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Offline Sancho

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« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2006, 01:00:15 AM »
Heh, I thought this was going to be about F1.
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« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2006, 01:18:15 AM »
GTO what do you think of the 07 Wrangler?  Its not too far of a stretch from the classic, and I think itll grow on people just like the TJ did.

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« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2006, 01:30:32 AM »
I will never understand why they insist on putting up the same poorly designed roof rack on SUVs.
They look cool but are next to useless.
although that one in particular has a little area you might be able to place luggage in
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« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2006, 02:37:38 AM »
Looks like some Tonka designers made it to the big time.
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« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2006, 03:06:21 AM »
ewww.. looks like a Playmo car.

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« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2006, 03:41:06 AM »
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Dunno if Jeep even offer diesel (certainly never seen it here):



They are selling Jeep Cherokee CRD in here with a 2,8liter 163hp/400Nm diesel engine. IIRC those are manufactured in Graz in Austria and only for european markets.
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Offline indy007

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« Reply #21 on: January 12, 2006, 08:32:27 AM »
I like it. The price is expected to be about $20k. I'm waiting to see the interior still. The concept interior was awesome... hope they at least keep some of the detail. I've only ever owned Toyota's though. Celica, Corolla, and now a 4Runner that'll be paid off the week these's FJ's arrive. Tempting, tempting...
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« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2006, 08:47:09 AM »
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Damn, that thing is a solid 9 on the smurfy scale.  I'd give it a 10, but it's beat pretty solidly by the Honda Element and the Pontiac Aztec.


Don't forget the third "10" candidate.  Chrysler Pacifica, and heck, the Buick Rendevous.

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PS - If Toyota had a brain in it's organization they would drop the "FJ" designation from this POS.  It gives THE original FJ's the Clap.
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« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2006, 09:34:38 AM »
GtoRA2, for you, I'm going to have to recommend the Toyota Scion xb ... perhaps better suited to your hip lifestyle  :p
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« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2006, 09:42:57 AM »
I used to own one of those old Toyota Landcruisers.

Looks like they have kept the design true to the most loved features of that model. The wrap around windows at the back, the exterior hinges on the rear door, the front end is pretty exact in how it looks, the short wheelbase.

That old Landcruiser has a huge following around the world. I can see why they are trying to update the design but stay true to the roots.
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« Reply #25 on: January 12, 2006, 09:45:35 AM »
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I was speaking from my personal experience with Toyota, (granted I am bitter of there treatment of my mother) I will NEVER own another car with Toyota on it.

If I was going to wheel something new I would buy a Jeep Rubicon (I did as a mater of fact).

I wheel all the time with an 03 Xterra and it does OK, can't go the places I can on trails but it was way better in sand.

They are marketing this as an off road capable vehicle like the original was.
That market is the Hummer H2 and H3, the Nissan Xterra, the Powerwagon, and the Jeep Wrangler.

The Mopar products are the kings of the hill off road. The H2 and H3 and 05 and Newer Xterra is really what this is aimed at since it is also an IFS Car.

I bet 2 years after Toyota puts this thing on the market, someone comes out with a solid axle swap for it .


I own a 2000 Xterra. Like you say, offroad it does okay. A few things would make it more capable. Locking diffs, solid axle, better armor, etc... That said, I'd stack a stock Xterra or Pathy against any H2 or H3. There are advantages to being a lighter and narrower vehicle.

As for the solid axle swap... if they come up with one I bet it's going to be expensive. Calmini currently has an SAS kit for the Xterra. IIRC, it's roughly $2500 or so. Still have to find an axle and that's going to cost $1000 or more. One of the guys on the XterraOwnersClub BBS did the swap. He was up to over $6000 on just parts. For that kind of money and hassle, I think I'd rather buy a vehicle that already has solid axles and locking diffs.
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« Reply #26 on: January 12, 2006, 10:43:26 AM »
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GtoRA2, for you, I'm going to have to recommend the Toyota Scion xb ... perhaps better suited to your hip lifestyle  :p


Ouch. They're actually not bad. I drove one for 6 months before they were on sale in the US. It was all done up with TRD rims, exhaust, suspension, alpine system & screens. It was pretty fun. I'm kinda baised though... I was paid to drive it.
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« Reply #27 on: January 12, 2006, 10:50:09 AM »
SRT8 Jeep Cherokee.

'nuff said.
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« Reply #28 on: January 12, 2006, 12:41:51 PM »
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GtoRA2, for you, I'm going to have to recommend the Toyota Scion xb ... perhaps better suited to your hip lifestyle  :p



Like I said, I wont ever own another toyota.


I am far from hip, I just bought a 4X4 to actualy wheel it. I bet most new FJ owners buy it because it is cute or their rainbow sticker will look good on it.


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« Reply #29 on: January 12, 2006, 12:45:21 PM »
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GTO what do you think of the 07 Wrangler?  Its not too far of a stretch from the classic, and I think itll grow on people just like the TJ did.

Nuke: Jeep Compass?:cry



I kinda like it,  it is a little weird looking but still looks more or less like a jeep.

I like they kept the solid axles.

The rubicon model comes with 32s.

The only real downside I see it the oilpan is really low hanging and the exaust is a bit messy.

I am sure the aftermarket will fix its offroad flaws.
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