Update: Renaming this as an in depth tour video and I shall make a more comprehensive driving segment video with this in the future. Things now sorted out after video posting: 1. New handbrake boot 2. New fuse cover 3. AC compressor, evaporator, drier tank 4. More transmission issues 5. Factory-spec wipers 6. More suspension parts 7. New headlamps plus back to stock H4 Halogen bulbs 8. Loose rear door latch 9. Interior dome lights fixed 10. Differential oil replaced 11. New handbrake cable Things to be sorted out: 1. Repaint back to original green colour 2. Driver side sun visor 3. Interior plastic trim pieces

@albz8234

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to replace lower ball joints they can collapse at anytime if not replaced it is a Achilles heel of this vehicle search LBJ Prado 90 series and you will thank me later.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@albz8234 So I've heard. That's the first thing I had checked out upon picking this up to play safe hehe! Mechanic says all's good :)

@milsongalleto2670

3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video! Appreciate if you can also give a link and description where to purchase original and replacement parts i’m sure you will be able to help Mighty 90’s Owners. Thanks!

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@milsongalleto2670 Thanks. I usually have this car serviced lang sa Class A along Amoranto. They specialize tlga in mga LC, and they source most of my parts for me. As for parts they can't source out, just look for Nonoy Lee on Facebook.

Ah the prado, I remember using a tz prado back then, it had a 1kz that felt intense but takes a while to reach 100, and the heat of the engine can be felt from my legs lol.

This is how you do a review/in depth tour. Thank you!

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hey there! Saw your post on the Mighty 90’s Prado group. Nice J90 you have there! We also have one in white (Dubai version) and have so many plans for restoration. Bought a week before I was born and still completely stock. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@KyleLiongCars

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds great!! Do share some of the pics to me on my Facebook if you have time :)

@familybomediano6273

3 жыл бұрын

3

These things are really quite indestructible! Great forever car

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

They really are

I have one with 380,000km. I wanted to have a look and see if i could find a youtube video which showed how load the engine was on ones with less Kms. Sounds like yours is maybe a tad quieter than mine. Great video and i hope you have many of years with your car!

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my video useful. I'd usually be wowed at cars with 380K Km, but given that we know how amazing our cars are, I'm not even surprised :D Hope you keep yours till a million Km or more ;) I'm pretty sure I will too! See you at a million Km! Also, don't forget to please hit the like button and subscribe

Nice, I have the 3.4L VZJ95. 384,300km so far! Love it.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

How is it so far?

@pradolover

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars it's a great car, thirsty and loud but very reliable. Great for long trips, camping, etc and handles my 1000kg camper trailer fine.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree on the loud part haha I’m thinking of having sound deadening materials installed.... Haven’t taken this for long trips yet, been using my diesel Fortuner for those instead

This Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was the first generation Prado in the Philippines but it was second generation from 1996 to 2002

Thanks for the tour....

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Np

Interesting.. I traded in my w210 for a 90 series Prado about a month ago too. Nice video.

@KyleLiongCars

4 жыл бұрын

How are you liking your Prado over your 210 so far?

@KyleLiongCars

4 жыл бұрын

And thank you!! I'll be posting more so please consider liking and subscribing :)

Tips: You can find umbrella box under the passenger seat and if push the head of the center consol forword you will get cup holders for the back seat passengers

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t have the umbrella box.

Loving the Tints!!!!😍😍😍😍

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

like your channel I brought the exact same car a year ago just turned over 300 000 km no problem so far great off road and on road SUV Australia Victoria

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope you enjoy your car even more over time. I’m sure it will last a long time to come.

I have the 3.4 version in Australia they are very tough cars and are very off road capable and will run 1million kilometers on same engine if looked after.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

How many kilometres has yours already run?

@albz8234

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars mine has done 316k still going very strong.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing! Hope find reaches that much as well

@grantmctaggart9942

3 жыл бұрын

Ha I got same car same colour 414k I thrash the thing drove 2 months now radiator still got it a year and a half later lol

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@grantmctaggart9942 Gotta love our Prados

hi kyle, can we talk about our Prado 90? About where to get parts or what shops are best to maintain our prado 90. Hope we can chat. Thanks!

My favourite car, i have the Diesel version, excellent wagon. I see them all the time with over 500,000kms. They have the same engine as the Hilux and Hiace and four runners.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

I regret not getting the diesel one of this, but also don’t mind the extra fuel consumption in exchange for smoother power delivery

@JimTom.

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars I havent driven the V6 version, but my diesel can be pretty fast. I used to own the 120 series Prado with a 4.0L V6, also very nice. They are very easy to drive, i find Diesels a bit easier to control too. Yours is very tidy looking, considering its 23 years old. Mine was filthy and very bare when i bought it, but after a lot of work and cleaning inside, it looks pretty good.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha probably only looks tidy from a couple of feet away 😂😂 I am really considering having mine repainted back to the original Toyota green color just to make it look stock again :)) We have the FJ Cruiser (got a vid on it too) which uses the 4.0L V6 as in the 120 Prado and it really is pretty smooth. Despite the displacement increase, it’s also more economical being more advanced and newer

@JimTom.

