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[pwaddo73 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pwaddo73]

Hi everyone,

I'm Phill, from Sydney but currently living in Port Macquarie.

After allways having hilux's and never owning a new car before, today I took delivery of a...

Model:GXL Auto Diesel
Year:2014
Colour:Arctic White
Accessories:Towbar
Wishlist:I'm sure this will get longer at some stage
Tyres- not sure what I will choose yet
Bullbar- TJM T13 colour coded
Snorkel- Airtec
Suspension- Bilstein and Kings spring 2" lift
Extras- Couplertec, stronger side steps, recovery points, stronger underbody protection.

[GXL-Ben Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close GXL-Ben]

Hey all, i'm Ben

Tomorrow we'll be picking up our 2014 GXL D4D Manual in the Metal Storm. We wanted the blue but none in the country unfortunately. Only accessory we got from factory was the towbar. Don't have a wish list at the moment as this will be our first foray into the 4WD market as having a set of twins pretty much rendered the boot space in a commodore as useless. Will see how adventurous we get as to how that wish list comes along but looking forward to going places a lowered commodore can't go

[donkey Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close donkey]

Gday, I'm new to the Prado family and new to 4x4, so I've been reading up as much as possible, and looking forward to asking any questions I can't find answers to, but that probably won't be for a while, because I can see there is a LOT of info on this site.

Model: GXL 3.0TD 1KZ
Year: 2006
Colour: White
Accessories: OME 2" Lift; Opposite Lock Dual Wheel Carrier; ARB Deluxe Steel Rack; ARB Compressor; Black Widow Drawer System; Cargo Barrier; UHF Radio; ARB Bullbar (non-winch compatible...); Flexi Tank Water Tank with tap; Dual Battery System; 3x IPF Spotlights.
Wishlist: Where do I start...? XROX Winch Bar & Sliders; 12000lb Winch; Diff Locks; Fridge/Freezer; Foxwing Awning; Roof Mounted High Lift Jack & Shovel; MaxTrax; Snorkel; In Dash GPS/DVD/Reversing Camera; and last but not least: some advanced Driver Training. I don't ask for much.....

I am happy enough with my new rig as it is a well maintained one owner vehicle with Full Dealer Service History and Log Books from new and the accessories that come with it make it a good base to build on. It is gonna take time to build it in to the rig I want, because I can see already it's like a bottomless pit for spending, but I am looking forward to building a highly capable offroad rig and getting off the beaten track.

[Esquire Member Find all posts View Profile Close Esquire]

Welcome Donkey. I'm also a newbie to 4wd and agree that PP has been a valuable source of info in buying my Prado and in also helping me decide on what accessories to get next! Cant wait to get out and start exploring SEQ after a few more purchases!

[Browny Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Browny]

G'day Everyone,

My name is Browny, live in Sydney, originally from Rurual NSW, I've been a lurker here on PP for a couple of months and bit the bullet a month ago and bought a Prado!

The Details of my baby are:

Model: Facelift GXL Prado
Year:2013 Build
Colour: Glacier White
Accessories: Thule Racks and Thule Motion 800 Box
Wishlist: -->Bar - Undecided - Steel or Alloy? Nearly bought a Delux Bar from the Sydney 4wd, Caravan and Camping Expo last weekend but the ARB guys 'special show price' was $150 more than previously quoted from St Peters?
-->UHF - Open to suggestions - also open to fitting locations/positions
-->Dual Battery Set Up

Look forward to seeing you lot out and about!

Also if anyone can tell me how to turn those F$$KING daylight running lights off it would be much appreciated... stalking just got a whole lot harder!

Browny

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

Hi Browny, I got the GME TX3540S. the unit is mounted under the centre console and the hand piece clips into a small box at the side. All controls are on the hand piece. Works well for me. I have put a couple of Pics here to show you.

[slammed1974 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close slammed1974]

Hello,

New to the forum, am on to my second Prado, first sadly met its end by rolling down the drive and into a tree.
I have just picked up its replacement,

Model: Grande
Year:2008
Colour: Pearl White
Accessories: lift kit, ARB colour coded bar, Kingone 12000 lb winch, Lightforce driving lights, electric trailer brakes, TigersII awning and usual Grande goodness.
Wishlist: compressor, dual battery set up and I think i'm done for the short term but i'm sure there will be more to come in the future.

