izzardking's top gear special: trying to kill a 4runner

[LittleCaesar]

This is the story of the year. Wow. I am glad everyone is OK. You have to thank your lucky stars for that one.

In all seriousness, I'd put a little clip together of your ordeal and send it/call Toyota North America. Maybe you will have your own "this is my Toyota" segment/commercial. Or more.

 

[puppetz007]

This is the story of the year. Wow. I am glad everyone is OK. You have to thank your lucky stars for that one.

In all seriousness, I'd put a little clip together of your ordeal and send it/call Toyota North America. Maybe you will have your own "this is my Toyota" segment/commercial. Or more.

:iagree:

 

[angrydog]

In all seriousness, I'd put a little clip together of your ordeal and send it/call Toyota North America. Maybe you will have your own "this is my Toyota" segment/commercial. Or more.

Agreed. More importantly, I'm glad everyone was okay.

 

[Shibby!]

Wow,

We get those wind storms here too that flatten mature forests like match sticks. Never seen anybody or a vehicle getting hit before though!


That is a serious saw too!

Is it possible to strip the truck of parts prior to giving it away? Insurance won't pay them out might as well take them off. Ie: Bumper, wheels (if still ok), etc.

 

[farmerjon]

MAN!! This has got to be my favorite recovery story of a Toyota ever... This is amazing! I can't believe a gigantic tree fell on the thing and you still drove it out! You should keep the beast, it's now legendary!

I'm glad you and your wife made it out safely, that's what counts in the end...

4RUNNER FOREVER!

 

[4-Ripcord]

I blame the roof rack. A good one would have been able to hold the tree..

That is a cool story though. Im glad you guys were ok, and I agree you should send that story into the toyota owners story site.

 

[smallfry]

That's insane. Glad you all are okay.

We need a 'carnage of the month' like they do over on ttora.

 

[Mtn.Rush]

WOW thats amazing, glad everyones ok. Time for an upgrade..perhaps a 5th GEN! Good luck to ya.

 

[boondoggle]

Incredible story.

Hopefully not too soon for this, but I always say if you're gonna look back on it and laugh someday, you may as well go ahead and laugh now.

This immediately popped into my mind.

ren & stimpy "its log" song/commercial - YouTube

 

[gray street]

Good thing yall weren't hanging out in an arb roof tent

 

[98OzarksRunner]

That's some of the best Photoshop work I've ever seen!:jk: Amazing story, glad you're alright.

 

[Dark Lord]

What an amazing story...

I'm glad to hear you're alright, but I have to say I immediately thought of Bill_Dunningan's thread the second I saw those pictures.

 

[gamerc]

I think it looks a bit like a doublecab tacoma now. I don't see what the big deal is

 

[Mijfwb23]

Awesome, thanks for sharing and sorry for your loss but glad you guys are ok.
Surprised the Parks Dept didn't fine you for cutting firewood without a permit.

 

[TX - Longhorns]

Glad everyone is okay, simply amazing!!!!!

 

[Mellow77]

DANG, glad everyone is okay and it sucks the parks department blew you off. I love the part about driving 20 miles to the bar afterwards...CLASSIC.

Good luck in your search and hopefully you end up in another 4Runner.

 

[philsey]

There's gotta be a better way to get firewood home...

 

[DHCO]

That is scary. Good thing no one was in the car, I likely would've hopped in the back of mine and waited out the storm exactly where that tree fell.

Whenever I camp in the woods I try to make sure there are no dead trees in the area that can reach my tent/car.

 

[spitvenom]

I want the flares!! pm me price please

 

[donkeyhoatie]

Oh My-lanta, you folks were pretty lucky. Glad to hear you're all safe. Good luck with your search for a new 3rd Gen.