SHOULD I TAKE A CHANCE ON AN IMPORT ?

Im looking at a 1998 TOYOTA SUPER CUSTOM G 30D KZH1000035596 and really should be slapping myself as ive owned a Toyota Lucida jap import that gave us nothing but grief with electrical issues that no auto elec this side of Melbourne could figure out let alone want to touch . The turbo failed 3 times , injector rebuilds that cost thousands and amounted to nothing as i traded it in blowing blue smoke for my current car an 08 Jeep patriot . No one wanted to touch Lucy the Lucida being an imported van . So my questions are , are there any diesel mechanics on the east side of Melbourne that actually know how to service these things ? Are parts hard to come by ? is the KZH1000035596 a good model of engine ? And would i be making another stupid mistake being tempted by there shear beastly van looks , luxurious features and ample passenger space ? Please answer honestly with no owner bias .
Cheers

The SC engine is fitted to many other models, the engine is upright and in a better position than an Esti.

I vote yes go for it.

Thanks for your positive reply . So parts would be easier to come by as there compatible with the Prado and surf yes ? Have you had Mechanics complain about getting parts or being a pain to work on ? Also what should i get checked if i was going to get a pre sale mechanic check up ? The diesel mechanic i took my Estima to ran tests to check for oil pressure and what not ( im not really mechanically minded ) . Would this be a start ? I had the Estima at an auto elec for over a month trying to figure out electrical issues as the computer chip shorted things out . He couldn't get wiring diagrams so it was trial and error on everything till he got it . Is this the case with the SC's or are manuals and wire diagrams easy to come by ? Thanks in advance for any helpful answers

Some wiring diagrams on here and loads of parts diagrams on www.toyodiy.com

Hiace van manual and the engine manual easy to get.

Thanks Clive .
Ive talked to the dealer and he's giving me an offer of cash and the SC for my Jeep patriot .
Now all ive got to do is convince the trouble and strife ( the wife )