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07-06-2011, 12:10 PM
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The other day I was in the Adelaide Hills, getting ready for a hike. While I was in the car park, locking the car, something caught my eye, and I couldn’t stop looking. I wondered what the hell it was. It was a weird looking vehicle. I approached the driver as he got out. He was probably alarmed as I approached him, but I just asked him what it was. He was a dealer principal of a Toyota dealer. The vehicle was the FJ CRUISER.
There is no reason for me to need a new vehicle at the moment. There is no reason for me to have any need for a vehicle like that. Yet I have not stopped thinking about that car, since Sunday. I have told my boss and my closest friends that that will be my next car. I cant explain it. Have you ever been smitten by a ‘left field’ vehicle, and couldn’t understand why?
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07-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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There was a thread bagging this car, but to me its the same theory as the mini, beetle etc. I saw one go past on the highway and it made me look too. I wouldnt buy one but it was kind of cool.
If its as functional as any other SUV then why not.
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07-06-2011, 03:43 PM
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07-06-2011, 04:34 PM
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09-06-2011, 02:29 PM
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NOT A TOYOTA :/
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No manual, that is. FJ Cruiser is automatic only.
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07-06-2011, 12:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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ok, but can we bag you out for owning a toyota?
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07-06-2011, 01:00 PM
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Where to next??
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Saw a Fiat Coupe on the streets of Turin in 2003 and fell in love. Looked for one ever since and finally got one half way through last year. There are only a handful here and they are very hard to come by.
I know the feeling you describe very well ;) |
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07-06-2011, 05:14 PM
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07-06-2011, 04:05 PM
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This is going to sound really, really sad, but when my wife and I went looking for a Fairlane in 1999, we had to walk past a Ford Cougar to get to the Fairlane. Well, I made it past the Cougar, but when I looked back, my wife was just settling into the drivers seat of the Cougar. You know what's coming - we still have that Cougar and it is still a great looking car and we both still love it.
So yes, I DO know how you're feeling and I say that you should "live the dream" irrespective of brand or what anyone else says or thinks - Go for it! |
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07-06-2011, 04:17 PM
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Its basically how i ended up hunting down my Thunderbird, 4 months ago i didnt even know they made Thunderbirds in the 80's
A friend posted a photo of one in a Workshop on the other side of Melbourne, couldn't take my eyes off it. did a bit of research and hunting, and ended up buying one. not everyones cup of tea, but that was all it took for me to be bitten.
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07-06-2011, 04:48 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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I should add though that everytime I go down the street I see the local jewelers car, a Citroen C6. Its about the only one I see but damn, its nice. I like the styling, the interior is beautiful and its full of gizmo's.
 They still hover around the 40-60k mark though...and no warranty would have me nervous. Id probably stick to a G6ET for that price. EFFALCON...got any pics of your T bird?
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07-06-2011, 04:56 PM
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based on the fox body chassis like the 80's Mustangs. 
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07-06-2011, 05:04 PM
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Pity the fool
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As for the FJ Cruiser, my automotive tastes are fairly conservative and henceforth I think the FJ Cruiser looks bloody stupid. However being a Toyota and a 4x4 I have no doubt it would be a good off road performer.
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07-06-2011, 05:11 PM
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07-06-2011, 04:51 PM
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IMHO they are as ugly as a hat full of ****-holes
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07-06-2011, 04:54 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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 In person its pretty amazing, but yes its completely different to most cars on the road, which I like. Dont you race a XD..hehe..would be the most conservative car ever made. I like XD's too 
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And it is an XE thanks 
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07-06-2011, 06:36 PM
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I rate it right up there in the awful ranking with the Hummer (well the wannabe hummer).
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07-06-2011, 08:25 PM
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07-06-2011, 08:34 PM
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That Citroen looms the goods!
I'm sorry to say that I still hold an unnatural lust for an old Citroen...a big DS...paint it black and call it "The Cockroach"... 
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07-06-2011, 09:19 PM
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The Humvee (HMMWV) or possibly a very late production H1. The H2 is a rebodied Chevy Tahoe and as far as I can tell the only available engine was an LS series V8. If I had to pick a 4wd purely for ability though, maybe a LR Defender, don't think there is much in them that could possibly get broken. |
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07-06-2011, 04:58 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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XD/XE..tomato/tomatoe EFFALCON - its certainly unique...something other than the norm is good though.
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07-06-2011, 05:46 PM
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I saw a VW Amorak ute this arvo for the first time in the flesh, and was extremely impressed with how clean & tough it looked.
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07-06-2011, 08:35 PM
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Ive always wanted a '97 T-bird. These can be had for pittance in the US. But due to compliancing costs to get them on-road here, you sure would want to keep it...
Stupid compliancing stopping me from getting awesome car for ******* all... 
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09-06-2011, 11:51 AM
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07-06-2011, 08:38 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Yes I love DS's too...good ones are worth a bit now though :(
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07-06-2011, 08:54 PM
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I test drove the new FJ Cruiser and thought it was great personally.
If it came in Diesel it would be pretty much the perfect car for my needs. I suggest that you go and test drive one yourself, even if your not looking to buy. You WILL be impressed with the beast. |
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07-06-2011, 08:57 PM
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Lowriders. Particularly Chevy Impalas
  As they see that lowrider go by they like oh my. Ridiculously big American trucks are cool Last edited by Ben73; 07-06-2011 at 09:05 PM. |
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08-06-2011, 12:23 AM
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Came accross the Subaru L series on youtube by chance many years ago.
I was impressed by what they can do with some mods. Theyre a simple boxcar (which i love) are practical, and have a true 4x4 system, not AWD. Then when i went to the snow time and time again there were many many L series wagons around. I remember me saying to dad "Im so getting me one of those!" And so i got one, but the series previous to the L (MY series) which is electronic free and somewhat stronger  When i was lookin to buy a car the Ford Courier really stood out but i couldnt afford it at that time. I could afford an old subie though!...
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