Where to get a Toyota troopie in UK?
 

I was wondering if it's possible to import a 78 series troopie from Australia or anywhere else. I see the 78 series has the 4.2 Td engine - that's the version I'm after. I remember reading about them not passing EU emission laws, is that relevant.

Andrew

There are a few dealers in Germany who import European spec (much nicer than Africa spec with diff locks, tanks, and a good heater + hopefully not 24v) troopies; - they're bought in ex-Japan on a case by case basis.

Here's one in Hannover:
http://www.toebben-autohaus.de/
or try Tojo Zambia for RHD Af model.

A regular 78 does not have a turbo - that's the problem - (though they are available with the electronic Amazon engine in Australia. This would certainly pass emisions but is the old Tdi/Td5 quandry which may be why you want a Troopie in the first place).

Or look for one on the European sahara websites for a used one - buschtaxi.de - they are pretty sought after. I would have thought if they have a European plate you ought to get a UK plate on it - though I hear all that stuff has become harder here in the last year or two.

Overall, IMO I've found its not worth the bother - you've got to something really against an 80 in the UK for up to half the price.

Ch

Thanks Chris, I have been considering the idea of an 80 for some time, but they need immediate suspension mods do they not to carry desert type loads?

Andrew

True but how much is a set of springs from Scorpion or Grand Erg?
You will save that cost on fuel in one trip + 80s are a whole lot nicer and normal to drive.
Troopies are juicy (the price of the tough but 'old-fashioned' engine) and I bet they too need hd suspension (as do most things of the crate)

Ch