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25-09-2006, 09:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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As I was driving through the City of Launceston Tasmania today I happened to see one hell of a strange site.
I saw parked on the side of the road a current model Toyota Corolla S/wagon as a Taxi. No joke, i thought my eyes were playing tricks so i turned around and went back for a second look. Surely enough there it was.............. I mean sure the fuel prices are an issue to cabbies but what about durability etc. And what about the milage, i just cant see a 4cyl Corolla doing 500 000 - 800 000km's. Has anyone else seen similar??? |
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25-09-2006, 10:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Got any pics?
Was it running on LPG?!?!?! |
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25-09-2006, 10:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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You'd be surprised...do some research.
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25-09-2006, 10:14 PM
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I Bleed Orange!
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i got nothing on taxi's but one sight that struck me the other day was a new mini being used as a 'learning to drive' car.
i think thats really all they are good for, but thats an expensive car to be handing keys to learnatics.
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25-09-2006, 10:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Plenty of Toyota's have seen 500,000+ kms. In the NT they use Avalons and they've been faultless.
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25-09-2006, 10:40 PM
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torque is your friend
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With the difference in purchase price between the Toyota and an Aussie six, why not? Even if it doesn't last as long, surely the total savings must make it worthwhile.
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25-09-2006, 11:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Corollas can last a long time. You'd be surprised.
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26-09-2006, 07:29 AM
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Paint Repairs Spoilers
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Yes I can see it now with four sales reps get off a plane and get into a corrola for a business meet with all their gear for 3 days.
What a joke
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26-09-2006, 08:36 AM
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inconceivable!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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What The????
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