Kilometres travelled
More than 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2010
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
19000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
Safe, reliable, easy to drive, good vision, space for dogs with separate rear air in the back 8 seater for kids and friends, able to tow boat etc etc
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
Loved it! We had same but slightly lower spec one, a 1997 Prado previously. I was looking for the same as a couple of months prior we (family of five) traveling back from up north had had a very very bad motor vehicle accident and the Prado ended up being written off. We had rolled several times smacked into a barrier across on-coming SH1 traffic and came to a stop upside down smacked up against a milk tanker. Not one of us were hurt. After that experience (which makes my heart race brings tears even now), the ONLY choice was the same vehicle!
What have you discovered since owning the car?
That its a tough ole girl and takes me anywhere, town to country and I’m not precious serves my needs perfectly
What do you like/dislike about the car?
Love that its easy to get in and out of, (my knees haha) Drives great! Great vision Love the front and rear mirrors for very easy parking Electric seats Heated seats Sunroof Rear separate air function for kids/dogs in the back 8 seats I reckon she still looks great style wise It’s always ‘borrowed’ for friends to pick up Large items (actually mark this as a dislike haha) Possibly costs more than normal to run but i don’t have anything to compare to as for 20 years its all I’ve had
Any other comments on the car?
Nope, shes brilliant
Reliability
5
Features/technology
5
Performance/economy
4
Value for money
5
Overall rating
5
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
Think thats explained above its a fabulous drive.