Landcruiser Prado 4cyl 2.8 L Vs 3 L

Yasey on 10/03/2024 - 08:55
Last edited 10/03/2024 - 10:56 by 1 other user

I'm planning to buy this Prado GXL. I need some ideas from you guys.

I came across these two Prado GXLs, which I'm really interested in. One of them is a 2015 Prado GXL 2.8L, and the other one is a 2013 (MY 2014) Prado GXL 3L. Both of them are advertised for the same price of 39 grand. And have driven around 150,000 kms. I just want to get an idea about both the 2.8L and 3L Prado GXL market.

Are there any known issues with the 2.8L Prado GXL in common? Is it much lower in price when compared to the 3L Prado GXL market? Which one is better?

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Comments

  • Euphemistic on 10/03/2024 - 09:15

    How many kms on each? What is the condition and trim level?

    My google fu came up with the 2.8l 150 series being a much better vehicle than the 3.0l 120 series. But that the 3l engine was more indestructible.

    • Yasey on 10/03/2024 - 09:30

      Both of them are Prado GXL. 2015 one is 6 speed auto 150k on the clock. 2013 one is 5 speed auto and 152k kms.

    • Yasey on 10/03/2024 - 09:35

      2013 prado manufactured year is 2014 mate.

      • zonra on 10/03/2024 - 09:38

        FYI, the MY in MY 2014 stands for Model Year, build/manufacture date is 2013 as per your OP.

        • Yasey on 10/03/2024 - 09:44

          Thanks mate

    • JIMB0 on 10/03/2024 - 10:11
      +1

      But that the 3l engine was more indestructible.

      People often say this when Toyota replaces a long running engine with a more complex one. They even said it when the 3L first came out.

      • Euphemistic on 10/03/2024 - 11:23

        People often say this when Toyota replaces a long running engine with a more complex one. They even said it when the 3L first came out.

        Thats a good point.

  • GordonD on 10/03/2024 - 09:22
    +4

    Google's broken again is it?

    The 2.8L seems to get the vote as the better engine. It may be slightly smaller, but it produces more power, more torque, and better fuel consumption. It even gets the vote as better in the series 70 Land Cruiser than the 4.5L V8, which Toyota is trying to discontinue as soon as they can wean buyers off the idea that because its bigger it must be better.

  • pegaxs on 10/03/2024 - 09:59
    +10

    (fropanity) how much for a 9~11yo Prado? $39 grand? Holy (fropanity). God, people need to get off the Toyota Kool Aid.

    • El cheepo on 10/03/2024 - 10:20
      +1

      I want to check what a brand new one was worth 9-11 years ago but i fear that google is broken.
      Might post a new thread asking on here soon.

    • 7ekn00 on 10/03/2024 - 10:51
      +1

      Got a mate the makes ~ $200k a year from just rebuilding Toyotas in his spare time (Prado, HiLux, Kluger, RAV4) - prices are insane on all models!

  • Aust on 10/03/2024 - 10:41
    +3

    https://www.drive.com.au/news/2014-toyota-landcruiser-prado-…
    Prado GX diesel five-seater manual - $55,990
    Prado GX diesel seven-seater manual - $58,490 (+$236)
    Prado GX diesel five-seater auto - $58,690 (+$436)
    Prado GX diesel seven-seat auto - $61,190 (+$1013)

    Prado GXL diesel manual - $61,490 (+$355)
    Prado GXL petrol auto - $63,190 (+$555)
    Prado GXL diesel auto - $64,190 (+$555)

    Prado VX petrol auto - $77,990 (+$1355)
    Prado VX diesel auto - $78,990 (+$1355)

    Prado Kakadu petrol auto - $91,590 (+$1455)
    Prado Kakadu diesel auto - $92,590 (+$1455)

  • Dollar General on 10/03/2024 - 11:30
    +6

    Both are fine to get you around the city and climb those gutters when needed

    • pegaxs on 10/03/2024 - 11:58
      +9

      How are they at getting to school parking zones where we have to park up on the non-car park areas that have grass on them? Or parking in median strips?

      Any reliable reviews on how these go in the gravel parking lots at little league soccer events? I have 1 kid under 4 years old, will the 7 seater be big enough? My inlaws 50 metre driveway isnt paved, should I be looking at the AWD version?

      I also mainly drive it on my 10km round trip to work during daylight hours, in suburban Melbourne, what bull bar, spot lights and long range tank options would suit me the most?

      We were also planning to go as far away as Ballarat, can you recommend a roof rack and recovery boards for this trip?

      • DashCam AKA Rolts on 10/03/2024 - 15:46
        +4

        I also mainly drive it on my 10km round trip to work during daylight hours, in suburban Melbourne, what bull bar, spot lights and long range tank options would suit me the most?

        We were also planning to go as far away as Ballarat, can you recommend a roof rack and recovery boards for this trip?

        You forgot the snorkel, in case it rains.

  • PinzVidz on 10/03/2024 - 13:11

    Fun fact with the 150 series GXL/GX from 2014-2018. Toyota in their wonderful wisdom set the low beam headlights/parkers to always on, even with the headlight switch in the off position. Classic cost-cutting DRLs, basically.

  • elgrande on 10/03/2024 - 14:22
    +1

    Are there any known issues with the 2.8L Prado GXL

    Yes, they tend to be driven by pricks.

    • Nugs on 12/03/2024 - 16:24

      you are thinking of Rangers, oh and BMW 3 series
      .

  • Gdsamp on 10/03/2024 - 19:12

    are you towing or going off road
    Either may be perhaps a better choice than a WRX

    • Yasey on 11/03/2024 - 08:56

      No heavy duty work. Going off road perhaps

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