Want to bring my D-Max back to the US

playbgnow · January 23, 2015

Does anyone know the particulars as to how to bring an Isuzu back to the US?

metisdead · January 23, 2015

Moved to the motoring forum.

stat088 · January 23, 2015

Why would you want to do that?

Taking a RHD car to the States?

Why not sell it here and buy a new one in the States?

impulse · January 23, 2015

Sell it in Thailand for about 3x what an equivalent used model sells for in the USA. Then buy a better vehicle in the USA and pocket the difference.

Or take your chances with shipping and customs and the EPA, trying to get a non-smogged car into the USA and safety inspected and brought up to standard. ($$$)

I know which way I'd go...

inzman · January 23, 2015

Sell it in Thailand for about 3x what an equivalent used model sells for in the USA. Then buy a better vehicle in the USA and pocket the difference.

Or take your chances with shipping and customs and the EPA, trying to get a non-smogged car into the USA and safety inspected and brought up to standard. ($$$)

I know which way I'd go...

It would be cost prohibitive not to mention non conforming.

slapout · January 23, 2015

No heater/defroster, plus the us models would make it look old/dated.

cgphuket · January 23, 2015

Not a good idea. for most of the reasons already posted. Pay 50k for a 12k truck.

TheFishman1 · January 23, 2015

Black Market vehicle sells for less you have to have it work on to bring it up to standards and it's not worth it your kidding Right

Lee4Life · January 24, 2015

Sell it in Thailand for about 3x what an equivalent used model sells for in the USA. Then buy a better vehicle in the USA and pocket the difference.

Or take your chances with shipping and customs and the EPA, trying to get a non-smogged car into the USA and safety inspected and brought up to standard. ($$$)

I know which way I'd go...

It would be cost prohibitive not to mention non conforming.

My buddy lived in Japan for a couple of years, while there he bought a used Harley. He had it shipped back to the U.S. when he moved back there and U.S. Customs held it for eighteen months while they demanded proof that it met U.S. emissions standards. They also demanded thousands of dollars in storage fees. He did end up getting the bike released and not having to pay the storage after hiring a Lawyer, but I would be willing to bet he wouldn't try it again.

wump · January 24, 2015

Wouldn't you have to change it from right- to left-hand drive for a huge sum?

SinCityGr8One · January 24, 2015

Read this article. hope it answers your question:http://www.automoblog.net/2013/06/06/import-right-hand-drive-car/

OMGImInPattaya · January 24, 2015

He's gone native...can't imagine life without his Isuzu pick-up ?

Jeffrey346 · January 24, 2015

I doubt it meets US Emissions laws

ToddinChonburi · January 24, 2015

I was wondering were you would get work done on that diesel motor seeing they are not sold in America. Sure you could change oil yourself but but how about filters. Oil and fuel . Even the air filter maybe different. Time for new alternator or belts. Water pump. Then if you ever wanted to sell or trade it in , who would take the truck.

Just something to think about.

shaurene · January 24, 2015

Do not do it. Most of the Thai made cars do not have frontal crash specs or fuel standards. Very silly idea really. You will get a good price here sell it private on ThaiVisa lot of guys looking for good second hand.you could buy a real beauty in the USA for far less at auctions.

csabo · January 24, 2015

Didn't someone post only yesterday the same question except about shipping to the UK instead of US and get all the same answers? This is getting redundant.

rotary · January 24, 2015

Impossible in practical terms. I looked at taking my 2008 Ford Edge from the middle east to the US as it was a year old. It seems that it is very hard to know exactly what spec the car was built to as the middle east specs are different than USA spec no matter that the Edge was made in Canada.

I had some emails with companies that worked on making vehicles conform to US standards. If I remember right it was something like $5000 to to check everything to see what needed to be done. Its just not practical. Sell that Isuzu and buy a Ford F250, you will be dollars ahead and much happier.

thailand49 · January 24, 2015

Bad idea my answer is NO but Hell NO! Unless the truck is gold plated or full of drugs and you can't melt it down or get it out LEAVE IT!

Edited January 24, 2015 by thailand49

bheard · January 24, 2015

Yup, flog this Thai model and buy a secondhand car back in the US. As well as the steering wheel on the wrong side, the Thai Dmax will not have anywhere near the safety gear the US version will have.

uptoyoumyfriend · January 24, 2015

you need proof from the manufacturer that it complies with us emission and safety standards and proof of origin.

that sounds a lot easier than it is.

ozyjon · January 24, 2015

One of my favorite pastimes when i have nothing to

do is search the web for classic cars and bikes.

During my travels i also keep one eye open for

anything on wheels that might interest me.

To this day i have never seen any form of motor

type vehicle cheaper than in the USA.

You could go to Brazil or Cuba and find some

classics but from any country exporting then

importing is a nightmare,,, i don't do it any more

but i still love to look,, come and join me here

http://www.auctionsamerica.com/

anon467367354 · January 24, 2015

I doubt it meets US Emissions laws

probably not, it gets twice the miles per gallon now.

BSJ · January 24, 2015

Why do the same stupid questions keep coming up? Can't they do a search of the older threads to get the answer.

WarpSpeed · January 24, 2015

Wouldn't you have to change it from right- to left-hand drive for a huge sum?

No.... But all the rest posted here applies, the OP could get a much better equipped truck probably new or very nearly new for the resale value of that pick up back there not including the shipping etc. no sense to it all, nothing to be gained, plenty to be lost.

There's emissions control on a motorcycle? That's news to me? Probably to a lot of other folks too.

William C F Pierce · January 25, 2015

If you don't take any of the advice given here.

DON'T FORGET TO CLAIM BACK THE VAT!!!

impulse · January 25, 2015

There's emissions control on a motorcycle? That's news to me? Probably to a lot of other folks too.

Yup. Don't even try importing a 2 stroker, (or, in my case, 2 stroke engines). Ask me how I know that.

Edited January 25, 2015 by impulse

transam · January 25, 2015

Unless it has a big block Chevy or 426ci hemi implant I would forget the idea........

Jitar · January 25, 2015

Wouldn't you have to change it from right- to left-hand drive for a huge sum?

No.... But all the rest posted here applies, the OP could get a much better equipped truck probably new or very nearly new for the resale value of that pick up back there not including the shipping etc. no sense to it all, nothing to be gained, plenty to be lost.

There's emissions control on a motorcycle? That's news to me? Probably to a lot of other folks too.

The US EPA has emissions standards for just about everything, including motor cycles. Car emissions are talked about more because of the large volume of vehicles and the standards and enforcement for cars are more stringent than other categories.

Edited January 25, 2015 by Jitar

transam · January 25, 2015

Did I read somewhere that Calif. has emission sniffer thingies at some roadside places to sniff and photo polluter rides.

bdenner · January 25, 2015

Had an acquaintance send a NEW Dmax back to the UK about 6 years ago --- against all advice. Was a nightmare from start to finish and he lost BIG time.

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