Let's talk about cars
Jul 22nd 2013, 6:38 pm
#256
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Jul 23rd 2013, 1:29 am
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Jul 23rd 2013, 4:01 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Saw a 1960's Rover at a local car show, was doing a Brit theme that day.
Also loads of MG's, Triumphs and Jensens....all very lovely and a couple Aston Martin's and Jags.
No Lotus or TVR's around though.
Also loads of MG's, Triumphs and Jensens....all very lovely and a couple Aston Martin's and Jags.
No Lotus or TVR's around though.
Jul 23rd 2013, 6:59 am
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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:04 am
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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:09 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Yeah, the Hilux is sold as a Tacoma in the US iirc.
Interesting thing, I know hillbillies that go mudding in these big trucks in giant mudpits back in the hollers of WV, they have respect for the little Toyotas.
Pete
Interesting thing, I know hillbillies that go mudding in these big trucks in giant mudpits back in the hollers of WV, they have respect for the little Toyotas.
Pete
Jul 23rd 2013, 7:30 am
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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:46 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Actually two very different vehicles in design, engines etc. . Hilux is not sold in the U.S. or Canada. They are not twins, so to speak.
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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:47 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
They aren't. Even the frame is different. Different engine choices as well. In truth, the Hilux is a stronger, rougher riding truck.. The Tacoma was designed for the more subtle ride preferred by North Americans.
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Jul 23rd 2013, 7:53 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Ah, I assumed (oops 
) that because the Hilux on TopGear looked so much like my friends old Tacoma they were the same thing. Perhaps they used to be?
I currently know two folks driving Tacomas, but newer ones.
Pete
) that because the Hilux on TopGear looked so much like my friends old Tacoma they were the same thing. Perhaps they used to be?I currently know two folks driving Tacomas, but newer ones.
Pete
Jul 23rd 2013, 7:56 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
The early Tacoma bore a resemblance to a Hilux. Very easy to confuse the two.
Jul 25th 2013, 3:07 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
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Jul 25th 2013, 3:44 am
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Still working on liberating the '73 mini, we need it to join in with this
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