All,
new to PP and Prado's, have just purchased a 05 GXL turbo diesel auto.
I have been busy making it how I want it, it had a bullbar and towbar fitted genuine and tinted windows. So I have fitted new stereo wich has bluetooth and iPod functions, XGT Lightforce spotlights, Safari snorkel so far. Now just have to fit an external tranny cooler and have the 150k service done.
Anyway Hi

[BruDi Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close BruDi]

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I don't think I have introduced us to the group so here goes. We have been lurking and reading various posts where we have discovered some really great information. Currently we have been researching tyres which has been most helpful. It's a great site.

Name: Bruce and Di
From Adelaide

Model: 150 Series D4D Automatic
Year: 2010
Colour: Silver

Accessories:
ARB Deluxe Bullbar
Safari Snorkel
Window Tinting
Toyota towbar and fittings
105amp Blue Apple Thumper
Black Widow Drawers and fridge slide
Cargo Barrier and Top Shelf from Black Widow
Polyairs to the rear
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller
Canvas Seat Covers
Engel Fridge
Air Compressor

Wishlist:
Really still to come
Probably BFG LT All Terrain Tyres as we have used these for years
UHF Radio
possibly upgrade front suspension

We will use our Prado to tow our Coromal Corvair Poptop as well as our Kimberley Kamper and will use it for many an outback trip. Previously we owned a Troopy and had a wonderful time with that. Have also owned an 80 Series and our very first was a Jackaroo.

Cheers,
Bruce and Di

[batesy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close batesy]

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Hi all,

I'm hoping to take delivery of my Prado on Wednesday.

This is my Prado:

Model: 2005
Year: GXL Turbo Diesel Auto
Colour: White
Accessories: 2 inch lifted OME Suspension, snorkle, UHF and factory bullbar
Wishlist: ARB or TJM Steel Bullbar, cargo Barrier, DIY Drawer system, Spot lights, Roof rack, Dual Battery System, Off Road GPS unit and more time off to use it..

[REV Find all posts View Profile Close REV]

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Hi all,
This is a great site congrats.

My Prado
REV from Nth Qld.

Model 150 series GXL D4D turbo Auto
Year 2010
Colour Dark furnace

Accessories TJM 2 inch lift kit with H/duty springs
TJM – T13 Outback Steel Bar
Safari Snorkel
Ox 12,000 lb Electric Winch
X-Jack Compressor / Exhaust Jack
MaxTrax
ARB Front Air Locker
Dual battery system
Night Stalker Spot Lights
Electronic Rust Control System
GME TX3420 UHF Radio
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Roof Rack with full size basket
Tow Bar
Metallic Paint
Paint protection
All Weather Rubber Floor Mats
Window Tint
Headlight Protectors
Left & Right Weather shields
BFGoodrich All-Terrain 265/65/17
Woolly Fleece Delux Sheepskin Front Seat covers

Still to come, Rear Locker, and I'm sure something else will come up.

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

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Hello all, I am Rob from the Netherlands.
I just sold my old HJ60, and bought a Landcruiser 95.
The 60 was used for holydays, we went to Marroko in 2009.
With this car next year we go to England and we will in the furture to Iceland, like we some years ago did with our Feroza.

Model: Toyota Landcruiser ( Prado) 95 3.4i V6
Year: 2000
Colour: to tone bleu
Accessories: automatic transmission
Wishlist: Cooper Discover S/T , snorkel, 2” suspension lift (OME), winchbumper.

Forgive me for my bad English…

[rachely476 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close rachely476]

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Hi, I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

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

WARM WELCOME

thats a yes from me.. hi rach.. what temp' would ya like :evil: butane

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

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Model 150 series GXL D4D turbo Auto
Year 2010
Colour Dark furnace

Welcome REV - dark furnace - you don't see too many of these!

Forgive me for my bad English…]

And also welcome BorS - don't worry mate, your English is beaut!

