Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

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Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better 4x4 which will get further?
Im a newly single father of one and ive got some cash to send my heart is saying 200 and my head is saying 150 both will be D4D.
I also have a very large dog 50kg who likes to travel and im worred that there wont be any room for him by the time I get draws and my 60L wakco in the back of a Prado 150.
Ive owned a GQ and a 79 landcruiser ute befor and i dont think a 200 is that much bigger in the end it just looks like it.

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

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

No expert but not sure you are comparing apples with apples here, based on engines etc.

Also if you put draws and fridge in the back of the 200 Series you still won't have a lot of room for the large puppy.

[dereki Member Find all posts View Profile Close dereki]

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

Depends on what you want to do.

Some details to consider..

200 GXL TD - GVM 3300, Kerb weight, 2700 = 600kgs of load capacity. Take out fuel and people and dog, will leave about 400kgs for stuff.
200Kgs roof capacity. So a lot of stuff can go on the roof.

150GXL TD - GVM 2990, Kerb weight, 2330 = 660kgs of load capacity.
80kgs roof capacity. (This is what is quoted on the Toyota web site.)

I would never buy a 200... it won't fit in my garage

D

[WBY 1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close WBY 1]

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

easy.

4.5L twin turbo v8.

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

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

easy.

4.5L twin turbo v8.

I would disagree with that. It is becoming more evident that the 1VD-FTV is prone to complete failure around the 80-90,000km mark.
Some are using a hell of a lot of oil, the jury is still out as to where the oil is going.
Have a little read below............

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11882

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9212

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11613

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5618

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10836

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

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

better fuel economy from the Prado. Landcruiser is almost getting too big, unless you have a specific need for a big vehicle.
Have you considered a Hilux or Triton with a canopy on the back. Plenty of room for dog, especially wet dog.
The Triton has optional diff lock and is a great 4wd.
Loved my German shepherd, but big wet smelly dog in the back of the Jackaroo wasn`t one of the highlights. By the way he was a pretty big dog and sat on the drawers even with fridge.

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

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

My 120 Prado suits my 40kg Lab wet and dry and she leaves room for draws and 40l engel, however the engel is inplace of the 30% rear seat on its own mount, had to remove Engel and draws recently to transport relies so can't show pics. My mate has the new LS200 V8 Diesel and when comparing the rear compartment space between the LC200 and the 120 Prado, the LC200 wins only by a bees dick (a very small unit of measurement) both vehicles have the single rear seat units removed.
The LC200 1VD-FTV V8 diesel engine is having some teething problems with oil consumption, crook fuel injectors, the odd engine failure and software auto-transmission lockup point issues some of which the guys have spoken previously about. I wont bag the LC200 as it is nice to drive and well put together but so is my 120 Prado, the V8 diesel has bucketloads of torque so it is a great tow vehicle. I recently towed my mates huge 23ft plus caravan which has a very complex and heavy fitout down the coast with his LC200 truck and you would not know the van was tethered to the truck.
If I had lots of BIG things to tow, be able to lease a vehicle on a salary package, noting rego and insurance are also much higher 0on the LC200, I would go the LC200 V8 diesel over the 150 Prado. As an aside I am not to happy about the rear seat arrangements in the 150 Prado, mucks up a nice flat cargo area for mods but I reckon a few of our fellow PPers will sus that out in no time. Check out Derek Besters (ABR Sidewinder) Prado 150 fit out he has done some good mods.
Hope this helps a little with your decision.

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It makes you think a V8 petrol 200 could be an option as well there $75000.00 drive away at the moment. And maybe fit a Blower to bring up the power.
But how good would it be with a twin turbo V8 or should I just buy the prado and be happy with it not burning oil like its big brother. and getting grate fuel acc

easy.

4.5L twin turbo v8.

I would disagree with that. It is becoming more evident that the 1VD-FTV is prone to complete failure around the 80-90,000km mark.
Some are using a hell of a lot of oil, the jury is still out as to where the oil is going.
Have a little read below............

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11882

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9212

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11613

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5618

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10836

[lissted Member Find all posts View Profile Close lissted]

Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

I wouldn't even look at a petrol 200 series unless you never want to sell it, if you did sell it, you would sell it cheap. They use that much fuel it's not funny (you need a blower on it to tow spare petrol in a trailer!!). This is the case so much when we bought our 150 we were just talking to the dealer about the 200's, he said at the moment a new deisel Sahara was around $140k but you could buy a petrol Sahara for $100k. On top they would also throw some extra's in, that how much they couldn't move them. I know $40k is a lot of extra petrol to burn but it won't sell quickly, but it will depreciate quickly. Good car if you don't care about resale but I love my 150. My 2 cents worth.
Peter

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Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

better fuel economy from the Prado. Landcruiser is almost getting too big, unless you have a specific need for a big vehicle.
Have you considered a Hilux or Triton with a canopy on the back. Plenty of room for dog, especially wet dog.
The Triton has optional diff lock and is a great 4wd.
Loved my German shepherd, but big wet smelly dog in the back of the Jackaroo wasn`t one of the highlights. By the way he was a pretty big dog and sat on the drawers even with fridge.

I agree with you Maxjj, if you have a big dog and like toyota's buy a D4D SR5 Hilux. Good quality canopy and draw set up. Get one side window a lift up for putting gear in and get the other side as a slide window so big puppy can feel the wind in his hair. Same set up i had before my Prado when i owned two big dogs. You'd be able to fully option the Hilux and have spare cash for hydro baths and treats for your dog.
Cheers
Geoff

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Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

The 200 ended being the better one I just carn't look past that twin turbo V8 I do love power. :shock:
Ive got a XR6 turbo ute at the moment 340 rwkw so the cruiser should make up for my loss.
And my dog will have his own A/C duct blowing on his big head.
My order below
DESCRIPTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Make and Model: Toyota Landcruiser Wagon 60th Anniversary
LE 4.5L T Diesel Automati
Body Type: Wagon
Body Colour: Shimmer =new colour blue/ gray
Trim: Grey Leather Accented
Transmission: Automatic
Engine Capacity: 4.5L
Should get it late September

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Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

If this is interpreted literally then the Prado will win, no argument, considering the larger fuel capacity and better fuel economy.

I reckon considering this is a prado forum, you are likely to get an nbiased result here on which is a better car!!!

The reality is tho, both are Toyoto 4wd's so they are both awesome....same could be said for Hilux's, 4runners, Surf's etc, maybe not Rav4' s or "Klugger".

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I can't find any info about a 60th Anniversary 200 series....?

And the only blue/grey colour I can find is Blue Storm... :roll:

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Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

I can't find any info about a 60th Anniversary 200 series....?

And the only blue/grey colour I can find is Blue Storm... :roll:

No info has been released 60th Anniversary. Toyota are releasing details on 10th september. So ive been told.
But you order one if you talk to a dealer there ment to be ariving in Aus last September.
Shimmer is a new colour only going on the 60th Anniversary. I haven't seen the colour I still don't know if ill get that colour im last on the waiting list.

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Re: Prado 150 or Landcruiser 200 which is the better

Do you have pricing for the anniversary model on the road ?