Pinip Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) ......I have been checking on models that, for some obscure reasons, we simply are deprived...although some of these models are quite interesting on pricing, it gets quite discouraging when you look at transportation costs ...but No rust, diesel engines 4.2 l full equiped... the only bemol is the right hand drive, specially with a manuel transmission... but i figure Aussies drive it that way...why not me !! example : http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-japan12...482.htm#pricing worthed or not ? Edited April 29, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was gonna do that at one point, get a quad cab Hardbody shipped to the U.S. but lost ambition once I started looking into what it would take to get it registered(yea I'm lazy). Still in the back of my head to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I was gonna do that at one point, get a quad cab Hardbody shipped to the U.S. but lost ambition once I started looking into what it would take to get it registered(yea I'm lazy). Still in the back of my head to do though. I thought of this after seeing few Nissan Skyline with right hand steering, in Montreal, quebec...where i am temporarily stock with no more Path... but for a Pathfinder 1993 it's about $4500 and the transportation is about $5000... if it gets there with no rip offs !?! ...about half of the planet is driving with a right hand side steering... normal...there are on the other side of the planet !!! Edited April 29, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrosfinder Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 if its more than $8k-> reconsider If you got a butt load of cash just to waste... do it... Remember... when you get to the states... that's where most of the problems are that cause the vehicles to head back...Might wanna make some friends with the guys who run the ports, DMV, and the DOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 He is in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 ......I have been checking on models that, for some obscure reasons, we simply are deprived...although some of these models are quite interesting on pricing, it gets quite discouraging when you look at transportation costs ...but No rust, diesel engines 4.2 l full equiped... the only bemol is the right hand drive, specially with a manuel transmission... but i figure Aussies drive it that way...why not me !! example : http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-japan12...482.htm#pricing worthed or not ? RHD is the only way to go, that is why its called RIGHT hand drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 There was a Patrol for sale around Vancouver a few months back... Yeah, we got shorted bad when it came to models/options available. I'm guessing the #1 reason was the Big 3, since they would have lost a huge market share... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 RHD is the only way to go, that is why its called RIGHT hand drive. Are Nissan diesel engine reliable ? I am asking you because, the only adventurers risking diesel on new vehicules , here in this part of the country, not including trucks, are Volkswagen, Jeep liberty and cherokee from Chrysler, mercedes benz...and 3/4 tons heavy duty trucks, and heavier... winters make it difficult for diesel engines to start... so gasoline rules... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 If you have the engine serviced regularly, change the oil every 5000km they will keep going, I know of patrols here that have done 350k+ km and they still go strong. The newer 3.0l TD in the GU (Y61) Patrol has been known to have reliability problems (they tend to self destruct prematurely), but that was in the early days, they are supposed to be alot better now. My little brother has a GU, he thinks its great, hasn't had any problems with it. If you can get your hands on a good 4.2l TD and you keep the maintanence up, you will be on a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) There was a Patrol for sale around Vancouver a few months back... Yeah, we got shorted bad when it came to models/options available. I'm guessing the #1 reason was the Big 3, since they would have lost a huge market share... B Big 3 ? you mean Ford, GM, Chrysler ? if so ...yes, there has been a lot of over-protectionism that kept us in dark age of mechanical progress... i have seen cars in Europe with 1.1 liters of engine with turbos that were as energetic as a 2.5 liter engine and was more fuel efficient... so they need to open there minds... if they want or can survive... ...I remember, it took them ages before starting to use the concept of front wheel drive ( on the Cadillac Eldorado), it was already commonly used in Europe, as for the pneumatic suspension...and the radial tire... but see Opel in Europe is Saab here... Nissan Versa as been in Europe for few years...Renault/Nissan makes them... So there was a protected market... same here in Canada... You won't see any Peugeot, Citroen, or Renault, or any Spanish car... in Canada, only the German, Japan, Korea, Suede have a the red carpet unrolled... and now Chrysler is begging Fiat to save their skin... but if my memory is good, Chrysler bought Maserati few years back and use the Maserati suspension on the first computer designed Chrysler Intrepid... so Fiat may be after getting back some technology and a green card for America !! Edited April 30, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 There was a Patrol for sale around Vancouver a few months back... Vancouver, WA or Vancouver, Canadia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Vancouver, WA or Vancouver, Canadia? Vancouver,Washington next to Portland, Oregon ? or Vancouver Canada ? any way there are just 400 kilometres apart... Edited April 30, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Vancouver,Washington next to