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  • #76
    Welcome Prado 04 & Mav,
    Another 2 diesel's. I would like to see the sales figures on the petrol at the moment (not that there is anything wrong with petrol)

    Great looking rig Prado 04. I am certain you will enjoy the upgrade.

    Mav, Not a good way to spend your holiday, with your wife in hospital. Wishing her all the best.

    Cheers guys

    Fazza 07 GXL D4D Auto
    07 Silver Ash, GXL, D4D, Auto. Lifestyle rear cargo rack. 2500 kg Tow bar with Tekonsha elec brake controller, Rear dust deflector, Mio Sat nav, (Still trying to fault the Dunlop AT20's)

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    • #77
      Thanks for the welcome Fazza, I cannot wait till I get the new VX. It's going to be a big month for me in Nov what with the new baby and all.

      I may be able to get a deep sea charter in whilst the wife is in hospital, got to go fishing it is a passion of mine. :twisted:

      I have not had the chance to test drive the diesel Prado but I did drive the petrol one at our local dealership and I was impressed by it. However I really want a diesel and loong range to get past the extorshonist roadhouses along the Stuart HWY. Too many times I have had to buy petrol from them and their prices are out of this world for any kind of fuel.
      Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
      Pradopoint GTG website:
      [url="http://www.pradopointgtg.com"]http://www.pradopointgtg.com[/url] (final website location on its own domain)
      My Weather Station In Alice
      [url="http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/"]http://www.alicespringsweather.a60.us/[/url]
      My photo website:
      [url="http://centralian.redbubble.com/"]http://centralian.redbubble.com/[/url]

      [img]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/hayesy72/logo-1.jpg[/img]

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      • #78
        welcome aboard Prado04 and Mav!

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        • #79
          Welcome Gents, i am sure that you will find this forum incredibly handy as i have.
          2003 V6 GXL, Mickey Thompson MTZ's, Safari Snorkel, ARB Winch Bar, OME Suspension 2" lift, GME TX3420

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          • #80
            Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to learning more and maybe helping out as well.
            ___________________
            Prado 04 TD manual

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            • #81
              Hi All!

              I've recently signed the dotted line for an August Production GX Prado. Doing some on line research I've ended up finding this forum and have to say that it's been one of the best sources of information I've yet found. You all seem like an affable bunch so I'm saying hello.

              So what led me to sign the dotted Prado line?

              I'm from WA and am currently living in Perth. I was a wheat farmer in years past and have always driven 4WD's, apart from a few years with a Holden WB one tonner. I do not like smaller cars. I just don't feel safe in them.... simple as that. For the last 8 years or so I've been driving a 1988 2.8L Diesel Hilux tray back. The poor girl has done her innings with around 400K on the clock now. To all those who've come up behind a road train doing 90k's and not been able to do a damn thing about it I feel your pain. The most frustrating part would be an uphill overtaking lane........ useless with the old Lux. Putting my foot down at 90 odd wouldn't do a lot. Nevertheless, my Hilux has basically been unbreakable in every other respect. It has NEVER broken down on me. Absolutely NEVER.

              So, what to replace it with? Well something with a few more herbs for a start. I wanted turbo diesel, I wanted manual. I wanted no friggin BULL#2's. Those few criteria whittled the list down quite brutally. What came out in the end with any credibility was 1) Holden Jackaroo, or 2) Toyota Prado. Simple as that. Landcriuser and Patrol were really too big for what I wanted. Now IF a good 03 - 04 Jackaroo had come up for around 25K, things may well have been different as they really aren't bad for what you pay. Plus those Isuzu engines really get good write up's. However, Holden canned them in 2004 and not a lot seem to come up for sale with low K's just now. So I was left with the Prado. The only one left standing after the battle had been fought. Far Far more than I really wanted to spend and that is really their only down side, they are over priced.

              I was really right on the limit of what I could afford and even stood up to leave when talking with the sales guy here in Perth saying "sorry mate, But I just can't spend that much". Well that made him knock $1500 off the price! Good tactic prospecive buyers might note. Makes you wonder though ... Exactly how much more could the guy have knocked off??

