Hello from USA / Nicaragua

[Gfruge]

Hello all!

I'm originally from the United States, but have property and whatnot in Nicaragua. I recently bought a used 2010 Toyota Hilux in Nicaragua. As time progresses, I'm sure I'll have questions, but want to introduce myself for now. 2/3 of my time is spent in the US and the other 1/3 in Nicaragua.

Gerald

[Ozwaz]

G'day mate, what model did you get?

[Gfruge]

D4D 2.5l, 4x4, crew cab, manual tranny

My immediate future plans for it include leveling out the front end and getting a set of Maxliner floor mats for it. Will also start looking at adding extra lights (light bars) and maybe HID headlamps.

Trying to keep it simple as I plan another project. 1974 BJ40.

[Gfruge]

Since I did buy this vehicle 2nd hand, any recommended maintenance to do immediately? I haven't researched interval maintenance yet. Oil change, fuel filters, & air filter are in the plans already.

[Balloontyres]

cool, any pictures of your Lux? you could show them in the text field with imgur

[Gfruge]

http://imghostr.net/image/F34O
http://imghostr.net/image/Fgq6

[DeadlyBeast]

G'Day Gerald and welcome to the forum

Good looking wheels you have there

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Happy posting

[MikeO]

D4D 2.5l, 4x4, crew cab, manual tranny

My immediate future plans for it include leveling out the front end and getting a set of Maxliner floor mats for it. Will also start looking at adding extra lights (light bars) and maybe HID headlamps.

Trying to keep it simple as I plan another project. 1974 BJ40.

Hi Gerald, I have almost the same model in Arkansas. Where do you live in the US. Mine is a 2009 2.5L double cab with manual tranny. Have had no major problems with my Hilux, but I have been looking for a source of parts in case I need something like a windshield, body part or diesel part as these are not available in NA. Do you have contacts with a reliable dealer in Nicaragua that would ship me parts if I needed them?

[Gfruge]

I'm in Nicaragua now and make frequent trips here. I can get you anything and bring back to the US, as long as it fits in a suitcase. I have a few contacts here personally, but know people who know lots of people. When in the US, I'm currently working out of Odessa, Texas. Let me know if you need anything.