On Sat, 21 Dec 2002, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

> So perhaps the NZ taxi drivers drive Toyotas because there's an ample supply
> of junkers available for parts.

Or just because they happen to be cheap.

That's why taxi drivers here all drive police-surplus Crown Victorias and
Chevy Caprices.  They're cheap at auction.

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