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You are absolutely correct. Outside of a limited number of enthusiast the 70 Series would be a dismal failure in the U.S.I wonder if many of the members here have driven a 7# who are wishing for them...single diesel engine option, manual transmission, ride like a bucking bronco, non-existent tech etc. Yes, some people would like it but your average American consumer who buys a Silverado with an auto trans, leather, gas V8 etc wouldn't like a 70, especially at the price they would have to charge to make it viable.
Case in point, I could drive across town to the dealer and buy a new VDJ79 but I do 1500 km a week for work and unfortunately the reality is, I don't want to do that in a 70, therefore Ford gets my money because the Hilux sucks
Sad but trueYou are absolutely correct. Outside of a limited number of enthusiast the 70 Series would be a dismal failure in the U.S.
For everyone that truly wants to own a 70 Series, they are readily available and are being imported everyday.Sad but true
I wonder if many of the members here have driven a 7# who are wishing for them...single diesel engine option, manual transmission, ride like a bucking bronco, non-existent tech etc. Yes, some people would like it but your average American consumer who buys a Silverado with an auto trans, leather, gas V8 etc wouldn't like a 70, especially at the price they would have to charge to make it viable.
Case in point, I could drive across town to the dealer and buy a new VDJ79 but I do 1500 km a week for work and unfortunately the reality is, I don't want to do that in a 70, therefore Ford gets my money because the Hilux sucks
6'5" here. I had a 1985 BJ70 and didn't have a problem with the seating position. FJ40 on the other hand is really cramped and even my FJ62 did not have comfortable leg room until I modified it. They're narrower vehicles than the typical US models though, so could be a problem for fat people.I think another thing many Americans don't realize is just how small the 70-series is inside. I'm only 5'9", but I can comfortably drive with the seat slid all the way back. I think the average new-car buyer in the US would find it very uncomfortable and inconvenient.