              So at the risk of rambling too much I finally ask if anyone has a Flinders Red Prado pic they can show me. Just in case I chose the wrong colour.
              [b]#[/b] 2007 D4D GX [b]#[/b] Full Privacy Tint [b]#[/b] [color=#FF0000][b] Flinders Red [/b][/color] [b]#[/b] 2 x HID LightForce 240 Blitz [b]#[/b] ARB Winch Bar [b]#[/b] Alloy Rims [b]#[/b] Hilux Washer Jets [b]#[/b] Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Horn [b]#[/b] ARB Alloy Roof Rack [b]#[/b] ARB Dual Battery System [b]#[/b] Charcoal Rough Country Canvas Seat Covers [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]Suspension:[/color]Autocraft Bilstein Shocks/Struts & Ridepro Coils [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]L.E.D[/color] Side Marker Lights [b]#[/b] ARB Onboard Air [b]#[/b] Pirelli Scorpion LT ATR 265/70's [b]#[/b][color=#0080FF]--Custom 3"exhaust---[/color]

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              • #82
                IRON-PAWW
                Congratulation's, Re the ordering of a New D4D & Welcome to Pradopoint.
                I am sure you have made the right choice.

                I have heard of a few Jackaroo's that have had major issues with their fuel injection system. Like the leaking of fuel past the injectors & into the sump, to the point where the oil/fuel mixtures is forced past the piston rings on the down stoke & into the combustion area. This cause the engine to run on uncontrollably, to the point of destruction, unless you can block off the air intake in time.

                Now for the long wait, it will be worth it. :wink:

                Fazza. 07 GXL D4D Auto
                07 Silver Ash, GXL, D4D, Auto. Lifestyle rear cargo rack. 2500 kg Tow bar with Tekonsha elec brake controller, Rear dust deflector, Mio Sat nav, (Still trying to fault the Dunlop AT20's)

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                • #83
                  Hi Fazza. Thanks for the welcome.

                  Yeah I'm looking forward to pick up day. However I don't think that will be until October. Hope my Lux will hang together for that long. It's going to be really wierd going from an old noisy Lux straight into a Prado. Still .... I'll get used to it.

                  Yup that Jackaroo fault with the bad injectors is true. My Brother has an 03 Jackaroo SE and had that happen. It just took off uncontollably on his way to work one day. Luckily the effect didn't last and he was able to park it and get it to Holden for repairs. Holden did actually put out a recall notice and now put a sticker inside the drivers door for all Jackaroos that have been in for the recall. Once the issues are sorted they are a solid unit. Heaps of power in those Isuzu engines. He also had trouble with fuel getting into the wiring harness causing a fire hazard. Holden did NOT pay for that one though. When all said and done, I think Prado's are definitely a level above.

                  [/quote]
                  [b]#[/b] 2007 D4D GX [b]#[/b] Full Privacy Tint [b]#[/b] [color=#FF0000][b] Flinders Red [/b][/color] [b]#[/b] 2 x HID LightForce 240 Blitz [b]#[/b] ARB Winch Bar [b]#[/b] Alloy Rims [b]#[/b] Hilux Washer Jets [b]#[/b] Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Horn [b]#[/b] ARB Alloy Roof Rack [b]#[/b] ARB Dual Battery System [b]#[/b] Charcoal Rough Country Canvas Seat Covers [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]Suspension:[/color]Autocraft Bilstein Shocks/Struts & Ridepro Coils [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]L.E.D[/color] Side Marker Lights [b]#[/b] ARB Onboard Air [b]#[/b] Pirelli Scorpion LT ATR 265/70's [b]#[/b][color=#0080FF]--Custom 3"exhaust---[/color]

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                  • #84
                    Hi Iron-Paww

                    Welcome aboard, I currently have a D4D 6 speed and you wont be disappointed and I don't think they are overpriced at all. You are getting what you pay for with no fuss and no bullshit. Mine has just clicked over 20K and is averaging around 9.7L/100km but I also have a ARB winch bar and winch fitted, which adds around 90kg's to the front.

                    Don't know about your choice of colours though as I have found that darker colours for me in the past have really shown up the scratches once venturing off road. I tend to stick with lighter colours (silver or white) as scratches do not seem to show up as easily.

                    Anyway you should have a lot of fun, I do and after being in Hiluxes, rodeos, pajeros and patrols (still have one) I know which is best value for money and the cheapest to operate.

