Keep my Rg colorado or switch to 4L 120 prado
I’ve got a 2013 RG Colorado, 6-speed manual, with 280,000 km on it. It’s got really good service history and no major faults so far. I also have always driven it super gentle as i wanted it to last.
That said, I’ve got a fair few upcoming expenses:
Clutch and injectors are still stock which worries me
Oil cooler repair ( leaking )
Suspension work (not urgent)
Front bumper repair ( respray and dent )
Intake clean (blanked egr 50’ kms ago)
New bash plate ( massive big dent )
Rotors and brakes ( due )
Plus all the other little things that come with a 13-year-old car with high ks
I’ve been looking at 120 series petrol Prados around the $15k mark, but most of them are already on 300,000+ km. I’ve seen some really well-maintained ones though, and I keep hearing they’re super reliable.
The only way I’d do it is by selling my Colorado first. Realistically I think my ute is probably worth around $10k in the current market.
The main reason I’m considering selling is to avoid getting hit with all the bigger maintenance costs on the Colorado — injectors, clutch, etc. I live in the city now, but I’m originally from the country and still like going 4WDing, touring, and camping with mates occasionally, so I still want something capable.
Do you guys think it’s worth forking out the extra money for a high-km petrol Prado just for the reliability reputation? Or am I better off keeping the Colorado and just repairing things as they come up?
Keen to hear from people who’ve owned either.