I agree. Reason why I also like japan made cars is because of the value. You can get a pretty much high quality engine that can also compete with american made cars.
Problem with my mini truck is I have an extender https://www.subarupartspros.com/part-ymm/2006-subaru-baja-bed-extender.html and we don't have enough tonneau. Owner of baja and it just sucks that there are few aftermarket covers for us.
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