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars I do like the Toyota Green. Yes bigger engines dont have to work as hard. I guess you could always find another one that is already green/diesel whatever, but if youre like me, you just cant let your truck go

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Same thoughts hahaha would rather just have it repainted, and restored to its full 1997 glory

I have Gxl model and it has done 500000 km so far 💪

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Very informative and detailed review bro! One thing though can you share what's the fuel consumption of this? I'm planning to get one

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s a wallet-tearing 3.55 Km/L city Makati - QC rush hour hahaha

@markjohnbacagan3182

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars Thank you! more power and more gas to your channel!

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

30Km so I bet that’s highway driving? My 12Km daily drive QC-Makati-QC only gives me a measly 3.55km/L :(

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@Without Shadwo How is it doing now?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been doing constant highway drives with my Prado. Maybe I’ll test it out next time :)

Hi Kyle, hope you don’t mind me asking where you sourced sone of your parts?

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a group on FB for LC90!! Couple of sellers there :)

Hello and thank you for your video Does this model came with OBDII port ? If yes then where does it located please? I have the same model VX 1999

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No OBD II on this yet

im not comfortable with the brightness of the glass headlight assembly. im thinking of replacing them with plastic crystal headlamps. ur thoughts? thanks

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

might be dark because of old reflectors. Just try the regular brand new old stock ones if you find them

Hey Kyle, I keep coming back to this vid because I'm still not sure which one to get. I'm considering an early 2000's Field Master Pajero, Nissan Patrol SS or this LC90 Prado. Can you please make a comparo on these 3 focusing on their reliability, comfort, value for money? Generally which one to get if you have less than 500k php budget. Thank you!!

@danicasipit

Жыл бұрын

Btw I'm planning to use the vehicle for a weekend family car. Maybe for overlanding, probably long drives.

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to but the cars are not easy to come by :(

@danicasipit

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars too bad. This still tops my list so far though, patrol as close second because it still looks badass, i just worry the ride is not as comfortable as the prado (the way you described it). The pajero, well it's the cheapest of the three so I just added it to the list lol. Anyway thanks for the response.

cant beat the 3.0 1kz diesel

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

I want to try that

nice review! after over a year of ownership, what kind of mileage are you getting? thanks

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hmmm around 3Km/L haha

@quickster212

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars ha ha ha thanks! after getting the EGR cleaning, my mileage improved slightly but i think am getting around 4 or 5km/l pa din. i think that is the best it’s gonna get! thanks for the reply. keep up the cool reviews. amdg

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah don’t think it could really go much higher than that! Thanks again and I sure will make more reviews. Hello fellow Atenean :)

Really nice Prado. i drove one as my last car in UK, now I have moved to Mindanao I am looking for a new one. Is it easy to find a good one here in Philippines ?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

There's actually quite a number on the market currently. I suggest searching on FB Marketplace and joining the FB group "Toyota Prado 90 Philippines "Mighty 90s""

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you're interested in this? I'm thinking of maybe moving to a Prado 120

Were these J90 Prado's released locally in Ph? I'm checking out a 1999 Prado 4x4 Manual Dsl. Owner says its a local unit, orig LHD. Can't find anything online really on the PH market prado's history. TIA

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

Yes there were local ones :)

It's hard to find such thorough reviews of the J90 Prado, Salamat! I'm not sure if the price you paid is in-line with other models in this condition, but I'm curious to know how much the maintenance and repair cost though.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The price is about right for its condition but the repairs were pretty expensive. Overall though the car is cheap to maintain. It just so happened that the repairs it required were pretty major

@Ozimandius

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars So I bought a 2001 3.4 model with 218,000 kms and a month later the reverse has a delay in engagement, as if it's stuck in Neutral, until I try again. Have you experienced something similar because the transmission is supposed to be bullet proof?

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Happened to mine too but not for reverse. First thing you gotta check is tranny fluid. It does that if it’s low on fluid. Second, your gearbox might be shot just like mine. I needed to have a full rebuild

@Ozimandius

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars Had to get it rebuilt. Reverse is sorted, forwards are fine. Still feels sluggish though.

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ozimandius It's not really the most responsive transmission to begin with haha! That sounds about normal. It is a proper slush box after all

Did you review the Prado in townhouse

@KyleLiongCars

2 ай бұрын

Yeah

"Micro scratches"??? Dry seals??? It's a 25 yo off road vehicle my man. If you aren't scratching it up, you aren't using it properly! 😁

Hi Kyle, hows the fuel consumption of this car? Thanks

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

3km/L?

