US Import

Hey guys,

I am debating whether to purchase a Tacoma from US, I have searched and found all of the documentation and procedural steps on RIV.

I was just wondering the pros and cons of the day-to-day driving and pet peeves people have experienced (ie the speedometer impossible to get used to, trips are calculated in miles)

Thanks
J

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Thanks!

 

There's a couple importing threads around , I'll link you up when I get home , it's too painful on my phone .

 

that'd be much appreciated!

 

I have a US import. The speedo is easy. The only painful thing is knowing the odo says 153k miles but its really means 245k km

 

i've heard stories about some dealers not wanting to touch an american vehicle.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...orting-tacoma-has-anyone-ever-had-issues.html

 

thanks OZ it was a helpful thread for sure!

Toyota's warranty carries over from the US to Canada im 99% sure.

the ODO is a bummer eh? I saw some people changed the lights on the speedo to make them brighter to see the smaller KM/H, not necessary? The trip calculator tick you off?

I was always wondering but was never able to find out for sure, does the Tacoma have a Range calculator that shows the remaining kilometers left in tank? and does it display outside temp and direction? this has always seem to slip by me when i saw them at the dealer.

 

My pleasure

 

My taco came from Arizonia....cool little reg cab 4X4....I have had it since Sept/10....I am used to the speedo now....only thing that is a bit odd is no Daytime Running Lights

 

I'm not sure there are any places in Canada where you can fill up in gallons, we only have liters up here.

 

I just recently imported my 06 from maine, (2 weeks ago). So here is some first hand, recent experience answers.

Speedo: I'm more of a drive by feel driver, therefore the speedo being in miles is almost irrelevant because the amount of times that I look at it I could really care less. Im sure you'll be happy enough with your truck that a small thing like that will not bother you.

Warranty: Warranty is 100% transferable to Canada, recalls etc. My dealer has no problem at all with service, I only know because I asked before i bought, I have not had to bring my truck in yet

Remaining Distance: Not on my truck

Outside Temp, Compass: As far as i know the TRD models have this, there is a button to switch from Fahrenheit to Celcius, (one click for off, another for F and a third for C)

Pro's: Truck is awesome, could not get Double Cab, Short Bed, with and auto in Canada, more selection, savings $$

Con's: Gas is killing me coming from a 2000 Jetta! (But don't let this deter you, its really not that bad)

Other Notes: You will not pay any duty on the vehicle because it is assembled in the U.S. As well I did not pay tax in Maine, i paid federal taxes at the border crossing and my provincial taxes at SNB (dept of motor vehicle)

 

thanks spares! I was wondering why i cant find ANY short bed double cab TRD's in canada, ive been looking everywhere!

im still searching through the states but im keeping the 01-04 models open DCAB + TRD 4x4 for sure..still in university so just looking for something to take on adventures with..

I thought if you imported a year older than 2008 you needed to pay additional taxes?

 

You can get a DCSB Sport in Canada

 

oh ye sorry let me rephrase..i cant find any used anywhere! their really hard to come by, and buying new is too much $$$

 

No doubt , LOL .

Even the new ones are rare .

 

That annoyed me for a bit too. I even got pulled over for not having them! (not ticketed though) But then I noticed that the headlights turn off when you take the keys out and open the door. So now I just leave the headlights on all the time.

 

Exactly what I do!