I've been doing the same thing as you, considereing an 80 instead of a new 4runner.

Unfortnately in Canada (Ontario anyway) they didn't import them after the late 80s. There are a couple around, I assume they came up from the states.

I've been looking into getting a used on shipped from Japan, Right Hand Drive. Anyone done this? Pros/ cons? The prices seem good.

Tom P
2000 4runner 5spd SR5 (pretty much stock) Bridgstone REVO(275/70r16)