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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 7:44:22 PM EDT
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Because you'd probably be ejected from the vehicle and die in a crash over 25mph and....EPA.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 7:45:04 PM EDT
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Hnnnggggggggg!!!
Cairns Cruiser. 2020 Dual Cab 79. Toyota Landcruiser full vehicle build by Shannons Engineering
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 7:48:21 PM EDT
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Lol.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 7:49:14 PM EDT
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What a deal.

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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 7:51:49 PM EDT
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They sell them in Australia and they have stricter rules than we do.  If Toyota thought they could sell enough to be profitable they'd send some here for crash testing but they'd also be competing against the Tacoma and Tundra.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:00:11 PM EDT
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I was Toyota’s Australia site looking at those a couple days ago. I love them but my real question is why don’t they sell the Hilux here??  Damn things are EVERYWHERE overseas.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:02:21 PM EDT
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I saw one of those in Saudi years ago.

It was converted into a sorta-kinda Deuce and a Half for moving Filipinos. Anyway, it got hit by a Saudi in another car and overturned. The poor bastards never had a chance.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:06:04 PM EDT
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You know why they don’t have that here?

Because it’s ugly and won’t sell.
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Meanwhile, people are paying out the ass for clapped out, 30 year old, RHD versions of that same vehicle....

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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:38:18 PM EDT
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Meanwhile, people are paying out the ass for clapped out, 30 year old, RHD versions of that same vehicle....

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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:38:41 PM EDT
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So an extended cab bongo?
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:50:21 PM EDT
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Mine is pretty capable, and good on gas.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:50:33 PM EDT
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If Toyota imported that they would want $70k barebones, probably.

I think they would sell, I see a lot of Defender 90/110's driving around. Not the US commercial ones that go for a bunch of money on the used market, the no shit old school models; Surfer/beach bums, trendy artsy women, you name it. I think they look cool as hell.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:55:49 PM EDT
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I was Toyota’s Australia site looking at those a couple days ago. I love them but my real question is why don’t they sell the Hilux here??  Damn things are EVERYWHERE overseas.
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They drive like shit, they are small, Americans wouldn't buy them, the auto rags and YouTube reviewers would slam the vehicle. The new ones excluded, they are work trucks plain and simple. Great for a third world country, not great for American roads, highways, and interstates. I believe the new ones are more modern and have better road manners.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 8:57:34 PM EDT
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I would love if my truck had fold-down bed sides.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 9:04:55 PM EDT
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The 79 has been around awhile. It's far from new. lol

This is how I like my 79 Series.
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Put one of those Safari ride cages on the bed and I'd like it.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 9:11:16 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 9:18:09 PM EDT
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They make something similar to these out of old toyota pickups in Guam and American Samoa.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 10:51:47 PM EDT
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They could import it. But after getting it to pass emissions, crash testing and adding all required safety equipment, it would cost $30k.

So it’ll be ugly, impractical, and cost as much as a base Tacoma.
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It would cost more than a Tacoma regardless. And be twice as tough.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 10:55:01 PM EDT
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Id rather have a 105 series.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 10:55:49 PM EDT
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A bit ugly but a 4.5 diesel would haul some freight.

Not a big fan of diesel myself , doesn't seem to make much sense until you get up into a heavy pickup with large towed loads but that is me.

I am sort of looking for a pickup used/new but this four door crap is killing me . I get that lots of folks want the extra cab space (at least that is what is selling) but the extra length in the bed is more useable than the cab
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Buy a chassis cab bring your own bed
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 10:56:54 PM EDT
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I will never understand Arfcom's fascination with small diesels, including half tons.
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I will never understand some cement head needing a God damned pimp wagon that is half plastic and full of shit that has nothing to do with working. I guess you look better with your Oakley and backwards fitted flat brimmed cap.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 10:58:40 PM EDT
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Sometimes I find myself wanting a 79 series Troopy with a foot-thick leaf spring pack, but then I remember that a commute 60 miles a day on a 70 mph highway.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:00:35 PM EDT
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I want one.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:01:26 PM EDT
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Meanwhile, people are paying out the ass for clapped out, 30 year old, RHD versions of that same vehicle....

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Probably someone with money and/or going to import into the US.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:01:33 PM EDT
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No, because you can do this to it.

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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:02:13 PM EDT
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LOL yes I would. I spent 10 years with a W150 that had no options but a sliding rear window and a limited slip rear. 90hp slant 6 and a 4 speed, refrigerator white. But it would go anywhere and work hard.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:05:54 PM EDT
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Better deal than some hideous $60k POS monster truck people love here.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:07:20 PM EDT
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If I buy this overseas can I bring it in as personal property?
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:08:38 PM EDT
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I’d love a 79 series.

Shaun Whale's BEAST 79 LandCruiser! In-depth rundown what you need to know to build the ultimate one
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:09:26 PM EDT
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They drive like shit, they are small, Americans wouldn't buy them, the auto rags and YouTube reviewers would slam the vehicle. The new ones excluded, they are work trucks plain and simple. Great for a third world country, not great for American roads, highways, and interstates. I believe the new ones are more modern and have better road manners.
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I don't drive on highways and I am not a pussy that needs a tender truck. And they don't drive like shit,  they drive like a truck.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:09:39 PM EDT
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As I’ve pointed out a hundred times, Australia is not the place to compare to. Go look what a Hyundai Santa Fe costs there.



That’s $38k usd to start.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:18:27 PM EDT
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That's what I'd do. I'd be really tempted by a flatbed w/stakes and a hydraulic dump.

