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Hootowl
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 09:44 am: | 
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"bought himself a Cayenne Turbo . . be a cold day in hell before I spent $130,000 for a truck!"
Especially one that will only see off road use if the owner accidentally backs over his flower beds. |
Zane
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 11:02 am: |
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I love the idea behind the Ute. It would be high on my list when I replace my Rav4 in 2 years (or less).
What about something along the lines of the Ford Sports Trak only using a passenger chassis instead? Think a 4 passenger El Camino. More passenger room and a small cargo box in the rear. It would be perfect for small cargo hauling like moving a washing machine or bring home stuff from Home Depot. It would be great for light duty towing like say a small U-Haul or a trailer with a couple of motorcycles.
I'd buy that vehicle in a heart beat.
(Message edited by Zane on April 04, 2011) |
Natexlh1000
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 11:16 am: |
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If only the subaru was more of a pickup, I would be looking at it more.
Combine my Fit and my toy-ota 4X4!
Still waiting to see if those indian diesel pickups are ever going to be released.
The specs say they are 30MPG!
I want to at least take one for a test drive. |
Timo31
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 12:10 pm: |
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Zane - something like this? The Holden Crewman
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Buffalobolt
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 12:37 pm: |
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"Ive recently become addicted to that show, Top Gear. They are all on netflix and I strongly suggest anyone who hasnt seen that show, not the American version, make efforts to check it out."
+1!
I LOVE that show! It is also on BBC America on cable channels... |
Road_thing
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 01:26 pm: |
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"bought himself a Cayenne Turbo . . be a cold day in hell before I spent $130,000 for a truck!"
Especially one that will only see off road use if the owner accidentally backs over his flower beds.
Well, I'm sure Court would take it off-road--as least as far as the sidewalk!
rt |
Zane
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 02:26 pm: |
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Timo,
Yeah, that's exactly what I had in mind. Think Holdens are going to be available in the US in my life time? |
Kyrocket
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 04:03 pm: |
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I'd have a Ridgeline if it were up to me. Been eye balling them for a couple years now. BUT, I just had a '92 Toyota extended cab, 4WD given to me with 84K original miles with immaculate interior so I've got my truck fix taken care of. |
Zane
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 04:17 pm: |
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Any idea what a mid 80's El Camino is going for these days? It's just wishful thinking but this thread has me curious. |
Firebolt020283
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 04:29 pm: |
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http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Trucks-/6001/i.ht ml?Make=Chevrolet&Model=El%2520Camino&rt=nc&Genera tion=1978%252D1987&_dmpt=US_Cars_Trucks&_fln=1&_fl so=0&_fpos=76549&_fspt=0&_qfkw=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p 4506.c0.m282 |
Zane
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 04:38 pm: |
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Thanks for the link, Firebolt.
Maybe after I'm back to work and have a better place to work on one...
Just what I need, one more project to get behind on...lol |
Firebolt020283
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 04:49 pm: |
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I have been thinking of getting one too. I really want a late 60's early 70's but for the price and what I need it to do the 80's ones would probably be more practical. |
Doz
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 07:03 pm: |
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Got a 1983 with a v-6 Zane, but it needs alot of work...or a 1970 El camino, more like a fred flinstone car right now- no floor ! |
Zane
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 07:38 pm: |
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Dos,
I'd love to snarf up your '83 up but I'm out of work, just about broke and don't have my garage any more. Do have a couple of job nibbles so gimme 6 months and life will be a much more normal situation. We might be talking then. |
Fast1075
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 08:03 pm: |
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The El Camino was on the same chassis as a ragtop Chevelle. The powertrains were identical. The 350 4 barrel motor mated with the optional Turbo 400 and 12 bolt axle was virtually bulletproof....the only major problem was the lenght of the doors wore the hinge hardware out rapidly.
I would like to see a modern version of the Subaru Brat....with more rust resistant bodywork of course... |
Alchemy
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 09:47 pm: |
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Subaru stopped making the Baja in 07 I believe. Seats 4 with a little bed in the back and a turbo was available toward the later years. They seem to be holding their price quite well in my area.... darn it. |
Crackhead
| | Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 - 10:38 pm: |
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Subaru would have a great ute if the bean counters didn't stop the fold down back seat $. The last pre production version would allow for a 4x8 sheet of plywood to be carried with the tail gate up. I believe it also included the load leveling shocks, bigger rear end and drive line upgrades to tow 4k (1.5K increase over current), 6 speed with 3 LSD.
Basicaly, the bean counters KILLED all of the reasons why I would pay the additional $ for the ute. |
Natexlh1000
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2011 - 04:48 pm: |
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I like the looks of that Holden.
I wonder how it handles in the snow? |
