I've always like these minitrucks. In the states they are not street legal, but are still more versatile than an ATV so some people prefer them over ATV etc. The whole time I was watching this I can't help but think how the singer did Ozzy justice. Who was it?
Joe Lowrey If I remember correctly the DOT won't allow them because they are production vehicles that don't pass safety guidelines. I suppose it may be possible to find some that are grandfathered in.
Any JDM vehicle more than 25 years old can be made street legal in the USA. The paperwork is horrible though. There are importers that have JDM vehicles with titles from their respective state, which usually makes titling it easier in your home state. Look up "Japanese classics" in Virginia. They always have about 30ish JDM vehicles. Not sure if they take requests or not. Doug Demuro got a Nissan S-cargo from them.
The Why. I am building a cabin with full utilities in a fishing village in alaska, Access, Car ferry 2x week, or small ferry ( no cars, once a day) or by airplane, my method. I wanted a reliable vehicle for carrying building supplies from the ferry cargo lot, to my build lot. I wanted said car to be useful for personal transportation too. I was willing to spend 10,000 plus for a reliable vehicle. Choices: Craigslist p.o.s.: the nearest auto parts place is a ferry or airplane ride away, not practical to have a fixer upper. Craigslist 10,000 truck : Gas mileage, size, and maneuverability: Gas in a fishing village, expensive,size, my lot isn't huge, and I really liked the atv trail in,out of my 10 acres, also, the last hill would require serious tires and a good transmission/brake set up on the lot. Maneuverability, I didn't want to have to widen my road, or have a full size truck around town. Most folks get around on atv, or side by side atv's, trucks are more rare, make more dust, and use more mo gas. Side by side: price and practicability: I used one there for a year, borrowed it. Problems, the heater was weak, its not set up to get warm in those loosely fitting plastic cabs. It was cold in there in the winter, condensation, visibility, and constantly having to wipe off the dirt dust on the INSIDE of the cab was tiresome. I ordered from an importer a low mileage, basically new japan/mini truck. Truck plus:lift, atv rims,tires,bumper, was 14,000. Mileage on the truck was 5,000 miles. It still smelled new, and had virtually no rust. I got an enclosed cab vehicle that basically competed price wise with a polaris ranger for 3/4 the price. I have good lights, blinkers,air conditioning, great heater, carry more, no dust flying around the cab when on the gravel road. I am not hunting or trying to out speed or off road anyone. I can climb a hill as steep as a polaris ranger, with a load. to me, the competition was a used small truck or a polaris side by side. it is cheaper than a new polaris,and it is new. it is comfortable and easy on the gas and can carry more. easy on the gas, doesn't take up more than my fair share of space in front of the one and only bar. I could go on and on how much i love the thing. bonus, it is small enough to be unassuming at the airport, I don't take up space from other airport parkers, just a little bush space off the side of the ramp. cons: I have a 20 lb dog, the space in the cab is real limited, with two people in there...but hey, you can't have EVERYTHING. reasons to NOT get one. you want to go faster on atv type tires.... it feels great up to 40 mph with my lift and atv tire combo. I'd feel uncomfortable going faster without all the american safety equipment, your face is pretty close to the next guys bumper. you need to carry a big load, as in its not practicable to make multiple trips. It is perfect for a small town or village, where you'll be sharing roads with atv's bikes, pedestrians, and full size cars. If you go with a good importer, you can get a good, low mileage car for under 10,000 dollars and do the lift, changes yourself. To insure it, I got an atv/snowmachine sticker, under alaska dmv rules, and keep it in the village. love the thing: for my purposes.
Agree with everything you have said, and we do hand pick all of our Mini Trucks as well as completely go over them once they arrive to make sure our customers have receive an excellent vehicle. We are able to help with anyone looking for a high quality low mileage Mini Truck. Regards Rene StrinholmStreet Legal ATVp. (403)461-7173info@streetlegalATV.cawww.streetlegalATV.ca
I was fortunate enough to go through an importer here in alaska. I contemplated importing one myself. I would like to impress on people that going through an importer is worth it. ( did my research) My importer, for instance, has an opposite in japan, that looks at each and every truck, in, out, under, and verifies the odometer and ownership records with the local "d.m.v." Just like anywhere, there are unscrupulous people trying to pull a fast one. There is guy here in anchorage that let me drive his, looking underneath it, it was obvious it had been in a front end accident, and had been amateurish welded back together. His recourse....none! ...go to japan and complain? An importer, wanting to get as much business as possible, is going to be looking out for such shennanigans, to keep the positive word of mouith feedback coming. Go with an importer folks, you'll get twice the truck , with half the mileage, for the same price
I was going to buy one but found out the parts are expensive and often hard to find but I was going to chance it anyway but then I learned that most of these are Reconditioned Tsunami Flood Trucks from Japan well I don't want a rig that has been in a flood from the USA so hope you fellows can find parts when the water damage kicks in.
