1994 Toyota Prado 3.0TD

Stock #6425

The old school is cool again, and this trusty, capable, and unique turbodiesel hauler won't last long.

Exterior Overview

If you squint just a little, you might think this 1994 70 Series is a Japanese G-Wagon, or a Defender 110. Like the Benz and the Landy, this Toyota boasts some serious off-road chops, but adds in a healthy heap of reliability. Finished in a one-off Scotch White over Black two-tone, this rig is set off by refinished factory alloys, OEM rainguards, LED tail lights, privacy tint, and a rear door mounted spare. Aside from a dent on the right rear back door and few dings, chips, and loss of gloss, the body is in good shape and this Prado is fresh off a recent service. Turn key and ready to rock, this turbodiesel example is offered with a mere 132k verified and documented miles on the clock. Equipped with a sought after optional third row, this 4×4 would make for an ideal year round daily driver, or a cool campsite crawler. The old school is cool again, and this trusty, capable, and unique Japanese Classic won’t last long.

Interior Overview

The cabin is in good shape overall and includes the prized optional third row seating. The dashboards normally have cracks the size of the Mariana trench, but this one only shows a few minor hairline splits. The driver benefits from a tilt adjustable steering column to find the ideal driving position. The seats are trimmed in a soft Alcantara style cloth. They lack any major rips and defects apart from some minor pilling and are comfortable on longer hauls. Both front occupants have access to a set of simple to use climate controls. The system doles out heat and cold A/C upon request, so year round use is bearable. If you prefer more natural ventilation, the rear side glass pops outward to vent, the side windows power down, and there’s an optional power moonroof that can give you a view of the heavens above. Aftermarket Pioneer audio is fully operational, and the sound is clear for being 30 years young. The rear cargo area is spacious with the seating stowed away, and you can deploy a spacious third row if needed. The carpets are tidy, and the headliner is in good shape apart from a couple minor dust spots. Overall, it’s hard to pick apart a cabin that was designed back in the early 80’s, and an aftermarket woodgrain steering wheel classes things up a tad, and feels good in the palms of your hands .

Mechanical Overview

Body on frame and built to last, this Land Cruiser can take a licking a keep on ticking. The same can be said for the 1KZ-TE, this rigs durable four banger powerplant. The engine is fresh off an oil and filter service and churns to life with the twist of the key. A new fuel filter strains unwanted contaminants from the diesel and the 1K feels healthy as a horse, and pulls strong to redline. Power is fed through an automatic gearbox. Its geared properly for highway use and shifts as it should. The selective transfer case allows the pilot to choose between powering the rear axle or both. The hubs can be locked electronically and a low range affords more torque to be applied to loose surfaces. We repaired a leak on the side of the transfer case for added peace of mind. The long wheelbase is good for highway use where road imperfections are distributed. The suspension offers tons of ground clearance and one of our trained techs added a set of rear sway bar bushings for state inspection. This large SUV slows down with confidence thanks to new front brake pads, rotors, and hoses. The rear pads were replaced as well, for good measure. The power steering is bolstered by a new steering stabilizer and grip is handled by four new all-terrain tires mounted and balanced at each corner. To prolong tire life, we also freshly aligned this Prado and it drives straight as an arrow!

*California Residents: In order to register a Grey Market vehicle in the state of California then it will have to be made CARB compliant first. CARB certifications will have to be performed within the state. Depending on the vehicle and any existing modifications will affect the pricing. Typically CARB compliance will range between 5-10K. Additional information can be found on the California Air Resources Board website.