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  1. 16th September 2008, 05:40 PM #1
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    Drove a new Toyota today

    Had the chance to take a brand new base model LC70 Workmate for a drive today. Very smooth V8 but as I was driving around site couldn't do more than 30kph, so hardly a proper test.

    Suspension was very harsh on dirt roads over my new Defender. Small diameter steering wheel, would have been good if it wasn't anorexic in thickness though.

    How does Toyota get away with a lap belt in the centre rear seat

    As for the build quality and finish... How can anyone complain about the build quality and finish of a new Defender The Workmate (especially given they are more expensive than a Defender) was absolutely shocking. My Defender leaves it for dead, even a new base model Hilux has a better quality interior.
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  3. 16th September 2008, 05:46 PM #3
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    AAAAHHHH
    I hope you don't get used to driving that tojo.........but I have faith in you.............










    FENDERS rule


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    Quote Originally Posted by The ho har's View Post
    I hope you don't get used to driving that tojo.........
    Tojo's are all we have at work. So I just have to remember, "Indicators on the right"

    You wouldn't bring a Defender on site as any exposed alloy will start to disolve in some areas of the refinery. That would be a rather ugly site to come back to

    See there is a use for Toyota's! Why ruin a good vehicle
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    Quote Originally Posted by dm_td5 View Post
    Tojo's are all we have at work. So I just have to remember, "Indicators on the right"

    You wouldn't bring a Defender on site as any exposed alloy will start to disolve in some areas of the refinery. That would be a rather ugly site to come back to

    See there is a use for Toyota's! Why ruin a good vehicle
    what about the starting key to the left


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    Quote Originally Posted by The ho har's View Post
    what about the starting key to the left
    Yeah that too At least a Defender's key won't fall out the door or window!
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    Quote Originally Posted by dm_td5 View Post
    Tojo's are all we have at work. So I just have to remember, "Indicators on the right"
    Bugger that! Just indicate with the wipers! Several wipes = left, one wipe = right!
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    Driving the Defender is like flying an aeroplane:

    A series of activities to be checked off

    Key in ignition....check

    Clutch In...check

    Gearbox in neutral...check

    Engine started...check

    Lights on....check

    First gear engaged...check

    Mirrors checked...check

    Windscreen wipers on...check...no

    Indicator on...check

    Clutch out...check

    Flaps up...check

    Drive...check...no

    Handbrake off..check

    Drive...check

    ABS light off..check

    Have a Nice Day...check

    Landing is worse
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    Quote Originally Posted by one_iota View Post
    Driving the Defender is like flying an aeroplane:

    A series of activities to be checked off

    Key in ignition....check

    Clutch In...check

    Gearbox in neutral...check

    Engine started...check

    Lights on....check

    First gear engaged...check

    Mirrors checked...check

    Windscreen wipers on...check...no

    Indicator on...check

    Clutch out...check

    Flaps up...check

    Drive...check...no

    Handbrake off..check

    Drive...check

    ABS light off..check

    Have a Nice Day...check

    Landing is worse
    Oh come on, tell the truth, your's is too new to have flaps!
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