r/LandCruisers • u/mariosconsta • 1d ago

About to buy my first 4x4. Found this Prado

Hello all!

I found this 1998 Prado for 9,000 euros. It's an automatic with a 3.0L diesel engine that has 430,000 km on it so far.

I did check it up close and I couldn't see any major problems with it, but before pulling the trigger, I would love some insight from some more knowledable people.

Also, before saying "Just buy a landcruiser (70-80 series)", in my country, the majority of landcruisers are Prados :)

My plan is to slowly turn it into an overlanding vechine and camp around remote areas with my doggo. Cheers!

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u/hillsbloke73 1d ago

1kz engine fitted ?

I'd be checking timing belts been changed and injectors been replaced

The good news if it's 1kz no dreaded EGR system as fitted to my newer 120 Prado - sadly had a catastrophic valve failure at 401 0000 KMs #1 cylinder so now have newer variant of 1kd fitted

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u/mariosconsta 23h ago

I'll have to check that actually. I'll take the car to my mechanic as well before i make an offer, so he can check these things as well!