ak22:


Please help me to compare gx Land cruiser Prado 2014 and Lexus made on the 12month of 2013 for 2014

HeavenlyBang:
I detest the Prado.

ak22:


You mean ordinary Prado or land cruiser Prado?

HeavenlyBang:


Are they different cars, or am I missing something? Isn't the Landcruiser Prado just the Middle Eastern 4runner/GX?

kingreign:


Wrong. A Benz C230 Kompressor is one hell of an unreliable and non durable vehicle. Engine problem, suspension problem, interior trim pieces falling apart, AC gremlin are part of their issues.

nurey:


it's the samething. 96-02 and 03-09 mostly had only Prado as the badge no land cruiser joined. It was later in 2010 that Toyota now added landcruiser to join the Prado because it looks identical to the land cruiser was just shorter in width compared to a landcruiser.

radautoworks:


So does it share parts with the American 4runner?

nurey:


Lexus GX, Prado, FJ cruiser, 4Runner share same platform, some parts and wheel base

radautoworks:


We struggle matching parts for the Prado because it's not an American model. Especially when the parts is not in stock and had to be ordered, we can match to see before we order. Any ideas?

nurey:


From what I can gather online, Prado has more common parts with FJ cruiser. But the GX470 shares chassis and frame with 4runner, also suspension parts are identical, I know these because a faulty balloon suspension in the GX470 was changed to standard spring using the 4runner suspension bits and it fitted perfectly only that no ground clearance change again.

From the outward appearance the landcruiser Prado should share more parts with GX460, they basically have the same stance, exterior appearance from the rear though I don't know if the Prado was offered with Air suspension in any trim.

radautoworks:


This helps quite a bit. We usually checked with 4runner and Highlander. Never thought to use fj or gx

nurey:


4runner may not fit the Prado because both have a different 4WD setup, also the 4runner has a V6 and V8 while the Prado doesn't offer a V8 Engine.

So depending on what trim of Prado comes into the workshop, the 4runner, FJ cruiser and GX Engine accessories may not fit, only a Prado fitted with the 1GR would make your work easy all those 4cylinder Prado you should be looking at Hilux or Hiace. I don't think Fortuner was offered in the US but you can beam your search light too on Tacoma

jidobaba:
Guys I'm making a choice between
1. Honda Crv 2007
2. Lexus Rx 330

Please let me know your thoughts on the capabilities of both (durability, fuel, comfort, resale, off-road etc). Honestly I'm leaning toward the Rx but I'm worried about the cost of maintenance, spare parts, engine etc. Also read online that the Crv may have Ac issues.

engrezenwa:
Let me first of all salute the major contributors on this thread. Taking the pains in delivering well researched opinions, for free; it’s quite heartwarming.

I wasn’t able to read through the entire thread, to be able to know if my query has found answers before now. Nonetheless, I have been a four cylinder guy for a long time (I hate to dash my money to fuel stations); however, I had a 1999 sienna at some point but I sold it because of economy.

I have moved from carina E to Corolla, to two generations of matrix. I have a 2005 ES 330 now, but I’m considering selling it for a 2005 C230 kompressor.

I know that the c class a smaller leg room, but I already hate to carry people in my car, so a smaller space would even be prohibitive to their requests.

None of the cars I’ve had caused me headaches apart from the 2009 matrix that had unending AC issues.

Considering where I’m coming from, advice me!

Thanks

weyreypey:

Sell it for the E Klasse instead

engrezenwa:
Thanks boss for contributing. I love compact cars (one of the reasons why the ES330 makes me a bit uncomfortable).

A friend of mine told me that I wouldn’t want to go back to Japanese again after tasting the Benz; hopefully, I’d now switch to E class.

However, I hope I wouldn’t be spending unnecessary maintenance money on the Benz.��‍♂️

engrezenwa:
Thanks boss for contributing. I love compact cars (one of the reasons why the ES330 makes me a bit uncomfortable).

A friend of mine told me that I wouldn’t want to go back to Japanese again after tasting the Benz; hopefully, I’d now switch to E class.

However, I hope I wouldn’t be spending unnecessary maintenance money on the Benz.��‍♂️

HeavenlyBang:


Beware Greeks bearing gifts. That guy recommends a Mercedes to everyone, and his suggestions should be treated with healthy skepticism.

What's your budget?

engrezenwa:
Thanks boss for contributing. I love compact cars (one of the reasons why the ES330 makes me a bit uncomfortable).

A friend of mine told me that I wouldn’t want to go back to Japanese again after tasting the Benz; hopefully, I’d now switch to E class.

However, I hope I wouldn’t be spending unnecessary maintenance money on the Benz.��‍♂️

HeavenlyBang:


Beware Greeks bearing gifts. That guy recommends a Mercedes to everyone, and his suggestions should be treated with healthy skepticism.

What's your budget?

engrezenwa:


N1.8m

engrezenwa:


N1.8m

dicksonadams:
Hi people need advice on buying this car 2005 Acura El, part availability maintenance cost, fuel consumption etc

Peculiarly:
Please I need an advice about buying between m35x 2008 and e350 2010 I was using the fx 35 2008 before it was totaled the car I love luxury cars and fast car presently am driving a rx 330 but am not enjoying that shit

Eddee:


That's a pimped and tricked out Civic - you're well on the right part