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TLC Goes To SEMA With A Trio Of Upgraded ICON Toyota FJs

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MushyHeirloom
11/04/08

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It's the only thing at SEMA that I'd actually like to own.

That said, the stock one running around Antrim is still cooler. I'll let Murilee know if I get any shots.
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discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
11/04/08

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What was that vintage open-wheel car behind the guy?
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Elhigh
11/04/08

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Instead of Truck Nutz, bolt on a three-point hitch and a PTO and the circle of automotive absolution will be complete.

Leave off the damn LS2 - screw in a big 4-pot diesel complete with its lumpy 4.6-Richter-scale idle. A rockcrawler isn't supposed to go fast, it's just supposed to go. I think the diesel is more in tune with that mission.
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Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!
11/04/08

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The hamsters eat the LX570 post?
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acarr260
11/04/08

@Gearhead_42: They're apparently Lexus whores and have decided to keep it for themselves.
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Amalgamated Stainless Headers, est.1978
11/04/08

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Yeah, right, like Toyota needs yet another SUV to add to the stable. Where exactly does this slot? Between RAV and Highlander? And the full cage may add real safety, but the 35-50 demographic values interior space very highly and won't stand for it. Plus, even if it has decent economy, it's about image...the thing looks like a military vehicle, for crying out loud. I'd be glad to focus group it, but I'm just telling you not to get your hopes up. Dual live axles? You and I both know this is ideal for offroading, but this isn't a Ford Mustang--our buyers will know the difference the first time they ride in it. I suppose we could TRD-badge it and catch some of the purist market, but what about cannibalization of the new, retro FJ Cruiser? I know people complain about outward visibility, but simply removing the sides and back seems a little knee-jerk to me, Jim. Sure, it might be nice in Spring in the Sun Belt, but what about 90% of the country who goes through actual seasons? All I'm saying is we need to add walls, extra seats, two more doors, fully independent suspension, roadworthy tires, soften the corners a bit, and maybe we'll have something. How long will that take?
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c0de
11/04/08

@Ash78: I'll have the team get right on it, will 5 days do sir ?
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Amalgamated Stainless Headers, est.1978
11/04/08

@c0de: No, you're fired. That was a trick question for when I become CEO of Toyota.
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c0de
11/04/08

@Ash78: rookie CEO mistake, you never fire anyone on tuesday, you fire people on friday.. everyone knows that.
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Amalgamated Stainless Headers, est.1978
11/04/08

@c0de: Less chance of an "incident"

/you're gonna have to talk to payroll about that
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JDisnidiet
11/04/08

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Too bad no manufacturer makes a light weight 4wd pickup convertible. Maybe that is just too small a market. But given that the bloated option laden gas guzzlers are not selling, maybe it is time that someone test the market.
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WheatKing
11/04/08

@JDisnidiet: What.. like a 90's Dakota convertible?
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Sloop_John_B
11/04/08

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That's precisely the kind of truck I would be in the market for.
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Elhigh
11/04/08

@Sloop_John_B: I'm right there with you. But no V8 for me. I'll dust off a 22R from some wrecked '82 truck and bolt that in, call it macaroni. No foolishness here, just basic transportation in the classic Doc Brown vein:

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."
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