I use acrobat without account. But i suspect acrobat transmit something about the files i open.
Two months ago, June 4th, i bought a W201. But there were that bug where your coins deducted but you didn't get your car. After waiting for over 24 hours, i decided to email the devs and they gave me the car in 7th June. Today, after game update, I finally got the merc I bought in 4th June delivered - AFTER TWO MONTHS! Now, i have two identcal merc.
I wouldn't be surprised if their system detect this as some sort of exploitation and then auto-ban my account. But i'd definitely be very pissed
I'm still noob at taking pictures. But I find taking pictures with my phone then processing and editing them myself is more fun than using AI "smart" camera nonsense new phones trying to sell as something "better"
I don't know why they claim the raptor is their "first ever" truck. I mean, if you consider the raptor as a "truck", then carry and jimny also "truck". Therefore, raptor was not their first "truck". Js
For under 10 grand, you get this nice, clean, maintained, little body-on-frame 4x4. Engines range from 1.6 or 2.0 4 cyl. 2.5 V6 and 2.0 Turbodiesel. Anything newer for something this size is almost always unibody FWD/AWD crossover. But this one is almost like mini ford excursion.
This particular 2005 model powered with 2.0 petrol and 5 speed manual is for sale in the Netherland for € 7000.
There's been growing sentiment that newer cars are loaded with unecessary devices that not only drive up the overall cost of the car, but also compromize its reliability and dependability.
Toyota Gibraltar Stockholding (TGS) is a toyota dealer in, you guessed it.. Gibraltar that sells what i'd like to call "stripped down" and arguably more durable version of modern toyota. No additional gadgeds, durable interior materials, they even delete the advanced emission control systems for extra durability. The corolla cross hybrid above would likely fail emission test in most western countries. but NGOs would rather have a car that doesn't randomly go into limp mode due to system faults caused by harsh driving conditions they deal with everyday. It may not be a pure gadged-free as the car still have a few electronic equipments the car initially "born" with. Other vehicles they offer are RAV4, Hiace, Hilux, and LandCruiser as their main offering.
they came out bare-bone. almost useless for NGO use. but once orders are placed, they become the coolest things ever no regular dealer could offer with all the equipments and kits tailored for every NGO needs. anything from communication radios, on-board computers, to specialized fully-hand-operated driving controls for people with limited mobility
Bad news is, due to limited supply, they don't serve individual customers. Their main customers are UN and NGOs who actually need these vehicles more. But if i ever have a chance, I would gladly buy any ex-NGO toyota. They also have office in USA serving mining industries in North America.
TGS reminds me that cars are a tool and should be treated as a tool instead of status symbol and personal identity. Though that doesn't mean you can't be proud of your car. We don't need to live a mentality where we judge people by what they drive. start seeing what they use their drive for. White toyotas, paint code 089 - they are the frontliner of UN and NGOs response teams.
Image courtesy of Toyota Gibtaltar Stockholding
I didn't expect my silly pickup post i intended as a joke made people bloody angry, so here's my apology: Sorry.
Anyway, Nothing offer an SUV lineup like Landcruiser does. If you need an SUV for any need and wants it NEW, get a LandCruiser. Period.
70 series - Barely anything changed since 90s. Very minimum electronics. everything works with warzone logic. No commn-rail (4.2 Diesel), no automatic brakes, EMP-proof, no beep-beep flash-flash, no nonsense. Just you and machine. But good luck registering it. It's probably isn't road legal in most western countries
250 series - have everything most people expect from SUV; ruggedness, comfortable, practical. I'm not gonna lick a boot here, but you can trust your life with a toyota.
300 series - the ultimate soccer mom commuter.
Most people want comfort, cushy smooth ride. And cars has always been built around comfort in mind, no matter if it's sedan, SUV, or even pickups. But then there's ISUZU who basically went "screw comfort. Let's turn one of our work truck into car" then we have ISUZU PANTHER (or crosswind in some other market). And it sells in a huge number for decades in South East Asia.
Turns out there's a market for cars built focusing on durability and simplicity by utilizing heavy duty components like ladder frame and leaf suspensions, and for people like me who use car mainly for work purposes would love to have this kind of car. It's not an SUV, it's not a pickup truck, it's just a very basic road-going wagon for family - but it's heavy-duty and hard-wearing so you can also use it to haul bunch of cement bags and it will endure abuse. southeast asia with its road conditions is the perfect market for this car.
It's probably impossible to find a vehicle like this in western market (prove me wrong?) with more developed infrastructures and tight emission regulations. And cars today is either a soft family car, big fat pickup, or badass offroader - Nothing in between. And cars like this panther should fill the gap between minivan and HD light truck.
There is a prevailing sentiment that body-on-frame (BOF) vehicles are inherently 'tougher' than monocoque designs, but I want to understand the mechanics behind this. Is the advantage due to the ladder-like structure itself, or the fact that the chassis and body are separate units?
I am currently considering purchasing a chassis cab van and am choosing between the VW Crafter (left) and the Iveco Daily (right). The Iveco is renowned for its strength, derived from a traditional truck-based design featuring a thick, solid, straight ladder frame that independently supports the powertrain, suspension, and body.
The VW Crafter also utilizes a straight, solid ladder frame underneath. However, unlike the Iveco, the frame is not a separate entity; it is welded directly to the cab, effectively becoming a unified structure
Since both vehicles feature ladder frames, yet the Iveco is consistently praised for superior durability, what is the deciding factor? Is this a matter of structural design geometry, assembly methods, or the integration of the frame with the cab?
P.S. my English is bad, i asked AI to refine my post. No, i didn't ask AI to generate my thoughts