Buying a mini 4x4 JDM Kei truck. Test driving the Suzuki , Honda , Subaru and Mitsubishi.

[@markowen3197]

These little trucks were fun to drive I was stationed on Okinawia from 85 to 91 and drove several of these

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah they are great! Some of those mid 80’s trucks had cool style. In the early 90’s Kei trucks went from 550cc to 660cc and that helped with power a bit. Really useful 👍

[@jamesamber6009]

I love the simplicity and durability, it's way better than F150.

[@willowroundtree-ross2167]

Hey hey!!! Just met the bro’s!!! Awesome gentleman my husband and I got to meet. Looking forward to checking out all videos. Have a Great day, Charlie and Willow

[@OlympicOverland]

It was great to meet both of you today! Let me know if you have any more questions about the trucks and I’m looking forward to stopping by your campground soon. 👍

[@steveforbes8287]

Well done! I have been looking at these for a while now. They are slowly becoming more popular in New Hampshire and they are moderately affordable, too. I appreciate the information that you offered in your video. Now, it's my turn to find one!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching and good luck on your search! I have never regretted buying mine, it could possibly be one of the most useful vehicles that I’ve ever owned. Definitely try to drive a few different models if you can, it’s interesting how different each brand of truck feels. 👍

[@wilty5]

How do I find out if these trucks are street legal in my state? Do I just call the DMV IN THE

[@Jesco-pi9gr]

I absolutely love my Honda attack. Like you I drove them all but the Subaru and by far the Honda drives the best that I could find.

[@OlympicOverland]

I agree 👌

[@cookingpremiumjapan6839]

👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks!

[@OlympicOverland]

I just watched your cooking video with the red hot chicken chili stir fry and it looks delicious 👍

[@troyjlandry]

I've been looking at the Subaru Sambar and realized that you mentioned the odometer flips after 100k, thats something to think about when buying one of these. Thank you!

[@OlympicOverland]

No problem! Good luck in your Kei truck search and try to drive as many as you can before you make your decision 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice video Andy 👍 I’m sure glad you bought one, hopefully we can get out camping soon!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man, I know we have both wanted to buy these forever but when you finally picked up that Suzuki Carry I knew it was time!

[@Ramiz112]

Drove from Bend to PDX to Harris and Josh to pick up a Pajero last week. Small world. Great video

[@OlympicOverland]

Nice! Did you buy the red Pajero mini?

[@Ramiz112]

@@OlympicOverland yes sir. How did you know?

[@OlympicOverland]

@@Ramiz112 I’m always checking the website to see what Harris has coming in and that red Pajero caught my eye. That one was in good shape and seemed like a great deal. 👍

[@kimn103]

I live in Washington & just got a Honda Acty Attack for dirt cheap due to previous owner having the lack of motor knowledge to fix it as it was sold to me not running. I cleaned the air filter, put my crv battery in it and it fired right up! Drove it in my neighborhood and plan to get it tabbed this week!

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha score! I like hearing stories like that, congratulations on your new Acty! 👍

[@kimn103]

@@OlympicOverland I now have the English version of the manual printed as well as digital. If you need a copy I can send you one in the mail on a USB drive. Let me know😎

[@kimn103]

Free of charge because that's how I roll

[@OlympicOverland]

@@kimn103 that would be rad!

[@jonessaddle]

Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to show how you evaluate a mini truck for purchase.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@rizalinosantos2732]

There are so many kei cars here in the Philippines all were converted into left hand drive by Filipino mechanics!

[@AnthonySedivec]

Enjoy all your videos. I have a 96 Hijet truck and hope to add a van into my life sometime soon. Too Cool, Happy Trails.

