Grenadier Alternatives (Australia)

[MarkH]

Big refresh to the 78 series

76. 78 is the Troopy.

 

[AnD3rew]

$360k

 

[Tazzieman]

Hmmm...AMG not exactly a Grenadier alternative (except Grenadier if you are a relatively poor person in Toorak or Double Bay)

 

[AnD3rew]

Hmmm...AMG not exactly a Grenadier alternative (except Grenadier if you are a relatively poor person in Toorak or Double Bay)

True, except I think it’s the only G you can currently buy new in Australia

 

[DaveB]

$360k
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I might take one for a test drive.
hey are so reasonably priced and a great range of OFF-ROAD???? Accessories

 

[Tazzieman]

I might take one for a test drive.
hey are so reasonably priced and a great range of OFF-ROAD???? Accessories

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You'll feel like a complete dick the moment you sit in it.
Believe me , I've been there. No way was I taking it for a drive though.
I might get shot at for a start.

 

[Sam]

I've seen quite a few new ones getting around Perth suddenly, recently... like a cork just got let out.

No interest in them, but that 60k price rise would be about.... 20%?

When the new Toyo pricing is known it may help put recent Ineos' rises in context...

 

[DaveB]

You'll feel like a complete dick the moment you sit in it.
Believe me , I've been there. No way was I taking it for a drive though.
I might get shot at for a start.

Are you suggesting that I am currently an incomplete dick?

 

[Tazzieman]

Are you suggesting that I am currently an incomplete dick?

The Full Dick takes a bit more effort. ScoMo could be an inspiration though.

 

[Krabby]

Are you suggesting that I am currently an incomplete dick?

I thought you were a spotted Dick.

 

[Farglebah]

Are you suggesting that I am currently an incomplete dick?

Well the “cars as compensation” theory might suggest that G63 drivers are somewhat lacking in that respect.

Of course that theory categorically relates to engine size, not kerb weight so would NOT apply to Grenadier drivers.

 

[Tazzieman]

Well the “cars as compensation” theory might suggest that G63 drivers are somewhat lacking in that respect.

Of course that theory categorically relates to engine size, not kerb weight so would NOT apply to Grenadier drivers.

A very insightful post

 

[Davman]

Which one has the biggest centre Knob?

 

[DesertGecko]

ugh... it's so easy to throw rocks, but

damn, what a depressing place to have to spend time in 2023

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Toyota 2031 facelift dash? :

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If you're coming from this POS interior it looks like a massive upgrade! Working airconditioning. Basic ergonomics sound!

Two airbags.. at lest a nod to modern safety.

If the pricing is right then I won't have to constantly be afraid of dinging the darn thing. I'm interested.

 

[Tazzieman]

It's typical Toyota safe bland. No lad ever stepped inside and said "Wow! Coool!"

 

[Krabby]

That steering wheel is PADDED - better than an airbag in every way. I have never doubted your safety.

 

[DesertGecko]

That steering wheel is PADDED - better than an airbag in every way. I have never doubted your safety.

Only thing was.. I kept hitting my leg on the steering wheel changing gears. So I removed the factory one and put a smaller wheel on which gave me noticeably more room. But also removed the "crash protection."

I laugh when the biggest ergonomic issue grenadier owners have is the footrest. Oh to have only one ergonomic faux pas instead of dozens!

 

[James]

Well the “cars as compensation” theory might suggest that G63 drivers are somewhat lacking in that respect.

Of course that theory categorically relates to engine size, not kerb weight so would NOT apply to Grenadier drivers.

I think G63 drivers are guilty on the basis of ratio of additional dollars to reduced functionality - ie paying way above intrinsic value, for less ability due to frilly bits added.
Or, more succinctly, the tosser effect.
obviously not a grenadier problem, and we must work hard to keep it ever thus…

 

[trobex]

You'll feel like a complete dick the moment you sit in it.
Believe me , I've been there. No way was I taking it for a drive though.
I might get shot at for a start.

Cmon... you are secretly a logging Exec in Taz! This would run right over them protestors!!!

 

[DaveB]

Here you go!!!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C12wZe8iewo