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 Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
#454533
05/24/04 07:21 PM
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new Highlux with a hybrid 3.4L engine that gets 45 mpg and a solid front axle. That's not too much to ask is it? Thank you very much. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: mt_goat]
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05/24/04 07:40 PM
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Ford has gone down that road, Toyota should be there too soon since they've already had tremendous luck with their hybrid cars. Ford Escape Hybrid Regards, Indy
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: indy]
#454535
05/24/04 08:43 PM
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Anonymous
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the ford escape liscences toyota technology for the hybrid escape. think of it as Toyota using Ford as a test mule for the upcoming Highlander Hybrid <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
as for the hybrid (or DIesel!!!!) Hi-Lux, sign me up for 2 of em.
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
#454536
05/25/04 12:14 AM
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the thing that i'm afraid of in a hybrid truck is that i'm 99% sure we'd only get an automatic <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: kyle-22r]
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05/25/04 03:09 AM
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they have had problems here in the northeast with the hybrids, troubles with the batterys in the winter and the batteries are like $5000 a piece
00 tacoma 4x4 ex-cab stock 193,000 and counting
85 long bed pickup 4x4 frame off restoration. rear lock rite 31's 268,000 miles
51 cj3a stock everything orginal 2500 original miles
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: kyle-22r]
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05/25/04 04:03 AM
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the thing that i'm afraid of in a hybrid truck is that i'm 99% sure we'd only get an automatic <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> I love my auto for off-road, it's the highway where I hate it.
93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift, Alcan springs, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: mt_goat]
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05/25/04 04:11 AM
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Baaaaahhhhh...
Autos are poop, until they have electronic shift manuals that are affordable, or direct electric drive...
Manuals all the way.
Jay
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
#454540
05/25/04 06:36 AM
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how about a real gear driven manual with a torque converter? ok, maybe i'm just crazy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
#454541
05/25/04 07:04 AM
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Baaaaahhhhh...
Autos are poop...... I'll take a good, strong auto tranny any day.....much better for wheeling and who the hall wants to shift gears all the time.....call me old, but I'm tired of shifting gears....I'll even cough up the 10 or 15 HP is robs.
'93 4Runner - 3.4L 5VZ-FE, 2" body lift, on-board-air system, custom gauge cluster, rear e-locker, electric fan, custom built front and rear bumpers, sliders, 4,88 gears...all on 33x12.5's.
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Re: Dear Toyota, I would like to buy a ......
[Re: CORunner93]
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05/25/04 07:18 AM
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you can have your auto, as long as they don't take away my stick <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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