I will accompany you in good times and make a comeback with you in bad times. This famous saying is used to describe? Prado is perfect.

With the announcement of the suspension of production of Prado, the popularity of second-hand Prado in the market has been heated up again. Is it worth buying a second-hand Prado with a price comparable to that of a new car? Let's talk about it today.

as Toyota's most well-known hard-core off-road SUV, Prado has enjoyed a good sales and reputation for many years, and its durable leather is many people's first impression of Prado. Both brand power and product power have good advantages at the same level.

Prado is more praised for its hedge ratio, which can reach 66% in three years, and it is also one of the best in the same level. If you buy another SUV, the price will be broken after three years. If you buy Prado, used cars are more expensive than new ones when the market is good.

Maybe many people simply think that they can sell their cars at a high price, but this is just a feature of the hedge ratio. Another important feature is that it represents the price/performance ratio of this car. The description of the model with high value-keeping rate is more perfect in related supporting aspects, such as vehicle brand, market share, reputation, quality reliability, richness of accessories, popularity of used cars and so on.

why do people have so much confidence in Prado's used cars? The reason is that the new model was announced to be discontinued. As early as November 18, the newly listed domestic Prado had already discontinued the 2.7L displacement model. In June 22, due to the impact of the national six emissions, the Prado 3.5L model was also discontinued, and there was no Prado in the domestic market. Nowadays, if you want to buy a Prado with a large displacement, you can only look for it in the second-hand market.

Why Prado's second-hand cars have such a market is mainly because Prado's mechanical parts are very stable and have few minor faults. As long as they are properly maintained, the quality of large parts is very guaranteed. Especially for many cross-country enthusiasts, entering Sichuan and Tibet is the only route.

riders who have crossed the Sichuan-Tibet line know that after entering Tibet, the road conditions are not as smooth as inland, and there are often unpaved roads such as gravel roads. Prado's super passability comes in handy at this time.

At present, in the domestic market, besides the domestic version of FAW Toyota, there is also a parallel imported version from the Middle East, which is also the hottest model among used cars. The super domineering appearance is also called overbearing by the people.

For example, the Middle East version of Toyota Prado is a representative model, and the feathered headlights and the thicker front air intake grille fully demonstrate the wildness and domineering of this car. Personalized color stripe painting adds a little personality to the side of the car body. Prado is not too exaggerated like many models now, but takes the calm atmosphere as the main line. It is this inner appearance that is very in line with the aesthetics of Chinese people.

Prado's interior is much simpler than many current models, and there is not much decoration. Many people think that this interior is not even as good as the 1,-yuan model, but it is this simple and easy-to-use configuration that reflects Prado's tough guy side.

Space is also one of the advantages of Prado, especially in the back row. Even if three fat people sit in it, they don't feel depressed at all. And there are 7-seat and 5-seat versions to choose from. The space expansion of the trunk is also excellent, and you will be equipped with a lot of things when you travel, without any pressure. The ultra-high sitting posture is also convenient for the owner to observe the road conditions, and the non-load-bearing body has no pressure on some grooves to pass through.

in terms of power, such a huge body is naturally equipped with a large-displacement engine, so it will feel a little fleshy when driving on urban roads, but when it comes to the plateau, it has become its main battlefield, and its power has not diminished. This is the biggest advantage compared with many models, and it is also the reason why many people regard Prado as the first choice for entering Tibet.

since the second-hand Prado is so popular, I would like to remind you of the precautions when choosing a car. For example, when buying a second-hand parallel imported car, the law stipulates that the car dealer does not have the responsibility of three guarantees, which is also the disadvantage of parallel imported cars compared with domestic models. You must know this before buying.

In the process of car selection, although Prado is reliable in quality, models that are too old or have too many kilometers are not recommended. Models that are less than 1, kilometers in 5-7 years are the most cost-effective and the quality is guaranteed. I suggest you choose.

the third thing is to check whether there are any common faults in this model before buying. For example, abnormal noise has appeared in many Prado models. Pay attention to it during the car inspection. Even if you have to choose this car, there is still reason to discuss the price with the car dealer.

in a word, compared with other hard-core off-road SUVs, Japanese Prado has advantages in both preservation rate and durability. If the price of second-hand Prado is right, there is basically no short board, so if there is a suitable model, friends who like hard-core off-road can still start.

This article comes from the author of Chejia, car home, and does not represent car home's standpoint.