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09-06-2010, 11:19 AM
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Starter Motor
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Just read a review on the new Toyota Rukus and I first thought it looked stupid, but the more i look at it the more it grows on me. I'm going to a dealer on the weekend to see how they drive, but it starts at $27k!
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09-06-2010, 11:23 AM
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The Villan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NSW, SW Sydney
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Its a box with an engine in it. Looks like a dodge nitro a little bit.
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09-06-2010, 11:27 AM
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Starter Motor
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when i first looked at it i thought it was a Jeep, didn't expect it to be a Toyota... but then again it really isn't, its a re-badged Scion xB for the Australian market. still don't know what the target market for this is though!
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09-06-2010, 11:35 AM
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Mung bean hippies and weirded out pot smokers.
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09-06-2010, 11:28 AM
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Chasing a FORD project!
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All toyota has done is make another car look more like a Westinghouse than a mode of transport.
Something like that couldn't start a rukus if it tried....
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09-06-2010, 11:34 AM
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Force Fed Fords
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Looks like a Toyota designer was starved for ideas and pilfered his sons kindergarden painting.
I've seen quite a few of these in the US and believe me, they really are ugly. I'm talking citroen 2CV ugly. The worst part is when people try to 'pimp' these eyesores. Think of it as advertising to the world; "I'm a total knob because I think this car is kooky..... Then again I also think that playing frog in the nude with the lads is good entertainment".
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09-06-2010, 11:35 AM
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Seen a black one driving down beach Rd near the Pier on Sunday, Did nothing for me.
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09-06-2010, 11:37 AM
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Meep Meep
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southside
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I'd rather a Kia Soul, at least it makes box like transport look good (and you don't have to pay 27k for it either)
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09-06-2010, 11:43 AM
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Starter Motor
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09-06-2010, 12:10 PM
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Meep Meep
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Local import yard has a bunch of Nissan Cubes in stock. Always found SUV's/CUV design might give the implication of space but are rather compromised by lack of leg room and head room. For 27k even from a Toyota dealer you could just about drive away in either a RAV4 or Camry.
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09-06-2010, 12:50 PM
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The Thread Killa
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It's a Scion xB, one of those cars that polarises opinions wherever they go. You either love 'em or hate 'em. Personally, I like boxy cars like this and the Kia Soul purely because they're unconventional and there's nothing else like them on the road.
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09-06-2010, 12:59 PM
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Saw one outside my local Toyota dealership - looks like *****!!
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09-06-2010, 12:00 PM
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71Mach1
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it's as inspiring as its big brother ...the toyota 1 ton van.
Obviously the same designers who designed that fantastic supercar ... NOT!
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09-06-2010, 12:03 PM
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One for the inner city crowd more than the wifebeaters.
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09-06-2010, 12:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Wheeled storage cabinet for big blocks.
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09-06-2010, 01:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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09-06-2010, 01:02 PM
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Cobblers!
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Auto only. Does Toyota have rocks in their heads?
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09-06-2010, 09:33 PM
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09-06-2010, 01:12 PM
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I lived in Japan for 2 years... seen plenty of this type of car around....mind you, in a country were the streets are only 7ft wide small cars are a plus
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09-06-2010, 01:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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shopping trolley with an engine?
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09-06-2010, 02:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It has a TOYOTA badge will sell by the shipload..FORD badge no chance..people are craZY!!!!
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09-06-2010, 03:36 PM
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Seen one the other day, looks better in the flesh.
Well it sure as hell looks better than the nissan cube.
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09-06-2010, 09:30 PM
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I seen one today on the local roads - never even heard of it before.
Didnt look too bad, not something i would personally buy but it was worth looking at. Might be a bit over priced though at 27k. Had it been 17k, it would be out of stock already. |
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09-06-2010, 09:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Not cool, I really hope these appliances don't become popular!
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10-06-2010, 12:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I like it, its bigger in the flesh than what you expect. Got a 2.4litre engine which goes someway to justifying the increase in price over a 1.8litre Corolla. I would imagine it would have a lot of room. The auto being only 4 speed is disappointing.
I also think the Nissan Cube looks really good. |
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10-06-2010, 01:02 PM
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Sales Representative
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The driveline is based on the Camry... so i see it as a boxed up Camry... still looks like a Lego brick thats been chewed on by a dog... and we have 2 in our dealership...
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10-06-2010, 01:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Well they are available here as the Scion XB as has been said, it's like I have seen them around but I don't really notice them. I don't think it really draws that much attention, I think it's quite boring. Blends in with the PT Cruisers, HHRs, and all the other crap. It actually makes a Honda Element look exciting.
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10-06-2010, 05:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Awesome looking little car, but I would personally ditch the Rukus and choose a Nissan Cube.
Same car, pretty much, a couple of years older, and you can get one as an import for 13k.  Link for one for sale for 13 and a half |
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10-06-2010, 05:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I can see where Toyota are thinking this is the right car for some little niche market.
However, the set pricing for the Rukus is at the MOST competitive price point for mid size vehicles. Pretty much every other mid size car out there around the 27 to 35k mark typically comes with a myriad of engine and driveline combinations and on top of that, interior options as well. The Rukus carries almost no ability to compete on that basis alone. I predict the Rukus will not be kept as part of the lineup after its initial stint here in Australia. And one more thing. Why the hell would Toyota lump another auto petrol four banger econobox on us, when they could have spent the investment dollars on getting another sports car back in the Australian lineup? (3.5L V6 Corolla Blade for example) |
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