Portland, Oregon ? or Vancouver Canada ? Or Portland, Maine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Or Portland, Maine? yes indeed... a Patrol would have vanished as fast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 For Canada, if an imported vehicle is 15 years or older, it is possible to register and drive it. As for the US, it varies from state to state. What I do know in regards to importing from Japan, do your research! You'd be surprised how many sub-par vehicles are imported for cheap and then sold for outrageous prices to uneducated people who just want a "JDM/RHD" vehicle. I'm still debating importing JDM parts for the R50; it's not an easy task. There's a ton of OEM equipment for our rigs that never saw the light of day anywhere but Japan. Seeing how that's all domestic there, it's no surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 For Canada, if an imported vehicle is 15 years or older, it is possible to register and drive it. As for the US, it varies from state to state. What I do know in regards to importing from Japan, do your research! You'd be surprised how many sub-par vehicles are imported for cheap and then sold for outrageous prices to uneducated people who just want a "JDM/RHD" vehicle. I'm still debating importing JDM parts for the R50; it's not an easy task. There's a ton of OEM equipment for our rigs that never saw the light of day anywhere but Japan. Seeing how that's all domestic there, it's no surprise. JDM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 JDM ? Japanese Domestic Market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) it's not an easy task... you mean paper work, request forms, inspections, customs...? ...Relating to RHD, right hand drive, there is not much choice, they all seem to be RHD, just got to get used to it... Edited April 30, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 it's not an easy task... you mean paper work, request forms, inspections, customs...? Of course, there's a lot of paper work involved. But I'm moreso referring to making sure you're getting a quality vehicle and not just some beat on car/truck that's getting sent to Canada because no one in Japan would consider touching it. I've heard a few horror stories and nothing good ever came out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Of course, there's a lot of paper work involved. But I'm moreso referring to making sure you're getting a quality vehicle and not just some beat on car/truck that's getting sent to Canada because no one in Japan would consider touching it. I've heard a few horror stories and nothing good ever came out of it. You'd be surprised how many sub-par vehicles are imported for cheap and then sold for outrageous prices to uneducated people...lol... they do the same in France with american vehicules ... exhorbitant prices... Well... not very reassuring ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 One big thing to remember, most part places, even the dealer will not have parts for models that were not available there. For instance, try getting parts for an HG260. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) ...Relating to RHD, right hand drive, there is not much choice, they all seem to be RHD, just got to get used to it... Here in Oz we have shops that do the conversion from LHD to RHD when importing vehicles. An example of what is available here 88 Patrol SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...id=120F905737C1 89 Patrol SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...id=120F905737C1 85 Landcruiser SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=120F905737C1 Edited April 30, 2009 by DavefromOZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) One big thing to remember, most part places, even the dealer will not have parts for models that were not available there. For instance, try getting parts for an HG260. ...it did cross my mind... we are so domesticated... without wondering the why's and how's... i am starting to visualise the impact of the politics of the 3Big ones... the blockage ... Edited April 30, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinip Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Here in Oz we have shops that do the conversion from LHD to RHD when importing vehicles. An example of what is available here 88 Patrol SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...id=120F905737C1 89 Patrol SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...id=120F905737C1 85 Landcruiser SWB http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/privat...id=120F905737C1 LHD or RHD...all i was dreaming of, is of a diesel engine... and NO RUST... but i guess if there is rust resulting of the salt on roads, you will end up buying another vehicule from them soon ar later !!! sooner than later... that's the concept of business when you only have 30 million people... in Canada... as for diesel engines, i guess they are too good, they last too long... I checked the sites you hypertexted... it is amazing to see those 4x4... bodies are in very good condition... well maintained... from the pictures they present... Edited May 1, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Of course it's economical and political. No different with the Big 3 trying to get a piece of the Japanese market. The only difference is the Japanse know American vehicles are garbage and for the most part don't touch them. Here, people are on both sides of the fence: Many firmly support American vehicles and swear by them; there are also those who will only drive an import, be in European or Japanese. Luckily for us in Canada, if said vehicle adheres to the 15-year law, it can be imported. Keep in mind, this pertains to any vehicle from any country. But we all know the majority of us here want a JDM Nissan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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