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Alphard bodykit http://i.imgur.com/cLTVB1b.jpg |
Best luxury van in the world |
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and this is what the new Previa(JDM Estima) looks like http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/esti...ry_2_02_lb.png http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/esti...ry_2_04_lb.png http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/esti...ry_2_15_lb.png |
Not a timeless classic design of the original in my opinion. The mid engine still beats all these vans for me too. Quote:
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The picture posted is a Wald body kit for the 2ng gen sold on Ali Baba. Uses Vellfire headlights. More pics in the link http://i.imgur.com/3KPm3dg.jpg https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...090625500.html |
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Minivans in Japan and Europe have VIP/luxury status. However in Canada and USA, minivans are only for soccer moms. You will only see Dodge Caravan and something similar by other manufactures. You will NOT see "luxury minivan" in North America for a few decades, perhaps never. Nissan Elgrand VIP http://www2.nissan.co.jp/ELGRAND/TOP...C_Exterior.jpg http://www.autech.com/sv/elgrand_vip...nvisual_01.jpg http://www2.nissan.co.jp/IMAGES/ELGR...0000511671.jpg http://www2.nissan.co.jp/IMAGES/ELGR...0000511672.jpg Toyota Alphard Royal Lounge https://cdn-ak.f.st-hatena.com/image...0108212249.jpg http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/alph...unge_33_pc.png http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/alph...unge_03_pc.png http://toyota.jp/pages/contents/alph...unge_02_pc.png Mercedes-Benz V-Class http://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2014-...00455691_l.jpg http://media.emercedesbenz.com.s3.am...ass-2016-3.jpg http://www.motorionline.com/wp-conte...-brabus-13.jpg |
Even if they did offer it, it would cost a kidney to buy. You have to look at depreciation, the high insurance cost, and repair/accident costs. This is why a free man with lots of time on his hands can make the same thing for a fraction of the cost and with a little elbow grease... new engine, new seats, and styling that is 30 years ahead. |
We've got two of them and that is juuuust right. No more damn kids! They're too expensive to raise, cuts into my car budget. Now if the roof is a bit higher than a NA minivan, it might make a nice luxo hauler for my motorbike... Quote:
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A low KM Japanese import is more of a reliable asset then a stone of gold of the equivalent price (although youd have to have the space for it). Commodities fluctuate but there will always be someone who just wants a car that works and isnt going to expensive to drive. |
this thread went from, cant you import a car, to timpo posting random shit what a surprize You can import any car from anywhere, as long as it is over 15 years old to the month. You must be able to get certified headlights for the car, or you must find a shady shop to do the inspection. Everything else is easy. Tires, DRL's, clutch safety if manual. Pretty straight forward. |
Incredible, only 8 grand for this tank! I can only have such a thing by welding two Previas into one :( Used 2013 NISSAN CARAVAN VAN NV350 DX /LDF-VW2E26 for Sale BF618829 - BE FORWARD http://i.imgur.com/iX6ePsC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/J2aiblf.jpg edit And its a mid engine. Perfect! http://i.imgur.com/D6Mvb8s.jpg |
I still don't get it. You can't have those cars here. Not for another 10+ years. The first gen alphard looks like a piece of turd, and thats the only anyone could realistically get, right now. |
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1999 Toyota Regius https://iwiz-autos.c.yimg.jp/c/autos...838478_001.jpg 1998 Toyota Regius http://img.o-cross.net/crossimg/car/...0005-00101.jpg |
Two years away to import a Toyota Ace! Beautiful. The 2002 Nissans are decent looking to buy one now... but check out the newest version. Someone should really make molds of it and facelift the older version. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...55a64fc622.jpg Quote:
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It's same as Mitsubishi Delica. They had standard one and long cabin one. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...e_Gear_404.JPG http://www.autos.ca/wp-content/uploa...Space-Gear.jpg |
My Dad owned the Serena, Delica, Alphard Gen 1 and two Gen 2, 3rd gen is on the way. IMO, the Alphard Gen 2 looks the best, I like the first one he bought, Toyota called it Dolphin Grey and it came with black leather interior. He flipped it in an accident, then he ordered a silver one with tan captain seats like in first picture you posted. 19" rims + AP racing brake. Business class with nice sport shoes. All the vans have its own problems, you should do a lot of inspection before it leaves Japan: 2nd gen Serena - 2.0 is slow, CVT is easy to break 4th gen Delica Super Exceed - suspension, transmission and steering column problems. It is very dangerous when you take a high speed turn 1st gen Alphard - Camber problem, electric door malfunction, height problem (1.9cm+ can't enter some parking lot) 2nd gen Alphard - Toyota didn't put in the side airbag when the car left the factory, but the pillar has the SRS logo, insurance inspector couldn't figure out why, even my dad bought it brand new. |
Toyota Grannie and HiAce actually look pretty cool. Parts Hauler, MTB road tripper. Are they hybrid? |
what about jdm odysseys? They were avail in China in LHD. Interested in bringing one over http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3...dy6_1iAS_1.jpg http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3...10/11/ody9.jpg http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3...0/11/ody10.jpg http://speedhunters-wp-production.s3...10/11/ody8.jpg http://www.stancenation.com/wp-conte...1-japan-23.jpg |
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So technology-wise from an older model is probably comparable to one of our closer-to-present models lol |
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