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That I agree with for sure. The market can be come saturated. When Toyota sold diesel cruisers new in Canada, there still was tiny market. Now bringing cleaner trucks that are still 15 yrs old and rhd, scare away the mainstream buyers.

From what I have read and heard about japanese owners. they do not do anything to there vehicles in between gov' inspections. So they can become badly maintained.

I personnally would not lay my money on the line to any unknown vendors with out a good reputation. Sure guys luck out doing it themselves. But I won't risk it. When I decide to get one, it will be with a reputable importer here. I prefer them taking the chances. They have the good contacts to get good units. They know how to minmize the risks.

Thats there business. I would not buy from any of these fly by night operators..

IMOP anyhoo
 
Great Import Experiences..

I bought an 89' townace as my wife's DD about two years and 90,000km ago from Barry and Jane at Mustang Connection in Armstrong BC. I only experienced a few very minor problems and they always offered any help they could. Two months ago the manifold went which is fairly common to these units, and shortly after the cooling fan, pulley and shaft actually came completely dislogded from the engine. Long story short the van is now at ATEB for repair with the parts supplied by Mustang Connection at very fair prices. (and the fan was FOB Japan in short order) I really liked being able to drive the unit prior to purchase also.

I have since ordered an HDJ81 from Marko at Outback as they have recently had some nice clean trucks listed, and having met him previously feel more than confident in the decision. The OSP package and drivetrain upgrades really sold me on the truck. The most important thing to me in any dealings with an importer is how they communicate. In dealings with both of these companies I would give top marks.

I'd really like to hear from any HDJ81 owners with km's on their trucks in Canada - the good, the bad and the ugly !!
(*pm's regarding fm band expanders - anyone had luck with these?)
 
dieseldan said:
I'd really like to hear from any HDJ81 owners with km's on their trucks in Canada - the good, the bad and the ugly !!
(*pm's regarding fm band expanders - anyone had luck with these?)
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Keep this thread for discussions about importers. Feelings or problems, general discussion about HDJ81's should be discussed in the JDM alliance section, post a new thread there asking those questions.

Thanks
 
Silver Peak Trading??

light_duty said:
I stumbled across this one tonight...they're advertising in the AutoTrader.

http://silverpeaktrading.com/

It's hard to tell from their website whether they're an importer or exporter. It's a BC phone number, but the website says they're based in Japan. Couple of MINT LJs on there.

Either way, might as well add it to the list.
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Hi, I am curious if anyone has had any experience with Sean from Silver Peak Trading. I am very interested in one of his trucks (from Japan) but how do I know I'm not just sending a wad of cash into cyberspace, never to be seen again?

Thanks! :cool:
 
ogelvy28 said:
Hi, I am curious if anyone has had any experience with Sean from Silver Peak Trading. I am very interested in one of his trucks (from Japan) but how do I know I'm not just sending a wad of cash into cyberspace, never to be seen again?

Thanks! :cool:
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No experience with Silver Peak but have been scouring sites including their's. If you look at the metallic red Hilux Crew, look very closely at the picture of the odometer. Then go to Terra2's website and look for the exact same truck when it was listed at auction (it has to be the same truck if you look at the custom rims).
 
I sent an email to Cory of vicustomcarimports.com, and he assured me that all their JDM vehicles undergo extensive mechanical inspections before they will allow them to be sold at their dealership in Parksville BC (Vancouver Island). He also mentioned that all of their vehicles include a one year warranty , and for an extra $100 the warranty can be increased to 2 years. I'm thinking that is a good deal, as the prices are reasonable, but , as I live on the Mainland (Coquitlam BC), if my RHD Yota or Mitsu blows a headgasket and won't start, do I have to pay for the cost of towing it onto the ferry and then to their shop for the needed repairs? That kind of scares me off, and I'm still waiting for a reply from him.
 
No disrespect, but if you're that concerned you'd probably be better off buying a new car that has a warranty. $100. p.a. sounds pretty good for an extended warranty on a 15 year old used car. I paid more than that for the extended warranty on a new computer once.
 
collector, these are not new cars. As I know you know.