How did they clean the injectors?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure how they did it exactly in the shop since I left it there for a couple of days, but I'm pretty sure it involved carb cleaners

Hello! Let me know if you are going to change the rims. I will purchase them. Thanks

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Are you from the PH? I’m actually planning to change them

@milsongalleto2670

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i’m from Cebu 😊 let me know

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Will do. Please do send me an email so that I may keep in contact with you if ever I decide to change my rims already. liongkyle@gmail.com

Bro,, how to adjust rearseat back??

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Lever on the side

My father currently owns a Prado J90 VX model with the same everything but it being in a better condition. And it was owned by Julce Ledisma

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! How is it so far?

@robloxiangamerprogamer92782he

2 жыл бұрын

its been great, it hasnt broken down once.

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. We’ve already sold ours. Didn’t really have major issues after we sorted them out the first time

@robloxiangamerprogamer92782he

2 жыл бұрын

ah, did you swap it with another car? im new to the channel so forgive me if i dont know much

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up buying back my W140 S Class haha

Ganda

@KyleLiongCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Ohh so this beautiful olove green is repaint job ..not company paint.....there is another light green shade..sports colour too

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately it is a repaint. It still looks good though

What kind of mpg or L/100km do you get with the 5VZ-FE?

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

3-5 km/L

@on1ytheb3st

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars are you sure that’s correct; epa rates it at 14mpg city 20mpg highway. 3 km/l is like 7mpg

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

EPA is always way too generous, and traffic is crazy here in the Philippines. We do average speeds of around 15 km/h or even less

@on1ytheb3st

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars oh wow that makes sense then. Are there anyways to improve on gas mileage; i know it’s all wheel drive so manual locking hubs are out of the question. Is there a conversion kit to make it part time 4WD

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

That I’m not sure

What is the fuel consumption of the v6?

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

around 3-4 Km/L hahaha

Mine had 327000 kms if not 427000 kms when I sold it in 2021. I called it 'My Precious'...

@KyleLiongCars

Жыл бұрын

Nice

Hi Kyle! Is Prado 90 worth getting this 2021? Hoping for your response .

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think so. It’s a good car overall. We recently just sold ours though because we already have too much cars, but if not, it’s really great to keep too

@drivetastefullyph

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars I just saw it on fb marketplace! Planning to get one kasi but I’m a bit worried on parts availability here. Are the timing belt expensive and other parts?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Just very typical of Toyotas. You could be maintaining an Innova or Fortuner and you’d be spending about the same amount of money :)

@drivetastefullyph

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars thank you, Kyle for your inputs!

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

No prob

Aircon fuse location

Hi sir hm the cost of transmission repair? Thank you

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Set us back around 34K

@benjaminmacasaet9296

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars thanks sir for the info planning to buy that kind of suv. Mag build po ng overland rig.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

No prob. I’m selling the LC90 actually. Msg me sa FB if you’re interested

@benjaminmacasaet9296

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars for sale po yung sa inyo sir?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

nice car.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marthomaboy7246

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars but is the mileage real? my personal car has 170k mileage and the seat has not ripped

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@marthomaboy7246 Yes the mileage seems to be real. Everything checks out. This probably has just been left to sit under the sun for so long in the past :((

Hows the fuel consumption 🙂

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Terrible. 3.55Km/L heavy traffic

@drivetastefullyph

3 жыл бұрын

How about mix? Haha planning to get one. Btw, congrats on your ad sense pin!

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Mix is around 6-7? Thanks hehe

Local?

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Dubai (GCC) version

Wow traded my w210 2.0 kompressor. With a Land cruiser. 2000. 3.0 1kz-te. Diesel

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

How is it so far? Good decision for you?

@34REDCOW34

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars o hell yea. 4 months later the w210 got BAS. Abs and ESP. And key problems.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@34REDCOW34 Oh boy classic W210 issues... Mine had the same, except for the key

Wow Philippines

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

👌🏻

@dierless9937

2 жыл бұрын

Hello guyz , I liked this colour of the Prado who can help me with the colour code?

Nesecito pre y direccion

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

What's this? Sorry Google Translate couldn't do it haha

Volkswagen Beetle next

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend with one pero not sure if papahiram niya 😢😢

@toyota8684

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars I hope na ipahiram nya

@toyota8684

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars classic ba yun

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yep dami niya iba ibang versions nung classics

The V6 engine is noisy. It sounds like diesel.

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

It really is

Pajero exceed gen2

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully can review it soon

Jeep Prado RZ Its way more cool than this with four doors

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’d love to have one some day

@arturolopezsoleto9656

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleLiongCars Yes friend I love the jeep version with 3 doors I have one a Rz 96 and it is great 3400 four cam sunroof Its cool

@KyleLiongCars

3 жыл бұрын

The 3 doors are quite rare here in our country. If ever you do find one though, it’s about twice the price of the 5 door