[@mlvncgndhn9583]

nice video! also good to see brothers helping each other

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Cool video man! I never would’ve seen it if Mike hadn’t given the link. Sweet little trucks. Makes me almost wish I had one but I’ve got too many other projects ahead of it. Plus my wife would flip her lid if I came home with one…lol

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I’ve always got too many projects and should be focusing on the camper build but I couldn’t resist the mini truck 😂

[@chrischapman276]

I don't know..... I've heard it's easier asking forgiveness than permission.... I've got a 94 Carry If you're interested?..... Runs great. body is decent. Good little 4 hi/low/ hub lockers with diff lockers as well. Pick up only, no dump. Ladder rack with floods in front and rear. Front winch. Steel front and rear bumpers with 1 7/8 ball and wiring for trailer. New street tires that still climb cliffs. AMFM. Good truck.... Forgiveness, not permission my new friend.... Forgiveness.

[@turkey0165]

@ScottKlossner See how much you can get for a trade-in on your wife for a mini truck! 😂

[@chrischapman276]

@@turkey0165 Not gonna happen with mine! I've already got one of those damn things... They're just WAY too expensive to upkeep!

[@turkey0165]

Dear Chris women are higher maintenance than the mini truck! 😂👍

[@paulhyde1834]

Great video! Very interesting info and comparisons.... I got my Super Carry (1997) about a year ago; love it!!! Thabks for letting us drop in....

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching! The Suzuki Carry is a great truck, my brother loves his 👌

[@_autoverse]

I enjoyed this vid, nice work with the editing on this on. I’ve been keeping an eye out for stuff about your Acty after seeing it in the background of Mike’s vids.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! Between the Acty and my camper build it’s been a pretty fun year so far. I can’t believe how much use we have gotten out of these mini trucks already 👌

[@DallinDaBus]

You did a really good job editing the video! Made it fun to watch

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I have a few more on the way 👍

[@Swamp-Fox]

This makes me really want a mini truck! Great video!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! They are great trucks, lots of fun and really useful 👌

[@DouglasParrish-bh4kv]

Great video! Been watching you and your brother's other vids, came back to this older one. I'm south of Olympia, I need to drive down to MCW and give them a try. Hard part is picking out the basket cases, like what you pointed out; I can do general upkeep but am not a master mechanic like you.

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah, definitely give MCW a try. They are great guys and seem to consistently have the best prices. Each shipment of trucks seems to vary as far as condition of vehicles so it’s worth stopping by anytime you are heading through the Portland area. They had a really nice batch of trucks the last time that I went through. We passed up a mint condition Bay Blue Acty Attack awhile ago and my girlfriend is still bummed out about it!

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you for the review. Love the Japanese mini-trucks, and how they get so much variety in a little package. Understand they are meant more for the inner-city than the US open highways. Have wanted the Honday Acty Attack, but understand the Suzuki is more versatile and easier to service.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching! The trucks do work great in town running errands or around my property but both trucks that my brother and I have see a fair amount of highway use as well. My tire diameter is a bit larger than stock at 23” so that lowers rpm’s a bit at 55/60 mph but it still would do 55 easily with the original tire size. I’ve done my 60 mile round trip commute for work many times and just running into town for me is a 20 mile round trip highway drive. Running on a 65-70 mph interstate would not be fun but 55-60 is not bad for these. They are a 4 valve per cylinder small displacement motor with a 7500 rpm redline so handle it fine. As far as maintenance goes, I think both trucks are pretty similar to work on. My brother has a Suzuki Carry and they haven’t really given us any major issues as far as accessibility for tune ups and maintenance. The Honda is just different because it’s mid engine but much of the motor is accessible through the bed hatch and wheel well.

[@thebigguy8306]

@@OlympicOverland Thank you, am considering one vs side-by-side for deer hunting. Northern MN can be chilly, nice to have heated cab

[@OlympicOverland]

@@thebigguy8306 the heater is a nice thing to have!

