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Old 01-04-2011, 04:15 PM   #31
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Old 01-04-2011, 04:18 PM   #32
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so i have just heard about a "fj" toyota, i wonder why holden hasnt sued yet, has anyone heard anything about it? and to think ford sued ferrari?
I am wondering why AFF hasn't sued you yet.
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Old 01-04-2011, 05:25 PM   #33
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They had one on display at Toyota in Southport and my wife asks what the bloody hell is that to which I said it's the new FJ Landcruiser.

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It's bloody ugly.

They have since replaced it with a royal blue Rukus.

Wow, seems they went from bad to worse!
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Old 01-04-2011, 05:34 PM   #34
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Holden can only sue Toyota if they still have "FJ" trademarked. Trademarks must be re-registered every 5 years. I'm not going to even bother trying to google when Holden let that TM run out.

More importantly though "petrol-only" on the FJ. Straight to the FAIL thread it goes.
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Old 01-04-2011, 05:42 PM   #35
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What, no diesel? Damn that's a shame, these things need diesel economy/torque to be good.
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Old 01-04-2011, 07:44 PM   #36
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For anyone older than 30, you might remember the old FJ, a japenese ripoff of the willys jeep was born and a indestructible little truck was loved by many. This is just the modern incarnation of an old brand.

There is no diesel option as the US market isn't a great buyer of diesel vehicles, but the 4L V6 certainly has enough torque. Check out some of the pics in this thread for a real 4WD with all the options of the Prado at 10 grand less and the best approach and departure angles in a stock 4WD http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/w...d/IMG_3769.jpg

Yes it might not be everyones cup of tea but to get such rave reviews from aussie journalists, there must be something worth looking at. I was in the market for a G6ET but now am swayed again with a tough little truck. Blue tooth, Ipod connectivity, reverse camera and nearly two feet shorter than my XR6T ute.

For all the haters of Toyotas hero colours have a good look at yourself, its called marketing, remember when our beloved ford brought out a car in orange and the current focus in green, don't even get me started on the TBC wildtrack ranger.

I have been ford all my life but Toyota reliability and fixed cost servicing for three years, I will let you know as I am test driving one tomorrow.

And I will have one in black please.....
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Old 01-04-2011, 07:47 PM   #37
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Maybe Holden arn't as petty as ford.
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Old 01-04-2011, 09:25 PM   #38
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Maybe Holden arn't as petty as ford.
i wish ford was as petty as holden
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Old 01-04-2011, 11:38 PM   #39
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Holden never used "FJ" as a model designation. The real model designation was 48-215. The FJ was later adopted after the "FX" model was released.
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Old 01-04-2011, 11:54 PM   #40
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Holden never used "FJ" as a model designation. The real model designation was 48-215. The FJ was later adopted after the "FX" model was released.
Other way round mate. The 48-215 was later nicknamed the FX after the FJ was released.
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:55 AM   #41
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I bought an FJ 1200 Yamaha in 1988. Maybe thr FJ model prefix is very common.
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Old 02-04-2011, 10:06 AM   #42
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Other way round mate. The 48-215 was later nicknamed the FX after the FJ was released.
thats embarassing. I thought the FJ was the first. My memory is getting worse. Ignore my last post.
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Old 02-04-2011, 10:32 AM   #43
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And lets not forget the good old FJ55 Landcruiser (1967-1980), I have had two of these old girls..............

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Old 02-04-2011, 11:23 AM   #44
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Just came back from a test drive of the new FJ and have to say its very impressive.
Sure, the styling isnt for everyone, but for anyone else who, like myself, likes things a little different to the norm, its certainly makes its mark.

Straight out of the box, its 'offroad capable', difflocks, traction control, and a heap of other things that will help you get anywhere.
Around town, its smooth, responsive and doesnt drive like the 2 ton tank it is.
Inside, its pretty comfy and the position of everything is well thought out.
Seats are comfy and will easily soak up the long Km's or rough terrain.

If your in the market for a new 4WD, at least give it a test drive before you write it off.
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Old 02-04-2011, 01:26 PM   #45
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Ford should have let it slide, wonder how many people walked out of a Ferrari dealership with an Ferrari 150 scratched their heads and thought this isnt the pick up truck I thought it would be
Why ? It is Fords trademark, Don`t forget Ford tried to buy Ferrari and Ferrari said no so Ford built the GT 40 and kicked their ***. There has been bad blood btw Ford and Ferrari ever since. If Ford called ine of their cars a GTS308 you think Ferrari wouldn`t sue?
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Old 02-04-2011, 09:36 PM   #46
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Why ? It is Fords trademark, Don`t forget Ford tried to buy Ferrari and Ferrari said no so Ford built the GT 40 and kicked their ***. There has been bad blood btw Ford and Ferrari ever since. If Ford called ine of their cars a GTS308 you think Ferrari wouldn`t sue?
Took them a huge budget and a 7 litre v 4 litre capacity advantage to do it.

Perhaps places like rare spares or other companies that make FJ reproduction parts would have the FJ name trademarked.
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Old 02-04-2011, 09:37 PM   #47
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none, because the f-150 ferrari was this years formula one car, named because of 150 years of ferrari
150th anniversary of Italian unification.
The Risorgimento.
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Old 02-04-2011, 09:45 PM   #48
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150th anniversary of Italian unification.
The Risorgimento.
a little ignorant by me - i guess if ferrari was that old, then they would even outdate the stephenson's rocket


plus enzo would have done well to get to 1988
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Old 02-04-2011, 10:29 PM   #49
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Thats not a FJ, this is a FJ





Just bought her last weekend, she uses some fuel lol
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Might use some fuel but will go anywhere you point it. Oh the good old days of live axle 4x4's.
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