Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Nov 17th 2006, 2:08 pm
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Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Nov 17th 2006, 2:39 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by OzTennis
What about a 2 year old Mitsubishi Magna with the V6 engine and the 5 speed auto, wonderful value now!
Nov 17th 2006, 4:47 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Toyota has always been - and always will be - a superior alternative to Ford and GM Holden. 
Nov 17th 2006, 8:11 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
I agree. Why anyone would buy Ford or Holden rather than a Toyota or Honda I will never understand.
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Nov 17th 2006, 9:03 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by RogerUK
I agree. Why anyone would buy Ford or Holden rather than a Toyota or Honda I will never understand.
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Nov 17th 2006, 9:16 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by mr mover
If you are towing a large caravan or boat, like a lot of Aussies do, and over long distances, you cant beat a large V8 Rear wheel drive sedan, with an option of Manual or Auto trans, somthing the Toyota dos,nt have ...... mm
...... mmWhy the V8? a big 4 or 6 cylinder will still tow ok
Nov 17th 2006, 9:31 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by jond
Why the V8? a big 4 or 6 cylinder will still tow ok
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Nov 17th 2006, 10:10 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by mr mover
A large van or boat is going to kill,a 4 or 6 over long distance travel in 35 deg heat , tow even a small camper trailer in the flinders Ranges in spring and you would be struggling............. mm
mmNo it wouldn't, it all depends on your weight=power ratio, as long as you have the vehicle set up correct i.e oil cooler, fans etc the heat shouldn't affect the towing ability. Of course if you are towing way above the recommended weight then it would be a problem.
Nov 17th 2006, 10:32 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by OzTennis
Nov 17th 2006, 10:43 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by mr mover
If you are towing a large caravan or boat, like a lot of Aussies do, and over long distances, you cant beat a large V8 Rear wheel drive sedan, with an option of Manual or Auto trans, somthing the Toyota dos,nt have ...... mm
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Nov 17th 2006, 10:49 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by OzTennis
Long as its got 4 wheels and a set of brakes who cares?????
Anyway, I drive a ford so p**s off!!!
Nov 17th 2006, 10:55 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by RogerUK
I agree. Why anyone would buy Ford or Holden rather than a Toyota or Honda I will never understand.
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Nov 17th 2006, 11:04 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by rodders39
If you're doing that a big 4x4 is what you need... Like a Toyota LandCruiser...
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Nov 17th 2006, 11:43 pm
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by mr mover
Yes that is why i have a 4x4, but the aussie who dos,nt ,still like their large rear wheel drive sedans. .................. mm
mmI also love the looks of the new Commodore - best looking car to come out of Aussie for years - the recent Fords and Commodores haven't quite got there.
Nov 18th 2006, 1:27 am
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Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!
Originally Posted by mr mover
Yes that is why i have a 4x4, but the aussie who dos,nt ,still like their large rear wheel drive sedans. .................. mm
mm"Sales of the Falcon and Commodore are, respectively, at a 14-year and 12-year low."