kar-kier

I know nothing about older cars, I have always tended to by new, but can't afford what I want!

I have found a 2003 Toyota Prado Grande, 195,000km, dual fuel for $34000.
The others of the same year/ spec (though no duel fuel) are all around $39000.

So is high mileage as issue? The other cars (around $39000) all have about 130,000km-150,000km.

Any advice would be fab!

K x

quoll

That's a lot of miles for a lot of money IMHO. It all depends on where those miles have been done as well. If it has been bushbashed then I'd be more anxious. However, that said, we have a 31 year old Volvo with over 600k on the clock and the original engine, still chugging away so high miles doesnt necessarily mean scrap heap.

jad n rich

Sounds like a crazy price for a gas guzzling money pit ( repairs ).

We just traded a good truck with 205 on the clock as the repair bills were crippling, just mental what they wanted for reconditioned let alone new parts on a basic ford!!

mr mover

If it was diesel, i would say go for it, but dual fuel i would say its going to need an overhaul fairly soon...........MM

ABCDiamond

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Sherlock Holmes

what exactly do you want? you can buy new for under 30k...

ABCDiamond

Toyota Landcruiser Prado Kakadu Wagon Drive away: $90,877

Gems

I agree with the others. I wouldnt buy it, have sent you a pm.

Gems

kporte

You can buy a brand new Great Wall for 23,000 brand new... Basically a Mitsubishi, uses the 300 running gear. Bargain. Much better value than a clapped out Prado as long as your not a snob of course....

http://www.kedrongreatwall.com.au/ne...wall-x240.html

Alfresco

Are they ok?

Frazer56754

Hi
Hi milage isnt always so bad as long as it has been well maintained. I have bought a 2004 diesel van with 165,000 miles on the clock 3 months ago and it runs like a dream.
I would be looking to see if the model you are after has had good feedback from other owners to see if it is a good car in the first place and what mechanical issues they can be prone to. I would then go and look at the car and see if it has any of these prone mechanical problems and they have been fixed already. Check to see if it has a really good service history(most important) and always make sure it has had a recent cam belt (timing belt) change as if that is due to be changed and it does break whilst driving then 8 times out of 10 your engine needs to be replaced. Check sills and arches for rust or dogdy repair and make sure the oil and water look clean and clear. check this out
http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic....st=0&sk=t&sd=a

LouiseR

Prado's are expensive! We just bought a 2003 Pajero, 117000ks for $20,000. Petrol though not duel fuel.

iamthecreaturefromuranus

....but I but you 'acquired' the hub caps elsewhere.

kporte

Don't know! Looks good value and as the running gear is allegedly Japanese, I reckon they will be ok. I know a couple of guys with the Ute and they are happy.

Officer Dibble

A Toyotas always a safer bet even with high mileage and they always hold their price. Still seems expensive though but a fool and their money are soon parted.