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Nissan 4x4 Pickup/Camper - for sale in Peru in March
Hi all,
Looks like we'll be changing continent soon, so it'll soon be time to change vehicles and be re-united with my BIKE !!!!! :-)
Some details :-
It started life as a 1989 Nissan 4x4 NLM-D21 Pickup - (in the USA its called a 'Hardbody' pickup, no idea why) - has a Peruvian registration.
While recovering from a busted shoulder I took the pickup bed off & made a camper body that bolts onto the chassis. Big & comfy for me (and my dog), we've sometimes had visitors and its big enough for two provided you're friendly.
The camper part of it has :-
- tilt up roof (all aluminium). When folded down its a lot smaller/easier to drive around & when opened you get plenty of headroom. This is *not* a tent-style pop up, its all aluminium panels & insulated etc, warm & doesnt leak.
- three solar panels (gives 180w of power), charge regulator, 110Ah battery (seperate to engine), split charger, 110v inverter. Enough power for two people to have laptops running all the time. Can also recharge a battery from 'I left the lights on all weekend' to 'start your engine' in about two hours, provided its sunny.
- 800w 2-stroke generator (neighbour wants that, but if I still have it at the time it'll be included). Not really needed as solar does the job better, but perfect for persuading strangers who camp too close to move on or those times when you really need to use an angle grinder in the middle of the night.
- fresh water pump (handy for a shower). I had planned to make a heat-exchanger for a hot shower, but probably wont get that done now. Heating up a jerry can of water on a fire isnt hard to do :-)
Mileage - No idea, lots, possibly more. The odometer didnt work when I bought it & I reset it to zero while fixing that, now reads just under 25000 kilometers.
Engine is a KA24 - 2.4 litre, four cylinder, gasoline. This is from a time before turbos, fuel injection & engine management so its VERY simple.
Transmission : Five speed manual & transfer gearbox. Gives 2wd, 4wd & 4wd low-ratio. Manual hubs, no diff-lock but I've never felt the need for that or managed to get *that* stuck yet. Has towed a 'well known' 350 Chevy van out of sand & mud several times (Ohh, she's going to kill me for saying that)
Calmini steering & suspension - gives an extra 4 inch ground clearance, stiffer torsion bars for front suspension, replacement upper control arms etc. All steering linkages upgraded, Pitman arm etc.
Wheels & tyres were new a year ago, 31x10.5 'All Terrain' tyres & a full size spare on 15 inch steel rims. I'm guessing the tyres have 20% wear at the moment. They're lasting well, which is good, cos they were bloody expensive.
There's a fair amount of tools & camping gear as well, could be persuaded to include all that. MSR stove, propane stove, tent, sleeping bags, socket set, toolbox full of assorted spanners, screwdrivers etc. Heavy stuff I dont want to send anywhere.
Known problems : Yes, there are some but they'll be mostly fixed before its sold - its old so wont be perfect. Rear lights would be nice to have (they got smunched) and its going to a mechanic for engine work next week.
I've found it to be pretty reliable & have enjoyed bouncing around S.America in it (Peru/Chile/Argentina/Ushuaia/Ruta 40 etc). Just got back from a round trip from Santiago to Viedma.
As its a Peruvian vehicle it has to be sold there, anywhere south of Lima works well for us & we'll be there around March. Getting the paperwork done is simple.
I'd rather sell it to like-minded wanderer than someone who wants it to take llamas to market. I have a price in mind (US Dollars, guess where're we're going!) but I'm open to reasonable offers.
Let me know if you're interested, I'll post some photos when I get the chance.
If nobody here wants it I'll sell it to a dealer in Arequipa, who'll probably sell it to a farmer, who'll probably transport llamas in it & put the solar stuff on his house.....
Cheers,
Bob
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This sounds like a Good Deal!
Smellybiker, from your description of your 1989 4X4 Nissan that is registered in Peru it appears to be a good deal for a "like minded wanderer" foreign tourist who is wanting to buy a 4X4 in Peru.
[B]If the price were right and I was in Peru, I might consider buying it.
With the appropriate documentation (which I am confident you hold) it is legal for you as a foreign tourist to sell your Peruvian registered Nissan to another foreign tourist.
I am posting here because in other threads on the HUBB, I have been critical of illegal title transfers in South America for vehicle/motorcycles registered abroad (USA, UK, Australia, Germany etc). This is not the case for your Peruvian registered Nissan 4X4!
As one who has done substantial research into South American title transfers, I endorse this sale, pending of course, buyer inspection of the appropriate Peruvian vehicle documentation, inspection of the vehicle and the establishment of a fair purchase price.
