Advocate II
Member III
You'll have to move to Australia to get a new one ............ but you cannot import a new one either. The 70 series does not meet USA emission/safety standards.
Advocate II
Okay, I've seen people in the US driving them, but I do not know the year. I have always loved them. Either one of these, or a Mercedes Entdecker with a manual transmission and diesel.You cannot get a new one here.
The only way to get one, is to buy an old one. I think it has to be either 20 or 25 years old and then have it imported in.
If I could have ONE 4X4 on this planet to keep and use, it would be a Troopy!
Advocate II
Also, I would take that truck in a heartbeat. The tan is amazing. However, I do not mind the green one either.You cannot get a new one here.
The only way to get one, is to buy an old one. I think it has to be either 20 or 25 years old and then have it imported in.
If I could have ONE 4X4 on this planet to keep and use, it would be a Troopy!
Member III
Yes, but they are all vintage Troop Carriers, NOT new ones. And good ones cost a fortune. That particular one sold for a much lower price than is typical.1993 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 Troop Carrier Diesel
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There are a lot of troop’s in the USA. Ok4wd sells and installs the Alu-Cab pop top as do others. Ih8mud is your friend.
OP didn’t qualify old or new, he ask about buying a troopy in the US.
Enthusiast III
Been for sale for 6 months. RHD is a killer.
Enthusiast III
Killer as in hard to drive? It is an automatic.
Nobody wants a RHD vehicle in a LHD world unless you work for the post office.
Member III
Enthusiast III
Plus it is automatic so one less thing to worry about. $35,000 is pricey but basically you have turn key vehicle but like you I am broke.
Member III
That is a 4 door wagon, a Troop Carrier is a 2 door. It would all depend on how you want to build out the interior. RHD is not an issue for anyone that knows these vehicles.
Enthusiast III
Member III
Yes, they are, but they are also country specific. The glass lenses are designed for RHD or LHD. So the way the light is aimed by the lens causes the light to go in specific directions that can not be fixed with a screwdriver. However on an older vehicle it is a really easy fix, just replace the headlights. They really need to be DOT anyway to be legal and most states that inspect the vehicle will notice.
Member III
I meant no harm either, just pointing out that there is a difference in the physical headlights depending on the use.
Steward I
Passing, on a two-lane road, while driving solo, is not fun in a RHD in a LHD country. Hard to see oncoming traffic without pulling far into the oncoming lane.
