One son has a Prado. He takes it places where your feet try exiting through the firewall due to inclination. The 3l turbo has given no issues (250 km) but ball joints/cvs/radiator needed attention. Few years ago I considered a 2.8 Prado but went d-max. Remember that these vehicles are now way overpriced due to demand thru lack of supply. I traded my d max on an MU- X runout a couple of months ago. Got my money back on the Ute. Both immediate neighbour (Holden) and my bro (Triton) sold their utes within one day and realised profit. NZ lends itself to SUV/utes.
Personally, I would look for a newer vehicle, but they are damned expensive. All the best with your purchase.
BTW if you head to Sth Island, Pm me as Shirley and I spend a fair bit of time down there. We know places that I guarantee would appeal.
Hint: Google Mt Patriarch for one.
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