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08-07-07, 07:18 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
Posts: 547
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My new 2008 (95 Prado VX 5 Speed)
Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself to the 90's forum, I am a regular in the 80's forum, but due to some job changes I moved from Orlando, Florida to Bogota, Colombia. I recently purchased a 2008 Prado VX 5 Speed. It is completely stock, for now. Its not an 80 but its Landcruiser nonetheless. I will be moderately wheeling this rig mainly for long trips. I picked up the rig on friday and right off the bat it was off to Villaviciencio, a city about 90km from Bogota. The rig handled well, it has a 3.4L V6 engine, with a 5 speed manual transmission. It drives well, wish it was the 4.5L but it isnt, could use a little more power but it does the job well.
I look forward in adding to the forum with some upgrades and other projects. First upcoming project, I am going to adding HIDS to the Rig. I have a set laying around and it just happened to be an H4 bi-xenon kit 8000K. I will be documenting that project this week. For any members here in Bogota that would like to meet up please let me know I will be making a thread maybe in the Events Forum to gather up any Colombia rigs and possible set up a Landcruiser Crew if there isnt already one on here in MUD. Here are some pics of my trip.. When I picked her up from the Toyota Dealer in Bogota..  Some offroad fun near a river.   Some other nice rigs that were at the dealer for service.  This 70 has front and rear ARB air lockers... 
__________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air Last edited by FloridaFJ80; 08-07-07 at 07:23 PM. |
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08-08-07, 09:09 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 73
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Welcome
Frank, welcome to Bogota, very nice new toy, hope to see you soon. Sent you a PM.
Regards, Alvaro. __________________ Alvaro Pachón 1994 FZJ80, Warn M12k, ARB Front Bumper, Custom Made Rear Bumper, OME Js, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, Safari Snorkel, Rear Aussie Locker, Engel 80. 1993 FZJ80 (SOLD) 1966 FJ40 (SOLD)  2005 RZJ90 (SOLD) |
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08-09-07, 01:09 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 127
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none of the ones we discussed, but none the less... nice ride man!! hope you enjoy it....
saludes, Alberto |
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08-09-07, 07:48 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
Posts: 547
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LOL. I know. It turned out that the 2 door Prado was too small for my family and same with the 70 Series. I wanted an 80 but I couldnt find a brand new one. so I ended up with the Prado, I will be getting my Off road rig once I have more time to search for one, We were on a time constraint as getting a car is not as easy as in the states. This will do for a now....
__________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air |
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08-09-07, 08:40 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 127
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Yeah, you can say that again... buying used cars here is practically impossible!!! people fall in love with their cars so they charge you a premium because THEY love it... Only in Colombia!
If you are going for a trail only rig, there are a few 40's to look at but you are right, 70 and 90 2dr series are pretty small. once again, congrats... its a great vehicle none the less... |
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08-14-07, 12:25 PM
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Spread the H8
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Nice rig Frank! I see that you wasted no time in getting it dirty, way to go!
__________________ '00 トヨタ 4Runner VZJ185 '97 トヨタ Land Cruiser Prado RZJ90 SOLD! Get your Land Cruiser T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers here! |
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08-14-07, 01:26 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
Posts: 547
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Thanks Eduardo, Yeah I needed to bring the rig back to its roots, OFF ROAD. I will be posting some pics of an HID conversion I did to it already. We need to get this Forum to be very active and full of technical goodies...
__________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air |
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08-22-07, 08:49 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 127
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HIJACK!
Frank, i noticed you purchased your Prado at DISTOYOTA at 154th street... there's a 4x4 club there with a pretty cool track, i dont know if you asked about it.... but im a member and its a pretty cool place to test out your new accessories and in your case, your new truck. Clearly i wouldn't recommend going into the "fosa profunda" since it is a new car, but some of the mudholes might be interesting. PM me when you decide to go get your ride dirty...Maybe Alvaro wants to come to since i see we are the only 3 people active on mud from colombia... Just a thought. |
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08-22-07, 05:49 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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I wish they sold Prados in the US that weren't the hideously ugly GX470s.....
__________________ 1994 FZJ80. Stock as hell. Lockers. Slee skid plate. Better speakers + CD player, no flares. Lame. |
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08-22-07, 06:04 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 73
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Alberto, are you going to the 4x4 Festival this weekend? Send me a PM with your cell number, we can meet at the race track with Frank. Alvaro. __________________ Alvaro Pachón 1994 FZJ80, Warn M12k, ARB Front Bumper, Custom Made Rear Bumper, OME Js, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, Safari Snorkel, Rear Aussie Locker, Engel 80. 1993 FZJ80 (SOLD) 1966 FJ40 (SOLD) 2005 RZJ90 (SOLD) |
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08-22-07, 06:44 PM
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Cook Free or Die
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Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org |
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08-27-07, 09:53 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
Posts: 547
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Love the Name "3 Lonely Colombian Mudders"!!!
We should all get together, and Wheel!!!! I have taken the rig off-road already, when I bought it, took it to Villaviciencio, and I just returned from Cartagena, and took the rig to Playa Blanca, where she sustained some Battle Wounds...LOL Only thing is that I didnt take many pics of here in action. Alberto - Hope all is well in Miami, give me a shout when you get back to Bogota. __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air |
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09-01-07, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Nashville TN...But I miss Richlands NC
Posts: 1,196
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FloridaFJ80, How much something like that in USD?
THX |
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09-01-07, 02:53 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Sunshine State
Posts: 1,700
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Hey Frank nice rig....
Safe Travels! see you in the ONF __________________ 4/5 82 fj60 |
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09-02-07, 06:17 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cartagena, Colombia
Posts: 547
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TNtoyota - this rig in USD cost around 45k.
Mel Lowe - long time hope all is well see in the ol' ONF __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air |
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