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Well, to be honest he needs to be a “really good friend” for me to revert my Slate SUV back to a Day 1 pickup. In fact, I’d be willing to predict that mostly all owners who paid big bucks to upgrade to a square back or slant back will NEVER strip it back to a blank Slate. Even if it means putting it all back together in a few days. I don’t need more headaches than I already have.

There aren’t enough cases of beer or pizza pies that could possibly win me over. It will be way easier for me to rent a trailer at Tractor Supply, hook up to my Slate hitch mount and make sure I don’t exceed 1,000 pounds. 👍
LOL, I would agree. I do like the SUV topper in that I believe the roof is removable, meaning I may have ability to transport a taller item.
 

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Another okay video from Mike the Car Geek. As usual, not much new, but very upbeat. The forum got a mention!

 
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What does Toyota know that the other legacy manufacturers don't?

They discuss Slate in the second half of the video.

TFLTalk: Is The All New 2027 Toyota Highlander REALLY Going To Sell?
 

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What does Toyota know that the other legacy manufacturers don't?

They discuss Slate in the second half of the video.

TFLTalk: Is The All New 2027 Toyota Highlander REALLY Going To Sell?
On their pessimism for the long term sales, I think that is where fleets will come in. Not full time delivery fleets that have a driver driving 8 hours a day, but the florists, plumbers, painters, landscapers, auto parts chains, etc, that can plug in when they park and just not worry about refueling ever again, and cut 75% of their maintenance., can easily get it wrapped etc.
Some of those are now buying Mavericks, just because it's the cheapest option that fills the need, but even then, it's overkill, when there are never 3 passengers, and they don't tow.
 
 
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