Interest in a LHD Delica ?

[William]

I sent you a PM Darrald

I am just staring to look, but would be very interseted in seeing anything RHD, but will look at LHD in the Edmonton area. If you can reach out with pics and specs when you get them I would be grateful.
Darrald

[jessef]

Did anyone else get slammed via PM from this person ?

Hiro - joined Dec.31,2009 - 0 posts

Subject: Interest in a LHD Delica ?

Hello there,
well Original LHD will be so expencive,
we do convertion to LHD by using Original Parts (Dash /Steering Gear) we do best quality work, if you interested then I can send Delica L400 from Japan to Philippines and can convert, we can ship to Quebec in my buyer Container or i can give you his contact number so you can make a deal,
just check & contact: http://www.japanese4x4minitruck.com

[Green1]

I did get a PM from him inquiring about the quebec ban, but not trying to sell me anything.

[William]

No message from him, but I did see that same post on another forum.

[William]

Okay a bit more information here. Seems that an automatic Delica is rare over there for some reason, but still can be found. Most are 5 speed models.

Price wise they're on average under 10K ( a few variables here ) all in you can get a nice Diesel L300 with around 150,000 Km's or less that has it's service records up to date on the road in Canada past customs, compliance, etc.

I'm heading overseas this Tuesday for a week, but once I get back will throw up some photos of the few that are getting sent over first.

[marsgal42]

Please please please tell me this isn't a response to ICBC FUD.

...laura

[jessef]

Laura

ICBC has nothing to do with RHD vs. LHD. Those stories have long since dissipated.

There are many people I've come across since I've had RHD's over the last 6 years whom were in love with the diesel 4x4's but just didn't want RHD.

I still come across many today who would love a JDM in LHD.

For many reasons.

Partner, gf, wife, husband, kid, parent, etc... only feels comfortable driving LHD.

I have known many people who drove my RHD's and still didn't feel comfortable driving them.

RHD is not for everyone.

It's those people that LHD diesel delica's and JDM's would cater to.

It's good to see guys like Mardy and William going out of their way to source LHD JDM vehicles and import them.

There may not be a huge market for them, but people will buy them.

[William]

Goodness no. I of anyone prefers RHD for sure. Just wanting to see if there is a market for it as so many have not open their minds to RHD. I bet at least 1-2 emails per day from people inquiring for a LHD vehicle out of Japan.

Please please please tell me this isn't a response to ICBC FUD.

...laura

[marsgal42]

Thanks.

Our mantra has been "RHD is not a problem in Canada". Except that for some people, it is. I wouldn't want the wrong people to get the wrong idea about this.

...laura

[FalcoColumbarius]

Yes, and remember: When they tell you the wheel is on the "wrong" side of the vehicle, you tell them that it is on the "right" side of the vehicle.

[William]

[William]

[William]

This one in the photos will be coming over next month here:

1992 Model L300
2.5L Diesel
5 speed manual
138,XXX Km's
Comes with all the factory papers and service records up to date

Anyone interested in it, feel free to send me a message and we'll discuss.

[jessef]

Looks nice William.

Love the dual sliders.

[Erebus]

It's got curtains on the front doors! Now that would be sweet for camping. Not so good for driving with windows down.