Head gasket leaked ($2 replacement)
Front shock absorbers leaked (have yet to be replaced)
Sliding door latches broke.
Seat paddings worn down over time. Had the seats replaced by local upholstery shop. Good as new.
The Daihatsu Hijet has been in production since the 60's and has been one of the most successful Kei-trucks in Japanese history. It is still in production up to this day and has a strong following in the commercial "Kei-class" car/truck category. The van is a true workhorse. It's a basic van/truck and that's what you get. No frills, no fancy paint, no bells & whistles. Just a good, reliable and dependable work truck to haul stuff from point A to B. Daihatsu has been at it for over 50 years now and the Hijet is now on its 10th generation. With a track record like that I would think Daihatsu knows a thing or two about making good quality trucks for the masses.
I Have recently imported A Suzuki Carry From Japan as Well as 4 Honda Acty trucks. The Honda Acty truck has a rear mounted 660cc water cooled engine and a very smooth ride. The ride of the Suzuki carry is a little bumpier. I plan on selling them through my website www.minitruck.ca.
Www.minitruck.ca they have Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, Looks like they are in Canada too. Nice to see Canadian site importing these Kei trucks from Japan. Why to go minitruck.ca.
There is a lot of information on these trucks at the mini truck forum : http://www.minitrucktalk.com
Www.gominitruck.ca is a nice site. Did you do it yourself? If you didn't, are you able to update it without bothering to call a web-master?
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