Used vehicles from Japan...

wii_tarded · 10-30-2009, 03:59 AM

Looking for parts for my Runner and found this...

http://www.soshin-j.co.jp/en/index.h...FQtM2godw0LwKw

Might be cool to get a right-hand drive 4 Runner, or Taco.

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turboboost · 10-30-2009, 04:04 AM

We have so many RHD Hilux Surfs up here in Canada, it's not even funny. I literally see more Surf's than regular 4Runners.

wii_tarded · 10-30-2009, 06:12 AM

I was thinking it'd be cool to have one, then thought about things like drive-thrus and atms being on the wrong side. Might suck after a while if it were a daily driver.

nosfanatic2006 · 10-30-2009, 06:20 AM

That's just to get one here though. Don't they have to go through another complete inspection and everything once they arrive to be allowed on the streets?

X-AWDriver · 10-30-2009, 12:13 PM

You can't legally get them titled in the US but you can get a car Visa for one but it's on a 1 year limited basis in some cases. These cars aren't US DOT certified and can't legally be driven in the US and getting it insured might be a hassle. This is why you don't see older EVOs and Skylines all over the place.

srozell · 10-30-2009, 12:21 PM

There's some work to passing inspections getting them into Canada, but it can be worth it.

I've looked at doing it, and in the end I decided that I would rather buy one that has already cleared, like through http://www.mustang.bc.ca/

More expensive? Sure, but risk free, and you can walk around the car before you buy it.

X-AWDriver · 10-30-2009, 12:36 PM

The problem in the US vehicles after a certain year must have airbags and pass crash testing and most small importing companies aren't willing to crash several vechiles at their cost to certify them. Motorex did import a few Skylines and crash tested them but in the end it wasn't cost effective and isn't importing them anymore even tho' they completed all the mandatory testing.

bigt · 10-30-2009, 12:50 PM

i have one and it is cool

10-30-2009, 04:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 385	We have so many RHD Hilux Surfs up here in Canada, it's not even funny. I literally see more Surf's than regular 4Runners. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-30-2009, 06:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
wii_tarded Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 223	I was thinking it'd be cool to have one, then thought about things like drive-thrus and atms being on the wrong side. Might suck after a while if it were a daily driver. __________________ '91 Runner, 31's, Flowmaster, ISR. What should be, and what is, are two different things! Live so the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral!

10-30-2009, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,177	You can't legally get them titled in the US but you can get a car Visa for one but it's on a 1 year limited basis in some cases. These cars aren't US DOT certified and can't legally be driven in the US and getting it insured might be a hassle. This is why you don't see older EVOs and Skylines all over the place. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
srozell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 104	There's some work to passing inspections getting them into Canada, but it can be worth it. I've looked at doing it, and in the end I decided that I would rather buy one that has already cleared, like through http://www.mustang.bc.ca/ More expensive? Sure, but risk free, and you can walk around the car before you buy it. __________________ 90 & 91 4Runners.

10-30-2009, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,177	The problem in the US vehicles after a certain year must have airbags and pass crash testing and most small importing companies aren't willing to crash several vechiles at their cost to certify them. Motorex did import a few Skylines and crash tested them but in the end it wasn't cost effective and isn't importing them anymore even tho' they completed all the mandatory testing. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,201	i have one and it is cool __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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