Hilux surf needed

[4RunninRoman]

im buying another t4r. and ive decided i need a hilux surf, not highly partial to the year, but how do i go about getting one?

do i ship it in from japan?

canada members have a hook up?

Im dead set on getting one, so im hoping my fellow members could help me out some here.

 

[IanB]

They need to be 25 years old to import into the US, you can't get a 3rd gen yet, but you could get an '86. You don't see much for 1st gens on import sales sites though. In Canada they only need to be 15 years old, so 3rd gens JUST became available to us, mine gets here in Feb!

 

[JohnsD90]

They need to be 25 years old to import into the US, you can't get a 3rd gen yet, but you could get an '86. You don't see much for 1st gens on import sales sites though. In Canada they only need to be 15 years old, so 3rd gens JUST became available to us, mine gets here in Feb!

Yeah, your correct, but if he wants a non 3.0TD, and gets the V6 gasser, it is legal to import it as it passes emmisions and safety. RHD isn't an issue to import, the exceptions are for when you want a vehicle that didnt pass emmisions and/or safety standards for its day. I did alot of research on this when looking into importing defenders.

If you want one that bad i would say buy a Hilux Surf Badge, and a RHD conversion kit.

 

[IanB]

Yeah, your correct, but if he wants a non 3.0TD, and gets the V6 gasser, it is legal to import it as it passes emmisions and safety. RHD isn't an issue to import, the exceptions are for when you want a vehicle that didnt pass emmisions and/or safety standards for its day. I did alot of research on this when looking into importing defenders.

That I didn't realize, but IMO the only thing worth dealing with the challenges presented by it being RHD, would be the turbo diesel.

 

[1985taylor1925]

Used Cars from Japan - Japan Partner

 

[4RunninRoman]

its a turbo diseal in canada im looking at. 1000 dollars to ship and
it has 66,ooo miles very clean. take a look if you want!!

Toyota : 4Runner - eBay (item 320642869912 end time Jan-23-11 21:29:11 PST)

 

[JohnsD90]

That I didn't realize, but IMO the only thing worth dealing with the challenges presented by it being RHD, would be the turbo diesel.

It's not to bad to do RHD, especially an auto, its only annoying at 4 way intersections and merging on highways.

 

[Singtoe]

What is really annoying with RHD is that I always turn my wipers on when i want to use the turn signal.

 

[IanB]

its a turbo diseal in canada im looking at. 1000 dollars to ship and
it has 66,ooo miles very clean. take a look if you want!!

Toyota : 4Runner - eBay (item 320642869912 end time Jan-23-11 21:29:11 PST)

That truck is a 1990, it isn't 25 years old yet. Cool looking truck though.

 

[4RunninRoman]

True it is not 25 years old but, it is in canada. so the rule is 15 years? or am i incorrect on this one?

 

[atokin]

this is an awesome site... make sure to check out all the lc's too :banana: Japanese used cars. Used Japan car exporters. Used Japanese car dealers. [ tradecarview ]

 

[atokin]

this one would be nice.... Toyota Hilux Surf [ tradecarview ]

 

[blcktpgsr]

Couple sites I know of that imports vehicles into Canada..I don't have any experience with either companies, but it's worth checking out.

Japan Auto Direct : Importing to Canada

Toyota Hilux Surf, Hilux 4DR Pickup - How to Import a 4X4, Turbo Diesel Toyota Hilux Surf from Japan to Canada

 

[JohnsD90]

True it is not 25 years old but, it is in canada. so the rule is 15 years? or am i incorrect on this one?

If you plan on having canadian tags on the truck it is fine, but it has another 5 years before it can legally be imported and registered in the US.

If i were you i would send it Row Row from the UK, there is no language barrier so you can find your own truck on the classifieds over there, and then have an exporter pick it up and ship it here for you, it will certianly help you get a better deal.

 

[JohnsD90]

this one would be nice.... Toyota Hilux Surf [ tradecarview ]

Its a gasser.