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Ivan10
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New Member and New Prado owner

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Hi Everyone, I'm new in the forum and recently bought a 2005 Prado V6 with 200k on the clock!!

I'm moving to Mozambique at the end of the year and needed a reliable, low maintenance and comfortable 4x4 for Mozambique's sandy roads!
I'm looking forward to exploring and experiencing the car and its capabilities!!
I'm scared about the fuel consumption!!! heard as low as 12l/100km to as high as 18l/100km!!!

I will post some questions i have in the coming days!!

Here's the beauty!!
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Cheers,
Ivan
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Welcome Ivan, don't worry about the fuel consumption, just enjoy the ride!


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Post by Mud Dog »

Hi and welcome Ivan ! :thumbup:

Sandy conditions as well as slow driving in anything other than top gear are going to negatively affect the fuel economy of any vehicle, so be prepared. Deflated tyres are going to help traction and economy in the sand but again reduce it on harder surfaces, so depending on the conditions of the routes you will be typically following, you might opt for an optimal "all round" pressure or carry a deflator and compressor to adjust pressures for the longer stretches. The V6 will probably do better on consumption in the sand than a smaller 4 cylinder motor because of it's ability to overcome the drag.

The vehicle itself is bullet proof, so no worries there. Good luck and enjoy! :winkx:
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Thanks for the welcome and for the tips!
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