hello from Ethiopia

[tamrat]

Hi all, my name is Tamrat and I am from Ethiopia (East Africa). I am a big Land Cruiser fan (in fact all Toyotas). My favorite LC is probably the 80 series Land Cruiser. Its one of my "dream cars". I currently drive a 1994 Hilux Surf with a 4Runner conversion. It has the 1KZ-TE engine.

Interesting fact, Ethiopia is flooded with Land Cruisers. Toyota is with out a doubt the dominant brand. Probably 6 or 7 out of 10 are Toyotas. There is a huge demand for second hand cars since import duty is just ridiculous. Land Cruisers (200 series especially) are heavily abused by the government and tour/travel companies: currently they are everywhere. Enough chit chat, hoping to have some fun here on the forum.

Cheers,
Tamrat

 

[froggy Steve]

welcome from France - Would love to visit East Africa one day.

 

[fbnss]

Thought I recognised your name from the hilux surf forum. Welcome.

 

[tamrat]

Thought I recognised your name from the hilux surf forum. Welcome.

yep, I am on the surf uk forum too, ranting about its problems

welcome from France - Would love to visit East Africa one day.

you should, may be I'll show you around

 

[Mauro M]

Hi Tamrat, welcome!