We are truly impressed with this 4x4. We've done a circumnaviation around Australian to the most remote rough locations and couldnt fault it. We have a 2003 GXL 4L - it is thirsty but you have the power and grunt to go where you want. Highly recommend!

I bought this car to tow a caravan and use it for light to moderate off road work. The Prado really surpassed my expectations for towing, the V6 towed my 16 van really well. Last December I left Nullarbor road house heading west into a strong cross wind, 44 C outside and the aircon on full blast. The temp never got past 94 c, digital readout from the OBD11 Port. Yeah the fuel consumption wasn't great, but the Prado pushed on without a complaint for 2.5 hours.
I use the car for work every day and its comfortable and reliable despite 227000 km.

We have had our prado for a few years now and we cannot fault it. It is very comfy, spacious and is a dream to drive. The downer is that it has the same old standard Toyota stereo so no Bluetooth/AUX/connection.

After a string of Diesel Hilux's, Landrover Discoveries I bought my first Prado on a whim at auction-online, sight unseen. It had 300,000km on the clock so my expectations were realistic. To my surprise it looked immaculate and drove the same, full service history and one owner from new. A few sensible upgrades, suspension, tyres, bull bar later it is becoming a favorite for the fun we have in it and the reliability. Dual tanks standard, great air-cond, relatively good fuel economy, (1KZ pre-common rail diesel-manual). Very capable off road and comfortable, roomy for family trips. Only regret is we didn't buy one sooner.

2004 1KZ, Done 230,000Km with it. running smooth, reliable.
Has been offroad with this car a lot never had a problem,
If the Auto box was 5 speed It would make a different car.
I like this engine is so simple and makes life easier with service and low maintenance cost

Low servicing costs
Tough tough tough
Versatile family car
Good off-road
Good I’m the snow
Good all round family vehicle
Very hard to find fault
Replaced radiator, tyres, brakes and one wheel bearing in 6 years. Pretty hard to argue with that in what is now a 15 year old car

I have never ever felt safer or more comfortable in a vehicle. The space is an added bonus but there is nothing my baby can't do and no where she cant go. If and when i ever upgrade i will want something as close as mine as i can get because i just love it!

I bought mine from new in 2003 and drove it for 9 years without any problems at all. Did lots of serious 4wding and this thing will go anywhere. I put a 2 inch lift kit in it for the big rocks in the victorian high country but other than that it was stock.

Airconditioning unit has just died in my 2008 Prado D4D 3 litre turbo at 160,000km. Air con repair specialist indicated that it's a usual occurrence for my model at this mileage. He indicated that he replaces 50 per year of this series. Apparently same unit fitted to Klugers. Would have expected the unit to last longer than this.

Have had 3 Prado's now and absolute favourite car ever. It can handle anything you throw at it. Really lovely to drive, great on road trips and heaps of space. 4WD capabilities are quite impressive, taken it off road and it mostly does what my mates Land cruiser can do.

Only cons are back seat is pretty small, and petrol is pretty pricey. Get about 1000-1200km on the dual 90L (180L) tanks.

Love my Toyota Prado. Drives beautifully, reliable - can take it anywhere from school drop offs to 4 wheel driving in the bush or beach. Servicing costs are far cheaper than previous Subaru Forrester. Only negative is it is noisy with rear windows down but we can live with that.

Cross locks possible damage. I engaged the when on dry serface & wasn't sure if I had dis engaged properly, driving it seems to have a slight wobbling effect. & high vibration at 100km plus. What do you think? Do you think I have done some severe damage? I want to take it in to Good 4x4 drive machanic here in Western Australia perth.

My first Toyota, a GKL petrol auto. So far 250,000 km since 2005 and not a problem. Have always used mobil 1 in engine and synthetic oil in everything else. Its like driving a comfy lounge chair around. Replaced the suspension at 200,000 km to Pedders and am still very happy with that.

Purchased new in 2005 and 12 years later just done 120,000kms. A few issues along the way- dodgy dashboard (replaced with Toyota's assistance) and need for a re- conditioned sound system to replace the one that stopped working but otherwise no other problems. Tell me when someone designs a better looking vehicle (sorry Toyota the 150 series does not cut the mustard) and I may be tempted. In the meantime.......

Reliability very good running cost of 4lt petrol very high compared to 4x4 these days diesel would be the better option no need for manual these days when using your car as a 4x4 4/5 speed auto is a better option fridge in consol is very handy on long trips.

130k done, 3 laps of Oz and plenty of other trips, on road, off road, often towing 22ft van. Not missed a beat and very comfortable. Built to last and the diesel is super...ignore the rattle when cold...cruises beautifully. Top buy. This is the model to buy if you are after a good second-hand Prado. Was going to trade on the new2.8L diesel but reviews have put me off, particularly towing aspects. So I'll keep this one for another 100k.