                    Good luck
                    06 GXL D4D, 6spd, Snorkel, ARB bar, XS900 50w HID lights, 55W HID Headlight upgrades, T/bar, 7" GPS, QStarz data logger, 52L Bushman Fridge, Premier winch, Sandgrabbas, GME TX3440, AE4705 antenna, Scangauge II, Dual Batteries, Aero bars & rack, Drawers, 2" Ironman/Rancho/King lift, Under bonnet compressor, Black ducks, Voltage booster, Rear table, AVE TPMS,

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                    • #85
                      New user here,

                      The name is Andrew Watson or Big Fella.

                      We currently have a 1996 Prado VX Grande Petrol V6 with 282,000 on the clock. It's fitted with:

                      Winch Bar
                      Lightforce 240's
                      Icom 400pro UHF
                      Alpine stereo system
                      Off Road Systems storage module inc 40ltr fridge
                      Plenty of power outlets for the kids gear
                      2" OME suspension upgrade
                      BFG A/T's
                      Towbar
                      Tekshonka brake controller
                      300watt pure sine wave inverter
                      Dual battery system.

                      (PS Car for sale)

                      Ordered 17.07.07 a D4D GLX Black Upgrade Auto. Delivery ETA - who knows!
                      Fitted with:

                      Bonnet protector
                      Headlight protectors
                      Front window tint
                      Towbar and harness
                      Reversing sensors
                      Soft wheel cover.

                      Wifes christmas present. She hasn't even seen inside one yet! Can't find one, (current) not even a petrol to have a sqizz in. Hope shes happy.

                      Cheers

                      Andrew Watson
                      Regards,

                      Big Fella

                      2007 Prado GXL D-4D Auto. Black. Cooper ATR's, ARB Bull Bar, Safari Snorkel, ARB Dual Battery, Sandgrabba Mats, Black Duck Seat Covers, Plastic Bits on the front, Mesh Grill Guard, Tinted Front Windows, Towbar, Reverse Sensors, Lightforce Blitz 240's, ORS Drawer System. ScanguageII, Stebel Truck Horn, Icom 440 UHF Radio and BIlstein/Ridepro Premium Lift Kit.

                      If you can't fix it with a hammer...... you have an electrical problem.

                      [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/pradovx96/Web%20photos/emailsig.jpg[/img]

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                      • #86
                        Welcome aboard Big Fella.

                        BTW love the avatar!!

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                        • #87
                          Big Fella welcome to Pradopoint.

                          Nice Christmas present for the wife?

                          It looks as if all of the new deliveries will be Diesel's

                          With the waiting times getting longer, your 96 Grande may click over the 300,000. :cry:

                          Cheers,
                          Fazza. 07 GXL D4D Auto
                          07 Silver Ash, GXL, D4D, Auto. Lifestyle rear cargo rack. 2500 kg Tow bar with Tekonsha elec brake controller, Rear dust deflector, Mio Sat nav, (Still trying to fault the Dunlop AT20's)

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                          • #88
                            Welcome Iron-Paww and Big Fella!

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                            • #89
                              Originally posted by Grandeman
                              Welcome aboard Big Fella.

                              BTW love the avatar!!
                              Yeah Grandeman, Thats a fabulous pic of that 4by, I especially like the really fancy stuff underneath
                              White '04 GXL Auto with
                              Breadboard wheel spacer (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Hilux Washer jets (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Bosch Wipers (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Polaris GPS/Camera/DVD (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Glovebox baskets (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Fire Extinguisher (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Recovery points (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Flip out key replacement (as recommended in Pradopoint)
                              Bilsteins (as recommended in Pradopoint)

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                              • #90
                                G'Day to all,

                                I'm Gretta, nickname Lacey (bit of a story with that), Big Fella's wife. I am very lucky getting a brand new Prado and can't wait to take delivery. It will be worth the wait no matter how long. I love my current Prado, so if the new one is anything like that, I'll be more than happy. I've already been to ARB to give them a "heads up" on what I want added to the car and have so far theoretically spent around $5000 to start with.
                                I've enjoyed reading the forum over the last week and decided I should join. It's a great source of information. Look forward to reading more and adding my 2 cents worth as well.

                                Gretta
                                '07 D4D Prado GXL - Black, Auto, Reverse Sensors, Towbar, ARB Colour Coded Bullbar, Lightforce 240 Blitz, Dual Batteries, Safari Snorkel, BFG AT's, ORS drawer system with fridge slide, 40L Engel Fridge, Sandgrabba Mats, Black Duck Canvas Seat Covers, TrekTable, Bilstein premium suspension and polyairs, iCom UHF.

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