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Originally Posted by zimcruza
Pity it runs the 4.0 v6 - same motor as in the 120 and 150 Prado and possibly a little under powered for the beast in overland guise. I'd have preferred the single turbo 4.5 v8 diesel tbh as found in the 78 and 79 series wagons.
For the rest though I'd go with the wheel on door and rear locker every time ...
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It isn't that bad, it moves itself well enough but wouldn't want to tow anything heavy with it.
Having it as a manual is quite nice too... I think that might be the solution.
I wonder if it's possible to retrofit some of the goodies from the higher spec models to these basic ones, just things like multifunction steering wheel, xenon headlamps, the more comfortable seats, stuff like that. I know they aren't paramount but I intend to be in it for a lot of the time so would be nice to have those things.
I did find out that I can buy a 4.5 twin turbo diesel 200 series in Kuwait as they are imported there, but from what I've read this new engine doesn't like the diesel fuel available in less developed parts of the world, and it's expensive too.
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