[@waynehamill887]

@@OlympicOverland hi I messaged you a while back. My boys and I are coming up to Washington and will be staying in Brinnon and will be heading to Port Angeles to skateboard. We love your videos and would love to see your kei truck and camper. If you have any time. Thanks man

[@OlympicOverland]

@@waynehamill887 hi Wayne! We are on our way to Oregon until early next week. If you guys are around next week I would love to meet up with you guys 👍

[@dealman3312]

Nice little work truck. Better than a side by side

[@OlympicOverland]

Definitely 👌

[@wildbill23c]

By far better than a side by side. I had a side by side several years ago, wasn't all that impressed when I tried using it for its utility functions...yeah it had a dump bed, that is if you felt like lifting the weight of whatever you piled into it the gas assist was 100% useless with any sort of weight in the bed....its utility functionality around the yard and property was very lacking, it would tear up the yard because of the locked rear differential that didn't have a way to unlock it when not needed, it really didn't handle much weight in the bed as it would make it hard to steer due to the lack of weight distribution, it made the front end really light as a result of putting anything more than about 100-150 pounds in the bed at a time. Plus, I didn't have a cab on my side by side, so bad weather use was just miserable. By the time you buy a side by side with a cab, and add a heater, you could buy a couple of these used mini-trucks and have a much more useful vehicle.

[@marchenning5037]

Enjoyed the vid, in south africa and bought a brand new 2022 Suzuki super-carry as a company vehicle in June already done 23000 kms love driving the little bugger. They have the worst safety rating that can be issued no airbags no abs no esp. Think of the lowest spec vehicle you can get and that's the 2022 Suzuki super-carry not even a heater or fans to demist the windscreen. No power steering its just a rolling bread bin on wheels. But OMG what a blast to drive and forget turning heads in a Ferrari this little thing turns more. People love it. Which is just perfect as a company vehicle with branding. A lot of people come and ask questions about it and at the same time I can tell them about our business.

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha that’s awesome! They are so much fun & can get through some tight trails off-road. It’s pretty amazing how much attention these Kei trucks get, I have people asking questions every time I drive it. My brother and I just took our trucks on a pretty fun trip, did a bunch of off-roading and hauling our Coleman mini bikes along as well. I should have a video up of the trip soon. Thanks for the great comment Marc. Cheers! 👍

[@diversedad7954]

Possibly my favorite video of these I've seen yet. I've had a Polaris Ranger for a couple years but I've been looking at these because I could probably sell my Ranger and buy one of these and still be money ahead. Plus the fact that it has heat and maybe AC and could possibly be road legal. Also on another video a guy pointed out the Honda and Subaru ones with rear engine are far safer to put on a 2 post car lift(which I have in my shop). May be listing my Ranger for sale soon!

[@georgewashington1106]

Wow...Tumwater in a video. That's got to be a first. (2:00). I like how there's nothing worth taking a picture of between the intersection of 5 and 101, and the bridge at the Oregon border.

[@OlympicOverland]

😂

[@entenmanny3061]

Got one in Hawai'i. It's a workhorse !!! We're planning in getting another one next year. :)

[@RoninNZ]

Really enjoyed the video. Those mini trucks look like so much fun to buzz around in.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man! They are fun, really practical for running errands but great on the trails too. I wish I had bought one 10 years ago!

[@yudhisetyawan1134]

So happy to see kei truck in usa.. everyday, everywhere in indonesia.. its a common.. kei truck.. i have two Daihatsu Granmax 1.3 2008 and Suzuki New CarrY 1.5 2021..

[@OlympicOverland]

I’ve always wanted to visit Indonesia! Our Kei trucks are only 660cc but I like that your market was able to get the larger engines 👍

[@robertelmo7736]

I just got me a real nice Sambar Heavy Dump...waiting on the snow...been filling this thing with firewood/bricks/brush love it so far. Tires are too short got some coming from Japan that are wider and taller should tame this thing down on the higher speed roads!

[@OlympicOverland]

Congratulations on the Sambar, they are nice trucks! It’s pretty incredible how useful (and fun) they are. The bigger tires will definitely lower RPM’s a bit on the highway and hook up much better off-road 👍

[@lummoxoverlandadventures1072]

I can see how stoked you guys are mini truckin along haha, So awesome!

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha! I’m in mine right now, took my youngest son to school and running errands around town. It can even make boring daily tasks fun!