Many models have some design flaws. Like the LJ series and crappy head. Also parts are harder to get.

If you want really good help with the product later buy from someone on here that is really respected. With lots of feedback.

Pay more, get the right vehicle. Heed the advice here.

Also spend some time and read all kinds of different threads. Find out what engine is in the model you like and search for it on here. Find out the problems.

I highly doubt 100 buck warrantee will cover your problems. Something ain't right there. He this business been in the deal long?
 
Find out if it is a third party warranty or a warranty from the dealer itself. If it is a dealer warranty then they have to honour it - unless they go out of business - or if they are a curbsider then a warranty from them is useless. FInd out if they have a dealer license.

I think the only insured 3rd party warranty that actually pays its customers now is "Coast to Coast" - so find out which company it is and if it is insured. Insured means that if they go out of business your warrranty is still honoured.

From what you have described it doesn't sound like coast to coast as that is what I offer if someone wants additional warranty on top of what I offer. I give the Coast to Coast to my customers for dealer cost and make no money on them - I'm not an insurance salesman.

Good luck!
 
Any input on JDM Whole Sale? I am interested in importing some thing from his OZ stock and would like any info or experiences that any one has had with them. Thanks
 
This is a pretty dead list these days. I'm not surprised that a bunch of these guys disappeared.

I don't know if Tyee is related to Bonsai but that kai truck on Bonsai's front page sure looks cool. I've always liked the little trucks but an old little truck would sure be cool.
 
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lowenbrau said:
There has been so much talk of importers, good and bad, that I thought I'd start a list of them.

For now lets just come up with the list and leave the critique of them till later.

In alphabetical order...

DISCLAIMER NOTE: By saying below if they are registered, does not mean the others are not, only that the ones with registered notes came forward to say they are registered. Soliciting services from a curber is at your own risk.(BB)



NAME CITY PROVINCE URL
4 WHEEL AUTO EDMONTON AB 4 Wheel Auto Wholesale -LANDCRUISER PARTS
ABBOTSFORD JAPAN AUTO ABBOTSFORD BC ABBOTSFORD-JAPAN AUTO INC.
ADVENTURE IMPORTS RENFREW ON Openads REGISTERED DEALER
BONNYBROOK AUTO SALES CALGARY AB '+title+'
CANYON CREEK TOYOTA CALGARY AB careze.com - quality used vehicles - calgary alberta canada
ENS TOYOTA SASKATOON SK '+title+'
GARAGE AUTO SALES WINKLER MB '+title+'
HEARTLAND TOYOTA WILLIAMS LAKE BC '+title+'
HJ61.COM N VANCOUVER BC hj61.com
IMPORT CONCERN EDMONTON,CALGARY AB Import Concern, Inc. - Japanese Used Vehicle Importer
JAPAN CRUISER Welcome To Japan Cruiser
JAPANESE INPORTS ON index
JAPANOID VANCOUVER BC Japanoid.com
JDM VANCOUVER BC JDM IMPORTS - CANADA - JAPAN
JDM CARS TORONTO ON JDM Cars Canada ® | We Import Exclusive Japanese Domestic Market Vehicles to Canada
JDM CONNECTION SPRUCE GROVE AB JDM Connection - Home
JDM DEPOT EDMONTON AB http://www.jdmdepot.ca/
JDM MACHINES VANCOUVER BC Welcome to the real deal: JDMachines - Importers of JDM cars
JDM WHOLESALE DELTA BC JDM Wholesale Canada Ltd.
JDM-IMPORTS TORONTO ON ONI JDM IMPORTS - Canadian Importer of Japanese Cars & Parts - SKYLINE GT-R
JNS-IMPORTS CALGARY AB JNS Imports - Importing used vehicles from Japan into Canada
J-SPEC IMPORTS REGINA SK J-Spec Imports
LUXURY IMPORTS CALGARY AB Luxury Imports - Calgary, Alberta REGISTERED DEALER
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE RICHMOND BC Canadian Importer of JDM Vehicle from Japan. Delica Diesel 4X4, Sports Cars from Japan
MILLWOODS IMPORTS EDMONTON AB '+title+'
MONKEYS INC TORONTO ON Japanese modified Used Car Used Truck Exporter/JDM Used Cars import auction agent Japan for Canada
MUSTANG CONNECTION ARMSTRONG BC Mustang Connection - 1965 - 1973 Mustang Specialists and Foreign Car Importer registered BC dealer
NELSON TOYOTA NELSON BC http://www.nelsontoyota.com
OUTBACK IMPORTS WHITEHORSE YT Outback Imports. We import the finest used 4x4 Toyota and Nissan Trucks to Canada.registered Yukon dealer
PENTICTON TOYOTA PENTICTON BC '+title+'
PREMIUM AUTO DARTSMOUTH NS '+title+'
RAMS AUTO SALES SURREY BC '+title+'
RIDGERUNNER IMPORTS NELSON BC http://ridgerunner.ca/index.html
RIGHT HAND DRIVE IMPORTS VANCOUVER BC righthanddriveimports.com
RISING SUN IMPORTS SURREY BC RISING SUN IMPORTS
SCI
Silk Road Autos Surrey BC silkroadautos.com - Silk Road Autos by Silk Road Traders Ltd
MOTORS VANCOUVER BC the skyline shop : the original japanese supercar
TERRA2TERRA IMPORTS BC Terra2 Imports - Let us help you import a vehicle from Japan to Canada
TYEE IMPORTS CAMPBELL RIVER BC tyeeimports.com
UNIQUE AUTO IMPORTS SACKVILLE NS uniqueautoimports.com
VI CUSTOM CAR IMORTS PARKSVILLE BC Vancouver Island Custom Car Imports
WESTCOAST IMPORTS http://www.westcoastimports.biz/


