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1998 Toyota Hilux Surf, RZN185

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$17,450CA$24,182£12,903A$24,346€15,039¥2,683,772

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Treat this as two groups. Required items protect you from payment loss and fraud — if a seller resists any of them, walk away. Ideal items help you assess the car's condition; when one is missing, factor it into your risk and your offer rather than treating it as automatic fraud.

Requiredfraud and payment-loss prevention

  • Confirm title status. Clean, salvage, rebuilt, or no title — and the title's jurisdiction — should be clear before you wire.
  • Confirm the car is importable to your location. That's your homework, not the seller's; if the import path is unclear, step back and verify before paying.
  • Read the bill of sale before you wire. "As-is" with no warranty is normal; anything that removes inspection or payment protections is a red flag.
  • Use a third-party escrow service; never wire to a personal account. For dealer sales, a wire to the business account named on the invoice is normal; for private-party sales, use escrow.

Idealvehicle-condition diligence; factor missing items into risk and price

  • Ask for the export certificate. If the car was exported from Japan recently, the deregistration document can help confirm provenance and timing.If unavailable: certificates for older imports are often filed away, so absence is a risk signal, not automatic fraud.
  • Ask for underbody, engine bay, and rear-quarter photos. Those areas reveal rust and repair work that hero shots can hide.If unavailable: the car may still be in transit or storage; review existing media and ask for fresh shots once it's accessible.
  • Consider a third-party pre-purchase inspection (PPI). A specialist inspection can catch issues that change the price.If unavailable: a PPI is often not feasible while the car is still overseas, so price the added uncertainty instead of treating it as proof of fraud.

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AI Summary

  • Clean, sharp exterior with normal minor wear expected from a 25+ year old vehicle
  • Starts, runs, and drives well
  • Clean overall, seats, dash, panels, carpets, cargo area, and headliner all present nicely
  • Japan import

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JDM-SEG-FWBG
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VIN
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Currently in
Irmo, South Carolina, United States

Specifications

Vehicle details

Generation
N180
Mileage
89,611 km55,700 mi
Transmission
automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Year
1998
Make
Toyota
Exterior
white exterior
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Description

1998 Toyota Hilux Surf Factory RHD 4x4 Mail Route SUV STK #8983 This 1998 Toyota Hilux Surf is a factory right-hand-drive Japanese import SUV available at Japan Direct Motors in Irmo, South Carolina. With its RHD layout, automatic transmission, 4x4 drivetrain, lift kit, 20-inch aftermarket wheels, and practical SUV body, this Hilux Surf is a strong option for rural mail carriers, daily driving, weekend use, or anyone looking for a clean and capable Japanese import SUV. It has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. Vehicle Highlights…
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1998 Toyota Hilux Surf Factory right-hand drive Automatic transmission 4x4 89,611 km / 55,681 miles Lift kit 20-inch aftermarket wheels Brand new all-terrain tires SUV body style VIN: RZN1859018983 Clean South Carolina title ready to transfer About This Toyota Hilux Surf The Toyota Hilux Surf is the Japanese-market version of Toyota’s popular 4Runner-style SUV platform, known for its practical size, comfortable cabin, and strong Toyota 4x4 reputation. This example adds the benefit of a factory right-hand-drive seating position, making it a useful option for rural mail carriers who want curb-side access in a more capable SUV. The SUV body gives you enclosed cargo space for mail, packages, tools, groceries, or everyday gear, while the 4x4 drivetrain, lift kit, and all-terrain tires give it a more capable stance than a standard road-focused vehicle. It can also work well as a daily driver, weekend SUV, light trail vehicle, outdoor vehicle, or unique Japanese import with Toyota reliability. Exterior Condition The white exterior presents very well overall and has a clean, sharp look. This Hilux Surf is super clean for its age, with normal minor wear expected from a 25+ year old vehicle. The lift kit, 20-inch aftermarket wheels, and brand new all-terrain tires give it a strong, upgraded appearance while still keeping a clean Toyota SUV look. Interior Condition The interior is clean overall and shows well for the age. The seats, dash, panels, carpets, cargo area, and headliner all present nicely, giving the cabin a comfortable and well-kept feel. Overall, the interior matches the clean presentation of the exterior. Powertrain and Driving This Hilux Surf is equipped with an automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain. It starts, runs, and drives well, making it a practical choice for mail route use, daily driving, weekend use, light off-road-style driving, or general SUV use. Title, Import, and Location This vehicle has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. It is available at Japan Direct Motors near Columbia, South Carolina, and can be seen, purchased, and driven home today. Stop by during business hours, or call/text ahead at (803) 622-8962 with questions, availability, or to set up a test drive.

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