[Erik Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Erik]

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Hello there!

After lurking for a while, I've decided to register and join the fun!

Based in Wellington (NZ), I own a 1996 Prado SWB 3.4 V6, imported from Japan about 10 years ago. No major mods yet, largely used on-road but takes the occasional trip into the mud and dirt.
It's more like our family explorer verhicle that frequently gets stuffed with our bags, camp gear and the dog for a tiki tour through NZ or it is used as a towing car for the horse.

I'll probably post some more details on the car in the 90 series section

Looking forward to be on here and to hook up with other Prado owners!

[woody50 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close woody50]

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Hi there

After Joining PP Feb 2010 this is my first posting day - bit slow I know. Couldn't do a posting until I could honestly say I have a prado (At lease on order).

This is my 2nd Prado - due end Jan 2011. - I call myself a Prado Tragic (PT)

First one was a 2003 120 GXL V6 bought new and sold on 2005 (what a tragedy) - It had Bullbar, Lights, Roof Console and GME TX4400 UHF Radio,Roof Racks, Sheepskin seat covers and towbar. Had to sell because I couldn't get the use out it. 800 Kms in 6 months. Couldn't drive 3 cars at once.

Been waiting 5 years for the next one - this time a 150 GXL D4D Auto White - no extras to avoid any LCT.
Needed it to tow my 2t caravan - Commodore too light. (also a Commodore Wagon Tragic - had 7 wagons VS to VZ@VE in 13 years) Can't beat'm for space but they can't go where Prados can go.

When it arrives - then the extras will come. PP is sure a bit of a risk to surf when you see all the bits PT's are adding.

Googled Carsales.com for about 3 years on 2nd hand ones before convincing myself to get a new 150 D4D before the AUD$ goes down again (Who knows when that will happen ).

PP is a great site - plenty of helpful info on everything under the sun and problems like the mudflaps issue - hoping Toyota will have it fixed mine gets built.

Looking forward to many hours of reading PP and upgrading (William's rig build had been great to follow) and driving the 150 when she arrives.

Cheers
Woody

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

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Welcome Woody, I f we r talking Prado tragics u r in good company here.

[namontherun Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close namontherun]

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Hi there,

I'm in Gabon (central West Africa); on the west (Atlantic coast) of Africa, between Cameroon and Congo. Not far from 0 deg E, 0 deg N.

Model: LJ150LX (Gabon model code - equivalent to TX? The local model codes are LJ150LX/LJ150GL/LJ150GLX/GRJ150VX)
Specs: 4 cylinder 3 litre diesel (1KD-FTV, rather than the 5L-E you'll find everywhere else), basic spec and a nasty dash clock
Year: 2010
Cost: don't even ask; but the VX was 60% more
Only competition locally: Pajeros
Colour: UN white
Accessories: snorkel & roof rack currently shipping from Australia
Wishlist: any and everything

[Dubbo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dubbo]

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Hi guys

thought I best throw something up here to introduce myself. Have been lurking for a fair while just reading and dreaming.

2000 GXL 3L TD (bought it new and now with 240K km on the clock and still going strong)

Factory bullbar & towbar
Dual Battery
Window tinting
HD Rhino rack with XL luggage rack and bag.
cargo barrier
Cooper Discoverer CTS
Poly airs

Heading up The Cape in June/ July so will be adding a snorkel, Cooper S/T's and hopefully Black Widow draws and fridge slide for the Waeco (discussions still ongoing with the finance minister) and also looking at an awning of some type (in the research phase).

Cheers and congrats to everyone for such a great resource of info.

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

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hi dubbo, i was born there . that might explain my short comings..lol welcome the the forum, talk soon butane

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

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Hi Guys,

I'm new to PP, great forum with vast amount of information. I used to own a Prado but replaced it with lesser capable vehicle due to personal reason. I hope to purchase another in the near future.

Kind Regards