German Imported 80 series

hill · 11-23-06, 02:15 PM

Has anyone tried bringing in a LHD 80 from Germany?

I know crushers has a contact over there, but the price was $20,000 k for a truck with 100k+ miles.

Has anyone actively looked at trying to bring in one of these rigs to canada?

Cheers

lshobie · 11-23-06, 02:18 PM

Why bother - can get a lower km cleaner rig out of japan - unless you are hung up on the RHD thing?

hill · 11-23-06, 02:30 PM

Ishobie... to answer your question... yeah...... looking to import LHD.

This thread is about importing from Germany or Europe, and not looking for opinions on how easy it is to get used to driving RHD compared to LHD. Ive read all these threads before.

I hope to get some input on european LHD 80's.

Cheers, colin

-uhuru- · 11-23-06, 02:50 PM

Colin,

I know you are looking for European info. Sorry can't help.

Here is a link for cars here in Panama. Prices in US funds. Getting her out is ease, ports on Pacific and Atlantic ocean.

http://www.autorapido.com/list.php?model_id=11

90% of them are Diesel and driven by soccer moms or suits.

PM if you need further assistance

Martin White · 11-23-06, 03:19 PM

I too would be very interested to hear if this has been done. But from the lack of response, it looks like "not very often."

crushers · 11-23-06, 03:25 PM

45 Kevin (40 and 45 series threads) has looked quite a bit into importing from Germany, he has found that the cost is significantly higher for higher km.
he is still shopping...he wants LHD as well...

hill · 11-23-06, 05:22 PM

wayne, have you ever imported from Panama?

Is 45 Kevin importing on his own, or through you?

Tapage · 11-23-06, 05:41 PM

I found mine HDJ-80 here for 12 k .. and in one years no big issues more than my 442

Vegard · 11-23-06, 05:47 PM

For an idea of the prices in Germany, search www.autoscout24.de or www.mobile.de

Norwegians are fond of importing cars from Germany. Have heard that German 80s may be rusty and may be hard driven on the Autobahn (high speeds for long periods). Don't know anything for sure though.

Take a look: http://www.mobile.de/SIDqONhqnZpFRzf...8&doSearch.y=8

crushers · 11-23-06, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hill

wayne, have you ever imported from Panama?

Is 45 Kevin importing on his own, or through you?

nope, never tried Panama, we are setting up for Columbia though, we have friends that live there.
Kevin will be importing his own...

cheers

hill · 11-24-06, 10:57 AM

Columbia would be cool..... im interested

Radd Cruisers · 11-24-06, 11:08 AM

There was a guy years ago (Helmut) who was importing super clean BJ42s 60s, he came from Germany and had friends who would find these clean units.

He imported the nicest BJ42 I have ever seen, it now resides on the left coast actually in Victoria.

He is a Jeweler in the Ottawa area, always joked about quiting his biz and moving to the west coast and starting up a cruiser biz. Guess theres a fair bit of money in the jeweler biz, wonder what ever happened to that guy???

brownbear · 11-25-06, 10:05 PM

just added this thread to the faq for importing due to the content for lhd imports.

eurotrash · 11-27-06, 01:14 PM

I live 2 min. from Germany (in the Netherlands) and they do have nice Landcruisers. It's like in most places: some are nice, some are crap.
And prices vary.
I imported a few Hiluxes and a 4R (which I currently drive). All were super nice and for a good price, it just takes time and luck to find them.
If you need info, let me know.

Tapage · 11-27-06, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushers

nope, never tried Panama,

never is to late to start !

11-23-06, 02:15 PM	#1
hill IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 505	German Imported 80 series Has anyone tried bringing in a LHD 80 from Germany? I know crushers has a contact over there, but the price was $20,000 k for a truck with 100k+ miles. Has anyone actively looked at trying to bring in one of these rigs to canada? Cheers __________________ 1997 80 Cruiser w/ lockers, 285/75r16, ARB w/ Warn9000, 2.5" Slee Lift Calgary, Alberta Canada

11-23-06, 02:18 PM	#2
lshobie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,859	Why bother - can get a lower km cleaner rig out of japan - unless you are hung up on the RHD thing? __________________ Louis Check out my youtube videos at: www.youtube.com/lshobie Join the True North Toyota Land Cruiser Club in Ottawa http://landcruisers.ca/

