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Art Vandelay · 10-22-2009, 01:53 PM

Peters drive in put a special RH drive thru just for these cars.

jammies · 10-22-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucifer

They could always drive backwards through the drive thru.

Or you could have... a passenger!

Although if you own a RH drive car to be "cool", I guess having a friend to act as passenger might be tough.

BurningYears · 10-22-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

Im surprised how many junky vans and utility trucks have made the voyage.. Honestly whats the fascination with a hideous 20 year old mitsubishi van?

haha i kinda like the junky hideous look of that van!

burn_this_city · 10-22-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BurningYears

haha i kinda like the junky hideous look of that van!

Thats wasnt nearly as ugly as some of the others ive seen.

Bill Bumface · 10-22-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by valo403

Of course, we just let them make the component parts of the vehicles sold here.

Your point?

Those parts meet all our standards, and we ensure that with crash tests in our government facilities.

Burninator · 10-22-2009, 02:09 PM

I'm with Hulk on this one. The vast majority of the RHD cars that I have seen look like junk. I guess spending the huge premium on having the word "Skyline" on the back makes up for driving around a beater. Wouldn't for me, but I'm not in high school.

valo403 · 10-22-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Your point?

Those parts meet all our standards, and we ensure that with crash tests in our government facilities.

My point? That just because something is manufactured elsewhere doesn't mean it fails to meet Canadian standards.

burn_this_city · 10-22-2009, 02:18 PM

They do fail to meet Canadian emissions standards for one, and no day time running lights and other 1991 Canadian safety standards. Not to mention the roadways were not designed for these vehicles.

bigtmac19 · 10-22-2009, 02:22 PM

I can't imagine it would be easy to get used to shifting with my left hand??

StealthOiler · 10-22-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

Im surprised how many junky vans and utility trucks have made the voyage.. Honestly whats the fascination with a hideous 20 year old mitsubishi van?

Don't hate on the Delica! That's a beautiful van. So much fun for off-roading.

My buddy runs an importing business in the city. My brother recently brought one over and I'm in the process of getting one myself. It's an easy decision - cheaper (a lot cheaper), low KMs, and in absolutely exceptional condition. Not to mention you can get vehicles that aren't available here. You skimp on the drive-thru ability, but that's life. Generally people that import these cars aren't looking for a family sedan, so the car is definitely for driving.

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Originally Posted by bigtmac19

I can't imagine it would be easy to get used to shifting with my left hand??

Super easy, actually. You might make a mistake a few times, but you pick it up in a matter of minutes. And I'm otherwise useless with my left-hand, so that should give you an idea of how much "experience" I've had.

Bobblehead · 10-22-2009, 02:27 PM

You don't usually hear about people looking for a (good) driving experience buying a van.

burn_this_city · 10-22-2009, 02:27 PM

That van could barely go through a pasture let alone true off roading.

StealthOiler · 10-22-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

That van could barely go through a pasture let alone true off roading.

I'm not much of an off-roading type person, but I'm guessing you've never been in one of these. The Delica is a unique vehicle and it's certainly capable of a lot more than it lets on. But sure, the look can definitely turn people off.

thesmugger · 10-22-2009, 02:39 PM

They are all 15 years old at the very minimum. No questions asked as you can't insure anything newer. Post people who have these cars are punks who do nothing but stunt and speed.

However there are some guys who import cars, really do some nice work on them are safe on the roads and use the track.. Though that could be said for any cars.... RHD cars however are mostly associated with ######bags.

Pedals are all the same, obviously you're shifting with your left hand rather than your right. Turning left at first from what I hear is sketch at first but you really hang the hang of it....

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Parts are quite easy to come by now. Tons of these cars around Alberta so it's not so much an issue anymore.

burnin_vernon · 10-22-2009, 02:39 PM

In BC, they were/are considering raising insurance rates for owners of right-drive vehicles, saying they are more prone to accidents.

burn_this_city · 10-22-2009, 02:43 PM

ICBC stats say you're 40% more likely to get in a crash driving a RHD. Personally I think we're 1 bad fatality away from the government banning their import outright.

StealthOiler · 10-22-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_this_city

ICBC stats say you're 40% more likely to get in a crash driving a RHD.

Please, please don't listen to those stats. Those stats are completely false. In fact, there's a big fight on right now with Transport Canada and the import owners.

Sorry that I'm sounding like some kind of fanboy, but as someone involved with the fight it saddens me that a company like ICBC can cite such ludicrous information and have people believe it; and I can't blame them, as most people don't know any better. But let's just say that the "study" is a bunch of BS and insulting to anyone with research ethics.

burn_this_city · 10-22-2009, 02:57 PM

I dont see how its not justified. Making left turns on a solid green is dangerous, and passing on a two lane highway is impossible. Given the demographic most likely to buy these cars its probably not a false statistic.

Rerun · 10-22-2009, 02:58 PM

I've noticed a nice looking newer imported Rh steer Toyota LandCruiser about town... lifted and all the 4x4 gear on it. Not sure if it has a sfa but I suspect that it may. .... that may be why the person bought it. Now a days, if you want to get a Toyota 4x4 with a sfa, you either have to buy an old one ('80s) or build one.... but then I'm sure you already know all this 4x4.

Nuje · 10-22-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

There absolutely should be a 15 year old law. I'm glad our government doesn't take Russia, India or China's auto safety standards as gospel and let us import any vehicle they make.

Fair enough about the safety standards of some countries.

But I refuse to buy the argument that a car deemed safe by European Union, or Japanese standards, isn't capable of safely driving on our roads.

As far as daytime running lights....c'mon. Those can be installed on any vehicle, and if that's a law in Canada (which it is, for any 1990 or later model year vehicle) then equipping your car with it should be mandatory.

I'm not even talking about RHD specifically. What about cars from Europe? I wouldn't mind importing, say, a Renault Clio V6. While I can't afford it, it's foolish that I wouldn't have the choice if I did. Or what if someone moves here from Europe? While importing your car is not the logical choice, for an enthusiast, it's the only choice. For a car fanatic, it would be like telling someone that they can't take art from their house when they move here.