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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Long Legs... I don't CARE that your view of Baja is limited by the 2WD vehicle you love... I don't care at all... Where do you learn to twist stuff
that way? I want all Nomads to be happy... and for the Nomads who don't have a desire to own a 4WD vehicle or care to see parts of Baja where there
are NO people (Mexican or any NorteAmericano), I am happy to show you a little of what you miss by being so limited!
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Why do you assume someone is "limited" by not agreeing or wanting what you want?
Baja is different and is enjoyed differently by many people. And I sure don't see how they are "limited" by not going along with you and your views.
Quite a put down, David.
You have your way of enjoying Baja once is a while, and others enjoy it their ways. Some want and love old VW vans, some love their Motohomes, and
others have the off-road vehicles. But no matter how they are enjoying Baja, I certainly would not consider them "limited".
As a side note, when our friend's old Mustang broke down in Bahia Asuncion, I can't tell you how many people wanted to buy it. Even when it was
parked at our house, we had strangers come over and ask if it was for sale, and these people not only drive the main dirt road, they also go south,
take the back way to Tortugas, etc. But, they are not Nomads, so I guess it is OK. 
Diane
[Edited on 2-12-2009 by jdtrotter]
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David K
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A Mustang??? How much!!!???
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bigboy
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My gas Ford's are super reliable. Never left me stranded in Baja or out in the California deserts.
My 1989 Bronco has 240,000 miles on her and has been all over Baja and lives at my house in Mexico. My daily driver 1995 Bronco has 183,000 miles and
never a major problem. The 2003 Excursion tow vehicle has 42,000 miles with no problems.
It seems that most of the problems are with newer smogged diesels. The older diesels were great; fuel and air and they ran until you cut off either.
The AQMD has ruined diesel reliability in my view.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Long Legs... I don't CARE that your view of Baja is limited by the 2WD vehicle you love... I don't care at all... Where do you learn to twist stuff
that way? I want all Nomads to be happy... and for the Nomads who don't have a desire to own a 4WD vehicle or care to see parts of Baja where there
are NO people (Mexican or any NorteAmericano), I am happy to show you a little of what you miss by being so limited!
So, I want you to be happy... okay? If what I type irritates you, please ignore it and find something else to read! Peace!!
Some more Amigos de Baja who influenced my turn to Toyota include 4baja and Doug (Baja Nomad) who owns a 4WD Tacoma!
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LIMITED????!!!
There you go making ASSumptions about MY life again! You're words are
insulting & your ASSumption that I've never been to any remote areas devoid of people because I don't drive a 4WD vehicle is totally ludicrous!
Have you actually READ the responses here from other Nomads who don't own a 4WD, let alone a Toyota?
Care to explain what you feel I "twisted"??? I quoted your own words & expressed the honest & immediate response they drew from me. David,
why don't you try something new, actually READ your own posts word-for-word, look at the responses they bring & sincerely try to understand that
your own words drive the responses you get. There is no conspiracy to pick on you, the reactions you receive are honest & no less heartfelt than
yours. Because others have opinions/experiences/destinations different than yours, does NOT make them any less valid or valuable! Stop belittling
others who don't share your opinions! IMHO, you always fly into a whiny defensive temper tantrum without making any effort to understand how your own
words drew the reactions!
Edit typo
[Edited on 2-12-2009 by longlegsinlapaz]
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David K
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Dear sweet longlegs,
I am not having a temper tantrum my dear... you are the one who has the flame throwing faces... lol
No matter what I say, you seem to want to read it as hostile or negative, and no amount of clarification seems to appease you...
Why do you have such anger and hostility to a fellow Nomad who only hopes to spread good cheer and fascination with Baja? The word 'twisted' meant I
was being possitive about the plusses of having a 4WD vehicle... and you only could see it as some sort of insult????????? The whole concept of have
4WD or an ORV (off road vehicle) is so you are not limited to good roads... I didn't say that was wrong or bad, or you shouldn't live in a city and
never go outdoors and have fun.
Perhaps you have other personal issues that I cannot help you with, but please read here that I am not ever trying to annoy you or annyone here. If I
do, then (as I said before) just don't read my posts... I want all Nomads to be happy, okay?
Peace (love and fish tacos)!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I am happy to show you a little of what you miss by being so limited!
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You insult someone by telling them they are "so limited" and you expect that they will not throw angry flame faces?
In the name of what you call peace and wanting people to be happy, try showing some respect for other people's opinions sometime. It would be
appreciated.
