Hi Forum. In April next year I plan to buy a Prado. I was looking at a model a few years old but a friend said if I can 'extend myself' to buy new to avoid problems with the diesel particulate filter. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks
My Land Rover is petrol, I have not had any issues getting petrol in the outback. I try to use 98 where I can for longer range unless it is outrageously expensive, in general the extra cost is equal to the extra distance of 98, often you are a bit ahead. I have a speadssprea from the first tank full of petrol. Less maintenance issues as with my previous 18 year old car after switching from 91.
Have you calculated the difference of the extra cost of fuel vs the savings of all BS with oil burners.
I have done a few trips around Australia, GRR, Purnululu, Great Central Road, a bit of Balladonia Road (turned around because we couldn't be bothered).
I personally wouldn't touch an oil burner. My Sister has a Range Rover Evoque with diesel, my Freelander with its petrol engine is much nicer!
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Hi Forum. In April next year I plan to buy a Prado. I was looking at a model a few years old but a friend said if I can 'extend myself' to buy new to avoid problems with the diesel particulate filter. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks
Why not buy the 4 litre petrol if they still make it they are miles better than the diesel , cheaper to buy cheaper on services put the foot down instant power will tow just as good if not better and no real need to worry as much about dirty fuel destroying your engine .Fuel economy towing 2500 kg was on average 18 to 20 litres per 100 km compared to my 3.0 dmax towing that weight was 16 to 18 on average
It was my first tug the 2003 model and sometimes I wish I still had it
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I have a petrol prado, 2007 model with 340,000 km on it, never missed a beat. The 4.0L engine is great, we have had the FJ cruiser which also had it and it never missed a beat.
My wife prefers driving my petrol Prado than her own new 200 series! If you can wait till April, ide do so as there may be a new model coming up for these along with the 300 series, it would be interesting to see what hybrid/petrol/diesel variants are released.
Sorry looks like Prado variant update is 2022!
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