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According to Inside Line, Toyota is not doing any TV advertising for
the upcoming 2007 FJ Cruiser, to go on sale in February 2006. Instead, according
to Toyota Division vice president of marketing James Farley, they are relying on
enthusiasts and word of mouth. How are they doing this? By parading the FJ
Cruiser at enthusiast events throughout the country and hitting up the Land
Cruiser clubs, demonstrating its off-road capabilities.

We hope that
Toyota doesn't release another supposed off-road vehicle like the Hummer H2
(who's axle snaps at the mere sight of any object in the road over 3 inches
high). We also hope that Toyota doesn't miss an even larger opportunity to
market the FJ Cruiser using enthusiast sites like Truckblog to their advantage.
Keep us up-to-date with the latest news, photos, videos, etc., because
enthusiast sites will reach a helluva lot more enthusiasts than will your
national events.</FONT>

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According to Inside Line, Toyota is not doing any TV advertising for
the upcoming 2007 FJ Cruiser, to go on sale in February 2006. Instead, according
to Toyota Division vice president of marketing James Farley, they are relying on
enthusiasts and word of mouth. How are they doing this? By parading the FJ
Cruiser at enthusiast events throughout the country and hitting up the Land
Cruiser clubs, demonstrating its off-road capabilities.

We hope that
Toyota doesn't release another supposed off-road vehicle like the Hummer H2
(who's axle snaps at the mere sight of any object in the road over 3 inches
high). We also hope that Toyota doesn't miss an even larger opportunity to
market the FJ Cruiser using enthusiast sites like Truckblog to their advantage.
Keep us up-to-date with the latest news, photos, videos, etc., because
enthusiast sites will reach a helluva lot more enthusiasts than will your
national events.</FONT>

oh wow. Its on now!

Did you take a snapshot of that page? It's now changed.

Sounds like this guy really knows what he's talking about. Another genius.
And to think we were going over stuff like this....

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Did you take a snapshot of that page? It's now changed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If not, check your cache.

I've never seen the original. I only saw the modified one.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Did you take a snapshot of that page? It's now changed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If not, check your cache. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
I've never seen the original. I only saw the modified one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I meant Paragon or anyone else who might has seen the original version.

haha its all from that one video that circulated the net where the guy snaps the axle while 4wheelin.. i guess it plagues all H2's now apparently hahahaa

Are you talking about the video where the tie rod breaks? That would be one of our wonderful members here

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Are you talking about the video where the tie rod breaks? That would be one of our wonderful members here </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yep, you know it.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Are you talking about the video where the tie rod breaks? That would be one of our wonderful members here </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Post it again! Post it again!! I love it when I'm out wheeling and get, as W says, "misunderestimated" by some dumb Heeper because of that one vid.

POST IT AGAIN!

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I love that video </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Did you take a snapshot of that page? It's now changed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What a dumbass.

From the comments section:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Jim wrote... [E-Mail]
Wow, Chris, you're too dumb for words, saying things like "Hummer H2 (who's axle snaps at the mere sight of any object in the road over 3 inches high)" is the equivilant of saying "Chris has a degree in journalism", both are very far from the truth. I recommend you search through some Hummer websites and see just what the H2 (and their incredible drivers) are capable of. It's pathetic really, when someone can hold a grudge based purely on ignorance and jealousy. Chris my man, do us all a favor, and zip it until you learn what an axle is.

Date: 11/10/2005
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http://www.truckblog.com/story-579-toyota_targets_enthu...fj_cruiser_marketing

It's gone now...

It should have said:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">We hope that Toyota doesn't release another supposed off-road vehicle like the Hummer H2 (who's tie rod bends when driving up Potato Salad hill) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
It should have said:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">We hope that Toyota doesn't release another supposed off-road vehicle like the Hummer H2 (who's tie rod bends when driving up Potato Salad hill) </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

bend, not break. It wasn't a true break. Don't worry (name I will not mention) I got your back! ...unless CO HUMMER pulls out the photochop card.