Another Prado???????

[rhs58 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close rhs58]

New 2014 Range Rover Sport released in New York today.
Good looking bit of gear..... Though not sure I'd be taking it where I take my 120.
But I am thinking about a Disco 4 or a now superseded RR Sport SDV6......

Can I still play on this forum?

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

It'd be replaced with another medium size (Prado 95, Prado 150) or something larger (Patrol or Wrangler 4 door)... very hard call!

[outback7 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close outback7]

Not with the current diesel engine...... Based on the info available here. Not too keen on the look of the 150.
When I do eventually replace mine, I'm thinking of a Ranger or D-Max (washing mouth out). Don't need a wagon any more.

Hi John.....The Ranger have major transmission concerns and still not sorted. also injector problems with the D-Max. 150 not to many hassles really.

[D4Dforme Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4Dforme]

Next vehicle will be a VDJ76R in GXL.......i wanted one back when i got rid of my 100 series and should have bought one then instead of the Prado..........I like the Prado but it's a bit soft with too many weak points IMO.

Dan

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

New 2014 Range Rover Sport released in New York today.
Good looking bit of gear..... Though not sure I'd be taking it where I take my 120.
But I am thinking about a Disco 4 or a now superseded RR Sport SDV6......

Can I still play on this forum?

I still do

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

Hi John.....The Ranger have major transmission concerns and still not sorted. also injector problems with the D-Max. 150 not to many hassles really.

Interesting you say that. I had a bit of a look at the Ranger after reading motor reviewers raving about it. When I saw the gadgetry and complexity, it reinforced my decision to stay well clear of Ford (and Holden for that matter). There will be issues requiring warranty claims. These two big manufacturers will do anything to avoid admitting a mistake and more importantly paying up. In my humble opinion, their attitude to their customers is about as deplorable as it can get.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

I like my 1KZ blower, however when the time goes to upgrade, like Quicky I'll possibly look at the Discovery 4 range. It's good how you can accessorise the Prado, but some people just want full functionality right there, right then.!! The Indians (tata) seem to have whipped the poms into shape and the Disco 4 has rave reviews and reliablility of the previous 3 generations are drifting into the past! Only time will time but would rather go this way than a 150??

[outback7 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close outback7]

When you look at whats offering for the money that you would pay for a GXL, the Prado is a great buy. By the time you put the gear on it becomes a tough rig. My 150 in the Simpson, Flinders, and the Hay River never faulted and never looked like it would give any trouble. It kept up with the hiluxs and the 100 series that were on our trip. Sure the 200 series is bigger, and more powerful but for $20,000 more then say $15000 for gear. That's $35000 that comes out of your pocket. The Prado will match any 4WD that you put along side it. A Landy. Their history has not been good for reliability. Anyway just my opinion........

[AJA88 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AJA88]

About to... I took delivery of a Kakadu in 2009 and kept it 3 years and then traded it on a new car for wife. Did lots of mods and 2 large outback trips. Loved it so much I am about to buy either an Altitude or a VX (most likely an Altitude) shortly, then let the mod's begin, ARB Deluxe Bar, HID Driving Lights, UHF, Dual Batteries, Cooper AT3's, and Suspension (if I get an Altitude).....

[Duffer34 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Duffer34]

100% Best set of wheels i have owned always been a german fan having owned over 5 golf GTI's BMWS and R32's. I have a 2005 GXL, near on on 170K worst thing to go wrong has been the clutch apart from a fe idler bearings its has been great. Will keep this car till it falls apart and buy an Audi A4 Sline Wagon for the mrs and kids and got to town on the prado and turn it into an off roading toy.

[cmilton54 Find all posts View Profile Close cmilton54]

Only way to go, have had two 120.s and have a 150 waiting to go onto production line in April.

[butane8 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close butane8]

Given it all over again.....would you buy another Prado? Or, would you get something else?

it has taken me years to build the knowledge up on my 120.. i maintain it , so far the 40,000 kays i have put on the clock,
has been mechanically flawless.. its a V6... 6 spd.( a clutch replacement . will be my first major mechanical repair.. ) till then ...
the 120 prado has my respect, ......... i would by another .. if it was a petrol gxl, 6 spd. probally around the 2005 to 2008 make date..
i'd buy a stock one and go again with the basic mods... blank canvas

cheers butane

[Dueler120 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dueler120]

If they started to make the 120 series again id buy one for sure. I currently run a 150 GX at work and its ok, still has not grown on me but I can see where its pros and cons are compared to my rig at home. Ideally id be looking at a 200 series in the future once the second hand market becomes saturated with them and Ive got a family on the go.

Cheers,

[Bennlexx Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bennlexx]

Done that!

After 12 year's and 330,000 km sold our 90 series and purchased a 150. Happy with the decision although like others I wonder about the necessity of much of the electronics and their longevity. Time will tell as I don't change vehicles too often.

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

Had a 95 series TD for 9.5 years before buying a TD 150. The amount of electronics can be a concern but all new vehicles have them.

Any regrets, not really except the bush pin strips sound more expensive

Time will tell if it was a good decision and who knows, I may even get an auto Prado next time...........