Saturday, August 09, 2008
OH LORD WON'T YOU BUY ME...
Janis Joplin's old song, "Mercedes Benz" always comes to mind whenever I see one of these vintage Toyota Land Cruisers, circa 1970s.
I may seem like someone with a peculiar taste for cars but if you lived in Metro Manila in which some streets can get suddenly flooded even with just a few minutes of continuous rainfall, having one of these modified 4x4 Land Cruisers with hydraulic supension can be a wondrous joy.
A fully restored edition, if you can find one for sale, usually costs around P450,000. However, I was warned by someone who owns one that it isn't a vehicle that can be parked just about anywhere unattended. Apparently, there has been a growing demand for its parts that these Toyota Land Cruisers have become a prized target by local carnappers.
Nevertheless, I'd love to have one. So, Lord, won't you buy me one ... please.
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