Secret: I was looking at an almost identical (a bit too rusty) 5 spd Nissan at 'Maximum Overdrive' for $8500. Very practical but it wasn't a diesel. The guys running the business are a bit odd - difficult to talk to. He wouldn't talk to me about parts availablility - only repeated "we do service" and would walk away. I get the impression the vehicles sell so fast they don't have to try very hard.
ICBC has noted that there are more accidents with right-hand-drive vehicles imported into BC, so expect to pay higher premiums...

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