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Re: european pickup truck sensibilities
Isuzu used as a fleet wagon a lot in Sweden.
Of course, having only a 1.9 litre diesel with only 163hp, no self respecting American would be seen dead in anything that can top 33mpg, when their sole existence to living is to consume hydrocarbons and make others rich, generally speaking.Comment
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This was my solution also.Originally posted by McMike
I owned a pick-up truck for my business but did not need that gas-guzzler all the time when retired.
I now have a Jeep Cherokee 4X4 and a utility trailer for the odd times I need to haul something.
Works like a charm.I was born on a wooden boat that I built myself.
Skiing is the next best thing to having wings.Comment
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This is my current hauler. Twelve years old and 17K miles. It doesn't get used much, gets terrible mileage, rear wheel drive. A compact pickup AWD is in my near future. I might add a small utility trailer.
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You're joking, right? Much the same size as the original Toyota pickups. 210HP (gas) which makes it more powerful than the Toyotas by far. It'd better fit the actual needs of probably 75% of the people driving US 1/2 tons. Not macho enough for sure - but far more sensible.Originally posted by McMike"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red GreenComment
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Here's a a genuine Citroen-built one. They were only built in the Slough (UK) plant.
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Just like most pickups sold in North America.Originally posted by McMikeComment
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I love all those little beasties. And I were a suburban or urban homeowner... they'd be peachy. But for a professional that regularly hauls 4X8 sheets of plywood, and long lengths of lumber, often in loads that range from 1/2 to 1 ton... and who camps/sleeps in the back... they'd be nothing more than a cruel tease.David G
Harbor Woodworks
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"It was a Sunday morning and Goddard gave thanks that there were still places where one could worship in temples not made by human hands." -- L. F. Herreshoff (The Compleat Cruiser)
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Re: european pickup truck sensibilities
Peugeot has a long history of pickups. The 404 was a good one & actually made by PushAndGo - not a rebranded Chinese truck:
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red GreenComment
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