New player, any thoughts?

[JohnRogers]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/old-...p_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social

 

[JohnRogers]

Parabolic springs, air brakes, decent sized engine and easily tuneable

 

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Awaiting on a price on the crew cab 4x4 11ton model

 

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Found some data on these truck.
The come in 2 outputs
136Kw - 700Nm
152Kw - 760Nm
From the Cummins 4.5Lt

 

[SkiFreak]

The biggest issue I see with a truck like this, it not being a common brand, is if you are in the middle of nowhere and something were to go wrong.
How easy would it be to get spare parts?

 

[Spoony]

I saw this today, interesting new option. The parts would be a concern but otherwise seems pretty reasonable setup. Looks like it still has dual rear wheels though. If wanting to get singles it could be tricky if ones made for Canter/Fuso's or Isuzu's or Iveco's don't fit, and associated other stuff involved. Though the tyre's on it looks reasonably capable.

 

[Witchdoctor Oz]

Here is the response from Avia Motor in Czechoslovakia.

Hello David,

Thank you for the email and interest.

Unfortunately we currently do not have any dealer in your lovely country and honestly do not even have a RHD vehicle at this moment.

Sorry about the news and if you need any help, please feel free to get in touch with me any time.

Best regards

Well that is a dead end

 

[dan85]

it has a compliance plate with Avia Oceania listed on it so perhaps someone is bringing them in and converting? the picture on gumtree is def in aus

 

[PeteFox]

http://www.aviatrucks.com.au/

 

[Fugly]

The web page doesn't tell you much....

 

[Witchdoctor Oz]

I have email the apparent Australian agent a week ago & no reply. All the info on line is 5 years old & the manufacturer does not have an agent down under. I would say the truck for sale is the sample truck imported by Avia Australia for promo work in 2013 & is now for sale. All this could be a good reason to work the price down.

 

[SkiFreak]

All this could be a good reason to work the price down.

Or to avoid it completely.