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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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We also provide a comprehensive vehicle history report so you can see verified details about past ownership, mileage, accident records,. Financing & History Peace-of-Mind Flexible vehicle to help you drive home your dream JDM ride with options that fit your budget. We also provide a comprehensive vehicle history report so you can see verified details about past ownership, mileage, accident records, title status, and more giving you confidence and transparency before you buy. 1988 TOYOTA HILUX SURF (4RUNNER) Classic 4WD SUV Manual Transmission • Low Original Kilometers OVERVIEW Straight from Japan, this 1988 Toyota Hilux Surf (JDM version of the early Toyota 4Runner) is a rugged, capable, and collectible SUV built on the legendary Toyota Hilux platform. Styled and engineered for reliability, this first-generation SUV combines truck-like toughness with real-world usability perfect for daily driving, trail use, or classic SUV enthusiasts. This specific vehicle shows 69,000 km (~42,800 mi) and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and part-time 4WD the combo true enthusiasts crave. It’s right-hand drive, iconic in character, and holds strong potential as a driver, project, or adventure build. KEY FEATURES Year: 1988 Make / Model: Toyota Hilux Surf (4Runner) Drive: 4WD Transmission: 5-speed Manual Mileage: 69,000 km (low for its age) Seats: 5 Doors: 3 Engine: 2.0 L Inline-4 petrol (classic Toyota motor) Steering: Right-Hand Drive Color: White Location: Kobe, Japan (export ready) (Specs based on original Japanese designation and typical first-generation Surf/4Runner history.) SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE & POWERTRAIN Inline-4 engine family 2.0 L petrol (~104 hp, ~123 lb-ft) & rugged reliability Optional 2.4 L diesel variants were used in early Surf models, but this listing is petrol Transmission: 5-speed Manual Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD with low-range capability This era is nearly mechanical twin to the Toyota Hilux pickup simple, tough, and easy to work on. Toyota Global DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (Typical 1st Gen) Length: ~4,435 mm (~174.6 in) Width: ~1,689 mm (~66.5 in) Curb Weight: ~1,680 kg (~3,710 lbs) Cargo Space: Flexible load area for gear and gear hauling (Specs representative of first-generation SUVs from this era.) SUSPENSION & CHASSIS Truck-derived chassis based on Toyota Hilux Solid rear axle; dependable and robust Early independent front setup for balanced road manners UTILTY & CAPABILITY 5 seats practical interior for family or crew 4WD for rugged conditions or light off-road use Manual gearbox enhances control and simplicity WHY THIS SURF IS WORTH IT ✔ Classic truck-based SUV built when Toyota made things to last ✔ Manual 4WD rare and desirable combination ✔ Low mileage for a vehicle of this age ✔ Strong mechanical foundation with easy-to-source parts ✔ Right-Hand Drive JDM appeal collector and enthusiast draw This Hilux Surf strikes the balance between classic appeal and everyday utility. Whether you want a dependable adventure rig, a unique daily driver, or a foundation for a build this model has the history and character to back it up. Wikipedia SUMMARY This 1988 Toyota Hilux Surf (4Runner) is a true JDM classic a simple, strong, and capable SUV that blends Toyota’s legendary durability with vintage SUV vibes. With a manual 4WD setup and low documented kilometers, it’s exactly the kind of vehicle that stands out and keeps its value. (more) require(['master'], function { function vehicleDescriptionToggle { if (keydownEnterOrNonKeydownEvent(event)) { var self = this; var old_text = self.textContent; self.innerHTML = (self.getAttribute('data-text')); self.setAttribute('data-text', old_text); var window_size = window.innerWidth; var description = this.parentElement.querySelector('.description'); description.style.display = window.getComputedStyle(description).getPropertyValue('display') === 'none'? '': 'none'; var description_full = this.parentElement.querySelector('.full_description') description_full.style.display = window.getComputedStyle(description_full).getPropertyValue('display') === 'none'? 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