Probably, as the same platform was used for the trucks they sold here. That’s why I’m not shy a HiLux is even relevant. The trucks they sold here under different model names are nearly the same.
More importantly, if he ends up staying out west permanently as he plans, having anything but a domestic car/truck in a remote area is not a wise decision. It would be like driving a Benz out there. No MB mechanics anywhere near the Grand Canyon…. -D > On Oct 13, 2019, at 12:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > if you found one would you be able to get parts for it? If its a Chevy truck > you can pickup an engine rebuilt kit at the grocery store. > > On 10/13/2019 11:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I don’t think there’s anything wrong with one, but the likelihood of finding >> one, even remotely decent, in North America is pretty slim. There are far >> better alternatives. >> >> -D >> >> >>> On Oct 13, 2019, at 12:45 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> There is absolutely nothing wrong with a hilux, unless the bat fj40 crowd >>> has discovered them. Lightweight, simple, efficient, easily maintained, >>> durable. It was the unofficial vehicle for pretty much all the Bedouin in >>> Saudi in the 70s, except the bootleggers who drove GMC pickups with marine >>> 454 motors. >>> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
