Why would you spend $125K on a cruiser? Are the new ones really that expensive?Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
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Why would you spend $125K on a cruiser? Are the new ones really that expensive?Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
Toyota are selling less cars so lifted the dollars to maintain margins:thumbsup:
Yea, check the papers... That's on special - full retail is like 150kQuote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
I would rather have one of those boxy ones 70 series they might be for like 80k and spend the balance on guns, boat, coke and hookers etc
Taupo prices! Teach to live in a resort town!:cool:
That's convertedQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
I would love that Raptor!!
I haven't heard anyone mention the new Colorado or even the Dmax... they both appear to be better than the Hilux. My (very) limited knowledge would say Ranger, Colorado or Dmax would be the go until Toyota pick up their game.
This WAS Toyotas chance to pick up their game, and they have failed IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by GMH72
Well hopefully they don't go down the road of their car-like Hilux... I know there are a lot of 4x4's, 2x4's etc that just go round the roads but not all of them do..
Utes like this have got extremely popular with mum and dad type buyers for their weekend drives and I guess if that's the case, then that's what the manufactures are going to produce... a bit sad really...
Yes its become a yuppie status symbol to have a 4wd .
there is no denying utes are practical even if you never go off the tarseal. Unfortunatly for those who may actually take there 4wd into a no road situation most of it will be worse than a series one landrover capability wise.even if you had to carry 3 spare axels just to get there:D
manufacturers worked out 10 odd years ago less than 5 percent off 4wds ever went off seal so why cater to that market.
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Supply & demand eh, its a bugger when you're a minority user!Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
The way the OP drives I think he should stick to helicopters anyway.
you sure about that!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
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Originally Posted by veitnamcam
That new Hilux looks almost as gay as the new Mazda BT50s.
All this Euro emission standard rubbish is killing our vehicles. How can getting a smaller engine with a million turbo's and light weight everything, ever last as well as well as the bigger, less boost, built like a brick shithouse diesel from the late 90's.
Add to that Catalytic converters that crap themselves and cause your car to go into limp mode, or the ridiculous EGR valves that put exhaust gases into the fuel air mix, it's stupid.
Could probably make a fortune if you started a business that removed all this rubbish off the engine and turned into into something any man and his dog could fix.
2007 toyota hiace same as new hilux engine. Needs new ERG valve at 60,000k engine warning light first came on about this at 20,000k told no problem sheepishly. New ERG valve costs $1500 plus labour. FCUK TOYOTA'S OF THE FUTURE. Run fleet of 9 vehicles only one will be Toyota in future a 2000 Hilux, no ABS, turbo ed motor, can swim in 1 metre of water and more. Barry Crump must be cringing in his grave. Their new engines are junk.
Makes me want to buy a parts patrol just so I'm good for another 1,500,000 kms
Wow , you just gave me a " Blast from the past " :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild game havester
Remember when they drove off the cliff , landed at the bottom , and Barry rolled a fag while he waited for the dog to land in the tray .
Those were " Real Toyota's " .
Ken
After reading all this thread I'm really regretting selling my 89 hilux 18mths ago:(
We have a 2002 3.0 extra cab and it's ok as a farm truck. Better than the 2.5l Nissan.
A landcruiser would be a pain here, as you can't get around the switch backs without a three point turn
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Yeah the 02 3 litre non turbo extra cab is what I have as my farm truck:)Quote:
Originally Posted by puku
I believe they are the last of the proper hilux before they went gay.
Yep agree totally. Although the IFS sucks arse. It can get cross axled to easilyQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
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I put some tough dog shocks on with another 50mm lift, has made a massive difference:)Quote:
Originally Posted by puku
That bloody fly buy wires an absolute pain in the arse, got it in the Ranger and the Golf. Should be banned, reaction time, after it's check the computers OK and the wheels are still on, I only narrowly miss being tee boned time after time after time, better not to slow for roundabouts or stop signs!:x_x:
The sheep shagger shape is where it really went pear shaped.
That would be a problem with all these new bigger trucksQuote:
Originally Posted by puku
I was working at the Colenso advertising agency in early 80's when they were making those adds. They wreaked 5 utes making that add.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ground Control
Only 5 ? :O_O:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild game havester
They would need 15 + new models if they wanted to do the add today .Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
What about this iAttachment 27356 instead of a hilux
Maintainence on those things is murder.
But what does she ride like?
. Oh dear hope your not referring to my 14 year old daughterQuote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
Got some pretty good intell on the latest model Hilux. Looking forward to seeing one in the flesh.
Will probably get one not long after they're released.
Spill...
Ohhh risky..buying the first of a new model... :XD:
To receive intell you need to first have intell to understand it :PQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
Toyota bought the Ranger/BT50 plant in Thailand and are going to put a sheep shagger badge on it?Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Naah,they just don't make em like that anymore!
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Someone's gotta do it! 5x5 year deal will be a comfortQuote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
Haha that is true
Only place they fit a passenger brake for sooky north islanders not used to big roads with bends in them:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
Big roads and bends I can handle. The "holy shit I'm gunna die" driving school for grumpy bears that just woke from hibernation not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Anyway, behind the wheel Ill show you some driving etiquette in a couple of weeks time.
Gives you more time to check the awesome majesty that is the NORTH ISLAND.