Dad ordered my std. cab cummins dually and waited six months so he could get it with a 48re. I've always liked longbeds on a short wheelbase. The difference in practical payload is always way more than it is on paper when the axle is actually under the load.

It makes my truck camper fit in regular parking spaces too.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:22:00 PM EDT
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As I’ve pointed out a hundred times, Australia is not the place to compare to. Go look what a Hyundai Santa Fe costs there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/59A49F0B-8678-4909-8E40-12C77D99D277-1867442.jpg

That’s $38k usd to start.
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As I’ve pointed out a hundred times, Australia is not the place to compare to. Go look what a Hyundai Santa Fe costs there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/59A49F0B-8678-4909-8E40-12C77D99D277-1867442.jpg

That’s $38k usd to start.

38k certainly seems more reasonable but higher than I would have guessed. I really do think there should be different laws regarding importation especially used vehicles.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:24:10 PM EDT
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38k certainly seems more reasonable but higher than I would have guessed. I really do think there should be different laws regarding importation especially used vehicles.
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As I’ve pointed out a hundred times, Australia is not the place to compare to. Go look what a Hyundai Santa Fe costs there.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/64912/59A49F0B-8678-4909-8E40-12C77D99D277-1867442.jpg

That’s $38k usd to start.

38k certainly seems more reasonable but higher than I would have guessed. I really do think there should be different laws regarding importation especially used vehicles.



$38K is not a lot of money for something that will go anywhere, and last you pretty much for the rest of your life.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:26:08 PM EDT
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even when Toyota sold Land Cruiser pickups(1963-1967) in the US they were never a huge seller, but in many parts  of the world they were.  small cab, slow(compared to V8's) smaller bed than domestics(even though the 45 long bed was a 1 ton)  

That said i love mine and would like a lhd 70 series

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Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:29:13 PM EDT
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The 79 has been around awhile. It’s far from new. lol

This is how I like my 79 Series.
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That's a sweet truck, I'd give a ton of cash to own that thing.

Sure wish we could have actual trucks in this country instead of the things we call trucks.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:32:43 PM EDT
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A bit ugly but a 4.5 diesel would haul some freight.

Not a big fan of diesel myself , doesn't seem to make much sense until you get up into a heavy pickup with large towed loads but that is me.

I am sort of looking for a pickup used/new but this four door crap is killing me . I get that lots of folks want the extra cab space (at least that is what is selling) but the extra length in the bed is more useable than the cab
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It's a dog of a diesel, too. The twin turbo model only has like 450 ft/lbs.
Link Posted: 3/15/2021 11:48:58 PM EDT
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And in this thread, we discover who drives trucks and SUVs, and who actually takes them off road.
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 12:58:10 AM EDT
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I don't drive on highways and I am not a pussy that needs a tender truck. And they don't drive like shit,  they drive like a truck.
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Exactly, which is why the Hilux wouldn't sell well in the US. I like the Hilux, in a third world country.
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:22:39 AM EDT
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Whoever designed that has never taken a physics or engineering course in their life.

Holy shit
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:24:51 AM EDT
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my driveway
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:26:10 AM EDT
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The bed extends 8' beyond the rear wheels. I'm glad they don't import it. Because it's retarded.
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Exactly.  Pretty much worthless to have that length unless you have a single sheet of plywood or a double bed box spring
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:30:23 AM EDT
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Whoever designed that has never taken a physics or engineering course in their life.

Holy shit
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Yeah, you know those hack ass Toyota engineers. They wouldn’t build a fully boxed and welded frame quite capable of carrying far in excess of its rated spec for 25+ years. That’s why nobody in Africa, South America, or the Middle East takes those poser mobiles seriously. I mean, only 450 lb/ft of torque, what a pile!
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:31:52 AM EDT
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Exactly.  Pretty much worthless to have that length unless you have a single sheet of plywood or a double bed box spring
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The bed extends 8' beyond the rear wheels. I'm glad they don't import it. Because it's retarded.


Exactly.  Pretty much worthless to have that length unless you have a single sheet of plywood or a double bed box spring
Just like every other manufacture they make different size beds and different style beds. The most common around here is a four-door with a shorter bed.  I'll send a picture If I see one later today.

eta: anyone talking BS about the LC 70 series should probably just be quiet. You have no idea what you're talking about. They have been regularly rated as the top off-road vehicle in the world since pharaohs chariots.
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:37:59 AM EDT
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79 series is a beast.

Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:39:30 AM EDT
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The 79 has been around awhile. It’s far from new. lol

This is how I like my 79 Series.
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That is sick. I really like that.
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:41:11 AM EDT
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Just buy a Ford F550 and tell Toyota to suck a tailpipe.
Link Posted: 3/16/2021 1:44:40 AM EDT
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As a die hard Toyota fan that thing is . Are you a delivery driver or something?
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Yeah, you know those hack ass Toyota engineers. They wouldn’t build a fully boxed and welded frame quite capable of carrying far in excess of its rated spec for 25+ years. That’s why nobody in Africa, South America, or the Middle East takes those poser mobiles seriously. I mean, only 450 lb/ft of torque, what a pile!
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Whoever designed that has never taken a physics or engineering course in their life.

Holy shit




Yeah, you know those hack ass Toyota engineers. They wouldn’t build a fully boxed and welded frame quite capable of carrying far in excess of its rated spec for 25+ years. That’s why nobody in Africa, South America, or the Middle East takes those poser mobiles seriously. I mean, only 450 lb/ft of torque, what a pile!


Do you work for Toyota?  You can probably get a job in their engineering division since you don't seem to understand physics.

And 450 lb ft of torque out of a 4.5L diesel is pathetic
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