I saw a 97 80 40th ed on ebay for US $10k -- that is at least half of a local diesel. Seems a good deal, shipping is only $1k to Seattle, and I could pick it up there.
Many thanks my friend. I am seriously considering skipping Japan and finding a nice cruiser in the USA from a reputable dealer or member of this forum. I even know of this guy!
The more I try to deal with Japan, the more I think they are trying to rip-off naive Canadians!
As an alternative to Japan, I'm also looking into importing from the US. This looks like a fair shake to me for $10k, yes?
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Thanks for the info. Did you do the BEB's as well? I'm shying away from the diesel 80 for that reason. I can't replace them myself, and assume it would be some serious bucks to get someone to do them. A turbo rebuild does not sound fun either.
Wow thanks guys, I REALLY appreciate it. I want my first foray into a cruiser to be a positive one. From the comments here, I think I will pass. Just too many issues and mods on this one. I want to buy direct from Japan as I only have $8k cash to play with. I can wait for shipping, not a prob.
It is still in Japan, but I know this guy so he'll check it out. Here are the pics, note the spare is missing and it looks lifted. Front grill seems changed...hmmm. Not sure if that rear aftermarket bumper will pass inspection...
More thoughts? I do appreciate the feedback -- it is a bit of...
Hi -- I'm looking at buying a JDM BJ74, 5 speed, grey, no rust, excellent condition, but 212,000 km's. Price is CAD $6400 delivered to my door.
Considering it is nearly impossible to find comparable trucks for sale, is this a good price? I was also looking at gas 80's, but this is a nice...
The only guy I know of with this 80 gets 21 mpg imperial on avg. I hear you about gas, but diesel was more expensive than gas just a short time ago, so hard to predict where it will go. Hadn't considered offroad mileage though, and I suppose taking extra diesel along is safer than packing...
Gas imports are still a fair bit cheaper than local 80's, with typically under 100k km's on the dial, and have only seen city use. I can't argue with you about the fact that the diesel is just a more satisfying "truck" but still wondering if it is worth a $5k-$7k premium.
Hi all -- I've read a bunch of threads on this topic. I'm going to import a 1990 80 series from Japan. At first it was going to be diesel, but now I'm going with gas because an 80 gas is a LOT cheaper in Japan as a RHD.
It's a bit funny how a lot of gas mileage figures are posted here in US...
Hi folks -- I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla Full-Time 4WD Wagon, right hand drive, 89k km, center diff lock, AC, CD/Cassette, no rust, auto, built in roof rack, new tires and brakes, with recent service, excellent condition asking $6800 in Vancouver BC. Would be a nice compliment to a RHD cruiser...