So there I was at work the otherday right watching the news when I heard something about toyota passing GM as the new auto giant. There was talk about them Expanding scion to Europe. I assume there will be changes to the E-spec versions but I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything of the sort? I may be dead wrong but it do not hurt to ask

 

I know nothing about Scions in Europe. But Toyota is no doubt going to be the top automaker this year.

 

^^ Agreed, reports are that Toyota will pass GM this year as the worlds largest automaker

 

They damn well should, toyota makes cars that are indestructible:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRZzkrLSXj0

 

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/12/...ess/toyota.php

 

That was pretty amazing. Somehow I don't think my tC could handle all of that though.

 

DAMN

 

[quote="sosgal721"]They damn well should, toyota makes cars that are indestructible:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRZzkrLSXj0[/quote







wow speachless

 

That Hilux vid was awesome!! I love Top Gear videos, they are always amusing.

 

kinda shames all those pickup truck commercials about the most dependable most longest lasting trucks on the road bs that ford, dodge and chevy have.

 

The Toyota Hilux was one hell of a truck. They still have it... I think our version of it is the Tacoma.

I don't think anyone makes cars like that anymore, though. Cars have become disposable commodities... no one is going to keep their Toyota for 20 years, no matter how much they love it. Times have just changed. Whether that's good or bad, I'm not really sure.

 

What about the xB owners? They're all driving "future collector cars."

 

OMG!!! WHAT A VIDEO!! I LOVE TOYOTA!!

 

i want all of the top gear episodes on dvd, id never leave my house

 

That'll buff out! hilarious..heheh

 

The Hi-Lux is still in heavy use in places like Afghanistan. That's a tough bastard of a truck.

But yeah, GM has been in financial trouble for quite some time. It doesn't surprise me that Toyota would surpass them. Toyota has been having some quality issues lately though, which is weird for the company. Also, GM is moving into China...we'll see what happens there. Check Car and Driver this month, there's something about Chinese cars in there. There's even a car called the "Great Wall Coolbear" that looks amazingly like a Scion xB.

 

i have a 19yr old toyota, does that count?
had an 18yr old one too but gave it to an immigrant mechanic after the brakes hit the floor.
lol the only reason i dont want to go f/i is b/c i want to keep my tc for as long as possible!

 

i cant beleive that after all that, not even a building demolition stopped it. :shocked:

 

Shooo... with the 381 HP Tundra coming out....Im sure to see alot of pickups traded in......I would like to see some Daihatsus come over...I want a Copen!

 

Uncle's corolla he kept it for 16 years
Aunt's corolla she kept for 21 yrs

And I'm not selling this car. Ever. So I'm guessing she'll be alive for quite some time