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Quote: Originally Posted by gbcruiser Don't forget, lots of used vehicles in Japan are used for group suicide. They tape up the doors and windows from the inside, light a charcoal burner to use up all the oxygen, and drift off into the big empty. Those used cars are really cheap in Japan. Be sure to check for signs of duct tape on the inside, a funny smell, and perhaps finger nail scratches from the few who change their minds at the last...

I think one of the diesels in the early 90s had a problem with the head. I can't exactly remember, maybe the om603 or the om606? You might want to search that out as well. There was only one specific diesel model that had an issue but I can't remember exactly which one it was.

There's loads of optomists here in BC that don't believe there could possibly be rollbacks coming out of Japan... Compression and oil pressure #'s are more important to me than what's on the odo.

ah your in Toronto? Wayne(crushers) has an import business he is moving to Southern Ontario. He has lots of vouches here for his character. Decent guy, and many are happy from buying from him. He has verified rigs and they are all top of the line mint units. I suggest calling him. http://www.luxuryimports.ca/

Ahemmmm... not all europeans are shady...

Hi. I was considering a diesel G before refocusing my search last year and eventually winding up with a good solid BJ60. A 300GD was for sale locally last year, imported from Egypt by a returning diplomat, no rust, recent paint job. It had the OM617 n/a engine, and was NOT peppy in any means (though those engines will go forever if well maintained, they are among the toughest small diesel engines ever made). It also had the 4 speed manual...

Quote: Originally Posted by 61ihc i'm on my second hdj81. love the truck and the only way i'll get rid of it is for another one. jdm's are really common here in BC and i've seen some suspect "low mileage" units. unless you have some way of verifying the mileage i'd stay away from anything with under 100000km, but that's just me. seems to be the magic number with regards to roll backs. About 15...

Quote: Originally Posted by romey last thing, before ya'll get sick and tired of this newb .... so who's owned a 90/91 jdm HDJ81 for the past year or so?? any concerns or issues so far? impressions? regrets?? 2008's coming up so that means 93 HDJ81's...any major changes?? from what i've read, the late 91's got some nicer touches and shoulder belts compared to the 90's which had lap belts only in the back.......

No first hand info here but I have read that the diesel G is naturally aspirated and very underpowered for that particular application. 300gd vs BJ/HJ60 would probably be a more accurate comparison.

Quote: Originally Posted by street tractor No first hand info here but I have read that the diesel G is naturally aspirated and very underpowered for that particular application. 300gd vs BJ/HJ60 would probably be a more accurate comparison. cant find it TOP GEAR Landcruiser (fj80), G Wagon, Range Rover old episode Jeremy says "you cannot fit a Turbo it interferes with the steering shaft" or something like that... Yes I have...