On a lot of the sites you can see the vehicles past history and flood damage shows on there, usually. I mean, it's a bit of a gamble but so is a new car. As for parts, yeah probably are a bit of a bitch to get a hold of. If you have a local guy importing them all the time you might be able to get a deal on parts but shipping times will kill ya.
Hi Shannon, we do have them, just depends on your bolt pattern, give me a call or send me an email with your bolt pattern and I will let you know if they are in stock and cost. info@streetlegalatv.ca (403)461-7173
I have seen a couple around my area on the roads. The drivers say they are not hyw legal, but are steet legal, comfy, have enough power and can carry some impressive weight, plus towing! Can they be bought with left hand drive.
Depending on where you are from, they are street legal in Canada, however most people use them for off-road use. Any questions feel free to call me directly. (403)461-7173
Street legal in Ontario but can't get insurance except for one insurance company that are quoting $2100.00 per year liability only. And you can't insure it off road
Great company advertisement! I wonder what kind of range could be had with an electric conversion? A medium size fork lift motor would be more hp then gas p, and they’re so lite you could mount battery packs along the frame and balance the weight perfectly.
In Canada they can be driven on and off road, you always have the option of buying a full size truck as well as side/side but you will need deeper pockets then.
Tebo, they are selling like hotcakes in the americas for a reason, but they are not for everyone. If your budget is 9-12, and you have no plans to mud, or hunt, or get stuck on purpose, they are great., and cheap to insure and drive. Not that they can't hunt or mud or get stuck on purpose, I'd hate to trash the nice vehicle it is. I have an atv for that. for me and my purpose, it was a competitor for a polaris ranger, that I was going to use for basic transportation and supply hauling, grocery runs. There are definitely othervehicles whose primary purpose is off roading, mudding, getting stuck, unstuck. These trucks are more multi-purpose, if you are more into the "multi" , part of purpose. as in all you tube videos.....just an opinion.
It's an alternative to the shitty sidebysides that can't go 600km without something breaking, that's the way I see it. If you want to use it as a hunting truck or a work truck to replace what a sidebyside would do it's definitely the way to go. Also, the prices I see are below 6k with shipping usually. 12000 bucks might be for a low mile, almost new one.
maybe, maybe not. weighing nothing is a godsend sometimes. I've taken my sidekick through shit bigger trucks couldn't touch just because it's light enough to float across some mud.
Okay I'll take one with a gsxr 1000rr motor and front and rear lockers, snorkel, 6,500lb warn winch with synthetic rope, 6in portal axle lift, mattrax, 6 speed manual gearbox from the street bike a/reverse, front and rear custom brush guard's with a full exo-roll cage, full underbody skid plates, high clearance a-arms w/skid plate on bottom and enough lights to be seen from the moon, a good sound system, air condition and heater, sparco race seats with 4point harness and a badass roof rack. Pls anyone who reads this tell me below what would you add, replace, or remove to make it your dream build? If you had a unlimited budget to build your dream mini truck?
Mantap bang...😁👍👍😊
I love these little trucks...
Great vid and that music - I have not heard that for many years. LOVE IT !!!!
03:01 what model is it? Suzuki Carry?
Should have narration for the video rather than music.
Beautiful video and song, the trumpets crescendoing made it that much more.
I've always like these minitrucks. In the states they are not street legal, but are still more versatile than an ATV so some people prefer them over ATV etc.
The whole time I was watching this I can't help but think how the singer did Ozzy justice. Who was it?
Can they be made street legal in the USA.
Joe Lowrey If I remember correctly the DOT won't allow them because they are production vehicles that don't pass safety guidelines.
I suppose it may be possible to find some that are grandfathered in.
+robvlob they are legal in Canada both on and off road, US depends on the State
+robvlob The band is Cake.
Any JDM vehicle more than 25 years old can be made street legal in the USA. The paperwork is horrible though. There are importers that have JDM vehicles with titles from their respective state, which usually makes titling it easier in your home state. Look up "Japanese classics" in Virginia. They always have about 30ish JDM vehicles. Not sure if they take requests or not. Doug Demuro got a Nissan S-cargo from them.
