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**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 08:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

There's a face only a mother could love.

It actually looks pretty much like I feel before 7 am

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 09:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

But it's an SUV. If it was a two door SUV, it should be a Bronco!

Makes sense, I guess.

Talking of SUVs, we rented a Toyota Fortuner in South Africa. I'm not sure why they don't market it here, but it's basically th SUV version of the Hilux. Brilliant car, good ground clearance, 18" wheels to tackle the potholes, a decent 2.8 turbo diesel and a 80 litre tank (that's about 20 of the small gallons, 17.5 of the British kind). And being of Hilux lineage it is sure to be the only thing apart from cockroaches to survive WWIII.

Of course, should they ever make an electric version I'm sure they'll call it the e-Supra

robtcorl · 11-19-2019, 10:24 AM - **4 Likes**

I wonder if Parallax approves of South Dakota's new war on drugs slogan:
Meth. We're on it.

**microlight** · 11-19-2019, 10:31 AM

Hahahaha

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 11:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I wonder if Parallax approves of South Dakota's new war on drugs slogan:
Meth. We're on it.

Was there ever any doubt...?

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 11:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Speaking of drugs; I found this in a shop in Swaziland. No, I didn't buy it - the kids snapped it up before I could.

Racer X 69 · 11-19-2019, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

But it's an SUV. If it was a two door SUV, it should be a Bronco!

Did you see the Bronco I posted from Japan?

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 11:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Well the Tesla S is in the mid 2 second range for 0 to 60, and Ford claims mid 3 second, so not too much different.

And there will likely be hotrodder hacks to the software to get more performance out of them, eh?

It would be a bit harsh to judge 3.5 seconds as slow... But yeah, I can't imagine it will take long for someone to figure out how to squeeze more juice quicker out of it.

Racer X 69 · 11-19-2019, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

It would be a bit harsh to judge 3.5 seconds as slow... But yeah, I can't imagine it will take long for someone to figure out how to squeeze more juice quicker out of it.

The Tesla S is a full second quicker.

A second is an eternity on the racetrack.

**gaweidert** · 11-19-2019, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Well if it was offered in a 2 door version, it might be OK.

They could call it the Nomad!

Personally I simply do not see the allure of electric cars. Since out power grid is already at it's max, how are we going to be able to plug in millions of electric cars to recharge without totally reconstructing our grid? Road use taxes on electricity?

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 11:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The Tesla S is a full second quicker.

A second is an eternity on the racetrack.

Sure, but it's not that relevant for road cars. Other than for bragging rights, of course.

I'm sure the e-Ford will sell well here just as Tesla S/X/3 and Jaguar I-Pace have done.

I wonder, is there a Jaguar I-Walk - sold without batteries?

**savoche** · 11-19-2019, 11:55 AM - **4 Likes**

Speaking of fast vehicles, this isn't one of them. Our transport to a boat trip was a 1950 model Unimog. Pretty cool when he shifted up while backing.

Now, where's Bertie?

robtcorl · 11-19-2019, 12:34 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Speaking of fast vehicles, this isn't one of them. Our transport to a boat trip was a 1950 model Unimog. Pretty cool when he shifted up while backing.

Now, where's Bertie?

If that doesn't bring him back, I don't know what will.
Maybe if it was loaded with pipers in full dress, I mean skirts.

robtcorl · 11-19-2019, 12:52 PM - **3 Likes**

MarkJerling · 11-19-2019, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Did you see the Bronco I posted from Japan?

No, sorry.

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11-19-2019, 08:48 AM - 3 Likes	#72166
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by MarkJerling There's a face only a mother could love. It actually looks pretty much like I feel before 7 am

11-19-2019, 09:06 AM - 3 Likes	#72167
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by MarkJerling But it's an SUV. If it was a two door SUV, it should be a Bronco! Makes sense, I guess. Talking of SUVs, we rented a Toyota Fortuner in South Africa. I'm not sure why they don't market it here, but it's basically th SUV version of the Hilux. Brilliant car, good ground clearance, 18" wheels to tackle the potholes, a decent 2.8 turbo diesel and a 80 litre tank (that's about 20 of the small gallons, 17.5 of the British kind). And being of Hilux lineage it is sure to be the only thing apart from cockroaches to survive WWIII. Of course, should they ever make an electric version I'm sure they'll call it the e-Supra

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I wonder if Parallax approves of South Dakota's new war on drugs slogan: Meth. We're on it.

11-19-2019, 10:31 AM	#72169
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Hahahaha

11-19-2019, 11:02 AM - 1 Like	#72170
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by robtcorl I wonder if Parallax approves of South Dakota's new war on drugs slogan: Meth. We're on it. Was there ever any doubt...?

11-19-2019, 11:16 AM	#72172
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by MarkJerling But it's an SUV. If it was a two door SUV, it should be a Bronco! Did you see the Bronco I posted from Japan?

11-19-2019, 11:24 AM - 1 Like	#72173
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Well the Tesla S is in the mid 2 second range for 0 to 60, and Ford claims mid 3 second, so not too much different. And there will likely be hotrodder hacks to the software to get more performance out of them, eh? It would be a bit harsh to judge 3.5 seconds as slow... But yeah, I can't imagine it will take long for someone to figure out how to squeeze more juice quicker out of it.

11-19-2019, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#72174
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by savoche It would be a bit harsh to judge 3.5 seconds as slow... But yeah, I can't imagine it will take long for someone to figure out how to squeeze more juice quicker out of it. The Tesla S is a full second quicker. A second is an eternity on the racetrack.

11-19-2019, 11:40 AM - 1 Like	#72175
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Well if it was offered in a 2 door version, it might be OK. They could call it the Nomad! Personally I simply do not see the allure of electric cars. Since out power grid is already at it's max, how are we going to be able to plug in millions of electric cars to recharge without totally reconstructing our grid? Road use taxes on electricity?

11-19-2019, 11:41 AM - 1 Like	#72176
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The Tesla S is a full second quicker. A second is an eternity on the racetrack. Sure, but it's not that relevant for road cars. Other than for bragging rights, of course. I'm sure the e-Ford will sell well here just as Tesla S/X/3 and Jaguar I-Pace have done. I wonder, is there a Jaguar I-Walk - sold without batteries?

11-19-2019, 11:55 AM - 4 Likes	#72177
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Speaking of fast vehicles, this isn't one of them. Our transport to a boat trip was a 1950 model Unimog. Pretty cool when he shifted up while backing. Now, where's Bertie?

11-19-2019, 12:34 PM - 3 Likes	#72178
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche Speaking of fast vehicles, this isn't one of them. Our transport to a boat trip was a 1950 model Unimog. Pretty cool when he shifted up while backing. Now, where's Bertie? If that doesn't bring him back, I don't know what will. Maybe if it was loaded with pipers in full dress, I mean skirts.

11-19-2019, 12:52 PM - 3 Likes	#72179
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606

11-19-2019, 12:54 PM	#72180
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Did you see the Bronco I posted from Japan? No, sorry.

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