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thinking seriously of buying a new tow  a diesel 

The 2013 diesel GXL  4  cyl  might do the job,  not keen on 6 cyl.......

The Prado has continous 4x4  with a duel range  ( low& high ratio rears) & lockable dif.

There are so many considertations  to take into a account

Size of cargo area  is  critical , so is performance.

I have read a lot of information  but there is always  more questions  left to be answered.

Jeep Cherokee   also  takes my interest , a lot of extras  for less money than a prado GXL

Nisen is good  but the rear seats do not fold away as well as the prado

 The thought of a king cab  with a canapy  is on my mind also  ,finding one with diesel auto  etc  is  a issue.

would like  a vehicle that has a cargo area of close to 1800 mm  so as I could sleep in it if required.

also need a flat  floor  to roll in  a scooter ,  these things are heavy.( need a good strong  cargo  area floor.)

My garage is 7 ft 6 ins wide .....   the prado is  1880 wide, a bit of a worry .

I do  like the rear camera in the GXL prado

Has anyone got any ideas  or thoughts 

cheers  from Paul

 

 

 



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Good luck choosing the best one for your purposes towing with a 4 cylinder unless its diesel i think is doing it the hard way.

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Look at a Mazda BT50 duel cab ute 2 wheel drive $40,000 drive away. 5 cylinder diesel 6 speed auto 13 ltrs towing 2.5 tons average over 2500 klms, 8 ltrs around town. Love it after Ford Territory used 23 ltr average to darwin last year

 Yep ... thanks, I will get my ass  to the  Mazda  shop  

 I've been looking at Mazda  there seems  not to be a wagon diesel  4x4  . ( or suitable ute and canopy  )

 I will keep looking for any alternative  but so far the prado  is the most suitable.   Fuel useage is a little better also in prado



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Look at a Mazda BT50 duel cab ute 2 wheel drive $40,000 drive away. 5 cylinder diesel 6 speed auto 13 ltrs towing 2.5 tons average over 2500 klms, 8 ltrs around town. Love it after Ford Territory used 23 ltr average to darwin last year

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Look at a Mazda BT50 duel cab ute 2 wheel drive $40,000 drive away. 5 cylinder diesel 6 speed auto 13 ltrs towing 2.5 tons average over 2500 klms, 8 ltrs around town. Love it after Ford Territory used 23 ltr average to darwin last year

 Yep ... thanks, I will get my ass  to the  Mazda  shop  



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Jeez Paul .I have to say you are jumping around a bit mate .If you want to sleep or fit a scooter you can wipe any Prado,pajero jeep etc straight off Cause they are too small. You say cargo area is critical ?I frankly can,t see any 4x4 meeting your specific criteria.Like many of us you may have to forego 1or 2 items in preference for another .All the best John

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I have 2008 diesel Auto Prado and very happy

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my van wrote:
my van wrote:
Galahs wrote:

Look at a Mazda BT50 duel cab ute 2 wheel drive $40,000 drive away. 5 cylinder diesel 6 speed auto 13 ltrs towing 2.5 tons average over 2500 klms, 8 ltrs around town. Love it after Ford Territory used 23 ltr average to darwin last year

 Yep ... thanks, I will get my ass  to the  Mazda  shop  

 I've been looking at Mazda  there seems  not to be a wagon diesel  4x4  . ( or suitable ute and canopy  )

Don't know were you've been looking but it obviously wasn't the Mazda site - http://www.mazda.com.au/vehicles/bt-50?gclid=CIuwsIXV9LcCFccbpQodcGEAng#/home The BT 50 comes in a number of configurations and canopies for the tub are available from Mazda or from other parts suppliers such as ARB.
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