Help with Purchase Decision (1 Viewer)

[HWY22]

I am looking a purchasing a Cruiser in the Philippines.

Found this. Not familiar with the 1HD-T 4.2 Diesel.

Going for $14,000

Any specific known issues i need to know about or look for on these vehicles?

 

[Spudman]

Mate that is a nice looking truck and an awesome price to. There are no known problems with these motors, they are just about bullet proof,Toyota improved this model by making the engine 24 valve.

Also being a VX has all the luxury to go with it.

 

[HWY22]

Thanks.

I might end up buying it without even seeing it...

I am asking a local mechanic to go through it for me...

That is why i am looking for tips on what to look for.

 

[HWY22]

Never owned an 80 before or a Diesel for that matter.

 

[HWY22]

Additional pics.

 

[DSRTRDR]

it's got the magic dial

 

[bigfj62]

Not sure if you are aware of importation laws on Diesels. That truck needs about nine more years before it can be imported into the U.S.
I may be missing something though. Other than that looks like a sweet truck.

 

[Haring Bagsik]

Do you have a contact in the Philippines to make sure your deal is legit?

 

[ARB777]

RHD to LHD conversion could be a problem if the previous owner did not do it right. Could be the reason for selling. Watch out for flooded vehicles too.

 

[KoalaCruiser]

It has a fair price for a diesel converted unit. LHD steering boxes can be tough to source as well as steering rebuild kits with prices averaging about 60k pesos. If you have a local mechanic they should have a local parts vendor as well.

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