Dear Fiat,

"Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast." (twostrokesmoke) 08/04/2015 at 12:12 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been looking for a small truck. That is kind of a problem because most “small” trucks that are available in the US are roughly the size of a Sherman tank. This wasn’t always the case, there used to be a thing called a mini turck, they were great. They were for people like me that didn’t need to do the things that the manly men in the commercials were doing, building skyscrapers, and rounding up cattle. No, I just need something that can move the occasional couch or camping gear. That’s all. Simple, right? You would think that but it isn’t. For a lot of boring legal reasons, I can’t get a machine like that anymore unless you can see fit to find a way to bring this beautiful example across the border.

It drives me crazy knowing that this truck, which is perfect for what i need is available about 20 miles from here, just across the border. I now need to know how I can acquire one....The want is strong!

It’s even got a back seat, so for those of you who wonder, yes, it will baby.

So, Fiat, please, please bring this one across the border, I know that i can’t be the only one that needs that truck in my life.

georgechristensen > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:16

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That bed is tiny, what Americans really need is a proper ute.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:17

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Blame the chicken tax.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:18

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1. Find place in Mexico and become resident alien
2. Buy Fiat Strada Pickup
3. Register to Mexican Address
4. Drive in Texas/Arizona/California, only when you need it for Pickup Truck Stuff.

HammerheadFistpunch > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:19

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No one needs a front wheel drive truck with a Dodge neon engine built by the Italians.

Andrew P. Collins > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 12:22

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Of all the non-US “trucks” to want to import I can’t imagine going with this one haha.

HammerheadFistpunch > Andrew P. Collins 08/04/2015 at 12:24

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The new Strada is supposed to be much better and the rumor (as i’m sure you know) is that it will be the next Dakota...so that’s something. But yeah, the current Ram 700/strada only makes sense in fleet sales...to gardeners...in California.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:27

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Buy a used Ranger, you know you want to

450X_FTW > georgechristensen 08/04/2015 at 12:28

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There is a very very small list of things I would not do, to own a Holden Maloo.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 08/04/2015 at 12:30

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That was the boring leagle reason I was referring to.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 12:30

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More than likely it was built at their Mexico facility. I’m okay with that.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Andrew P. Collins 08/04/2015 at 12:31

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That one fits what I need it for, perfectly. The others do not.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 12:32

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I’m in California, but I don’t want to be a gardener. Just to move bikes and kayaks etc, so it still works for me.

HammerheadFistpunch > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:32

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okay, BUILT by the Mexicans, engineered by the Italians. In any case, the Italianess will show through.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > georgechristensen 08/04/2015 at 12:33

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Also acceptable except being that low you’ll probably have a problem if you put anything weighing more than 100lbs in the bed.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/04/2015 at 12:34

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I’ll need to learn Spanish first.....Not sure if I care to or not.

HammerheadFistpunch > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:34

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bikes as in bicycles? Get a hatchback. Bikes as in motorcycle? Get a cute ute and a trailer. Kayak goes on either one.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/04/2015 at 12:34

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No, I really don’t.

georgechristensen > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:35

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That guy’s lowered his but if it’s ride height you desire then that’s what an RTV is for

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 12:35

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You say that like it’s a problem.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:35

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How about this? Or is it too big for your liking?

HammerheadFistpunch > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:37

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its not?

AMC/Renauledge > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:40

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You don't want a Strada/Ram 700. It's based on a 22 year-old Fiat platform. It can't be sold here because it won't pass safety regs.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > AMC/Renauledge 08/04/2015 at 12:41

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Okay, well, a small truck, styled like that with updated safety....but yes, I want that.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 12:44

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It’s not. Since when has italianess been a problem in the car world? (Okay, the old ones have reliailty problems, but damn man, open your eyes! Most of their cars are beautiful, and even the ones that aren’t beautiful are at least interesting looking. They are anything but beige!

https://www.google.com/search?q=class…

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Where have all the lightweights gone? 08/04/2015 at 12:45

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I think I saw one of those a couple of weeks ago...also with Baja plates on it.

HammerheadFistpunch > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 12:50

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Italian cars in a nutshell - Interesting, usually sexy, unreliable.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 08/04/2015 at 13:04

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Old ones, yes. New ones, Maybe not. I haven’t had a single problem with mine since I’ve had it.

Berang > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 17:11

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Why can’t Chevy bring over a new LUV. Chevy - bring over a new LUV!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 08/04/2015 at 22:22

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Keep in mind this hasn’t been confirmed, but:

http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=e…