Quote: Even funnier is that isn't the Tracker a rebadged Suzuki?
Nope. That is an urban myth. The Sammy is far and away more sought after than the Tracker. There are numerous build differences that make this so, including the Sammy's solid front axle...
You did get one item right: Tracker was built in Ontario, Canada
Go to the Ford or GM websites and look at all the different companies that they either own or they are a major partner. I like to remind some of my snobbish workmates (Land Rover and Jaguar devotees) that they are really driving Fords.
2006 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab
2003 Skyline Nomad 24ft Fiver
Me and Wife
Maggie the Old English Sheepdog
Quote: Even funnier is that isn't the Tracker a rebadged Suzuki?
Nope. That is an urban myth. The Sammy is far and away more sought after than the Tracker. There are numerous build differences that make this so, including the Sammy's solid front axle...
You did get one item right: Tracker was built in Ontario, Canada
Cheers,
Silver-
I didn't say it was a Samurai as it obeviously isn't per you mention of the solid front axle. Just that it was made by Suzuki. IIRC the Sammy was dead here in the US before the Geo then Chevy Tracker went to market.
portablevcb wrote: Go to the Ford or GM websites and look at all the different companies that they either own or they are a major partner. I like to remind some of my snobbish workmates (Land Rover and Jaguar devotees) that they are really driving Fords.
Someone on here said the Jaguar/LandRover group recently got bought by some eastern Indian company. HaHa!
In any event, the Jaguar, while owned by Ford, was, for all practical purposes, a Taurus and an overpriced one at that.
Quote: I bought my first and last Toyota in 1982, after 24k miles, the Tranny needed replacement, first they refused to honor warranty, saying I did'nt know how to operate a Manual Trans......funny, I'd been driving dad's 5 ton's to the grain bins since I was 12.......NO TOYS for my driveway.......
THe US of A still makes the best Trucks (and cars) on the Market.
My 2007 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel says "Made in Mexico" on the drivers door frame.
Thats funny, because my Chevy Tracker says its made in Canada.
portablevcb wrote: Go to the Ford or GM websites and look at all the different companies that they either own or they are a major partner. I like to remind some of my snobbish workmates (Land Rover and Jaguar devotees) that they are really driving Fords.
Not any more, the Indian company TaTa now owns them... sold last month
Quote: In any event, the Jaguar, while owned by Ford, was, for all practical purposes, a Taurus and an overpriced one at that.
Ummm no. Unless Jaguar made a front wheel drive V6 4 door sedan I am not aware of. Closer to a Lincoln LS or the late reborn T Bird. I thought the Jags while Ford owned them looked real nice. I wouldn't own one as the reliability was not so hot, but they had good lines. Same with Astin Martin.
BTW the Sidekick is what I was thinking of. Kept thinking Amigo, but that was an Izuzu. My Dad has an old Tracker as a beater/daily driver. No issues with it and he hammers on it.
Offline
