Fact: The hilux from Top Gear outlasted the show

"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce) 04/02/2015 at 13:05 • Filed to: None

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And on that bombshell.......I think it should be retired with the rest of the hosts (if it hasn't been taken out of circulation as a prop already). It's rare for a toyota to possess such dignity. Let it get out while there's an opening.

KnowsAboutCars > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 13:09

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Toyota UK should buy it and put it on permanent display in one of their showrooms.

Chris Clarke > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 13:11

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Sadly, its gone too.

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I'm guessing nroute to http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 13:18

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"It's rare for a toyota to possess such dignity" back in the 80's when those were made, it was rare for Toyota NOT to have that dignity.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Chris Clarke 04/02/2015 at 13:37

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I think just as a final farewell, jeremy should drive it around the top gear track one last time. If it dies on the track, then that's where its final resting place should be.

Chris Clarke > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 13:39

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How would McLaren test its newest racecar if theres a busted 'ole Hilux on the track?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Chris Clarke 04/02/2015 at 13:42

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it would simulate the person in a toyota going half the speed limit on a public road?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 04/02/2015 at 13:48

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Eh, somewhat. Most were still just driven by people looking for a cheap car, not people seeking motoring perfection. But the hilux is a standout among a good lineup and has been made even more prolific because of TG. Yet there they go, just chugging along to this day. No excessive fanboyism like the AE86 or Celica nor is it driven mostly by people who don't think about what it is like the Cressida or those old camry and tercel 4WDs. Just some honest goodness and the ability to withstand a demolished apartment complex.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 14:20

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That's why they have so much dignity. It is exactly what it claims to be - a tough, cheap little truck. Honest cars are pretty rare these days.

Destructive Tester > Chris Clarke 04/02/2015 at 14:21

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I sincerely hope so...

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 14:29

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Let's take a moment to look back at the 80's Toyota.

The Celicas were still RWD asKiichiro Toyoda and God himself intended. The Supra sprang forth from them before the model was neutered and sent to FWD obscurity (All Trac being the only exception)

The Hilux Ridiculously dependable and somehow cool even in base model.

The Carolla (Ae86 to you fanboys)

Hell, even the more boring models were just boring because they rarely broke down even when you were actively trying to kill it off. no, there was a lot of good things going ton in the 80's for Toyota. Unfortunately that sterling reputation seems to have lead them on a very, very beige path that they remain on today. Hopefully we'll see the fun come back one of these days.

195100003 > Chris Clarke 04/02/2015 at 14:57

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They can claim to be the only supercar that is specifically designed to dodge broken down vehicles.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 04/02/2015 at 15:23

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Like I said, the truck has it, and a few others do. More dignity in that lineup than the domestics at the time, but not everything was perfect in toyota land.

MrE333 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 16:43

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Someone should send this to Mars as the next rover

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/02/2015 at 17:22

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On its way to Syria to join up with it's brothers and sisters in service to ISIS?

winsox28 > Chris Clarke 04/03/2015 at 07:38

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Yes:

http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions/wo…