I’m wondering if anyone here can provide some insight into purchasing a used car in Hawaii. I’m attempting to help my cousin find a good used car. She would like a 4Runner and has a budget up $15K (possibly higher for the right car). She lives on Maui and said that she’s heard it might make sense…

Shipping the car over would only be part of the issue as that’s a predefined number that goes into budget and therefore limits the car availability. While I’ve never been in this situation I would also weigh the following when picking a car in HI and more to a specific island: Availability of qua…

4Runners are very expensive used. First question would be - does your friend actually need proper 4x4 off-road capability? Or is this more on-road but for traction in rain and on occasional rough pavement/dirt path type use?

Thank you for the input. It looks like their is a Toyota dealer on Maui, I assume they can handle repairs and source parts. I do not think the vehicle will have a warranty given her price range.

Yeah, I’m not sure if she needs the 4x4 but she does live in a more remote area of the island so maybe.

I imagine mudslides and such are potentially an issue if in a more remote area. Maybe occasional tree limbs and debris down if in storm season. If a 4x4 is needed, something like a Grand Cherokee that’s capable, but cheaper used might make sense. Obviously not as reliable as a 4Runner, but far ch…

it 100% makes sense to ship a 4runner here from the mainland. 4runners are like 25% more expensive here. Not sure where you saw shipping for 1k. It’s usually $1500. Beyond that I’m not really sure what the question is. Buy the car, put it on a boat, get a safety and register it here.

[image] Philip_G: It’s usually $1500. Out of curiosity, have you checked this recently? Vehicle shipping in the continental US has been significantly more expensive than usual for the past year or so due to covid. I’d be shocked if it wasn’t the same for boat shipping.

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[image] TypeSH: does your friend actually need proper 4x4 off-road capability I think the current trend of everyone getting serious off road vehicles is pretty stupid. Almost no one is using their Bronco or wrangler to anywhere near it’s ability and you make a lot of sacrifices to get that ab…

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