Buying my 1st Prado

[Josh0887 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Josh0887]

hey all just registered myself here on the PPForum as my wife and I are about to buy a prado 120 V6.

can any one give me some things to look for ie. what to look for with suspension bushes ect. particularly engine issues with the V6.

the Mrs likes the Grande so any info on that would be the best, but also the VX. Im in brissy so there are a few here in our price range

All responses appreciated.


Cheers,

Josh

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Google these terms followed by siteradopoint.com and you'll find some of this stuff being discussed.

• Rust under rear door seal
• Rust on sunroof
• Cracked dashboard
• Deterioration of rubber on the Grande's rear airbags
• Deformed bashplates
• Totally dry uni joints on the prop/drive shaft
• Cracked inner guards if dual batteries installed
• Old style bullbar brackets if it has a sovereign bullbar (this is subject to a recall)
• Driveshaft clunk

[Josh0887 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Josh0887]

Thanks mate will be doing that research tonight

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

Josh don't be put off by some of the negatives as it will be the best car u own.
I saw a 2003 model grande with just over 109k on it at Carxpress in Nundah today was 28k.

Hutch- Prado 2012 petrol with the TJM Catologue.

[Josh0887 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Josh0887]

Thanks Hutch, we've found a few with around 140-160k for 22-24k looking at one during the week

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Good luck they r a sweet ride...

[Degeko Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Degeko]

lol im also looking for a 120 series grande in Brisbane, had a look at a few on the weekend. There are some shockers around

[cfryback Find all posts View Profile Close cfryback]

lol im also looking for a 120 series grande in Brisbane, had a look at a few on the weekend. There are some shockers around

There are two things that put me off from looking at "cheap" 120's in Queensland:

1) Ex-mines vehicles
2) Vehicles that have been flooded and are "written off repaired".

If you are looking a diesel - especially the 1KD-FTV - and come with a service history, check the 80K KM service receipt, good Toyota dealers should have pulled the injectors out and replaced the seals (not the rubber O-Rings).

Ask to start vehicle cold, while facing downhill - if there is white smoke, walk away.

IF it is in the 120 KM range and this has not been done, be prepared for (if you get it done via Toyota dealership) a $5K hit.

I'm not trying to put you off, just giving you the benefit of my knowledge - and experience of what happens when this isn't done....

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Im not sure about the OP but im looking at petrol 120's, after the research I have done I wouldn't touch a 120 D4D.

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

Degeko, the money u save will well and truely pay the fuel bill and u won't have to worry that it explode. Did I mention the power.....

Hutch- Prado 2012 petrol with the TJM Catologue.