I have contemplated importing GQ/Y60 Patrols for some time to the USA. I actually had plans myself to bring the first one in (first one known, definately there are a few here already) in 2013.
I kind of just decided I am done importing, my new Nissan diesel motor I imported this last June being the final item I import. In the last 5-8yrs things have changed a lot here in the USA in terms of importing. it is now really expensive, I mean really expensive whereas it wasn't so bad 10yrs ago.
FYI, TD42T outfitted pickups (Utes) and wagons can be found pretty easily down in Latin America. I actually have shopped for them in Panama where there are a lot of Utes. Believe it or not prices are very good for these trucks in Panama. Example; a TD42 Y61 Ute in Panama with low miles can be had for $20,000usd. A Y60 TD42 wagon with low miles can be had for around $10,000. The thing is shipping it up here on a boat won't be cheap. Driving it up would actually be cheaper! And the last problem is in 2013 we can only import 1987/88 Y60's which makes it hard to find the right truck.
Perhaps as some more years go by and it opens up more years and trucks for import I will consider it again. There certainly seems to be a number of people willing to step up to the plate and buy + own one. Last bit though, parts support scares away any but a few who say they would buy one here in the USA. Nissan will never sell these here and so the only option is importing. And with an imported truck you are on your own when it comes to parts and also working on the truck.
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