OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want!
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OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want!
Toyota X-runner. Looks decent, decent power to tow your ITR & seems to be fun enough to drive everyday.
http://www.autoweek.com/articl...00847
http://www.autoweek.com/articl...00847
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (Cosworth)
Toyota's answer to get rid of the Celica and Mr2! 
I guess it came down to this in US sales: Eurostyle Redneck pickup.
I guess it came down to this in US sales: Eurostyle Redneck pickup.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (.RJ)
Yea, too good to be true... for <gasp> $23k?!? 
I wonder when they will come out with a TRD blower kit. hehe.
I wonder when they will come out with a TRD blower kit. hehe.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (machgo5go)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by machgo5go »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Toyota's answer to get rid of the Celica and Mr2!
I guess it came down to this in US sales: Eurostyle Redneck pickup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<shrug> Celica = under-achieving FWD sporty car
MR2 - more impractical than a Miata in a crowded convertible market.
It's not our fault that they couldn't stay competitive in those two categories. At least Celica sort-of reincarnated in Scion Tc... in spirit.
I guess it came down to this in US sales: Eurostyle Redneck pickup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<shrug> Celica = under-achieving FWD sporty car
MR2 - more impractical than a Miata in a crowded convertible market.
It's not our fault that they couldn't stay competitive in those two categories. At least Celica sort-of reincarnated in Scion Tc... in spirit.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that really enough power to trailer a car? </TD></TR></TABLE>
You joking? 245hp and 282 ft-lbs. I would be more worried of the short wheelbase more than the power.
You joking? 245hp and 282 ft-lbs. I would be more worried of the short wheelbase more than the power.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that really enough power to trailer a car? </TD></TR></TABLE>
My 190 Hp X-Terra has no trouble hauling a car.245hp and 282 ft-lbs + 6 speed would haul *** with a trailer
My 190 Hp X-Terra has no trouble hauling a car.245hp and 282 ft-lbs + 6 speed would haul *** with a trailer
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imo, domestic makes the best truck.
sure imports are more luxurious, but when it comes down to hauling and beating it up. i still like my gmc.
plus i would rather have my tow vehicle to be heavier than the thing its towing.
btw the honda truck looks like a kock off avalanche
sure imports are more luxurious, but when it comes down to hauling and beating it up. i still like my gmc.
plus i would rather have my tow vehicle to be heavier than the thing its towing.
btw the honda truck looks like a kock off avalanche
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (crafty)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crafty »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Maybe this will have enough power?
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too bad its suppose to be uni-body With a midget bed in the back and IRS
</TD></TR></TABLE>too bad its suppose to be uni-body
With a midget bed in the back and IRS
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (Erik95LS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Erik95LS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That Toyota looks like a great solution to an inexpensive tow vehicle. Way to go Toyota. 
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They have had one. Tacoma DoubleCab + TRD blower.
Mine pulls my aluminum trailer and ITR just fine. 85 mph down I-70 on my way to SoloII Nationals just fine.
I don't like the manual tranny (on the X-runner) for towing, however. Needs an automatic with a transmission cooler.
</TD></TR></TABLE>They have had one. Tacoma DoubleCab + TRD blower.
Mine pulls my aluminum trailer and ITR just fine. 85 mph down I-70 on my way to SoloII Nationals just fine.
I don't like the manual tranny (on the X-runner) for towing, however. Needs an automatic with a transmission cooler.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You joking? 245hp and 282 ft-lbs. I would be more worried of the short wheelbase more than the power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ummm.........i have 295hp and 315 ft/lbs. i'm upgrading to 590ft/lbs (turbo diesel) in the spring.
IMO, i wouldn't tow with anything less than what i have right now, and my car is only 2000lbs with a 2000lb trailer.
You joking? 245hp and 282 ft-lbs. I would be more worried of the short wheelbase more than the power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ummm.........i have 295hp and 315 ft/lbs. i'm upgrading to 590ft/lbs (turbo diesel) in the spring.
IMO, i wouldn't tow with anything less than what i have right now, and my car is only 2000lbs with a 2000lb trailer.
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (Cosworth)
Looks pretty hot!
but only 2wd takes it in the *** for a daily driver in the North East.
And whats the deal with this pic I thought it has LSD??? why is only one wheel smoking the tire- is it photochopped?
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Re: OT: Finally, Toyota has a tow truck that we all want! (goforbroke)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goforbroke »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it just me or does that recommend you of a Ford Lightening.</TD></TR></TABLE>