What car would you buy in 1988?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/20/2016 at 11:20 • Filed to: WWYBYW, What would you buy when

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Rules: The car had to be sold new in 1988

I personally would buy a 1988 Buick. This Reatta looked the business. Those sleek lines kill me every time. And it had a touch screen control system in 1988!!! Finally I could have ordered it as a convertible which I probably would have done. It outshines it’s Cadillac sibling in almost every way. These are so cheap now I am almost tempted to buy one.

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Brian Silvestro > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:28

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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:28

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Subaru XT

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:29

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What Cadillac sibling?

yitznewton > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:31

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So easy :D

Tekamul > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:33

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Prelude

I loved the look of these.

duurtlang > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:33

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I own 3 cars that were offered new in 1988, one of which was actually built in 1988 as well. So that’s the one I pick, 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:34

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Assuming I can wait until December, the Thunderbird Super Coupe, or from ‘88 models, the Turbo Coupe.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:34

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Easy:

I decided to restore my ‘89 a few weeks ago, can’t wait to put it on the road again

djmt1 > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:34

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This Jag

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:35

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IROC-Z, because Jersey.

JR1 > Brian Silvestro 01/20/2016 at 11:38

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You wouldn’t want that. You would drive it too much and Waze would think you are cheating again.

JR1 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/20/2016 at 11:39

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Interesting pick

B/Xmrrmvr > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:39

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The car I grew up with, the Cressida:

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 11:41

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Allante

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_V_plat…

Hoccy > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:41

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Mitsubishi Galant GLSi 4x4. I know the model was produced in 1988, but not sure about the avilability of exactly this trim level and 4x4 layout. My first car was ‘89, and it was brilliant.

Why not VR-4? Don’t think they were left hand drive at that point, and I don’t want to sit at the wrong side..

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:41

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It looks really cool. I like it. And digital dash

Birddog > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:42

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Gotta go with the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe.

JR1 > yitznewton 01/20/2016 at 11:42

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Nice choice. The MR2 is a very good car.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:42

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Oldsmobile Touring Sedan. I always had a thing for them. Alternatively I’d buy the Reatta, too. It was just a very unique car at that time from GM imo.

JR1 > Tekamul 01/20/2016 at 11:42

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That does look damn good

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:43

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Can’t say for sure I’d take this over all other 80's car, but ‘88 was the first year for the Audi V8 Quattro, the understated predecessor to the A8.

JR1 > duurtlang 01/20/2016 at 11:43

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So maybe you can answer a question for me. Which came first this or the Golf gti? I have heard both sides claiming “first hot hatch”

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/20/2016 at 11:44

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Besides the early 60's and late mid 50's this would have to be my favorite bird.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:44

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Ooh that’s difficult. The late 80s were great times for car manufacturers I like. Actually, they were desperate times, but produced some of their greatest work.

Alfa 75 3.0l

Jaguar XJ40

Jaguar XJS

Rover SD1

Maserati Biturbo

Fiat X1/9

Citroen BX 16v

JR1 > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 01/20/2016 at 11:45

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That is very cool. I always enjoyed the looks of these too. What makes them so special besides being quirky?

duurtlang > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:46

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I don’t know who made such a claim, as they’re clueless. The Peugeot 205 was introduced in ‘83 if I’m not mistaken. The Golf GTI in the mid 1970s. Not that this made it the first hot hatch, but it certainly did popularize the type of car.

JR1 > djmt1 01/20/2016 at 11:46

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That is quite a jag!

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 11:46

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One of the best looking Camaros

JR1 > B/Xmrrmvr 01/20/2016 at 11:46

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Nothing like nostalgia

JR1 > Hoccy 01/20/2016 at 11:47

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For an 88 that is a very good looking car.

JR1 > Birddog 01/20/2016 at 11:48

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Can’t go wrong with that. They are damn cool

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 01/20/2016 at 11:49

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That is a very interesting car to have a thing for. What makes it stand out?

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/20/2016 at 11:50

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Audi knows how to make cars that look ageless.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:50

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R31 Skyline

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:51

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After the requisite dozen or so head gasket replacements this thing would worth a small fortune just a few years later.

