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The thread title is misleading - I thought they meant: http://www.dakar-derooy.com/2014/index.php?en[FONT=Century Gothic][B][SIZE=4][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?36057-Ryback-s-Flinders-Red-120"][COLOR="#B22222"]'04 120 Petrol Flinders Red GXL[/URL][/COLOR][/B][/FONT][/SIZE]
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Everywhere in Europe. And as for being too big... its a small truck you approach things differently than you would a prado or a landy of course there will be things you cant do in it but then again theres things a landy or prado couldnt do that this can. I like it as a long term remote travel vehicle. well thought out and i agree, very cool.
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We were talking to a couple with a Mitsubishi canter 4wd, similar style to this one, a year or so ago at the end of the border track. They reckoned it was a very capable 4wd and the fact they got over the big dunes on the border backed that up. For a touring rig I think this style of rig would have huge advantages over wagons or utes.
The only Iveco I've driven was a piece of crap, but that may have had more to do with a hard life than its build quality.
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I reckon that's awesome - I've modified my retirement plans!Prado 150 D4D AUTO GXL with ARB Deluxe Winchbar, Brains' TG150 Transfer Case Actuator Guard, Bilstein/Ridepro 50mm Lift, Safari Snorkel, D697 265/65/17 LTs, Dual Battery Setup with REDARC Controller, REDARC Tow Pro, Toyota Tow Bar, Maxtrax - towing a Camprite TL8s fitted with GXL wheels and D697s.
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Theres a few Mitsubishi Canters running around now that the ADF is selling a bunch. Low mileage with a box on the back. I got chatting to a chap who bought one of the first to go on sale. He spent a few months setting it up and promptly did a lap of the island. He reckons it never missed a beat and he was now basically living in it. I was considering a Mog for a while, but people are paying way to much at the auctions and they are a very basic spec. Next option was a Hino or Isuzu. The tourist operators love them. The draw back is the associated costs can get a little high. This Iveco has shed a whole new light on it.
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Looks like the one I saw down at Brendale at Freddy's Camping & Fishing Store..... With the right setup, I think they would be great...... No good for Underground car parking though
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Originally posted by Beach View PostImpractical? How?
Sure open country, beach, dunes etc go for your life. You only need to see how wide they cut fire trails for the fire trucks to get through to realise how much room they need.[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]
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Originally posted by D4D View PostTake it on Zeka, Billy Goat, Caledonia, Butcher Country, Dingo Hill any track with lot's of switchbacks and you're stuffed. You'll have to do a lot of 5 point turns to get it around. Lot's of fallen trees are just roof height on the Prado and lot's of High Country ridge tracks are just wide enough for a normal 4x4. Let alone having to turn around or let somebody pass.
Sure open country, beach, dunes etc go for your life. You only need to see how wide they cut fire trails for the fire trucks to get through to realise how much room they need.
Theres lots of people that consider Prado's "an expensive under performer". To quote one of the chaps in All 4 Adventure - "I had a Prado once. Sold it 'cause they're a bit of a girls car."
Everyone I have spoken to thats chosen a truck or larger vehicle such as these has never felt like they were restricted in anyway. They may not be your cup of warm beverage on any given day and thats fine. It does not mean they are impractical. In fact, quite the opposite.
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Originally posted by Beach View PostSo what are you saying? Don't buy this kind of vehicle because of the inconveniences you mention?
If you like it, go for it. But this is a Prado forum after all.Last edited by ntp; 26-01-2014, 03:12 PM.[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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Originally posted by Beach View PostSo what are you saying? Don't buy this kind of vehicle because of the inconveniences you mention?
Spend some time with your local CFA/RFS and see how they go in the bush.[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]
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Horses for courses. A couple of years ago a retired couple were camped with us and they had a 4x4 Canter. It went remarkably well but was too big for some of the smaller tracks. Well set up thing it was too. Ideal for what they were doing and used within its limitations very capable.
You actually take notice of something said in an All 4 Adventure?My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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