i'm probably not going to buy one. I just discovered that kei trucks are a thing. i love the looks of these and am hooked on looking at them on youtube. maybe I will eventually buy one, who knows. for now, its videos galore.
I agree wholeheartedly on the many cons of owning a Kei truck. You want good gas mileage? Get a Prius. - Gets 60MPG - Can drive on the highway without a struggle. (100 to 150HP) No need to put your foot to the floor. - Has a 5 star NHTSA rating. Yes, I've watched Kei truck crash tests... The cab IS the crumple zone. - All insurance companies cover it (for cheaper than most other street legal vehicles, unlike Kei trucks). - Comfortable and spacious (for its size, but it's still smaller than my Camry). Has a nice big trunk along with being able to fit 5 people. - Quiet and reliable (battery replacement is cheap and easy if need be). - Newer models have pre-collision and lane departure detection. Something I haven't heard about in Kei trucks. - The newer ones even comes in AWD. No need to manually shift into 4WD or whatever in the snow.
I think you may be able to get a title for a vehicle if it has a VIN and you can mechanic's lien it (if you have or can work with a licensed mechanic shop) or you can say it was abandoned on your (or a friend's) property and you do a storage lien sale.
I stay away from greasing my bearings. I use a dry graphite lubricant. Grease just eventually gunks up and captures more dirt. If you noticed before you put the grease in, the bearing was moving more freely, that's what dry graphite offers, but less mess.
regarding states refusing to tag and also pulling tags back on these: what about those tiny cars, supposed to be super economical and eco friendly, micro smart cars. Those are allowed on the interstate... those tiny / slow / dangerous / "sneeze on them they flip" / How is it they are legal, and especially that they are allowed on the interstate? and yet the powers that be have a problem with these trucks? Again, if the Mini - import community gets motivated and organized, a good amount of pressure can be applied to the situation.
Oil, coolant, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, check your points and distributor cap, might as well do spark plugs, and then you need to assess your timing belt situation. I’d also check your tires, mine were 10+ years old
Im in california and just found out about the carb test that costs 6k as well. so on hold while i find something local already registered or do something shady.@@lcgoonsquad7650
Yes, unless the hoses are brand new and sealed you will loose a little oil. As long as you’re running the hoses from the bottom up (brake up through the frame) you won’t loose all your oil, just a little bit
Thanks brother! How would rate the ease of maintenance on your Subaru? Do you need micro hands with the dexterity of a concert pianist as required by my wife's Kia?
Maintenance is very straight forward and enjoyable. I have run into situations where micro hands were needed (getting behind the cluster to re-attach the speedometer cable), but a lot of the major repairs are easy to access.
Been a professional mechanic and now shop owner for over 35 years ,always loved all things aero and slick (so it’s not a resistance to change thing)but I think frame and components designers should be given a workshop and told “ok….now you build the fuckin thing” …why should changing a headset bearing involve a full bike strip and brake hose replacement…just sayin.
Just an FYI. I normally don't say anything about spelling or punctuation. You said the same word twice and you seem like you're fairly intelligent so I'm going to point this out. Twice you said mute. Mute means not to make any sound. The word that you're looking for is moot, which means that it doesn't really matter. I'm currently researching KEI trucks to replace my full size, Chevy Silverado with a 5.3 engine. I don't really need this truck. In the city it gets around 15 mpg, so a vehicle that gets around 25 mpg is a significant improvement in fuel mileage. I'd even consider an Australian UTE. Have a great day and enjoy your KEI truck.
I have a 94 Sambar. I have spark and compression. I try to start it with starter fluid and it will not start. Car has new cap, rotor, wires, and spark plugs. It started to run rough and stop running a few months ago. Could it be a bad carb?
One big issue with insurance: you said you went with Hagerty, but then said you were doing deliveries in NYC. First of all, doing for-profit work in any vehicle means you need commercial insurance. That aside, Hagerty specifically says the car is not supposed to be your daily driver or used for errands and even that it's supposed to be garaged when not in use. You may have an active policy in your name, but if you had an accident best case you'd probably get dropped and worst case they may refuse to pay out due to violating your terms.
The only advantage i found to this blue cable guide thingy magnet tool is to fish the cable in the handlebars. When you have 3 housings coming out of 1 hole, a magnet is useful to fish out the cable. I've built 2 velobuild fully integrated bikes with separate stems & handlebars.