I still want one, but alas, I didn't win that massive PowerBall jackpot.

Twism > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:51

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Does it have to be a ‘’car’’ ?

I really like the Ramcharger:

JR1 > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/20/2016 at 11:51

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That is a big list. I would probably take the XJ40

Quadradeuce > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:51

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At the time, Bonneville SSEi. Mostly because I am a Pontiac fan, and I knew there was no way a 17 yr old would get his hands on a trans am.
The 35 yr old me doesn’t look too fondly on anything from the late 90s, so I am drawing a blank. I really can’t think of anything I would pay cold hard cash for today from that era.

JR1 > duurtlang 01/20/2016 at 11:52

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I think it might have been Top Gear

Vintage1982Benz > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:52

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I like this game.

JR1 > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/20/2016 at 11:53

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How much do they go for?

JR1 > Twism 01/20/2016 at 11:53

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Of course not. And the Ram Charger is an ok choice but what you really want is the Branco

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:54

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MK3 Toyota Supra. But the JDM one with the 1JZ instead of the 7M.

JR1 > Quadradeuce 01/20/2016 at 11:54

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Hmm besides like F40 and what have you it is pretty hard to think of very many regular cool cars.

JR1 > Vintage1982Benz 01/20/2016 at 11:55

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Pick one! And that one should be the 911

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:56

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A 911 (964)

Vintage1982Benz > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:56

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It should be, but I originally had posted the RS Cosworth up because I am in a RS wormhole right now.

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/20/2016 at 11:57

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Those are some very tasteful mods

Takuro Spirit > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:58

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88 You say? Do I need a backseat for my kids still?

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:58

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I recently saw an ‘89 with an asking price of $59,500, which is close to double what it sold for when new. Other nicely restored models have sold for over $125K.

JR1 > Vintage1982Benz 01/20/2016 at 11:58

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That is more unique and still a great choice

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/20/2016 at 11:59

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Reatta is an E-body though. Sure they're related, but that's like saying the Monte Carlo and Eldorado are the same. It's inaccurate.

JR1 > Takuro Spirit 01/20/2016 at 11:59

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That is a great car with some useable backseats! Good thinking

JR1 > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/20/2016 at 11:59

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That is down right stupid

Baeromez > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 12:00

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This guy fucking gets it.

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:00

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Easy. 1989 Turbo Trans Am. Went on sale in late 88. 0-60 in 4.6 and a 13.4 1/4 mile time made it the fastest car on sale at the time. Full stop.

Baeromez > Takuro Spirit 01/20/2016 at 12:01

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*internet fist bump*

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:01

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I just don’t know tbh. I’m just a sucker for 70s-90s American sedans. But the Olds TS’ interior and exterior just appeal to me, even though there were of course better looking cars out there.

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 12:02

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My mistake I figured they were likely more related. Either way I think the Reatta outshine the Allante with more unique styling and a more forward thinking interior. Which is a shame Cadillac should have had real success with the Allante

JR1 > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/20/2016 at 12:02

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I am going to sound stupid but was it a turbo V8?

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:02

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No you don’t. Broncos are shit. I owned a near showroom one, but it still sucked. What he really wants is a K5.

jjhats > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:03

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Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:03

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Anything?? Then Sledgehammer is the answer.

If that’s not fair, then I’ll take a Callaway B2K.

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:03

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Nah. turbo 3.8 like the Grand National and Syclone/Typhoon

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:04

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Twin Turbo V6. Same mill out of the GNX just with different heads.

JR1 > jjhats 01/20/2016 at 12:04

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I love the little graphic in front of the rear wheel

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 12:05

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I figured as much. That was a damn good engine

JR1 > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/20/2016 at 12:05

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That makes more sense

kanadanmajava1 > Brian Silvestro 01/20/2016 at 12:05

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This could be a nice choice (but not in red). My other candidates are 320is, M5, 911 something and Toyota Soarer. There might be more but these were the first in my mind currently.

I currently have have three German cars that were available in 1988 and one of them is actually on my candidate list. There’s a saying that many people like things that were new when they were 11 years old. If it would be true I would like cars made in 1988. I guess it could be true.

