Refurbished Mini Trucks

[AgKart Man]

Refurbished Kei Trucks
The short version: a refurbished Kei truck is an all new truck.

We a take a stock Japanese Mini Truck and strip it down to the bare bones; all mechanical parts are replaced with new parts. New clutch, new timing belt, new hoses, new belts, new battery, all gaskets, plugs, filters, new brakes, new tires, new water pump, new seals, new bearings, new muffler, so much to list. The idea is that mechanically the truck is all new. Any part needing replacement, aside from what is listed above, is replaced.

The truck is also repainted inside and out, white, beige or camo are standard while other color options are available. The AgKart also comes standard with new upholstery, new dash-board, AIR CONDITIONING, front bull bar, rear bumper and battery protector, 2 inch lift and new off road tires.

Check them out @ www.AGKART.com

[1Poet]

I am interested in the Agkart trucks. However, I can't get to their website. I get "WYSIWYG". Any other way to access their website?:confused:

[gbrad]

Same here 1 Poet. I guess it means," W hat Y ou S ee I s W hat Y ou G et"

Nothing.

I had his site saved in my favorites and when I cliked it that's what I got too.

gbrad

[Acerguy]

Interesting. I've still got them listed in the reference section but I'll take them down if it stays like that.

[AgKart Man]

I purchased 21 refurbished AgKarts from Richard Crisp. I plan on publishing a complete and thorough review the refubished AgKart on the web site www.AgKart.com on Jan 2nd, 2008. It will be detailed and thorough so check it out.

[pepci]

These are the Phillipine refurbished trucks right?

[S.Hiro]

check out the web site for custom trucks,

http://www.japanese4x4minitruck.com
hope to have more stock soon,

[AgKart Man]

Here is the real deal...

http://agkart.com/Pages/What%20Is.htm

[pepci]

Agkart looks like they only have older trucks. And again Are they Phillipine Refurbished or what? And where is your dealership located anyways?

[Acerguy]

From the link above it would appear to be Gulfport, MS. CONTACT (http://agkart.com/index.htm)

Hey, they even list our little forum on that page! Thanks, guys.

[miniMOG]

Did you guys read the info about pricing?

The guy (?) is funny! As in comedian- I cracked up when I read it!:D

;)

[miniMOG]

I am talking about the website that AG posted- not the newer one (I guess)

[gregw98]

http://www.subicbayminitrucks.com/

[mc22958]

I found this on the order page. Doesn't give me warm feelings about the operation.

"Here is the best way to come out great after purchasing a shipment of refurbished trucks.

OPTION 1: A shipment of trucks costs approximately $4,000 per truck based on a shipment of 7 trucks. I used a calculator and that comes to $28,000. Ok divide that by two and you have $14,000. Send the $14,000 to me, I will come kick you in the nuts and we will call it even. This may sound like a bad deal but trust me you will so much happier. You will actually thank me. Sorry no refunds after the aforementioned kick.

OPTION 2: Come to my location and I will give you a truck. You can see for your self the wonderful quality. Hopefully you will not kick me in the nuts for wasting your time and travel expenses to come get the truck. "

[Mighty Milt]

OMG!! you weren't kidding.... i thought that was a joke until i saw it here http://agkart.com/Pages/How%20to%20Order.htm

[IndianaJason]

Yeah.... I caught that. Pretty funny stuff..

Hey, the guy is a straight shooter you gotta admit.....;)


Look like nice trucks though......???

I like the battery guards and front/rear bumper .

Looked clean..fresh paint, etc...

Dont know anything about them really....other than if you buy one get prepared to get kicked in the .......


Speaking of nuts , I am getting really tired of all the walnuts I have to mow through around here. Momma sure does make a good walnut pie though.....

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[pepci]

Subic Bay is in the Phillipines so i guess that answers my question. It is like the mini hauler and the quality of those isn't the best i have seen. We here do a better job at refurbishing these trucks. My 2 cents is all!

[fremontminitrucks]

I know these people are frauds, simply because folks in Japan that are legit know who they are and gave me some details, but that website had to have gotten hacked, that's hilarious

[S.Hiro]

Well, I am also Running the Custom Made trucks in Subic and have a work place & office in Subic Bay, I have my Head office in Japan, please check our web site and ask if I can be any help for you & Others, also please check what we are doing in Subic with these trucks,
http://www.japanese4x4minitruck.com

[steelyron]

None of what looks like links... work on that site for me... anyone else?

[S.Hiro]

Great Thanks, did you see my custom trucks, we do lots of work on them, hope Big people also can drive essay, because of extnded cabin and reclining seat,
thanks

[vaholat]

Wow! That was great minitrucks. Nice look.

[mc22958]

Ok, so who is going to buy a container of these? S.Hiro, until we start seeing these and get some reports on them it is going to be a hard sell in my book. Just too much drama surrounding the refurbished thing so far. my 2 cents

[S.Hiro]

Great thanks Vaholat for your cool look to my trucks, yes I am doing my best to produce some thing special for my buyer, thanks

[S.Hiro]

Hello MC22958
I been doing custom made trucks from last year and have sold 11 containers all ready, these truck take time for refurbish.
Yes I hear some stories too, but I keep look forward and produce what US Buyers like.

[mc22958]

S.Hiro, That's great. who did you sell them to? And are they getting more from you?

