mrdau

Good theory there. For a majority of travellers around here in Brisbane, the only stretch of road we have that would be close to that one in your first photo, would be these sections we have of the M1. They opted for cement sections of road instead of asphalt and whenever you go over the joining sections (at 110km/h) you definitely feel a little bounce. Apart from that, our roads aren't too bad. There are some pretty bad areas though where the road just doesn't get fixed. With that now said i can definatly agree... even in the ATX those concrete roads up and down the coast feeling like your driving on a 4WD track...

Isn't the idea of having a Sportivo version to have the firmer suspension though... I have an ATX and am forever complaining about how spongy it feels... Just my two cents though

Cheers again Darryl, I actually had a bit more of a look at it when i got home and saw the clips on the carpet but could get online to retract the thread i'll be more careful next time. When you replaced the glove box light did you have to remove the glove box completly or am i failing to see an easier way....

Does anyone know how to change the number plate lights? Have had a poke around and couldn't figure out how the come out and did a quick search and could find a thread for the Aurions!!!

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=18963 Cheers lateralus

Did't realise they had wound up production, any idea why? i.e. not enough demand

Suspension man all wider rims are going to do is add to the look if you want better handling you'll need to fix the standard suspension up. By the way just ordered my Ultra racing strut brace and he is out till Feb... Oh well no holiday jobs on the car for me :(

There's one more way to do it more effectively, Park Brake Off, Start Engine, Park brake on, brake, brake, Park Brake off, Hold down brak, Park brake on and off twice, Park brake on, brake, brake. Wallah...LOL True, But thats only when you want to have heaps of fun

I agree with TRD Aurion Owner, in my experience I have found that driving style has a lot to do with it. A freind of mine that is a Toyota mechanic said the Transmission ECU relearns your driving patterns in 15min intervals and adjusts the transmission to give the best performance for that style.If I decided to give it the boot after driving sensible i normally find the car is very slow to respond and the gear changes are very sloppy. I found the only way to rectify the issue is to drive in manual mode and do changes yourself for for a few minute and by this time i find the ECU figures out that I want to have fun

Agreed I was just gobsmacked when he told me about it but as you said if you don't drive a FWD and have half an idea how to accelerate and take corners you won't have any problems...

I have got my Aurion ATX up to 230km/h and still had something left in the pedal no speed limit by what i am aware

It comes directly from a cop and was backed up by the assistant commissioner of the Gold coast police. I don't know specifics (when, were and how many) but i do know a report was lodged and back stating that the cars had to much tourque steer to be used by police and even though cops loved the cars they decided it would be safer to go to SS or alike. In saying that they will be staggering the change over so don't jump yet. I'll make a few calls over the couple th week and see if i can get any more info.

i would go for it if i had the money. If you miss it as well there will be a lot more mate me mine is a cop and was saying before june next year the cop's will be phasing out all trd aurion cause the don't like the tourqe steer... So lots of bargains will be up for grab... P.s posting from my phone so sorry it's fragmented

Correct me If i am wrong but didn't It only get a four because Toyota refused to allow the final test to take place I thought I read somewhere that they actually finally had the test done in the end, but it didn't change the rating? Maybe just misread it, or got bad info lol I could be behind in my info man it was just something i read A while ago but it could have changed since then.

I have now done just over 5000k in my 200 GXL TD and have a trip to the Centre coming up (later this month) so will have a better idea after then. So far so good. Love the engine and the overall performance, including towing a fairly heavy camper trailer on occasion. Has used more oil than my previous 2003 TD Hilux (and much earlier 1984 60 series diesel) and hope this settles down as some have suggested will occur. Would rather a manual (my first ever auto in 38 years of driving) but times change I suppose. General interior fit out is okay but my (also) previous) TD 2 litre VW Golf had better features and finish, e.g., fairly ordinary plastics, no controls on the steering wheel despite the radio/CD obviously being designed for these (hence tiny fiddly controls). No power outlet in the boot (are they kidding? - the Golf had one). What off road stuff I've done so far has been very impressive. I'm glad I have the 138 litre tank, by the way and not the smaller capacity of some of the other 200's. Overall, an awesome vehicle which I would buy again, but time will tell. At the moment, feels bullet proof and inspires confidence. Good around town too (grudgingly acknowledging the ease of the auto in traffic). Finally, standard tyres are rubbish - will replace with Coopers after 20k. Had two sets of STs on the Hilux (fantastic) but may try ATRs. Hope this helps but haven't driven a Sahara. Steve Cheers man give let me know how you find it during your trip.. Think my mind is made up to go for it though!!!