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Old 12-11-2008, 04:54 PM
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So im just looking around, and i stumble across this..
a right hand drive first gen..

How come import companies dont import first gens like these?

i'd so buy one..
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they come for sale once in a while..
YOU CAN IMPORT ANY TRUCKYOU WANT OVER 15 years old...

they tend to bring the newest they can in 93 cause it has the 3.0l diesel!!!

that is sick is it for sale? prolly has a solid front \m/
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is that a helix, because its right hand drive?
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yeah ive been looking around all the import shops in calgary all they bring in is the newer ones.
i know i know the 15 year rule, i almost bought a skyline.
nah, its on wikipedia lol.
i wonder what kind of engine is has since its "japan spec"
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it says its a "hilux surf"
but, its a 4runner..
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Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon 2.0 SSR Limited

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Originally Posted by 874runnersr5
it says its a "hilux surf"
but, its a 4runner..
werid.
Helux is the toyota truck overseas

helux surf is the 4runner overseas
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Old 12-11-2008, 05:07 PM
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ooh! i didnt know that
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and the SSR overseas, is the SR5 here
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Hilux, not Helux
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hilux like my truck is a HILUX SURF
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874Runner,

I've seen tons of them (1st gens, RHD Hilux's) in and around Calgary and B.C. over the last 4 or 5 years. Maybe you need glasses... LOL j/k.

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thats one mint 1st gen... I want it!
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you know what I like about that, is that no one over the road will ever notice things like this unless their a true Toyota junky

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is that a helix, because its right hand drive?
Toyota makes the Hilux. Complementary base-pairing makes a (double) helix.
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Originally Posted by Matt16
Toyota makes the Hilux. Complementary base-pairing makes a (double) helix.
HAHA, you know what i mean
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874Runner,

I've seen tons of them (1st gens, RHD Hilux's) in and around Calgary and B.C. over the last 4 or 5 years. Maybe you need glasses... LOL j/k.

Cheers
dude, i dont know why
but i live in the nw
I NEVER SEE ANY FIRST GENS!@!$$!#$@#$@
im so upset, i feel like a outcast over here..
im the only first gen in my community
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so go twist the owners arm to sell it to you, that is be a primo find!

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i'd love to have two first gens haha.
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Originally Posted by 874runnersr5
i'd love to have two first gens haha.
I think that that is everyones dream

one for the daily driving, and one for the trail!
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