11-23-06, 02:30 PM	#3
hill IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 505	Ishobie... to answer your question... yeah...... looking to import LHD. This thread is about importing from Germany or Europe, and not looking for opinions on how easy it is to get used to driving RHD compared to LHD. Ive read all these threads before. I hope to get some input on european LHD 80's. Cheers, colin __________________ 1997 80 Cruiser w/ lockers, 285/75r16, ARB w/ Warn9000, 2.5" Slee Lift Calgary, Alberta Canada

11-23-06, 02:50 PM	#4
-uhuru- IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Panama Posts: 163	Colin, I know you are looking for European info. Sorry can't help. Here is a link for cars here in Panama. Prices in US funds. Getting her out is ease, ports on Pacific and Atlantic ocean. http://www.autorapido.com/list.php?model_id=11 90% of them are Diesel and driven by soccer moms or suits. PM if you need further assistance __________________ -uhuru- '99 HDJ105 i-Phantom

11-23-06, 03:19 PM	#5
Martin White IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Abbotsford, B.C. Posts: 1,097	I too would be very interested to hear if this has been done. But from the lack of response, it looks like "not very often." __________________ 90 VX Ltd, HDJ81 RHD, 1HD-T 4.2l turbodiesel, auto, BFG 285-75-16 AT's, 3" lift, 15mm spacers all round, OME heavy / medium springs, triple locked, JDM tube frt bumper, 3" mandrel bent exhaust, aeroturbine muffler, Safari Snorkel. SOLD - to backroads backpacker...

11-23-06, 03:25 PM	#6
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	45 Kevin (40 and 45 series threads) has looked quite a bit into importing from Germany, he has found that the cost is significantly higher for higher km. he is still shopping...he wants LHD as well... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

11-23-06, 05:22 PM	#7
hill IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 505	wayne, have you ever imported from Panama? Is 45 Kevin importing on his own, or through you? __________________ 1997 80 Cruiser w/ lockers, 285/75r16, ARB w/ Warn9000, 2.5" Slee Lift Calgary, Alberta Canada

11-23-06, 05:47 PM	#9
Vegard IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tromso, Norway Posts: 101	For an idea of the prices in Germany, search www.autoscout24.de or www.mobile.de Norwegians are fond of importing cars from Germany. Have heard that German 80s may be rusty and may be hard driven on the Autobahn (high speeds for long periods). Don't know anything for sure though. Take a look: http://www.mobile.de/SIDqONhqnZpFRzf...8&doSearch.y=8 __________________ Greetings from Northern Norway, Vegard.

11-24-06, 10:57 AM	#11
hill IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 505	Columbia would be cool..... im interested __________________ 1997 80 Cruiser w/ lockers, 285/75r16, ARB w/ Warn9000, 2.5" Slee Lift Calgary, Alberta Canada

11-24-06, 11:08 AM	#12
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,831	There was a guy years ago (Helmut) who was importing super clean BJ42s 60s, he came from Germany and had friends who would find these clean units. He imported the nicest BJ42 I have ever seen, it now resides on the left coast actually in Victoria. He is a Jeweler in the Ottawa area, always joked about quiting his biz and moving to the west coast and starting up a cruiser biz. Guess theres a fair bit of money in the jeweler biz, wonder what ever happened to that guy??? __________________ Come and visit us in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - handles and cables included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running --> in stock and ready to go.

11-25-06, 10:05 PM	#13
brownbear Mod in Hibernation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where diesels purr and turbos whine TLCA# 15584 Posts: 6,183	just added this thread to the faq for importing due to the content for lhd imports. __________________ -84 BJ60, Finally on the FN road! -91 FJ80, wife's ride Iron Butt award winner of the Cruise Moab 08 !

11-27-06, 01:14 PM	#14
eurotrash IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 19	I live 2 min. from Germany (in the Netherlands) and they do have nice Landcruisers. It's like in most places: some are nice, some are crap. And prices vary. I imported a few Hiluxes and a 4R (which I currently drive). All were super nice and for a good price, it just takes time and luck to find them. If you need info, let me know. __________________ "90 4Runner SAS with LJ70 3 link coil sprung axle, high pinion 4.88 HDJ80 rear with discs, 9.5" 4.88 locker and centered diff. HDJ80 coils all around All pro parking brake Lexus 2JZ-GE, turbo manifold Ct26 turbo and intercooler

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