EXPORTERS
PROVIDE CARS Japanese car auctions access from Provide Cars, exporters of Japanese used cars
USED TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | LANDCRUISERS CANADA IMPORT JAPAN JDM TLC
Used Car Auction,Japanese Auction,Cars,Wagon,Coupe,Vehicles,Bus,Truck,Sedan,Toyota,Nissan


Hey, I didn't find Silk Road Autos in your list of Importers - Silk Road Autos is one of the largest importers of JDM vehicles. I am disappointed!!!
silkroadautos.com
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Ok time for the comments... I'm soliciting input on the following topics. First if you have actually bought a vehicle from an importer, please comment briefly on your experience. Second, if you have actively and seriously shopped for a JDM feel free to comment on the importers you did not buy from. I mean serious, not just browsing.
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welcome Silkroads to ih8mud. Now why not advertise on the largest Land Cruiser forum....? Contact "woody" for vendor status and banner advertisement.
 
another importer

bonsai imports in Campbell River is a newer importer I found to be very helpful. They are at Openads
 
Hey, can you add Silk Road Autos to the list please(Canadian Importer of JDM Vehicle Diesel Delica,4X4 Delica, Land Cruiser, Pajero, Skyline, Supra other Sports, Vans and SUVs from Japan to Canada)

lowenbrau said:
There has been so much talk of importers, good and bad, that I thought I'd start a list of them.

For now lets just come up with the list and leave the critique of them till later.

In alphabetical order...

DISCLAIMER NOTE: By saying below if they are registered, does not mean the others are not, only that the ones with registered notes came forward to say they are registered. Soliciting services from a curber is at your own risk.(BB)



