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How to get 2.4L Diesel Tacoma/Hilux here in the US?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rich Beauregard, Mar 11, 2017.

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  1. Mar 11, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    Just wondered if there is a way to get these Diesel Trucks here in the US?

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  2. Mar 11, 2017 at 3:19 PM
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    Wait until they're 25 years old I think. Then it's just money and paperwork.
     
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    Take the diesel engine out of them and put a gas motor in.
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    You'll have to either

    a.) get Toyota motor corp to provide an official letter that states that the Hilux meets all us safety and emissions regulations

    b.) pay an importer to bring it up to snuff with us regulations

    Or wait until it's 25 years old and then you can legally import it with little to no paperwork or hassle
     
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    So other countries and scum of the earth (ISIS) can have them, but not US? Dumb rules!!
     
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    Like, so many.
    I've had some experience with the Hilux in West Africa and I've found it to be a great truck. I think it would only fill a very niche market here though.
     
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    What he said. I got my 1988 Hilux imported from Japan with a 2.4 diesel in December. It's the same engine that the show "Top Gear" couldn't destroy.
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    Friggin Fuego. Would you please describe the steps you had to go through to bring it into US?
     
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    Sharing popcorn is caring... and tell me of this Knoxville... I am driving there tomorrow
     
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    I went through an importer who specializes in importing Toyota diesels from overseas. He handled all the shipping and required paperwork. Once he got it in the states he does maintenance on them and flips them guaranteeing that they are able to be registered in all 50 states. I had no problems registering mine in Florida.
     
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    Yes it's RHD :)
     
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    What you want to know? Where you headed in Knoxville?
     
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    Smoky mountains and good food
     
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    Sweet! Love the mountains!!! My favorite go to place for a day trip or even just a few hrs to get away from work and life
     
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    Specifically I'm looking for places I could camp that aren't hokey "camping" lots
     
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