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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-04-2018, 08:26 PM
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Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
Something that you want: compact, well finished...

Something that you want: compact, well finished and pretty good Off Road is what this Class C Builder has done using the NON-NA Ford Ranger
https://www.explorermotorhomes.com.au/gallery/
Another...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-22-2018, 01:48 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
We have problems with European”quality” but US...

We have problems with European”quality” but US built rigs are as bad if not worse.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-22-2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
No doubt loitering:lol: Notice they cannot escape...

No doubt loitering:lol: Notice they cannot escape the Big Trucks on the Autobahn.
If you have an accident on the Abahns you pay for EVERYTHING!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-21-2018, 01:45 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
They manage to put in roughly 280-300,000 Semi ...

They manage to put in roughly 280-300,000 Semi Trucks per annum Gives you an idea how crowded it is when the US produced 269,000 Semis this year
Overall vehicle EU sales 17 million vs 17.6 million...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-15-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
Same story in Australia, Motorhome useage is...

Same story in Australia, Motorhome useage is growing as new manufacturers and models appear.
In New Zealand it is roughly 40% Motorhomes ,as the Islands are not that suitable for Caravans(Travel...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-09-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
They are very different Pickups built for NA in...

They are very different Pickups built for NA in the case of the Tacoma and Global in the case of the Hilux and it's variants. Although both are similar is size.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-08-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
Greg Yes very different. Primarily Diesel, much...

Greg
Yes very different. Primarily Diesel, much heavier GVWR and payload ( HD F150 area). Similar in size to your Colorado
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-08-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
Probably the only correct statement in your post....

Probably the only correct statement in your post. Payload , (2700lbs is the max payload) GVWR is considerably heavier, both are very good Off Road. Current Hilux is primarily diesel a 2.8 litre....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-08-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
If only that was true. It appears to be race...

If only that was true. It appears to be race between the Hilux ( leading model) and the Ranger. For best selling "car "in Australia . Plenty of new models and brands entering the race.As this is a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
As I have posted prior it is has been designed...

As I have posted prior it is has been designed and developed here. US version will have a 2.3 Ecoboost. Different markets have different requirements. Like the other " 1.tonne" Pickups they sell to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
Well Davydd you have noticed something no...

Well Davydd you have noticed something no Australian has ever noticed. Last time a Subaru Baja sold here was 10yrs ago. Current Pickups running around are all 3litre Diesels GVWR 6,600-7200lbs. No...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
You would be right about full size Pickup Trucks....

You would be right about full size Pickup Trucks. Europeans do not make them in fact Pickup Trucks in general are an extreme niche in Europe, less than 1% of all vehicles sold are Pickup Trucks. Well...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2018, 02:33 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,640
Posted By Robert Ryan
From my experience every market is different ...

From my experience every market is different
@Davyyd US Pickups died out in Australia in 2007. Last F150 in 1992. Currently a design and development centre in Gerlong Centre in Victoria is...
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