[Edited on 2-12-2009 by jdtrotter]
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dtbushpilot
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DAVID!!!!!! STOP IT!!!!!
when you find yourself in a hole the first thing you should do is STOP DIGGING!!!!!!......dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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David K
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People, people... So some here can have opinions, but I cannot???
A 4WD vehicle removes limits... it's not rocket science... and it sure isn't an 'insult' to mention the benefits of have 4WD.
If you think those facts are an opinion or an insult, I do feel sorry for you.
Nowhere do I say anyone is wrong or bad for not having a 4WD, nowhere!
Now, find something fun to do, okay?
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comitan
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DK
Popcorn is fun & tasty is that OK?
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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dtbushpilot
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Please......someone take away David's shovel......
It's OK DK, most of us get it. This isn't an arguement you can win....or even break even....how about finding something fun to do.....
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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tripledigitken
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....take away the shovel.........
You can't I think it's locked to the TOYOTA.
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bigboy
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We're all limited.........we don't have helicopters like Uncle Earle had 40 years ago!
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
DK
Popcorn is fun & tasty is that OK? |
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comitan
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Woo Woo
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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55steve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
I had a 1991 Toyota SR5 4 wheel drive pickup. Trouble free 50,000 miles then it blew a head gasket. No help from Toyota, $1,000.
Then at 80,000 it blew a piston. No help from Toyota, $3,500.
Eventually (after I sold the truck) Toyota copped to the head gasket problem..............5-6 years later.
Not all Toyotas are golden!
Ken
PS From what I hear the diesel engine powered Tundra will not be capable of being 5th wheel hauler due to the plastic bed. Can anyone confirm this?
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The 90's Toyota engine issues where the most costly repairs to ever be handled by an automotive manufacturer. My best friend's gal had her V-6 SUV
start blowing white smoke (head gasket) on the freeway - had it towed to the dealer - he laughed and pointed to 16 more vehicles with the same issue
in the yard. A good friend at work had his go bad also - piston issue. Both of these vehicles got new engines by Toyota. That's why Toyota has the
rep it does - service that an American manufacturer would never dream of.
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Not all Toyotas are golden!
Ken
PS From what I hear the diesel engine powered Tundra will not be capable of being 5th wheel hauler due to the plastic bed. Can anyone confirm this?
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I don't like the plastic beds nor the sliding tie downs. I would prefer installing I bolts to tie down motorcycles and gear. I haven't looked at the
bracing under the bed of my Tocoma but I would imagine Toyota would have a solution for the 5th wheels.
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Taco de Baja
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Another reason to stay away from BIG trucks from Chevy Dodge and Nissan.... Who would have thought? Probably all the plastic and aluminum can
paneling they put in them to try to eek out one more MPG out of a massive truck. No mention of Toyotas of Fords.
| Quote: | Large pickups fare poorly in crash tests
By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer – Wed Feb 11,
WASHINGTON – Three large pickup trucks that serve as workhorses for construction crews, farmers, small business owners [and nomads] are not providing
good protection in side crashes, according to tests conducted by the insurance industry.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave low marks to the 2009 versions of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan in
side crash tests results being released Wednesday.
The Ram, equipped with standard side air bags, earned the second-lowest score of marginal. The Titan and Silverado received the lowest mark of poor
when tested without optional side air bags.
When the two trucks were tested with the optional safety equipment, the Titan improved to marginal while the Silverado continued to receive a poor
rating. IIHS said the Silverado's test results also applied to its twin vehicle, the GMC Sierra 1500.
In the institute's side test, the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 miles per hour. The barrier mimics the front end of a pickup
truck or sport utility vehicle.
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Hansen... Thank your for your information. We have a 2001 Chevy Diesel PU and really appreciate you letting us know.
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TecateRay
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Same leak on my truck! thanks for the tip
Thanks for the tip! I checked out my truck today with the help of a friend who just happens to be a master mechanic. Sure enough, on the transfer
case, passenger side about 6-10 inches forward of where the drive shaft connects was a small hole in the case with evidence of oil seepage. Thanks to
your tip I caught it before any significant fluid loss. I used JB Weld to seal up the hole and have put the "clip replacement" on my long term
maintenance list. I'm not happy to have the problem, but glad I caught it before disaster struck. this is a great example of how BajaNomads can and do help each other.
Oh yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation with my grandkids to the Grand Canyon - lots of snow forecast, glad to have more confidence that my truck
will make the trip!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TecateRay
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Oh yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation with my grandkids to the Grand Canyon - lots of snow forecast, glad to have more confidence that my truck
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I sure hope you find it as beautiful as we did (11-07)!
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