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1996 JDM Toyota Hilux 2.8 turbo diesel automatic 4x4

Aloha Scotty!

I'm looking for a <$20k truck to haul small loads and explore 4WD trails in Hawaii. I work form home and do <2000 miles a year. There is a '96 Hilux ~100k miles recently imported from Japan available, but I'm wondering what your thoughts are on this versus a 2nd gen Tacoma. I could get a 2005 Taco from the mainland for $12-16k then ship it to Hawaii for $2-3k. The Hilux is a 2.8 turbo diesel automatic.

Mahalo!


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Well, I'd probably ship one from the mainland because the Hilux is. If they come from Japan have different parts you might not be able to get parts for them. I don't know what the situation is like in Hawaii. Here in the mainland states I would not buy Japanese import because it's hard to get parts and repair information on them


Thanks Scotty!


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