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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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How rare?
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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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is that a helix, because its right hand drive?
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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it says its a "hilux surf"
but, its a 4runner..
werid.
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon 2.0 SSR Limited

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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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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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ooh! i didnt know that
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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and the SSR overseas, is the SR5 here
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Hilux, not Helux
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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hilux like my truck is a HILUX SURF
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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thats one mint 1st gen... I want it!
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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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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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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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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