Gringo

I was thinking we are going back and forth on what sort of Toyota to get--I want it to be really stout--it is for my wife. It would be interesting to find a diesel in Europe. I live in Mexico they could care less what type of car I have--just needs a license from the states--maybe an offroad plate?

kyle_22r

sadly, you're really going to have a hard time importing anything. most of us have drooled about getting a straight axle, diesel pickup that's less than 10 years old, but few, if any have ever been able to figure out how to get one back home. the government is too concerned about safety and emissions to import a truck without expensive modifications, and even then, good luck ever licensing it.

i think the way to go is to buy a truck as a half cut and either put it on an existing frame, or weld the frame together. you'd still have the problem of licensing it though.

Gringo

But my vehicle will not be used in the U.S.--Mexico only--they could care less about emissions/safety--I just need some sort of registration for off road use. Check out this stuff about the new Hilux going to SE Asia---me likey diesel.....

First group to introducing in Thai market (World first)
on this AUGUST 2004 is a Regular Cab ,XtraCab (HILUX VIGO) ,CrewCab (Hilux CRUZO) coming with the 2 variation of Diesel engine named 1KD-FTV (4 cyl. DOHC 16 V 3.0 litre more than 150 PS) & 2KD-FTV (4 cyl. DOHC 16 V 2.5 litre around 130 PS)

kyle_22r

ah, i didn't see that you were from mexico :pat:

could it be registered in mexico? or do you have to jump through hoops there as well? i really doubt you could get any kind of registration through the states