gilmorneau
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yup it seems that way so far. Still researching other rigs I could import but everything seems to cost more than what it’s worth in the US.
If it were easy to bring them in from the Middle East and flip them it’d be getting done a lot more. You have to have connections in region to get actual market prices there... the sellers over there smell a reseller a mile away, and they want to share in your profit. Also, they smell a fat western wallet a mile away and you pay more than most others would.
You either need to focus on bringing especially well-kept versions... or provide a value on importing them (fix them over there with new OEM parts for example).
You can drive the shipping price down per truck if you bring over more than 1 or 2 at a time.
Again, if it were easy...
If it were easy to bring them in from the Middle East and flip them it’d be getting done a lot more. You have to have connections in region to get actual market prices there... the sellers over there smell a reseller a mile away, and they want to share in your profit. Also, they smell a fat western wallet a mile away and you pay more than most others would.
You either need to focus on bringing especially well-kept versions... or provide a value on importing them (fix them over there with new OEM parts for example).
You can drive the shipping price down per truck if you bring over more than 1 or 2 at a time.
Again, if it were easy...
I purchase and imported a very similar truck from Dubai earlier this year and then drove it across country from Virginia to Salt Lake. You may wish to have a look at this and this. If this one does have the 22R engine I'd pass on it personally. The 77 is just underpowered with the 4 banger.
For what it is worth, if it is in a Middle East country other than KSA I'd recommend spending the 1500 USD or so for a round trip ticket to have a look at the thing in person. I'd suggest that will be money well spent.
I'd also say that if making money is the intent, that's not going to work out most likely. My own experience is that it is more or less a wash if I get a decent price here in the UAE and then take it to the US. I do it because I really like these old trucks and it is a hoot to be driving them in the US.
Agreed. Pass on a 22R. We have John's truck in the museum. We are happy to have it and it is very nice looking. I did drive it to and from our detail shop and it is painfully slow.
Think overloaded-1978-Hilux-on-a-hill slow.
For me here in Dubai, I look at dubizzle (used vehicle listings--like craigslist) and Emirates Auction.Where do you look to buy these guys? I’d love to own one some day.
Think overloaded-1978-Hilux-on-a-hill slow
An engine swap would not be importable. The vehicle must have the original engine.
So once you have it back home, can you install a engine of your choice as long as it doesnt contravene local laws such as those in California?
So once you have it back home, can you install a engine of your choice as long as it doesnt contravene local laws such as those in California?
Correct.