Are you happy with it? OK on the gas? I think I have decided on one, would prefer another Prado, but Highlanders much cheaper. TIA
vtecintegra,
Mar 22, 12:03pm
They're completely different types of vehicles so you probably shouldn't be cross-shopping them
monaro17,
Mar 22, 12:48pm
Friends of ours went from a 1997 diesel Prado to a then new 2012 highlander limited. I know it isn't a straight comparison seeing as though they are 15 years apart but they couldn't believe they stuck with the old Prado for so long. Soo much more space, power and refinement. They said fuel wasn't too bad. Not as bad as people say. But a small price to pay for such a nice vehicle. They too were after a brand new Prado but couldn't justify spending nearly twice as much for what's effectively a spruced and tarted up version of their old one
vtecintegra,
Mar 22, 12:50pm
That's because the Highlander is car based - that may be a huge advantage if that is what you're after but it is a different genre entirely to the Prados
monaro17,
Mar 22, 1:14pm
I see you have your Prado listed- a very nice one too.
I also note there is no tow bar so this answers my next question of whether you need high towing capacity.
By the look of it you do not do any rugged off roading (excuse my assumption) so the 4wd capability is not applicable.
Drive the Highlander, see if you like it. I notice they are still running out the old highlander model at good prices. If you like it, go for it. Remember you will have saved yourself $20,000 ish- and that is a lot of fuel
wendy1968,
Mar 22, 1:31pm
Thanks for everyones replies :)
thunderbolt,
Mar 22, 1:57pm
If you are looking at Highlanders, make sure you drive the new US built version if you are in the market to buy new. Much nicer wagonin my opinion, even if it doesn't handle like a go cart in the twisty stuff.
bwg11,
Mar 22, 2:13pm
Hi OP, You might find this interesting, if you haven't seen it already.
I wouldn't worry too much about fuel consumption, I've got the Toyota V6 in an FJ. Under hard usage, lots of towing and city running its lifetime consumption is 13.6 litres/100km. Under the same usage, my previous diesel Prado did 12.7 litres/100km. Open road touring I often see 10,6 litres/100km per tankful. I'm sure the new Highlander would be even better with another gear and a much more slippery profile.
wendy1968,
Mar 22, 2:18pm
Thank you for that :)
clck2,
Mar 23, 8:26am
AUTO ANGELS have 4 of them for sale in manukau
mone,
Feb 4, 4:09am
Found this thread. My dad is looking at buying one. Any major issues with them? My main concern is reliability and maintenance, not so much fuel economy or handling.
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