We’ve written about the relationship between Texans and our trucks before on this site and why this is such a big state for the truck and SUV market. The open country, the need to haul a trailer, and simply the internal needs for wanting to go big or go home all figure into the equation. When it comes to Ford’s new super-truck, the F-150 SVT Raptor, there has already been plenty said and written about it as it’s been out for a few years now. Border agents along the Texas border were even some of the first to put in an order for some. So as you read this, and if you live in Texas, the answer to your inevitable question is yes. Yes, if you have the means to buy one, buy it! Continue reading
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2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Reviewed:
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser reviewed by txGarage
Living in Texas, even in a big city, everyone inevitably has the need for something that will do a little off-roading now and then. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, hauling friends to a camping site, or driving down a friends “driveway”, you’ll need something a little more than your ordinary sedan. This is one big reason SUVs and trucks are so popular in Texas; because they work.
On first site, this army green FJ Cruiser looks like a military vehicle. It’s tall with a short wheelbase, everything you’d be looking for in a true off-roader. So after a week of driving it around town and a few trails, what do me make of the FJ Cruiser? Continue reading
Review: 2010 Toyota 4Runner w/Video
The 2010 Toyota 4Runner
The fifth generation Toyota 4Runner was unveiled, for the first time, back at the 2009 State Fair of Texas. What better state to do it? We where there to bring you the details of this unveiling, along with some other great new cars at the State Fair. Now, we have had the chance to drive the new 4Runner and let you know how it stacks up. Continue reading