Does the Prado (GX470) belong Here
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4Rescue
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Yeah i think of the GX (or PRADO/90series/120series in places where they don't HAVE 4Runners) as a 4runner and since mechanicaly if not somewhat cosmeticaly it IS a 4Runner I think it's more aptly discussed in the Taco/4Runner/Mini-Truck section. That's just me.
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Dave
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
The Surf aka 4Runner was around long before there was ever a "Land Cruiser Prado" (120) so to say the 4Runner is based on the Prado is not 100% accurate.
The Prado is somewhere betwixt the full, top of the line Land Cruiser and the lesser 4Runner IMO but has been dubbed a "Land Cruiser Prado" by Toyota so I say the Prado and GX470 are Land Cruisers per Toyota's designation.
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The Prado is somewhere betwixt the full, top of the line Land Cruiser and the lesser 4Runner IMO but has been dubbed a "Land Cruiser Prado" by Toyota so I say the Prado and GX470 are Land Cruisers per Toyota's designation.
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It is Toyota's light(er) duty chassis, so IMO it would be best to post and talk about it amongst other Toyota vehicles that share the parts and components... Those being Taco/Hilux/Gen 1 Tundra and 4-Runner/Prado. I say that, but talk about 2nd Gen Tundra Trucks in that same 4-runner/truck section... yet the 2nd gens are wholly based on the HD 200 series Land Cruiser. Go figure....
A Land Cruiser will be a vehicle based on Toyota's HD (large component) chassis.
A Land Cruiser will be a vehicle based on Toyota's HD (large component) chassis.
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4xdog
Explorer
I think, whether we fully approve of it or not, Toyota are the ones who define what is and isn't a Land Cruiser.
So I consider it a Land Cruiser -- but one with qualifications. Toyota have never used the Land Cruiser name alone for the vehicle line, have they? It's always been Land Cruiser Prado or 90 or something along with the LC, hasn't it?
Don
PS: I usually just ignore threads I have no interest in. Saves the aggravation.
So I consider it a Land Cruiser -- but one with qualifications. Toyota have never used the Land Cruiser name alone for the vehicle line, have they? It's always been Land Cruiser Prado or 90 or something along with the LC, hasn't it?
Don
PS: I usually just ignore threads I have no interest in. Saves the aggravation.
Cackalak Han
Explorer
Couldn't care less which section of an Internet forum it belongs in, but will say that Lexus already has the LX570 or a Land Cruiser line up and the 120 chassis-based GX is 99% more common with a 4Runner so it would make more sense to post there, as the other 4Runner/FJ guys would be more help.
Scott Brady
Founder
Since there are limited parts for the GX, which vehicle would the modifications be adapted from?
A 4Runner - right?
It is called a 120 Land Cruiser simply for marketing purposes.
The Prado, Surf, 4Runner, FJC and GX are all the same basic architecture.
Remember when the Rodeo was sold by Honda. Would you discuss the Passport in the other vehicles section, simply because of the name?
IMHO of course.
A 4Runner - right?
It is called a 120 Land Cruiser simply for marketing purposes.
The Prado, Surf, 4Runner, FJC and GX are all the same basic architecture.
Remember when the Rodeo was sold by Honda. Would you discuss the Passport in the other vehicles section, simply because of the name?
IMHO of course.
TexGX
Explorer
I agree with most everyone that being it shares more in common with the 4Runner then another Land Cruiser, I will post GX stuff in the other group. I was hoping so much to say I had a Land Cruiser.:hehe: I guess I will have to break down and buy a 100 series. I can leave here still proud to own a Toyota at least.:shakin:
TexGX
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Cackalak Han
Explorer
Who cares about the name, bro? You have a sweet rig (I envy KDSS). I would have zero complaints with a GX or a 4Runner.
ShottsCruisers
Explorer
Totally agree!
It really depends on which came first. Just because the 4runner name came first does not mean that the prado platform wasn't used for the 4th gen runners. Since they debuted the same year, you may not be able to say either one was based on the other, merely that they share a platform...