Looking to import a landcruiser

[Messiah]

Allo all,

My parents are looking for a turbo diesel Landcruiser so they can go on a tour of Aus.

They have heard me talk about the benefits (and draw backs) of importing cars in from japan, such as having lower km's than a used aussie example for the same price etc etc.

I have had a cursory look around a few import sites but so far i have only found 89-91 model land cruisers. The changes to the import laws may well explain the lack of more recent examples but i thought i'd ask you guys first before i put the idea to rest.

Does anyone here have any experience with imported late model Landcruisers? are they available and if so is it worth while.

I know some of you will tell me to call an importer, and i will do so, but it doesnt hurt to check here first.

Thanks all.

Messiah

[slow13dude]

I just checked the DOTARS web site, nobody can comply any sort of Landcruiser under SEVS.

[Messiah]

bugger... oh well i guess thats that then

cheers mate

[predator]

Rumours are that the reason they really ended the 15 year rule was to stop cheap 4WD flooding the market and slashing the prices of local models (which are very high comparatively). They're definitely not going to allow newer models

I would have liked a nice big **** off 4WD that had probably never even seen a country road for $10k too