Bang for your Buck - 90 Series build

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

I have recently got back into 4WD ownership with the idea of taking my new daughter out and about in the bush. After a lot of home work and a long search I found a very well looked after 98 2.7lt RV in fantastic original condition. I am on a budget and all the work has been done by myself (excpet the vehicle service) and I have no trade background. What has been done so far and approx prices, mostly bought of ebay:
1. Prado 6inch alloy wheels and new Hankook tyres (rims $225, Tyres $800)
2. Winch (13000lb, Dynema) winch mounting plate ($500)
3. Dual Battery System (tray, Isolator, battery, Fuse box, power outlet)($300)
4. 6 CD and Bluetooth (genuine Toyota out of 2008 Prado)($225)
5. Reverse Camera and screen)($48) (bargin)
6. Compressor, under bonet mount ($50)
7. Rear door Table ($80)
8. I have bought recovery gear (snatch strap, shackles, shovel, gloves)











There is going to be more to do, I am sure, but this should get me out on the road to get off the road. Thanks to all the Pradopoint members who post there ideas for other to get ideas from.

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

A couple of other pictures of the build

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

looks great ianafloat, great to see you are having a crack at it yourself, bang for bucks is a great thing. cheers samo

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

Thanks Samo, it is also a good way to get to know the car. Ian

[EasyCompany24 Member Find all posts View Profile Close EasyCompany24]

Great to see another 90 series build up.
EC24

Btw - Is your vehicle an import as you dont have the sub-tank gauge / different clock?

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

looks good, the 2.7 is a fantastic motor, an absolute pleasure to drive in the prado.

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

Hi Easy Company, NO it's not an import, the 2.7lt didn't come with a sub tank standard as the economy is a little better than the V6 which is why i went down that path, Thanks Ian

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

Hi Wooley,
Thanks, I agree the 2.7 was a very good suprise when I test drove it and it is a plesure to drive (and fill up). If I was ever going to tow a large load, I may have looked at the V6 but I am very happy with it.