Hey, can a Polaris ATV fit on the back?
excellent video, love the tracks. how much those babies worth ?
The light truck looks cool.
Not possible in Japan
The Why.
I am building a cabin with full utilities in a fishing village in alaska, Access, Car ferry 2x week, or small ferry ( no cars, once a day) or by airplane, my method.
I wanted a reliable vehicle for carrying building supplies from the ferry cargo lot, to my build lot. I wanted said car to be useful for personal transportation too.
I was willing to spend 10,000 plus for a reliable vehicle.
Choices:
Craigslist p.o.s.: the nearest auto parts place is a ferry or airplane ride away, not practical to have a fixer upper.
Craigslist 10,000 truck : Gas mileage, size, and maneuverability: Gas in a fishing village, expensive,size, my lot isn't huge, and I really liked the atv trail in,out of my 10 acres, also, the last hill would require serious tires and a good transmission/brake set up on the lot. Maneuverability, I didn't want to have to widen my road, or have a full size truck around town. Most folks get around on atv, or side by side atv's, trucks are more rare, make more dust, and use more mo gas.
Side by side: price and practicability: I used one there for a year, borrowed it. Problems, the heater was weak, its not set up to get warm in those loosely fitting plastic cabs. It was cold in there in the winter, condensation, visibility, and constantly having to wipe off the dirt dust on the INSIDE of the cab was tiresome.
I ordered from an importer a low mileage, basically new japan/mini truck. Truck plus:lift, atv rims,tires,bumper, was 14,000.
Mileage on the truck was 5,000 miles. It still smelled new, and had virtually no rust.
I got an enclosed cab vehicle that basically competed price wise with a polaris ranger for 3/4 the price.
I have good lights, blinkers,air conditioning, great heater, carry more, no dust flying around the cab when on the gravel road.
I am not hunting or trying to out speed or off road anyone.
I can climb a hill as steep as a polaris ranger, with a load.
to me, the competition was a used small truck or a polaris side by side.
it is cheaper than a new polaris,and it is new. it is comfortable and easy on the gas and can carry more.
easy on the gas, doesn't take up more than my fair share of space in front of the one and only bar.
I could go on and on how much i love the thing.
bonus, it is small enough to be unassuming at the airport, I don't take up space from other airport parkers, just a little bush space off the side of the ramp.
cons: I have a 20 lb dog, the space in the cab is real limited, with two people in there...but hey, you can't have EVERYTHING.
reasons to NOT get one.
you want to go faster on atv type tires.... it feels great up to 40 mph with my lift and atv tire combo.
I'd feel uncomfortable going faster without all the american safety equipment, your face is pretty close to the next guys bumper.
you need to carry a big load, as in its not practicable to make multiple trips.
It is perfect for a small town or village, where you'll be sharing roads with atv's bikes, pedestrians, and full size cars.
If you go with a good importer, you can get a good, low mileage car for under 10,000 dollars and do the lift, changes yourself.
To insure it, I got an atv/snowmachine sticker, under alaska dmv rules, and keep it in the village.
love the thing:
for my purposes.
Agree with everything you have said, and we do hand pick all of our Mini Trucks as well as completely go over them once they arrive to make sure our customers have receive an excellent vehicle. We are able to help with anyone looking for a high quality low mileage Mini Truck.
Regards
Rene StrinholmStreet Legal ATVp. (403)461-7173info@streetlegalATV.cawww.streetlegalATV.ca
I was fortunate enough to go through an importer here in alaska. I contemplated importing one myself.
I would like to impress on people that going through an importer is worth it. ( did my research)
My importer, for instance, has an opposite in japan, that looks at each and every truck, in, out, under, and verifies the odometer and ownership records with the local "d.m.v."
Just like anywhere, there are unscrupulous people trying to pull a fast one. There is guy here in anchorage that let me drive his, looking underneath it, it was obvious it had been in a front end accident, and had been amateurish welded back together. His recourse....none! ...go to japan and complain?
An importer, wanting to get as much business as possible, is going to be looking out for such shennanigans, to keep the positive word of mouith feedback coming.
Go with an importer folks,
you'll get twice the truck , with half the mileage, for the same price
Are they street legal in California??? I want one of these really bad.
I can tell you plowing snow will destroy the running gear fast.
