Importing Aussie Toyota Troop Carrier to UK

[Ian Dennis]

I have been running around for the last six months trying to source a suitable vehicle for the sahara, other worldwide overland trips and for general use in rural Devon (carting pigs to market + 2 kids, dogs etc). Whilst I have listened too, and noted the arguments for and against Land Rovers does anyone have any experience of importing a Troop Carrier HJZ78 (or earlier) into the UK from Australia. There seams to be tons available in Oz, why do we not see many more here in the UK. I' am aware of the shipping cahrges and VAT. Is there a problem with maintenance, parts availabilty, emmisions etc in the UK? I would love to hear from anyone with any experience of doing this so that I' am aware of the pitfalls. What with the list of extras that come as standard i.e. air con etc it seems to me that you get a lot of vehicle for the money. Thanks in advance.