1:39 PM: Avoid 8th/Roxbury – a big “rescue extrication” response is headed that way for a crash. One person is reported trapped. More info to come …
1:43 PM: First crew on scene says everyone is out of the vehicle. They’re downsizing the response.
1:52 PM: Photo added – it’s a flipped car. We’re checking with fire/police about injuries.
1:56 PM: A second vehicle was involved; its driver came to a stop about 30 yards away. Our crew has been told, no serious injuries.
Looks like the mysterious cryptozooid known as Bigflip is stalking our streets again.
Sorry this does qualify for the WS I flipped my car club, a full 360 is required. Good no one was seriously hurt.
That’s really sad – there’s not many 80s 4runners left, especially not with the 22re.
Sid,
Having owned both engines in two different 1988 4runners that were similarly equipped l, I’d have to disagree. The 22re powertrain (engine, tranny) was quite a bit lighter and had more immediate power – on logging roads and around town, the 22re oftentimes felt more powerful, or at least had more usable power.
On the freeway, the v6 was definitely better – it made the difference between maintaining 70 mph over a steeper mountain pass when loaded with bikes, gear, and four people vs having to downshift to ~55mph on the 22re.
Finally – I should add that I never owned an automatic for obvious reasons. It’s my understanding the 22re Auto was nearly undriveable. My buddy had one in college and the power felt similar to a bargain basement riding lawn mower.
Maybe we should have a thread on here where we discuss interesting vehicles in our past. Next up for me would be fox body mustangs.
Just typing this out was a nice break from the anxiety gripping the world.
Shame on all of you leaving rude comments. This was a serious injury and people and animals were injured. Think before you post.
Who was it the was keeping track of the flipper ticker seems it has been awhile??good that no one was hurt stay safe folks
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