I've been comparing the advantages/disadvantages of a minitruck vs buying a new RTV1100 (cab) this next spring. The new RTV1100 is going to be 15k before mods. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the minitrucks and have found that the only way to buy them is by the container full. A container holds 7 minitrucks. All will be 4X4 and of Japanese make. The average mileage will be 55k. I have managed to make contact with a guy who is from the U.S. who is in Japan and makes his living by negotiating which trucks go in each container. If he sends a container of crap, his reputation goes down and he loses buyers.
Anyway, the trucks have the U.S. DOT approved modifications that limit them to a top speed of 25 mph. I do not know if or how they can be configured to be able to use the two higher gears. They cannot be registered for use as a licensed U.S. roadworthy vehicle. However, there seems to be open debate as to whether they can be driven on the road if they have a SMV triangle on them; after all, they are limited to 25 mph.
By opting for only the better and low mileage units, paying all shipping fees etc., it looks like the end result cost will be about $4000 per unit. Anyone here interested? I am, but I most certainly do not need 7 of them. Any takers?
Anyway, the trucks have the U.S. DOT approved modifications that limit them to a top speed of 25 mph. I do not know if or how they can be configured to be able to use the two higher gears. They cannot be registered for use as a licensed U.S. roadworthy vehicle. However, there seems to be open debate as to whether they can be driven on the road if they have a SMV triangle on them; after all, they are limited to 25 mph.
By opting for only the better and low mileage units, paying all shipping fees etc., it looks like the end result cost will be about $4000 per unit. Anyone here interested? I am, but I most certainly do not need 7 of them. Any takers?