Land Cruiser

[viking]

Hi,..

I am interested to know about the Prado that came after 2003 that was fitted with the 2700cc petrol engine has any problems?

The engine may be underpowered, but usually Toyota vehicles and especially the Land Cruiser is quite reliable.

I would like to hear experiences and opinions on this model.

Also, what would be the price of a 2003 year vehicle in Sri Lanka? (That mostly came brand new)

Thanks...

[Kim]

AFAIK the 2.7CC VVT-i does well on fuel, and has considerable power without any issues given. have a 3.4CC version (non VVT-i) does only 4 - 5 in Colombo, but pulls lyk a sports car, believe me!

[HardHat]

driven a friend's 2.7L IL4 (The GX) in Dubai and it felt so underpowered for it's weight. But that's perhaps over here you've got to reach 120km/h ASAP, otherwise run the risk of getting rammed from behind. The GX wasn't doing well climbing dunes as well. But for SL, 2.7L should be quite enough, unless you intend to do some serious off-roading

most of the Prado's over here are the 4.0L V6 (VX). That can burn rubber if you want it to

and all of them toyota's are bullet proof - amazing reliability

[milindu]

Hi,..

I am interested to know about the Prado that came after 2003 that was fitted with the 2700cc petrol engine has any problems?

The engine may be underpowered, but usually Toyota vehicles and especially the Land Cruiser is quite reliable.

I would like to hear experiences and opinions on this model.

Also, what would be the price of a 2003 year vehicle in Sri Lanka? (That mostly came brand new)

Thanks...

2700cc version as the others mentioned is slow to drive and can be a bit of a pain to drive in traffic having to shift often (tends to knock due to its power to weight ratio).

No major problems with the 120 series as such. Some of the dashboards crack when being parked in the sun for extended periods. Fuel in the city will be 5ish km/l. They go in the range of 6.8-7.5 mil for manual GX versions for the non VVTi (pre 2005 models). A 2003 auto went for 7.2 about a year back.

Our company runs a new Hiace with a 2.7l VVTi engine with an Auto box which does about 6km/l with line A/C for 10 passengers.

So the VVTi version packs a bit more power and is nicer to drive, but the fuel economy factor is a bit over-rated.

I have a 120 series 3.4 V6 which is quite smooth and pulls well. You can do 3km/l or 6km/l in the city depending on how you drive. I have managed 9km/l on a flat run to Bentota and 8.5km/l to Galle.

They are pretty reliable vehicles and most of the spares are reasonable (not the hydro-electric shocks on the TZ though).