Stick with the Prado, you dont need to carry extra fuel anyway. We never take the portable fridge anymore and our chairs fit easily in the boot of the van. The ride is comfortable and if you want to carry two extra people, there is ample room in the back seat, I find most twin cab utes I have sat in. too cramped in the rear.
I you want to update and you dont already have a diesel. I would certainly recommend one.
Hank
Sedan VS crew cab ute when towing
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Re: Sedan VS crew cab ute when towing
Hank and Sue
2012 Prado GXL 3L Turbo Diesel
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2012 Prado GXL 3L Turbo Diesel
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Re: Sedan VS crew cab ute when towing
After looking at many parks the two most popular vehicles seem to be Jeep Grand Cherokees and Mazda/Ford Crew Cabs, Prados would probably be third. The Jeep and Prado are popular for the reasons already given (they are more comfortable to travel in). Remember that you are going to spend a lot of time sitting in whichever vehicle you choose, so it is best to be as comfortable as possible and make sure it is a diesel.
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I prefer a dual cab ute for all the reasons above like carrying fuel that isn't in the cabin.
They also can be significantly cheaper to buy, around $10K in the case of a Prado (about $62K) vs Hilux (about 52K) in turbo diesel. You then of course need to factor in the cost of adding a canopy if you want one.
If you're not brand specific then a Triton will do what you want for about $33K
Remember when comparing between wagons and utes that a canopy will cost money for a ute, and a cargo barrier will cost money in a wagon - it evens out the equation slightly.
They also can be significantly cheaper to buy, around $10K in the case of a Prado (about $62K) vs Hilux (about 52K) in turbo diesel. You then of course need to factor in the cost of adding a canopy if you want one.
If you're not brand specific then a Triton will do what you want for about $33K
Remember when comparing between wagons and utes that a canopy will cost money for a ute, and a cargo barrier will cost money in a wagon - it evens out the equation slightly.
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Re: Sedan VS crew cab ute when towing
I wouldn't buy a Jeep until OT finishes writing the "General Product Recalls" post; it will go on forever.Stuartandjan wrote:After looking at many parks the two most popular vehicles seem to be Jeep Grand Cherokees and Mazda/Ford Crew Cabs, Prados would probably be third. The Jeep and Prado are popular for the reasons already given (they are more comfortable to travel in). Remember that you are going to spend a lot of time sitting in whichever vehicle you choose, so it is best to be as comfortable as possible and make sure it is a diesel.
glanyard
2014 Isuzu D-Max twin cab ute
2006 5.5 metre Golden Eagle Mini Mi rear entry van
2006 5.5 metre Golden Eagle Mini Mi rear entry van