buy Prado 2008 now or Wait for Prado 2009 ?

hope4all
By hope4all

Hi QLs

I want to buy a Prado GX V4 from Agent, but wondering should i waint more 2 month for new 2009 model ? is't have effect on resale value ? is 2009 model will be a new design ?

By marshmellow1973• 9 Oct 2008 11:46
Rating: 5/5
marshmellow1973

I have a 2007 Prado VX. Just love the car but have to be honest...the service sucks. There is not point in waiting for the 2009 model...its the same except for the sticker at the sides. My suggestion...go for it. Plan your service appointments accordingly depending on the usuage of miles on road. The car is great and extremely popular in Doha. I even bought new accessories like, roof rails, back sensors and a LCD screen on the dash that includes DVD / MP3 / MP4 / Bluetooth / Aux in / USB / Navigation / etc...

By anonymous• 20 Sep 2008 21:53
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Come On!!

There is no use of dreaming about TOYOTA PRADO 2009! My Dad just bought the 2009 PRADO VX on Wednesday (17/09/08). Its just the same as the 2008 PRADO! No use of thinking about the 2009 PRADO's Body Style, Interior, etc!

NOTE: You must have noticed that the TOYOTA LAND CRUISER has a LCD Screen at the front Dash Board. If you want that LCD Screen to be fixed on a 2009 PRADO, it will cost you QR 9,500 & with Rear Camera it will cost QR 10,500. It's going to come after 1 month or it also might take more time.

If you/anyone knows where I can get Accessories for PRADO like Spoilers, LCD, Wireless/Remote for Trunk/Back Door? Please e-mail me at: [email protected].

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2008 13:49
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Go for it and buy it...its a gorgoeus car, otherwise go for the new H3 gold color, its fantastic...cheers

By baldrick2dogs• 3 Sep 2008 11:31
Rating: 4/5
baldrick2dogs

2008 & 2009 may be the same spec, but if you were offered a choice at the same price, which would you take - 2009 of course. The only way the dealer could possible shift his "old" stock would be to discount them.

By hope4all• 3 Sep 2008 11:20
hope4all

new line of Prado will be released in 2010 not 2009, and i have check it seems both 2008-2009 models are the same specifications.

What about GX resale value ?

Guys, do you have problems with service, do you do it in agent or outside ?

By xxc• 2 Sep 2008 14:15
xxc

does not matter! same model same specs!

By baldrick2dogs• 2 Sep 2008 14:14
Rating: 4/5
baldrick2dogs

Wait 2 months and buy 2008 - I'm sure they'll discount the older model to make way for new stock :o)

By anonymous• 2 Sep 2008 14:07
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

I would say wait for next two months. May be Toyota unveils new shape with great style..... I have Toyota Prado 2005 but u may get away with new style...

Toyota resale value is great..... Go for Prado VX (6 cyclinders) most demanding here in Doha..

Good luck

By iwael• 2 Sep 2008 10:47
Rating: 2/5
iwael

I think you really need to think twice before purchasing any Toyota, the service sucks.

I have a Prado 2007

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