I am looking at a 2008 3.0 D4D Fortuner with 296 000km's on the clock with FSH from Toyota for R150 000. Is this a bad idea? What kind of repairs am I looking at in the near future with this engine?
The other vehicle I can get is a 2003 Prado 4.0 V6 with FSH up until 100 000km's and then no history after that - vehicle currently on 198000km's and going for R160 000.
Which one would you take?!
High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
The Prado is less of a risk if you can afford the fuel.
The Fortuner's motor can be replaced at a cost of about R35k for a low miaege secondhand unit
The Fortuner's motor can be replaced at a cost of about R35k for a low miaege secondhand unit
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Fortuner. At that price you dont mind spending on wear and tear items down the line......
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Prado!
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Prado!! 
The 1GR-FE will give you loads more kilos, if you can afford the fuel bill.
The 1GR-FE will give you loads more kilos, if you can afford the fuel bill.
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Prado - when a diesel breaks it breaks properly and will cost a lot of money.
When you buy second hand, rule of thumb - go for petrol. Mine is on 310 000 and has not missed a beat.
When you buy second hand, rule of thumb - go for petrol. Mine is on 310 000 and has not missed a beat.
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Prado - repairs / maintenance costs down the line on the diesel will far exceed the difference in fuel cost.
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Thanks for the replies guys, managed to find a 2008 Fortuner v6 auto 4x4 with 128 on the clock so going to take that instead!
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Re: High mileage Fortuner vs Prado
Good choice