Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:13:49 GMT From: "solarsell" <nonospam.com> Subject: Re: right drive vs. left drive
"dave" <alofusblountmaybenospamel.net> wrote in message news:e23bf$45765156$471d77d0$7310nospamEL.NET... > > "solarsell" <nonospam.com> wrote in message > news:6Cidh.1957$QD3.1711nospamny01... >> I'm thinking of importing a Toyota Townace 5-spd, diesel from GB to the >> US. I'm wondering how difficult it would be to adjust to the left >> drive.With right drive you brake & gas with right foot, clutch with left. >> Is left drive the exact opposite (brake & gas with left & clutch right)? >> That could get really mind boggling. >> > Having experienced a mitsu truck import, I'm not too sure why you would > want to do this. A second hand Caravan would be quite sufficient, and > cheaper in the long run. You can drive the thing at less than 25 mph and > call it a farm vehicle. If you want to drive it on the road otherwise > will require EPA clearance, which is quite pricey. The vehicle will also > have to be inspected by the state police folks, whoever they call > themselves where you are at in the US. Should you go ahead with this, let > us know how it goes. > > dave > I'm beginning to see the obstacles are not insignificant. I was thinking it would be sort of like the promotions Volvo and some other Euro makers had where you buy it in Europe while you're on "vacation" and bring it home with you to the US but I guess this is a different kettle of fish. My goal is to end up with a Vege/Diesel van or wagon (or estate or saloon or whatever you call it over there). Well, I guess it's back to the VW Vanagon then.
