3 Door Versus 5 Door

[Wilco1256 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wilco1256]

Purchased a 2010 ZR with 20,000km on the clock is like brand new and found it on carsales, the add is still there and price was right much below new pricing albeit 3 years old, the mileage is genuine.

Had the vehicle inspected and passed with flying colours, roofracks are the 1st on my list and will pick up today, a trip to ARB for a Sahara bar pricing and a tow bar, that should keep the bank account empty for a while.

[fatty boy Member Find all posts View Profile Close fatty boy]

Purchased a 2010 ZR with 20,000km on the clock is like brand new and found it on carsales, the add is still there and price was right much below new pricing albeit 3 years old, the mileage is genuine.

Nice one. Esp for that price and kms.
Mine is only 9months old and hitting 10,000km in a few weeks.

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

Aren't Toyota discontinuing the 3 door?

wonder why? is it because sales are much lower? pajero's were discontinued also.

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

Is it the white one from Cannon Hill?
Looks in great cond if it is, well done.

[SOL Find all posts View Profile Close SOL]

Wilco well done on your purchase. Good luck with modding it. The shorty will challenge you in some regards. Not a lot of companies want to help. I am absolutely happy as with mine. Need lots more money to finish it but that's the fun of the build. What to do next. What item do you need/want before some other shiny thing. Welcome to the shorty club.

SOL.

[drew_1 Find all posts View Profile Close drew_1]

Purchased a 2010 ZR with 20,000km on the clock is like brand new and found it on carsales, the add is still there and price was right much below new pricing albeit 3 years old, the mileage is genuine.

Had the vehicle inspected and passed with flying colours, roofracks are the 1st on my list and will pick up today, a trip to ARB for a Sahara bar pricing and a tow bar, that should keep the bank account empty for a while.

congrats on the purchase, wilco. i too am seriously considering the swb's given what we're looking for a kosher touring rig to do.

cheers
drew

[Wilco1256 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wilco1256]

Got the ZR and am sooo happy, my last vehicle was a 2011 Hilux and there is nooooo comparison. Looking forward to ordering an ARB Sahara bar and a HR tow bar, that will be it for a while, after a while I will be seeking some good rims and tyres and love the vehicle called EXHILER8 and would love that look, but will need to wear out the existing tyres first.

[geertpike1 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close geertpike1]

Good Luck Wilco1256

IT'S SHORTY TIME

[Wilco1256 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wilco1256]

Hello Geert, looked up your rig and I am impressed with the build, not real sure on the home made mud flaps .... lol. I do like the wheels and tyres the rig looks great, I also note the painted front centre grill, looks good.

[mikes09 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mikes09]

I have had my 3 Door SX for 3 1/2 years & love it. We tow a Caravan which is about 2000kg without any issues .. not much tail wagging going on either. We had it in the bush just 2 weeks after taking it off the showroom floor & haven't looked back. Just got back from a 7 month trip from Melbourne to Cape York n back with no issues at all from the shorty. If you have any questions I am happy to help. Good luck in your purchase

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

I have had my 3 Door SX for 3 1/2 years & love it. We tow a Caravan which is about 2000kg without any issues .. not much tail wagging going on either. We had it in the bush just 2 weeks after taking it off the showroom floor & haven't looked back. Just got back from a 7 month trip from Melbourne to Cape York n back with no issues at all from the shorty. If you have any questions I am happy to help. Good luck in your purchase

Which way did you go to Cape York?

Any issues getting the caravan through?

[mikes09 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mikes09]

We travelled a bit around NSW first .. Dubbo, Coonabarabran, Lightning Ridge, Inverell then into Qld. Texas, Emerald, Lake Elphinstone, Townsville, Charters Towers etc worked up to Lakeland ( where we left the caravan & tented for 3 weeks ) Went up the O.T.T as far as Fruit bat Falls then right up to the Tip. Did Chiili Beach, Weipa, Seisha etc. was a mind blowing trip & one I will never forget. Caravan had 2 blowouts & some minor brake issues apart from that all good.
Development road was far too corrigated to take the van.

[Wilco1256 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wilco1256]

Mate sorry about the delay in responding, nearly a month, maybe 2 .... anyway, my wife is asking me heaps of questions regarding the trip up north and would love to see pics of the trip, personally would like to see pics of your shorty and the van you are towing ... look forward to the pics ..

Shane

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

I will be buying the short wheelbase chassis....with an FJ Cruiser body!
Will be selling the Prado 120 shortly.

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

the other day, i folded down the rear seats, put my two person bed into the prado and drove off with no hitchup. i couldn't do it in hilux pickup, only in five door prado. bench seats folded, this thing is better than the crew cab when it comes to capacity...
two door prado, probably good for atomic family and good rampover angle. maybe better fuel economy...