Cheers,
Jeff

[Nick74 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Nick74]

Howdy-ho Neighborino's

I am at this point in time looking at getting a 150 Prado. Hopefully Petrol Auto GXL but could end up getting a Diesel Auto GX.
I was informed by my wife that whatever we get it will be named Paddy..........

The family (Spud Peeler and two boys) like to go wheeling and camping and touring as often as possible. Our camping method is modified 2011 GIC Offroad trailer (people bag them but I love the damn thing!) though I do swag it for boys weekends and quick overnighters

I currently drive a 2008 GU Pootroll which is at the end of it's lease very soon. I cannot wait to see the back of it. I would elaborate but it's a long story full of tears and heartache and dollars rolling out the door to keep the mongrel thing on the road......anyhoo, I digress

I have been on here a bit lately lurking and learning and I look forward to doing more of the same as it seems like a pretty good group of people

Once I buy I will post up the details and start my build thread. Look forward to catching up with y'all around a campfire somewhere

Cheers
Nick

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Welcome on board Donkey, Browny, Nick and Jeff. Keep us updated with your builds.

[pyrrhic_au Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close pyrrhic_au]

Hey guys,

I've been lurking for a few weeks now.. thought I'd better get post #1 underway. I want to say thanks to all the guys in the rig build up section for the inspiration and invaluable information while I was looking at cars.

Just took ownership of my 2004 120 series GXL with a 1KZ in it tonight!

Model: 120 Series GXL
Year: 2004
Colour: White.. white
Accessories: Factory/sovereign bullbar, rhino roof racks, driving lights (pretty much stock),

Wishlist: BFG 265/70/17's (my first purchase, going on this week), snorkel, 2" lift, radio, drawer system (designing my own), awning and RTT, compressor etc.

I'm a fan of keeping it simple and neat but... I'm a mechanical design engineer by trade so naturally can't wait to sink my teeth into some mods, see what trouble I can get myself into!

Cheers,
Chris

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Welcome to Australia's largest Prado forum Chris.

[RippinRutman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close RippinRutman]

G'day Folks.

Just a quick post to introduce myself. Ive finally decided to part ways with my 09 Triton and head back to a Prado. I had a 90 Series GXL 'Snowy' 3.4V6 which is the best car ive ever owned. I only sold it because the wife wouldnt drive it (drove like a 'boat' apparently) and it was a monster on fuel.

The wife got a Lancer a couple of years ago and its been a great car so I thought id give the Triton a go. Was looking at Hiluxs because I have a dog (who almost refuses to travel in the canopy and I was sick of the dog hair) and its also good to chuck all of my dirt dirtbike gear in after a days ride. The price difference was 10k so i gave the Triton a go. Not a bad car and very capable and I had no problems with it until i was in the Vic High Country at Xmas. Over heated 3 times and I continued to have trouble with it overheating until i changed the thermostat and radiator cap (i have a radiator for it in the garage ready to go in also!). It surges, the 4x4 and airbag light have come on after my play in the Brindabellas over the weekend and the interior is cheap (the paint is coming of the door trims/steering wheel etc). Its also an auto and is gutless as... well you know.

So I put a business case into the wife, grovelled and basically told her id made a mistake (which i have). So im on the hunt for a 04-06 GXL (ill go into specifics on the 120 section) as i want to avoid the common fail issues. Price is also a consideration as I want to upgrade my KTM in the next year also

Ive been bush a bit and i like to travel (done the Cape 4 times (live in Cairns for 4.5 years), Vic High Country, Fraser twice and im about to start planning my first Simpson xing next year!) Cant wait to get back into driving a Prado. They are a top car!

I look forward to chatting with you all and seeking as much advice as possible. Trust me, ill ask some questions!

Cheers

RR

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Welcome aboard RR

[kbrow54 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close kbrow54]

Hi all,
I have been looking at this site for around six months, and since I've now bought a car from the info & recommendations my boyfriend and I found on here, I thought I'd better join & share!
Model: landcruiser Prado GLX
Year: 2000
Colour: Green & Silver
Accessories: Tow bar, bull bar, soft roof racks, 3kids all wanting to sit in the back
Wishlist: Roof Racks/luggage tray, USB/Bluetooth, CB, snorkel, fishing rod holder inside, kayak hoist (cause I'm too short, it's a struggle!) Backup/second battery in the back!

Have been camping, fishing, kayaking, off-roading, highway trips put over 4000kms on it in the month we've had it, and never been happier in another car, it's opened up our world with the extra seats & capabilities!
Look forward to learning more, trying more & sharing experiences with you all!
Cheers, K