Somewhere along the way, I was left with the impression that Toyotas were dependable, reliable. As I started noticing cars and trucks I was definitely inclined toward the Toyota persuasion.
I went to work for a small NGO; and the bosses son had left his ’92 pick-up, which we used as a bit of a farm truck. The thing had a bit of a lift, some tires, a roll bar (and it had definitely been rolled, x2!!), and lights on it. The thing was just unkillable.
I was in love. I would spend hours looking at Toyota adds on Kijiji, and used cars dealers. Sadly, their uncanny ability to also retain their value put them out of my price range.
Working at the NGO (which was an environmental education agency), I learned about bio-diesel and SVO as a fuel option. Now I want a Toyota diesel! Do I swap a diesel engine into a Tacoma or Tundra? Can I fly to Mexico and sneak a diesel through the states and into Canada?
Until I finally stumble across the Legendary Land Cruiser. Of course I’ve heard of them, but to learn that they are one of the longest running lines of any car on the planet, that they are used the world round, for exploration to the poles, by mining companies, by Nato, by rebel armies, this was the clincher.
And that in Canada we allow 15 year old diesels to roam these great wilds.
Which means that 80s sweet spot between the older robustly simple power plants, and modern luxury.
I went to work for a small NGO; and the bosses son had left his ’92 pick-up, which we used as a bit of a farm truck. The thing had a bit of a lift, some tires, a roll bar (and it had definitely been rolled, x2!!), and lights on it. The thing was just unkillable.
I was in love. I would spend hours looking at Toyota adds on Kijiji, and used cars dealers. Sadly, their uncanny ability to also retain their value put them out of my price range.
Working at the NGO (which was an environmental education agency), I learned about bio-diesel and SVO as a fuel option. Now I want a Toyota diesel! Do I swap a diesel engine into a Tacoma or Tundra? Can I fly to Mexico and sneak a diesel through the states and into Canada?
Until I finally stumble across the Legendary Land Cruiser. Of course I’ve heard of them, but to learn that they are one of the longest running lines of any car on the planet, that they are used the world round, for exploration to the poles, by mining companies, by Nato, by rebel armies, this was the clincher.
And that in Canada we allow 15 year old diesels to roam these great wilds.
Which means that 80s sweet spot between the older robustly simple power plants, and modern luxury.
doesn't think it fits though so we'll see if it sticks.