[@cassityart7001]

Thanks for the video. Am considering a mini dump for our homestead. Mostly to haul wood chip compost into areas 15 ton trucks just can’t go. Question: Is it possible to add removable metal grate sides into the dump bed? Thanks.

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, thanks for watching! Most of the fold down bed sides that these trucks come with are easily removable and would be pretty simple to modify some metal grate sides to fit 👌

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Awesome to find out you put together a great video like your brother

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Great video I’m over here after watching mikes video of u guys

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyhaney8322]

I would like one for the farm, the beds are to small on side by side's the JD Gator. Enclosed cab for when it rains. Just needs a set of ATV tires for the soft ground.

[@OlympicOverland]

Great for the farm! Lots of good tire/wheel combinations available for off-road and muddy terrain just don’t go larger than a 23” overall tire diameter if you plan on running down the highway occasionally because as nice as 25” tires are off-road they tend to be pretty difficult to push at highway speeds. 👍

[@MickyBellRoberts]

I purchased Subaru 1998 Sambar Truck from Japan which should arrive in two weeks time I can’t wait. Just subbed to stay in touch.

[@angelawright-swifte6247]

Great video OO thankyou for making. Very helpful to get a bit of a insight into and review of the different manufactures kei trucks. I am thinking i would go for the Honda too if i get a chance to buy one. Going to see if i can resgister one where i reside. Thanks again - Cheers

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi Angela, I’m glad you liked the video! Good luck on your search, I’m sure you will find a nice truck. They are great vehicles 👌

[@h6966]

塵芥専用　the meaning of that is Garbage collection only.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for the translation! I was wondering what that meant on the Suzuki Carry door. I have tried a phone photo translator but it doesn’t work very well. 👍

[@h6966]

@@OlympicOverland This is very old style Japanese,it is written from right to left.

[@chrisluellen]

@@h6966 I pause the video and used my Google Glass to translate it... This is what I got LOL. (Use Special Mustard)

[@sharonnicholson3393]

@@chrisluellen 😳🤣☠️

[@sharonnicholson3393]

Thank you

[@sharonnicholson3393]

You and your boy really make an amazing video may God bless you guys and your family and friends and pets with eternal success and happiness in love and health and maybe wealth too

[@OlympicOverland]

Thank you Sharon! I will let my son know that you liked the video too, he is always helping with camera work and has been a big part of the channel. Happy holidays!

[@quarlow1215]

Super cool Andy.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks!

[@stacyhodgson1051]

I was worried Todd and Shamus weren’t gonna make an appearance. Love that little truck

[@OlympicOverland]

Those boys almost always make the videos 👌

[@currentsitguy]

Seriously looking for one of these next summer, but I really need both dump and scissors lift in addition to the lockers. A 5th gear and AC would be nice, but not critical. I figure in addition to the incredibly useful utility of the thing, considering the price of gas it could be very useful just running back and forth to the grocery store, Home Depot, etc.

[@OlympicOverland]

They are great for chores and running daily errands. A dump or scissor lift would be pretty nice. Keep looking and I’m sure you will find a good one 👍

[@currentsitguy]

@@OlympicOverland My wife is a Master Gardener with the State University system, so we're thinking this would be the perfect vehicle from grabbing things like plants, rocks and soil. The scissors lift is more for me. I'm thinking it would be great for cleaning the gutters and pruning trees.

[@OlympicOverland]

@@currentsitguy they are so handy that you will discover new uses for it all the time! Great little trucks 👌

[@michaelangelosuarez3201]

I subscribed when I knew that Mike Festiva is your brother...I enjoyed his vids,and wish to watch more from you.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for subscribing! I should have another video up soon. 👌

[@ПавелБуглевский]

Отличный выбор . Японские Кей кары экономичные, надёжные. .

