2018 Prado

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Yes highway cruising - so 1500rpm thats much lower than my six speed manual ~ 2100rpm.

Thanks alot

Checked again yesterday.... the rpm needle sits slightly below 1,500..... more like 1,400.

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Checked again yesterday.... the rpm needle sits slightly below 1,500..... more like 1,400.

Checked mine again its 2150 !

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What sort of fuel consumption numbers are people getting on their new Prados? I have averaged 11.3l/100km in the first 1,000km, driving mostly in Sydney metro with 1 trip to the Blue Mountains. Lowest was 7.9 and highest 14.8... considering drives longer than 30 minutes.

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Getting around that 11.3 in outer Sydney. Well below 10s/9/s as soon as i get out of town. Mine is fairly heavily modified with AT tyres, 2nd battery,steel bull bar, 45mm lift. etc. It got about .5l/100 LESS after the DPF update was done.

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Getting around that 11.3 in outer Sydney. Well below 10s/9/s as soon as i get out of town. Mine is fairly heavily modified with AT tyres, 2nd battery,steel bull bar, 45mm lift. etc. It got about .5l/100 LESS after the DPF update was done.

Would mind telling me a bit on the DPF update.... why, where, how etc.?

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Picked up my new 2018 Prado a week ago - upgrade from 2014 model purely for 3 tonne towing as our caravan was close to 2.5T. So far it is so much quieter and nicer to drive. Lots of nice gadgets to play with as well and the driver information screen is very good. Paid $64500 - towbar, front sensors and mats. Downside is the DPF, but so far it has done one DPF burn whilst travelling through stop start city traffic - without having a Scangauge you would not notice apart from a slightly odd smell.

There was an article in our local paper about an Outlander having the AEB brake suddenly when there was no object in it's path. Got me thinking about the PCS in the Prado what would happen with 2.5T caravan on the back - so reading the handbook, PCS MUST be turned off while towing. Just have to remember to do that each time we tow.

That “slightly odd smell” - I’m hoping this is not entering the cabin when
stopped at traffic lights with windows closed ?

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Would mind telling me a bit on the DPF update.... why, where, how etc.?

I would think that new vehicles would come with the "update" have you read the threads in the engine-diesel (150 series) section called "DPF and white smoke" and "Forcing a DPF regen with OBD tools"

I have recently had this ECU reprogram and according to the service manager it "changes the way the burn happens when driving at high speed" I have been monitoring with torque pro to see if I can detect any difference but haven't noticed anything in the two burns since. Apart from the long term fuel use has risen from 8.5 to 8.6 L/100Km which may be coincidence?

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I’ve just done 1100kms and it’s around 9.8 doing a majority city suburban kms

Going to pay for an oil and filter when it goes in next week for it’s “check up”

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This is the first time I am owning something other than a sedan. After 2 weeks and 2,000km, I am feeling very happy about my decision to buy a Prado. I drive to relax and de-stress and the Prado fits the bill perfectly. I feel safe and empowered in the vehicle. I enjoy the view more from a high driving position. I also drive more responsibly now, knowing impact of a large vehicle on others can be colossal. Its a good feeling knowing that the vehicle can take me almost anywhere without breaking down or running out of fuel. I love the fact that I am not burning too much fuel either. The tech in the car makes it interesting.... options to play with. I take comfort in the fact that, if push came to shove, I could sell the vehicle without loosing too much money. I absolutely love the look of it too, especially those curves on the sides above the back wheels. What else? I could carry 7 people if I wanted to.... tow something if I wanted to.... put something on the roof if I wanted to.... lots of possibilities. Most importantly, each time I jump off the vehicle, I feel like going back and driving a bit more.

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@Sydney_Sider - wait until its done a faultless 100K, got you to so many places and back that you never thought possible, created so many memories and it will start to feel like a member of the family. My 120 was hard to let go of, but Toyota hasn't broken the Prado formula yet.

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Checked mine again its 2150 !

I read somewhere on pradopoint that manuals go at 300-400 higher rpm than autos, so yours seem about normal. I also observed mine at 110km for quite sometime and the needle seems to stay steady at around 1,650 rpm.

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Hi Guys, I have something interesting here. I went to a dealership in inner east of melbourne, which has some hail damaged VX on sale. I've got an offer of $67000, including floor matts and full tank fuel ($200 worth, I guess). As I don't have any experience on buying a car with pre-existing damages, there is also a GXL offer of $58500, a GXL with leather option, offer of $62500. I was so close to put a deposit on that VX, because I wasn't too sure on the repair cost of those dents. The sales guy said all dents would be fixed within $1000 bucks, which I don't believe at all. And he won't give up any further on that price and he was confident that VX would go shortly. I would be very appreciated if I could get some advises here. I may go back tomorrow for that VX if I can make a decision tonight. Cheers!

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Going by the reported prices for VX on this thread, you should be able get a fresh one (without any damage) for $71,000 with floor mats and full tank fuel. Your hail damage vehicle offer saves you around $3,000 after repairs worth 1,000. From the repair estimate, it doesn't seem the hail damages are extensive. If this is the case, its worth saving $3,000. However, if the damages are ugly, you are better of paying a bit more for a fresh vehicle. Personally, if I am paying that kind of money, I would want my vehicle to be totally impeccable.

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Going by the reported prices for VX on this thread, you should be able get a fresh one (without any damage) for $71,000 with floor mats and full tank fuel. Your hail damage vehicle offer saves you around $3,000 after repairs worth 1,000. From the repair estimate, it doesn't seem the hail damages are extensive. If this is the case, its worth saving $3,000. However, if the damages are ugly, you are better of paying a bit more for a fresh vehicle. Personally, if I am paying that kind of money, I would want my vehicle to be totally impeccable.

Thanks for your advise, I won't buy it as I was thinking exactly the same as you. I don't buy what the dealer said $1000 bucks job, and I believe the repair would go into $3000-$4000 range. I will keep haggling for $71000, however, the best offer I've got over a few dealers inner east is $73000. So if anyone could get anything under it, it would be a good offer at the moment in melbourne.

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Thanks for your advise, I won't buy it as I was thinking exactly the same as you. I don't buy what the dealer said $1000 bucks job, and I believe the repair would go into $3000-$4000 range. I will keep haggling for $71000, however, the best offer I've got over a few dealers inner east is $73000. So if anyone could get anything under it, it would be a good offer at the moment in melbourne.

If budget allows, I would highly recommend the Kakadu. You should be able to get it at $82,000 with your options. I paid $84,000 with tow bar pack, nudge bar, window tint (front sides), weather shields (front sides), rubber mats front and back, rubber cargo mat and full tank fuel. In my view, KDSS makes a huge difference in minimising body roll on the road when cornering. The video screen was a hit with the kids and is worth having. Crawl control is a very usefull feature off-road both uphill and downhill.... makes life so much easier. I found the sunroof to be useless though. Kakadu's air suspension has an auto levelling function that prevents the vehicle from nose-diving after breaking and also reportedly keeps the vehicle level when towing (I have not towed yet). Last but not the least.... the sports and sports+ drive modes take away the usual sluggishness out of Prados. They do make a very noticeable difference and make driving fun, especially the sports+ mode. Now, I believe its worth paying extra $10k for KDSS, air suspension, DVD screen, crawl control and sports drive modes. Downsides of Kakadu?..... higher price (but potentially higher resale value), crowded inner console with too many buttons and knobs and difficulty of after-market suspension upgrades for lifting (if you plan to do so).