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This tunnel in Russia is the longest in-city tunnel of Europe. There is a river running over it and water leaks at some points. When the temperature reaches minus 38 degrees like it did this particular winter, the road freezes and the result is the attached video taken during A SINGLE DAY with...

With great respect

When comparing MPG figures from different parts of the world it is important to remember that there is a difference in size between American gallons and Imperial gallons.

Diesel Engine Offroader: Would you care to share what your fuel consumption is with your diesel engine and what the larger, more powerful one might do if it is ever introduced over here?

Soooo . . . Is it worth starting a petition to Toyota - that was the original question.

The Mercedes E320 diesel version gets 36 MPG and its performance is almost identical to the gasoline version. Does that not seem to indicate that it is perfectly possible to have excellent performance with great economy, plus the advantages of high torque for towing etc.? Nissan has just...

With the introduction of low sulpher diesel fuel in June of 2006, do you think there would be any value in starting a petition to Toyota to seriously consider offering a turbo-diesel option for the 2007 model year? I believe that this would be the right time to do this and would give Toyota...

1. Six speed transmission for better economy 2. Diesel engine option. Clean diesel fuel coming in June 2006! 3. More comfortable front seats - like TLC or GX470 4, Your suggestions?

Replacement 4Runner Perhaps it will be the Fortuner!?

2005 V8 87 Octane or higher.

Import to US Possible? Is it possible to order a diesel powered 4runner direectly from Japan for delivery in the US? Can US dealerships "special order" diesel versions? How would we go about doing this?

Vehicle Laptop Mount Take a look at these - they may well meet your needs: http://www.ram-mount.com/laptopcomp.htm Blessings, John

Hardwiring ValentineOne Thanks JWood - that is exceptionally helpful. I really appreciate your prompt assistance. This is a great forum!

Hardwiring ValentineOne I have a V1 hard-wired in my Benz and it works really well. Where I live, law enforcement often uses laser rather than radar and my unit always alerts me. I love it! I'm also interested in hardwiring a V1 into the T4R and hope that someone else has already done this and...

Kenn: Me too! John.