Suzuki Carry kei truck for sale

Buying a Suzuki Carry from Japan

Four-wheel drive is the one to pay for

Most Carrys are two-wheel drive. The part-time 4WD ones cost more and are far more useful on gravel, mud and slopes, so decide early whether you need it.

Check underneath

Japanese winter roads are salted. The bed floor, the frame rails and the rear spring hangers are where rust shows first, so ask for underside photographs before paying for anything.

Manual or automatic

Both exist. The five-speed manual is the common one and is simpler; the automatic suits a farm or resort where many people drive the same truck.

Can I drive it on the road?

Road legality for imported kei trucks is set state by state. Some states register them for normal road use, some limit them to lower-speed roads, and some allow farm or off-road use only. Check your state motor vehicle department before you buy.

What it costs to land one in the US

A kei truck is cheap to buy in Japan, but shipping, customs and clearance cost about the same as for any other vehicle, so they matter more on a small purchase. Work out the full cost here and read how the 25-Year Rule works.

Tell us what you want and we will find it

We source kei trucks from Japanese dealers and auctions for buyers in the United States. Tell us the model, whether you need four-wheel drive, and roughly what you want to spend. We reply within one working day.