Go for it! I hope your shoulder has healed and thank you for all the extras and TLC included with this Nissan.
Eat, Drink and Be Careful xfiltrate
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With the appropriate documentation (which I am confident you hold) it is legal for you as a foreign tourist to sell your Peruvian registered Nissan to another foreign tourist.
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I could even sell it to a Peruvian ;-)
I have the title, registration etc so this is 100% legit & legal.
The process is for buyer & seller to go to a notoria, who produce a document that gets signed, keys & money change hands & thats it. The burocracy then sends a registration to the new owner via the post.
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Go for it! I hope your shoulder has healed and thank you for all the extras and TLC included with this Nissan.
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Thanks.
I got the Nissan 'cos the docs said 'I would never ride again' - HAH !!! I've ridden to Alaska & back since then, proving I really am a stubborn git ;-)
Last edited by Smellybiker; 3 Jan 2010 at 22:07.
Reason: Messed up where the end-of-quote goes...
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Yes, I agree...
Smellybiker,
Yes, of course you could sell it to a Peruvian, your 4X4 is registered in Peru.
I somehow got the idea you wanted your 4X4 passed on to a "a like minded wanderer." I neglected to mention the obvious.
I will state that the new foreign tourist owner, or the new Peruvian owner can also legally sell to a foreign tourist or to a Peruvian.
On another thread I have suggested buying and selling locally registered used used vehicles/motos as a form of capital investment.
Your 4X4 will most probably hold its' value in the Peruvian 4X4 market for months, maybe even years if your purchase price is fair.
For those traveling on tight budgets, buying used in country, TOURING, then selling in country, and then repeating the process by buying used again in another country, TOURING, and selling in that country is a way to keep your capital investment working. Then when you are ready to return home, you sell your last locally registered vehicle/motorcycle in the country where you bought it and pocket your initial capital investment.
I have done this, in Central American and in Argentina, always selling for more than my purchase price, by simply getting a cell phone around $100.00 USD , and immediately advertising my new cell phone number and the vehicle/motorcycle I just purchased, in the most popular local daily newspaper. I began getting offers a few days after the purchase and simply explained when the vehicle/moto would be available.
In most South American countries title transfers of locally registered vehicles are, as you suggest, simple.
In Argentina we have it down to 9 days total - from the time the foreign tourist lands in Buenos Aires until the foreign tourist rides out on her/his new motorcycle. No waiting for the post to arrive, as you suggest it is in Peru.
Used is more difficult, only because not all owners are as attentive to documentation as you are..., and of course, time is expended finding the appropriate used motorcycle to buy.
I wish you the best, and I predict you will soon have several offers for your 4X4.
Is there a story behind your screen name or is it just your behind?
Eat, Drink and Be Careful xfiltrate
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Hi there
What are the rules for touring around South America in such a vehicle? For instance, if the vehicle is legally transferred in Peru, is it free to cross borders? I assume the re sale of the vehicle would have to take place in Peru once more (or import the vehicle legally to another country), but if someone wanted to just cruise around different countries, is this legal in a Peruvian registered car (or motorcycle for that matter)???
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Hi Smellybiker, would you sell just the camper? If so could you send me some pics? holandes@terra.com.br
Abrazos, Marcel
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The camper is part of the truck....
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Hi Smellybiker, would you sell just the camper? If so could you send me some pics? holandes@terra.com.br
Abrazos, Marcel
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From personal experience, you can do what you like with the vehicle. So far I've driven it in Peru, Argentina & Chile with no problems.
The vehicle is registered in my name, so appears on all the documentation, so its no problem going over borders with it. The sale of the vehicle would have to happen in Peru, so if someone wants to buy it I'd drive back there.
The truck is still for sale as the previous buyer had to cancel their trip.
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Hi there
What are the rules for touring around South America in such a vehicle? For instance, if the vehicle is legally transferred in Peru, is it free to cross borders? I assume the re sale of the vehicle would have to take place in Peru once more (or import the vehicle legally to another country), but if someone wanted to just cruise around different countries, is this legal in a Peruvian registered car (or motorcycle for that matter)???
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So there is no longer need of a deposit to leave the country with your peruvian vehicle? In 1994 , when I lived in Peru I had to leave a guarantee of US$4000,00 in order to leave the country as they have(had) exporttax which I would have to pay if the car did not return to Peru.
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No deposit. I've taken the truck over the Peru/Chile border lots of times & have never been asked for that.
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So there is no longer need of a deposit to leave the country with your peruvian vehicle? In 1994 , when I lived in Peru I had to leave a guarantee of US$4000,00 in order to leave the country as they have(had) exporttax which I would have to pay if the car did not return to Peru.
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