[S.Hiro]

yes MC22958 i just sold 1 more last month to my 1 buyer, that was his 3rd container from philippine and we ship his 26th container from japan,
we do get some problems in work for LHD but now we are just keeping RHD, so we don't have much trebles, i don't have a good stock in philippine, just 2 more load left for sale,
hope I will ship more new models in this and next month, thanks for your interest,

[vaholat]

Are you from Philippines S.Hiro? I am a Filipino but working here at outside philippines but my family was there. How much would that truck cost in the Philippine?

[S.Hiro]

I am Japanese, also i don't sell these trucks in Philippines, only Export Because they are Expencive diba,

[canadian1]

I Have Been Buying Refurbished Trks. From Hiro And Each Container Gets Better. I Have 2 Trks. Left From My Last Container.

[S.Hiro]

Great thanks Canadian1, I hope you will buy more,
thanks again,
http://www.japanese4x4minitruck.com

[pepci]

Well I guess you will have to see how they last over time canandian1 as the mini haulers are from there too and they are poorly done. if you read the site it says alot of if required behind the items that are refurbished which to me is if it's ok we don't replace. And that is not Refurbished. New paint and interior does not make it refurbished to me. And when the bondo starts falling out of the extended cabs you may reconsider as your buyers are coming to you for the fix EH?

[canadian1]

your definition of refurbish is incorrect. look up refurbish in the webster's dictionary for correct meaning. i won't get into parts replacement but the extended cab has no bondo. it is welded. i've been importing reburbished trks. from different vendors for almost 2 yrs. and yes some are better than others. you have to weed out the inferior ones.

[S.Hiro]

Great Thanks again Canadian1,
Let me explain what I am doing with these trucks,
1-Extention like a jumbo with side Glass, properlly weide,
2-lift up, 2"/3"
3-full body work and full re-paint on buyers choice
4-recling seat, slide and fold & new interior
5-full engine & Gear /Bearks/ Clutch check up and Clean/ replace any parts if it is bad,
6-stainless steel bull bar,
7-test drive, run over 70/80 KM
what elles we can do more, hope Pepci can advice,
check my web site custom trucks stock C3 & C4 and others too,
http://www.japanese4x4minitruck.com

[archeric]

I checked on these last year before I found my '99 Suzuki locally... I was not going to send any money across the big pond to someone I didn't know.... they might have changed but all of the trucks were old looking. If someone has a Inventory here in the States where I could put my hands on one then I might buy one.

By the way this was my first reply, but I've been reading all of your threads for a while now, I just think something's wrong with these trucks and the way they are marketed.

[canadian1]

normally it is the older vehicles that you refurbish. the newer ones don't need this but they will refurbish any year.
you need to see and drive one of these before you express an opinion which means nothing until you do.

[pepci]

I have seen and driven them and it is my opinion they are not what is advertised so I won't stock them. And Refurbish= To brighten or make shiny. So guess thats where the paint comes in. But it doesn't matter to me they will not be legal here anyways so keep on getting the good ones.

[canadian1]

25 year old trks. are street legal in every state. a 25 year old trk. is not much until it is refurbished. look at refurbish again. it also says to renovate and renovate says replace worn and broken parts;repair. when the e.p.a. is done with their restrictions these will be the only mini trks. allowed into this country.

[pepci]

I will stick with my 91 Suzuki that has low miles and is in no need to be refurbished or renovated or painted or made shiny. If you look on their site again it clearly says if required which means what? You may or may not replace or renovate as well. If we are going to have to get old trucks in to keep selling them maybe we should buy the older trucks and actually rebuild them with new and sell as Rebuilt verses Refurbished. We can do a much better job at it than looking at pictures and making a decision. But again we all have our own way of doing what we do so you to yours and me to mine. No hard feelings here I hope. I was not impressed by the Mini Haulers which are done probably at the same plant in the Phillipines as the AGkart or others and I thought they were of bad quality and bondo was not good as no welder can make it that nice without some bondo. Also they didn't run well at all and needed alot more refurbishing. Just my observations.

[S.Hiro]

For your Info Pepci I have my 100% own plant and I am in Subic Bay free port zone with all my own Licence,
what we are trying now to produce the best quality mini trucks, I am sure in the near future my trucks will be demand full at any where (if this business not stop)
we dont replace if any parts like clutch or breaks are good, because that is Original parts in good quality, i hope you understand what is my mean,
thanks for your comments,

[mc22958]

Others that I have dealt with shipping used vehicles from Europe to the USA are doing things slightly different. In almost every case they ALWAYS replace the clutch and timing belt regardless of the way the vehicle drives. The only time I have seen otherwise is when the engine has a recent documented rebuild. I know it is an expense but it would prove that you really were trying to bing over the best. :cool:
When are you going to have some of these for sale here in the States. I do believe that before you will be able to sell to people here on this forum you will have to have some of them here first. A reference from another person selling your trucks doesn't go to far in my book. Lets get some of your retail customers to post up on the quality and the relationship they had with getting a truck from you.
Until then I can't seriously consider one of your trucks, and I am sure I am not alone.:pop:

[S.Hiro]

you are just a alon person that is sure,
have a great day,

[pepci]

I think that is very reasonable. But when you sell refurbished you get what you pay for,like buying grade 1 trucks with new paint and inside.

[S.Hiro]

well pepci if you pay over us$5500 or us$6000 then I will do change many things you want for making them a high class near to brand new, with 6 month　parts Guarantee too,
hope that make it clear on the price, still I do recommend strongly not to change original good condition parts as they work long time. Original means MADE IN JAPAN. Factory build parts not at the mechanic shop.