What to replace the Prado with?

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

or stick with the old 1kz and also the extra $ 25k i save in the change over costs, maybe spend a few $ on some preventative maintanance items like new exhaust and injector service on the 120 1kz.

rags...it's a tricky decision, you'll possibly loose your deposit if you pull out of the deal! I've mentioned in other threads I'd go the V6 petrol if I bought again but the old KZ's are honest old beasts. I recently installed a Beaudesert exhaust (2.75") and it just seems to want to go a bit more. It sounds less agricultural and seems more willing to pull! Was on the beaches recently and I had to go through a high creek (messed up the tide times), it ploughed through it like a Fendt tractor. I only bought it for weekends and holiday vacations and it does what it says on the tin! I recommend getting an aftermarket exhaust, new injectors >200K will make it run smoother for not much dough (@400 $)?If I was driving it every day, it may drive me mad but for my needs it's perfect. It's a shame you'll loose your deposit...that would have paid for the above work...the choice is yours!!!?? BTW I'm crap at mechanics, so the older school the better for me!

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

rags...it's a tricky decision, you'll possibly loose your deposit if you pull out of the deal! I've mentioned in other threads I'd go the V6 petrol if I bought again but the old KZ's are honest old beasts. I recently installed a Beaudesert exhaust (2.75") and it just seems to want to go a bit more. It sounds less agricultural and seems more willing to pull! Was on the beaches recently and I had to go through a high creek (messed up the tide times), it ploughed through it like a Fendt tractor. I only bought it for weekends and holiday vacations and it does what it says on the tin! I recommend getting an aftermarket exhaust, new injectors >200K will make it run smoother for not much dough (@400 $)?If I was driving it every day, it may drive me mad but for my needs it's perfect. It's a shame you'll loose your deposit...that would have paid for the above work...the choice is yours!!!?? BTW I'm crap at mechanics, so the older school the better for me!

Thanks macaroon you are suggesting what i am thinking,as like you it is not my daily driver . The other thing with the old is i do do the basic oil/filter service items and save a dollar there,whereas the new service costs can run between $350 to $750 and maybe more. I won't make a discission until i see how Mazda handles the wifes car issue and what the problem is.
Update on the wifes CX5 diesel,still at the Mazda dealers and they have no idea and Mazda aust have been unable to offer the dealer any ideas as yet.I have been given the line "never seen it before"
Russ

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Want a capable towing Rig????
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Bugger the vehicle - I want that bullbar...

Thats not a bull-bar, thats Road Armour! It easily supports a rocket launcher.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Thanks macaroon

...No probs! Off topic I notice from your signature you have a powder coated grey sovereign bulbar? I guess you did not do this yourself, is there any chance of a pic out of interest! Like the bars, just dull really badly. Sometimes I think of getting it professionally done ..when I'm bored! Thx. Charles

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...No probs! Off topic I notice from your signature you have a powder coated grey sovereign bulbar? I guess you did not do this yourself, is there any chance of a pic out of interest! Like the bars, just dull really badly. Sometimes I think of getting it professionally done ..when I'm bored! Thx. Charles

It is just the GX bar standard colour i think,was fitted when i bought it
here is a link to my carsale ad with pics
link didn't work ,i post soon

[jss Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close jss]

Go the 150s, ah, James
John.

I know it's sad John, shame shame shame on me, but I just wish the 150 had a bit more go about it, TBH i'll probably go a 200 unless the Rangie turns out to be really really special as it's a lot to spend on a car to take off road. If the 150 had a nice V6 twin turbo diesel in them they would be an awesome rig but when it comes to towing they really are lacking IMO. As a daily driver they are great though. When I get something with more grunt I'll still keep our 150 and get rid of SWMBOs lexus as I hate that car (it's just so gay).

Cheers
James

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

TBH i'll probably go a 200 unless the Rangie turns out to be really really special as it's a lot to spend on a car to take off road.

Cheers
James

Once you try a 200 you want wont to get out, pure grunt right through the rev range

[jss Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close jss]

Once you try a 200 you want wont to get out, pure grunt right through the rev range

Yep 2 of my mates have them and I've driven them & towed with them heaps of times, both theirs are chipped with exhausts too so they bloody fly. TBH the only reason I went Prado this time was because SWMBO liked it better and at the time I wasn't going to be doing much towing with it. RULE NO#1 Never ever let your Mrs pick the cars.

Cheers
James

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Yep 2 of my mates have them and I've driven them & towed with them heaps of times, both theirs are chipped with exhausts too so they bloody fly. TBH the only reason I went Prado this time was because SWMBO liked it better and at the time I wasn't going to be doing much towing with it. RULE NO#1 Never ever let your Mrs pick the cars.

Cheers
James

It was my other half that wanted the 200

[jss Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close jss]

It was my other half that wanted the 200

Maybe just my mrs shouldn't be allowed to pick then, yours seems to be on the ball lol

Cheers
James

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V6 in a diesel, not a good idea.
In line is the way to go for diesels, well, small diesels anyway.
John.

John i'll let you work out the new engine details with Toyota mate lol. I just want MORE POWER!! oh and without a chip hahahaha

Cheers
James

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V6 in a diesel, not a good idea.
In line is the way to go for diesels, well, small diesels anyway.
John.

Don't know that I agree, the 6VTTA is a superb engine.

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

With Kevin's new FBT rules I think I'll have to stick with my old Prado a bit longer now.

[outback7 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close outback7]

Had a good read up on the 70series GXL wagon last night.
If i didn't have a prado that would be sitting in the driveway. ( V8 TDiesel, Live axles, bigger tyres, diff locks each end).

They have weak clutches and front diffs. I personally know an owner of an ARB shop that is on his third clutch in a brand new 70 series.

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From what I have read in all these posts the Prado is a hard Fourby to beat.....it does seem to tick all the boxes.