NAME CITY PROVINCE URL
4 WHEEL AUTO EDMONTON AB 4 Wheel Auto Wholesale -LANDCRUISER PARTS
ABBOTSFORD JAPAN AUTO ABBOTSFORD BC ABBOTSFORD-JAPAN AUTO INC.
ADVENTURE IMPORTS RENFREW ON Openads REGISTERED DEALER
BONNYBROOK AUTO SALES CALGARY AB '+title+'
CANYON CREEK TOYOTA CALGARY AB careze.com - quality used vehicles - calgary alberta canada
ENS TOYOTA SASKATOON SK '+title+'
GARAGE AUTO SALES WINKLER MB '+title+'
HEARTLAND TOYOTA WILLIAMS LAKE BC '+title+'
HJ61.COM N VANCOUVER BC hj61.com
IMPORT CONCERN EDMONTON,CALGARY AB Import Concern, Inc. - Japanese Used Vehicle Importer
JAPAN CRUISER Welcome To Japan Cruiser
JAPANESE INPORTS ON index
JAPANOID VANCOUVER BC Japanoid.com
JDM VANCOUVER BC JDM IMPORTS - CANADA - JAPAN
JDM CARS TORONTO ON JDM Cars Canada ® | We Import Exclusive Japanese Domestic Market Vehicles to Canada
JDM CONNECTION SPRUCE GROVE AB JDM Connection - Home
JDM DEPOT EDMONTON AB http://www.jdmdepot.ca/
JDM MACHINES VANCOUVER BC http://www.jdmachines.com/
JDM WHOLESALE DELTA BC JDM Wholesale Canada Ltd.
JDM-IMPORTS TORONTO ON ONI JDM IMPORTS - Canadian Importer of Japanese Cars & Parts - SKYLINE GT-R
JNS-IMPORTS CALGARY AB JNS Imports - Importing used vehicles from Japan into Canada
J-SPEC IMPORTS REGINA SK J-Spec Imports
LUXURY IMPORTS CALGARY AB Luxury Imports - Calgary, Alberta REGISTERED DEALER
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE RICHMOND BC Canadian Importer of JDM Vehicle from Japan. Delica Diesel 4X4, Sports Cars from Japan
MILLWOODS IMPORTS EDMONTON AB '+title+'
MONKEYS INC TORONTO ON Japanese modified Used Car Used Truck Exporter/JDM Used Cars import auction agent Japan for Canada
MUSTANG CONNECTION ARMSTRONG BC Mustang Connection - 1965 - 1973 Mustang Specialists and Foreign Car Importer registered BC dealer
NELSON TOYOTA NELSON BC http://www.nelsontoyota.com
OUTBACK IMPORTS WHITEHORSE YT Outback Imports. We import the finest used 4x4 Toyota and Nissan Trucks to Canada.registered Yukon dealer
PENTICTON TOYOTA PENTICTON BC '+title+'
PREMIUM AUTO DARTSMOUTH NS '+title+'
RAMS AUTO SALES SURREY BC '+title+'
RIDGERUNNER IMPORTS NELSON BC http://ridgerunner.ca/index.html
RIGHT HAND DRIVE IMPORTS VANCOUVER BC righthanddriveimports.com
RISING SUN IMPORTS SURREY BC RISING SUN IMPORTS
SCI MOTORS VANCOUVER BC the skyline shop : the original japanese supercar
TERRA2TERRA IMPORTS BC Terra2 Imports - Let us help you import a vehicle from Japan to Canada
TYEE IMPORTS CAMPBELL RIVER BC tyeeimports.com
UNIQUE AUTO IMPORTS SACKVILLE NS uniqueautoimports.com
VI CUSTOM CAR IMORTS PARKSVILLE BC Vancouver Island Custom Car Imports
WESTCOAST IMPORTS http://www.westcoastimports.biz/


EXPORTERS
PROVIDE CARS Japanese car auctions access from Provide Cars, exporters of Japanese used cars
USED TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | LANDCRUISERS CANADA IMPORT JAPAN JDM TLC
Used Car Auction,Japanese Auction,Cars,Wagon,Coupe,Vehicles,Bus,Truck,Sedan,Toyota,Nissan



Ok time for the comments... I'm soliciting input on the following topics. First if you have actually bought a vehicle from an importer, please comment briefly on your experience. Second, if you have actively and seriously shopped for a JDM feel free to comment on the importers you did not buy from. I mean serious, not just browsing.
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