Seen this locally...ad says its a '95 Toyota Hiace 3/4 ton 4x4 diesel, 151k miles, dealer asking $10.5k
Excuse me Mr. Dealer, Sir. If I buy this off of you. Can you move everything I need to drive to the left side of the truck? Please.
There is no learning curve so to speak with everything being on the "opposite" side. The biggest problem, if you want to call it that, is opening the wrong door to get in and drive away. Even the pedals (clutch, brake, accelerator) are configured just as they are in cars with left side controls. Blinkers and wipers /washers are reversed though.
Except for the that all important stick shift doo-dad! I can see the initial attempts of my brain trying to connect with my left hand/arm to not f that up now.....
Wasn't an issue with that either. Heck, even 99 jumped in and drove it with no problems! It has the same shift pattern as any other normal 5 speed, BTW...it's not a reversed pattern.
Kawi stepping up their game. I can't afford one but it's nice to look at. LOL Four cylinder engine. The top model is basically a car and costs the same. Kawasaki RIDGE®️ | Premium Off-Road Side x Side | Advanced Work & Play
This is what the mail Lady's Bronco II looked like back in the 80s. I was floored to see it as a kid.
Back in the 70's I had to install a shifter handle (automatic transmission) in a car for a handicapped guy. Not only did it shift the transmission but it also had a twist grip handle (like on a motorcycle) to control the accelerator. The braking was also tied in with it IIRC. Maybe by pushing the handle forward? I dunno.
It is impressive. I watched the reveal live the other day. At least they have all the range of stripped utility to ones with heat and flipping automotive style roll up windows
I've looked into these, but at 3,500lbs empty I'd get stuck all the time. I need to be about half that on twice the tire to have a chance.
I’m sure that it’s nice but looks like the bed is awfully small. I would have a problem with that with my usages.
I've got the Tracker 800SX which is basically a rebranded Arctic Cat Prowler Pro. You can see it in my avatar. It's got a great dump box with hydraulic assist tilt and tows really nice. I bought it because it has 3 features that I couldn't find all in one other UTV: large dump box, can go 45mph, 3 seats in one row. I love it for splitting, back it right up to my splitter and load the splits directly into the box with the tailgate open.
I'm not totally sold on the work and play models. Needs to be oriented heavy to one side or other IMO. I bet the powertrain will find itself in a competitor to the long bed models eventually. The FX is the big bed model. I wouldn't mind one of those but unable to put out the funds responsibly to get one. I figure I need to wear out a set of tires before even considering a new buggy, and I hardly ever run on asphalt.
I have a can am defender hd9 and love it for hauling wood with the exception of green oak it has no problem with being completly filled to the brim
Saw this yesterday. Cool looking rig! Then I looked at the price….. Almost ruined a decent pair of pants.