I was going to buy one but found out the parts are expensive and often hard to find but I was going to chance it anyway but then I learned that most of these are Reconditioned Tsunami Flood Trucks from Japan well I don't want a rig that has been in a flood from the USA so hope you fellows can find parts when the water damage kicks in.
On a lot of the sites you can see the vehicles past history and flood damage shows on there, usually. I mean, it's a bit of a gamble but so is a new car. As for parts, yeah probably are a bit of a bitch to get a hold of. If you have a local guy importing them all the time you might be able to get a deal on parts but shipping times will kill ya.
Very nice
do you have wheel spacers on any of these trucks in the video ?
Hi Shannon, we do have them, just depends on your bolt pattern, give me a call or send me an email with your bolt pattern and I will let you know if they are in stock and cost. info@streetlegalatv.ca (403)461-7173
I have seen a couple around my area on the roads. The drivers say they are not hyw legal, but are steet legal, comfy, have enough power and can carry some impressive weight, plus towing! Can they be bought with left hand drive.
Depending on where you are from, they are street legal in Canada, however most people use them for off-road use. Any questions feel free to call me directly. (403)461-7173
Street legal in Ontario but can't get insurance except for one insurance company that are quoting $2100.00 per year liability only. And you can't insure it off road
Insurance company is called Facility
Great company advertisement!
I wonder what kind of range could be had with an electric conversion? A medium size fork lift motor would be more hp then gas p, and they’re so lite you could mount battery packs along the frame and balance the weight perfectly.
Powerful！
do you export to the USA
How much is one new and does it come with a radio and if I was to take it in for any problems will it set me back some money
Why do people pay $9000-12000 for a 15 year old used mini truck that you can't drive most everywhere? Not worth nearly that.
In Canada they can be driven on and off road, you always have the option of buying a full size truck as well as side/side but you will need deeper pockets then.
Tebo, they are selling like hotcakes in the americas for a reason, but they are not for everyone.
If your budget is 9-12, and you have no plans to mud, or hunt, or get stuck on purpose,
they are great., and cheap to insure and drive.
Not that they can't hunt or mud or get stuck on purpose, I'd hate to trash the nice vehicle it is.
I have an atv for that.
for me and my purpose, it was a competitor for a polaris ranger, that I was going to use for basic transportation and supply hauling, grocery runs.
There are definitely othervehicles whose primary purpose is off roading, mudding, getting stuck, unstuck.
These trucks are more multi-purpose, if you are more into the "multi" , part of purpose.
as in all you tube videos.....just an opinion.
I see used ones for 3000 to 5000 all the time
It's an alternative to the shitty sidebysides that can't go 600km without something breaking, that's the way I see it. If you want to use it as a hunting truck or a work truck to replace what a sidebyside would do it's definitely the way to go. Also, the prices I see are below 6k with shipping usually. 12000 bucks might be for a low mile, almost new one.
good!
power
I dont think this an ATV.....all i Know is this is a SUZUKI multicab or suzuki carry 660cc..........here in the philippines is very popular
but why war pigs
凄いな
I can do all that with my Ford ranger and it cost way less + I have ac and it can do over 55
maybe, maybe not. weighing nothing is a godsend sometimes. I've taken my sidekick through shit bigger trucks couldn't touch just because it's light enough to float across some mud.
They’re not street legal in every state.
Okay I'll take one with a gsxr 1000rr motor and front and rear lockers, snorkel, 6,500lb warn winch with synthetic rope, 6in portal axle lift, mattrax, 6 speed manual gearbox from the street bike a/reverse, front and rear custom brush guard's with a full exo-roll cage, full underbody skid plates, high clearance a-arms w/skid plate on bottom and enough lights to be seen from the moon, a good sound system, air condition and heater, sparco race seats with 4point harness and a badass roof rack. Pls anyone who reads this tell me below what would you add, replace, or remove to make it your dream build? If you had a unlimited budget to build your dream mini truck?
japanese 軽トラ
Where is the Funky Rock Music from? JAMMIN!🎼
クールとは言えないけれど、乗って楽しい車だろ？
who want to buy these stupid tiny 4wd trucks ??
me !
I did fun fun fun
Horrible music!
horrible cover of a beautiful song, to avoid copyright i think
Damn crappy music!!!
crappy cover of a legendary song, one way to avoid copyright i guess
"Music" EFFING SUCKS!
So overpriced I'm stunned, shame on you!
Awesome music don’t listen to that guy he doesn’t get it.