Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:58:03 -0700
Reply-To: Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Fryeday: interesting vans, cars,
NZ rental campers... RHD cars in Canada warning
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Virus alert! The following "VW stretch bus" site hosts a viral attack. AVOID it:
www.alemad.ps/user/view.php?id=1045&course=1
Some Aussie items of interest to many listees, found when googling
stretched Hiace:
www.caradvice.com.au/1080/toyota-hiace-turbo-diesel-2007/
Note that this is for Aussie-spec models. In Japan there are many
versions and trim levels of Hiace
www.toyota.co.nz/NewVehicles/Models/Commercial/Hiace/
http://rodschopshop.co.uk/photogallery/photodetail.asp?ID=1804&catID=293&sort=&offsetg=
This is a 2nd-generation (1974-81) Hiace. I have seen similarly-done
4th-gens used as airport shuuttles in Christchurch.
http://costarica-luxury-vacations.com/transportation/privatetrans.htm
LHD Hiaces are available!
www.ginz.com/new_zealand/motorhomes/suppliers/Ezy_Campa_Rentals
For those who are interested in renting a camper in New Zealand (and I
have had quite a few listees ask me about this)
www.cars-directory.net/gallery/toyota/hiace_truck/1993/
<http://medicinehat.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-1990-Toyota-Hiace-Hi-Ace-Fire-Truck-Double-Cab-Gas-2WD-W0QQAdIdZ84449585>
Note that the trucks shown here are all Hiace-badged Dynas. Totally
different vehicles.
www.caradvice.com.au/19498/ancap-2008-ford-transit-crash-test/
www.caradvice.com.au/19412/volkswagen-scirocco-studie-r-concept/
.
...and for those owning RHD vehicles in Canada, TAKE NOTE:
To Canadians with imported Vans:
Just passing on the battle call to all the Canadians on the forum with
a love of the Liteace/Townace/Hiace or any other import (BMW, Lotus,
VW etc)...
I wanted to contact your forum with some important news about the
15-year importation rule. The government is considering a change to a
25-year importation rule. This process has been building behind closed
doors for the last year without public notice or consideration. We at
IVOAC (Imported Vehicle Owners Association of Canada)
(http://www.ivoac.ca) received information that the draft is completed
and will be submitted for signature THIS SPRING. This is not rumor;
this is fact.
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