Takuro Spirit > Baeromez 01/20/2016 at 12:07

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MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:07

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Everyone says it, except for those in the know.

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:08

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MR2 Supercharged

Baeromez > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/20/2016 at 12:09

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That’s a tenth quicker to 60 than an ‘88 Countach, but Lamborghini claimed a 1/4 time of 12.8, though I’m having a hard time confirming that.

Of course, you’re also forgetting the F40, which would’ve blown the doors off the TTA with a 0-62 of 3.8 and a 1/4 of 11.7.

mazda616 > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:09

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A new ‘88 Chevrolet Corsica LTZ. I love the L-Body. I grew up in a ‘91 Corsica. Loved that car!

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 01/20/2016 at 12:11

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That is awesome. So much want

MultiplaOrgasms > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/20/2016 at 12:11

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The 1JZ was 90-92.

Dean Beyer > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:11

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JR1 > mazda616 01/20/2016 at 12:12

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Nostalgia does some weird things to us. Like make us wants cars the majority of us have never even considered

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > Baeromez 01/20/2016 at 12:12

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The T/A was also pretty underrated. Plus it made due with the 4 speed slushbox. When you swap a 5 speed into it those numbers change quiet a bit from what I understand.

Dean Beyer > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/20/2016 at 12:12

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That’s 1989.

JR1 > Dean Beyer 01/20/2016 at 12:12

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911 is always a good reliable answer

duurtlang > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 01/20/2016 at 12:13

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You’re starting the appreciate your red BX, aren’t you?

Baeromez > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:14

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How ‘bout one of these bad boys:

RallyWrench > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:19

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There can be only one

Well, two. But I’ve already had this one.

Ok, three:

Well, four:

Argh I give up, it was a good year.

JR1 > Baeromez 01/20/2016 at 12:20

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I can’t believe you are the first to post an F40

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:21

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Lancia is love, Lancia is life.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Dean Beyer 01/20/2016 at 12:21

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You could buy an ‘89 in late ‘88. Cause the car years aren’t the same as calendar years.

JR1 > RallyWrench 01/20/2016 at 12:21

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Wow those are some great choices. I always thought of the late 80's as a rough time but apparently not.

Baeromez > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/20/2016 at 12:24

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Hey, I’m a huge Pontiac fanboy, but when you start talking about trans swaps you don’t get to make top dog claims any more. Still, for the price those are some awesome numbers.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:27

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You picked 88 because the Bubble Back Capri was gone already didn’t you?!

Well I’ll use my first truck because I wish I could get it back, I miss it so much:

1988 Chevy Blazer 2 door, 4x4, 4.3L V6 (bored 60 over, ported heads, upgraded valves, cam, crank, everything was upgraded on this thing). solid sound system, which has of course left me with minor hearing damage because college idiot...

Baeromez > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:30

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I was gonna post a Countach, then I thought ‘Nah, Testarossa,’ but eventually I settled for the baddest thing on the planet at the time.

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:32

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I would be looking to get something luxurious and technologically advanced with 4wd and as most of the Japanese big/mid-size sedans didn’t start offering 4wd until the 90's this would be highly probable option. I’d take mine with cloth interior and manual.

Baeromez > Your boy, BJR 01/20/2016 at 12:32

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The trucks had a 4.3.

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > Baeromez 01/20/2016 at 12:32

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That is a fair argument. I may be a little bias since my first car was a Trans Am though

Baeromez > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/20/2016 at 12:36

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Nah, it was a single turbo.

theuserformerlyknownasaluminumfoil > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:36

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1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > Baeromez 01/20/2016 at 12:39

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You’re right my mistake

Bytemite > JR1 01/20/2016 at 12:43

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1988 is when the MR2 Supercharged came out.

Obvious answer is obvious. Exotic layout and exotic power-to-weight for Toyota reliability and price.

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/20/2016 at 12:45

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That is quite a nice truck! Can’t go wrong with a good Blazer! And sorry no Mercury! You have picked it before anyway I am sure.

JR1 > KnowsAboutCars 01/20/2016 at 12:46

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They offered cloth and a manual? That is surprising.