Landcruiser Prado or a Freddy Kluger...? | Thread profile

Hi folks Not sure what to do about our car situation. We have two options - get a Toyota Landcruiser Prado (diesel), probably a 2003 or 2004 model for approx $35k (I love these cars). Or, or Toyotal Kluger that would be a 2004 or 05/early 06 model for just under $30k (my wife loves these cars...). Both are big cars that would use more fuel than the 05 Corolla wagon we have at ...

hey Kegger, hope you received my pm. We like the prado too, but bought a 2005 pathfinder 2.5l turbo diesel. Hubby likes the shape, I think it's ugly! but it's ecconomical, reliable and I can fit a pallet of stock for the shop in the back with all seats down. It flies up the southern expressway with ease when fully loaded and whilst I think it got hit with the ugly stick you can't beat it for ...

... or you could just be very smart and buy the Kluger and keep the good wife happy!

I'm assuming you are either going to be towing or going off road? otherwise why the expence of a 4x4 trunk when a larger station wagon would be better suited to city driving.

Thanks silversands - we live in Crafers SA so the tips for the espressway are relevant for the freeway too... Togo - I have had Fords and Holdens in the past and they spent more time on tow trucks than anywhere else, so looking at something reliable (i.e. Toyota) that can fit 3 kids and also go off road, as we do quite a bit of camping as well and at times need to tow a trailer. Did ...

We love our diesel Prado. We will never own another vehicle. It comes down to how much off road you will do. We do a lot and are often out some remote place looking for a camp spot. Plus with 3 kids, being an 8 seater, it's handy for when the kids have friends around. The Kluger would be nice for gravel roads. Prado for off road. Cars for tar. See ya's.

We also have a diesel prado and love it! The 8 seater is great for taking kids friends to sport, parents away on 4wd beach trips with us to the islands off Brisbane. The rear seats (3) come out in a minute, should you need more room for gear. Great 4wd for bush tracks as well. Great vehicle for us for our "weekend adventures" with the kids. We try as often as we can, do at least a ...

we've got a full sized 2000 model landcruiser on lpg gas - it's great, looses very little power and very economical. and the shape still looks as modern today as it did 8 years ago. and yes - four kids, a large boat and a dog .... however hubby is trying to get me into a little golf or hyundai diesel for my next car ... i'm waiting for someone to bring out a diesel/electric hybrid ...

If you are not going to use it as a 4x4, why buy a 4x4? My uncle regularly moves 6 adults around and has a newish Tarago. An amazingly versatile vehicle, drives well and would have no where near the thirst of a Prado or Kluger. Very spaceshippy inside and out. http://www.drive.com.au/Search/Searc...&SG=1913154 709 Before that he had a Kia Carnivale, seemed pretty good ...

We have a 7 seat Mitsubishi Nimbus which I love. Easy on the fuel, pulls a heavy trailer. Looks like a squat station wagon and we can separate the boys so they don't all have to sit squashed up together. We can quickly and easily remove one or both back seats for a huge area for carrying stuff, or fold them down. Smooth ride and great safety features as well, though at 5 years old, doesn't ...