Random Thought Thread

[Retired UPS Driver]

Hahaha Blues I just caught the new one !

You gotta pay attention, son...

Wax on wax off @yoko

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You guys just really cracked me up, LMAO cracked up, maybe I just got a weird sense of humor, but you hit my funny bone but good, thank you

 

[ferider]

The easiest to service vehicle appears to be a Toyota truck around there

Not that they need service...but it demonstrates superior intelligence.

And a very diverse customer base.

 

[Hammer67]

I spent a fair bit of time behind the wheel of Hiluxes in S. America. Drove the hell out of those things. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if they were available in the U.S.

 

[bluemax_1]

And a very diverse customer base.

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Top Gear did multiple episodes on the Toyota Hilux that just wouldn't die. Don't know why they won't sell them in the US.

 

[Blues]

Top Gear did multiple episodes on the Toyota Hilux that just wouldn't die. Don't know why they won't sell them in the US.

You have to adopt a member of ISIS with each purchase...

 

[Casinostocks]

Top Gear did multiple episodes on the Toyota Hilux that just wouldn't die. Don't know why they won't sell them in the US.

The Hiux won't "die" but I almost died in one in the early 90's when its earlier generation models were aplenty in the U.S.

The reason that the later generations do not exist in the U.S. is because the Tacoma replaced the Hilux here in the U.S. and Tacomas were built (assembled) in the U.S. based plants, later on transitioning to Toyota plants based in Baja / Mexico (NAFTA treaty). The Hiux will suffer a 25% tariff if imported to the U.S. so that pretty much killed it. This tariff known as the "chicken tax" applies to trucks, not SUVs hence as to why 4Runners which are still made and assembled in Japan do not suffer a similar fate.

 

[Casinostocks]

You have to adopt a member of ISIS with each purchase...

Before the caliphate boys sullied the name ISIS, it was kind of a popular stage name for those kinda ladies who clad immodestly and gyrated for bucks. Of course, I read this somewhere!

 

[Casinostocks]

No dog in this fight but it must be annoying for those who respond to Exchange ads right away only to be told that they were beaten by a PM claim. I wonder if Nathan will accept PM claims in lieu of post claims? Gotta try it sometimes, he never said that he wouldn't

 

[bluemax_1]

You have to adopt a member of ISIS with each purchase...

If I could get one of those Hilux Technicals...

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

Top Gear did multiple episodes on the Toyota Hilux that just wouldn't die. Don't know why they won't sell them in the US.

Not sure, but I think it's EPA restrictions in addition to the tariff.

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

The reason that the later generations do not exist in the U.S. is because the Tacoma replaced the Hilux here in the U.S. and Tacomas were built (assembled) in the U.S. based plants, later on transitioning to Toyota plants based in Baja / Mexico (NAFTA treaty). The Hiux will suffer a 25% tariff if imported to the U.S. so that pretty much killed it. This tariff known as the "chicken tax" applies to trucks, not SUVs hence as to why 4Runners which are still made and assembled in Japan do not suffer a similar fate.

Which would all be fine if they would make a diesel Tacoma.

 

[Daverous]

ohemgee second half of K20 invoice

 

[Jsega51]

Which would all be fine if they would make a diesel Tacoma.

My 2011 Tundra has about 182K on it right now, it’s been great but the rust is getting to it so a new truck is in my future, say 5 years maybe? A diesel Tacoma would be sweet and might be what could sway to me to go down in size since the prices of the two models can often be close.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

waiting is the hardest part

 

[Murphjd25]

I thought everyone carried one of these in there car/truck? I guess not. It’s fixed flats and nails in countless tires. I’ve never been to a dealer for a flat tire. Safety Seal.

 

[ferider]

I thought everyone carried one of these in there car/truck? I guess not. It’s fixed flats and nails in countless tires. I’ve never been to a dealer for a flat tire. Safety Seal. View attachment 2243189

Smaller, more portable equivalents exists for bikes, too. I have one on each bike. Come with a couple of Nitrous oxide cartriges, so a pump is not required to get rolling.

 

[bluemax_1]

I thought everyone carried one of these in there car/truck? I guess not. It’s fixed flats and nails in countless tires. I’ve never been to a dealer for a flat tire. Safety Seal. View attachment 2243189

Yup. For 4-wheeled vehicles, that and a decent 12v Inflator. The Sylvania Rapid is a good one for cars. Compact and pretty quick.

Will work for truck/SUV tires, but not ideal. The 300LPM twin/dual head Inflator on NAPA is the way to go for bigger tires. Way faster than ANY of the Viair pumps, and even faster than the $7xx ARB Twin, for a fraction of the price.

 

[Blues]

Ford really screwed Nathan...and it's understandable that he doesn't like to post about it here...but when he bought his Fords, they made him adopt Tanto and Rasmus Quantavious.

(I think that was the beginning of the end of the Ford campaign that said "Ford Has a Better Idea")

 

[Burke]

Smaller, more portable equivalents exists for bikes, too. I have one on each bike. Come with a couple of Nitrous oxide cartriges, so a pump is not required to get rolling.

And if the flat is irreparable you’ve got something to do while you wait….

 

[Blues]

Whip Its!