PhilW's Prado upgrade.

[PhilW]

Sold the Triton and purchased a 120 series Prado.
It is a 2003 Grande model with a V6 petrol engine.
68,000 original kms with full Toyota dealer servicing.
New tyres recently fitted.
The rig is in amazing condition and is an absolute hoot to drive. Really enjoying having a petrol motor again.
Few mods planned for it....
Draw system.
Factory bull bar.
Brake controller and Anderson plug.

Can't wait to hook the Expanda up to it.
Got some good holidays planned for this year so we should rack up a few decent kms.
Will upload more pictures once I get stuck into it.

 

[cruza driver]

Well done, looks very clean and original :rockon:

 

[chartrock]

Lookin' good.

 

[steve67]

Nice one, looks a gem! Low km for 2003

 

[17triton]

Very clean mate! It looks like a blank canvas.

 

[Kenshi123]

Geez that's bugger all kilometers!!! Well done.

 

[dagree]

Looks bloody good for it's age @PhilW and a hard find with those K's and condition.
Looking forward to seeing the end result

 

[MDS69]

Nice score.
We tow a 14.44-4OB with our petrol 120. Expect around 23L/100 when towing. Ours has a steel bar, snorkel, BFG's amongst other stuff which certainly contributes to fuel economy or lack there of.

 

[achjimmy]

Great blank sheet to start from. Love the 120 the best playdoh I think

 

[PhilW]

Thanks for the comments.
Blank sheet it is. Not looking at putting too much money towards it. Car has a fair few goodies as standard.
Fuel economy is something I will notice. Getting 15.2 around town.
180lt fuel tank..... Have not been game to fill both tanks....will keep you advised on the consumption. :director:

 

[ScottT]

Nice work mate. I for one can vouch on it's condition, however it now looks like it just rolled off the production line after getting the @PhilW treatment !

 

[PhilW]

Picked up a factory alloy bar second hand....spent Good Friday installing it.
Swapped the old indicator lights for the latest Narva units.
Really happy with the result.

 

[ScottT]

About time you changed that profile pic @PhilW

 

[PhilW]

About time you changed that profile pic @PhilW

Well spotted and fair comment mate!:yo:
Just waiting for the first trip away with the new rig!:lock1:
Team Prado mate?.......

 

[ScottT]

Mid to Far North Coast Winter trip mate ? :tea:

 

[PhilW]

First trip away with the Prado towing the 14.44.
What a blast...exceeded my expectations.
Averaged 16.2lt per 100kms
Interested to note that on the way up it was 17.1 using the cruise control most of the time.
Very happy.

 

[MDS69]

First trip away with the Prado towing the 14.44.
What a blast...exceeded my expectations.
Averaged 16.2lt per 100kms
Interested to note that on the way up it was 17.1 using the cruise control most of the time.
Very happy.

Jesus we don't get anywhere near that with a similar combo.

 

[PhilW]

I saw you post above and thought 23/100 seemed excessive (not doubting your post)for a 4.0lt towing such a small van.
Premium unleaded, three speed auto, stock as a rock, new air cleaner element, averaged 90/95 kph.
On a recent trip down to Thredbo (not towing) we averaged 13's per 100kms.
The Prado pulled the weight with ease. Never found it struggled with the van in tow.:first:

 

[bigcol]

that sounds like a very good tow rig mate

 

[bigcol]

whats the consumption comparison with your 120 V6 @dagree ????????????