Not sure what happened to my last post… I plan on trying to make it. I have a conference through the 13th and a guest that flies out on the 14th. So If I can pull it off I’d drive up on the 14th.
Funny you say that, David and I just talked about that a few days ago. I am game for something more original though. I like the Nameplate simplicity, but I want something that fits our club that is more unique to our club.
Yea, unfortunately in spite of better efficiency and less pollutants than the gasoline brothers. (due to higher emissions standards)
diesel re-introduction and diesel engines are more expensive
manufacturers make less on each model
less profit to manufacturers
Plus most Americans don't...
So close to the 70... yet so far...
The 250 Prado and the 70 almost look the same (semi-boxy vs rounded). Diesel vs Gas... Solid Axel vs IFS...etc...
Price point may be good, we shall see. I am guessing dealer markups will be in the neighborhood of 15 - 30k which will pretty much keep it out...