[@spencer1280]

real tempted to buy one of these. loved them ever since i was in highschool. only thing is i am unsure how registering it in Oklahoma would be , if its even possible

[@OlympicOverland]

They are really fun, I had wanted one for years too. Check out some of the Kei truck groups on Facebook and maybe ask how easy it is to register in your state, most of those groups are pretty big so I’m sure someone has experience with it locally. You could also find the nearest importer and call them, they usually have tips on registering and should be able to answer any questions you have. Good luck!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

New subscriber from Italia here. Looking forward to seeing your videos.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for subscribing! 👍

[@elijahburnett4802]

Good to meet you today! What about getting parts for them???

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi Elijah, great to meet you! Parts are pretty easy to source, there are a number of different Facebook groups that have cross reference lists for simple tune up parts like air, fuel and oil filters. I ordered my timing belt kit on eBay from Japan and it shipped to me in about a week. Yokohama Motors has a site that you can log into for specialty items as well. There is a Kei truck wrecking yard in Florida with pretty reasonable prices too. 👍

[@gsilva220]

If japan had left hand drive kei cars, they would be extremely popular everywhere...

[@elyserva7903]

They convert these kei trucks to left hand drive in the Philippines.

[@wuhan827]

Philippines has left hand drive kei trucks

[@ezranorthern7801]

Dang Andy, just saw this! Your videos are soooo goood

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Ez! You and T need to go for a ride in the mini, it’s fun 👌

[@TheHomePros6221]

I gotta get me one!!! I really like the hydraulic bed on those!

[@vinhha6073]

Sir I'm in Oregon but I never knew where was that dealer... please info me... I love to get one of these tiny truck soon... love your vid, off road camping... all beautiful places... thanks... see you out there soon 😂😂

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man! Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland Oregon is definitely worth checking out, Harris and his crew are great guys.

[@Doc1855]

Great video. This would be perfect for our property here in north central WA state. We have to have a 4WD. I’ll give them a call on Tuesday.

[@OlympicOverland]

Keep an eye on their website inventory, it looks like they currently have another Acty Attack with a locking rear diff and I think they had a Hijet Climber Daihatsu (locking rear diff/Toyota) listed on Facebook Marketplace recently. Good luck, they are great trucks!

[@elyserva7903]

Looks like the pooches are excited too!😁

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha they love the mini truck! 😂

[@horaciocastillo1435]

Love those minitrucks. I am curious about right hand drive on the U.S. Here in my country are banned, except with special permit on parades, weddings and things like that. Suzuky Carry are about the best on minitrucks, drove one for 17 years. Very robust and are a beast. Not made for high speed because they have a big differential with a large gear to reduce speed and increase torque. 1.6 L engine very economical on last models.

[@OlympicOverland]

Hello! Here in the U.S. we can import and drive most vehicles that are 25 years old or older without restrictions in most states so right hand drive is ok. My brother really likes his Suzuki Carry and my Honda Acty has been great too. I really like the locking rear differential and low gearing on the Attack model. We use our trucks off-road and to pick things up in town often so they do a bit of highway driving but I keep it under 60 mph and it’s been fine. We have also have been using them for camping but are now building campers for the snow this winter with diesel heaters so should have some snow camping videos up soon. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@horaciocastillo1435]

@@OlympicOverland Thanks so much for your answers. Wish you a very happy and healthty new year.

[@OlympicOverland]

@@horaciocastillo1435 Happy New Year to you as well!

[@lowerballjoint]

Most of these multi cabs here in the Philippines have been modified to the left side steering along with the dash modifications..

[@OlympicOverland]

That’s pretty cool! I’ve gotten comfortable with right hand drive and don’t even think about it anymore. Left hand shifting seems like it would be the hardest to get used to but honestly it is the opposite turn signal lever that gets me most often! 😂

[@wmrichard9026]

Great video!! Thanks really enjoyed it and learned a lot!!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@blendpinexus1416]

i do wish this kind of truck found some success in the us market

[@OlympicOverland]

They are a great design and super useful. It’s a shame they were never sold new in our market but at least we can import them! I’ve never regretted buying that little trucks, it’s taken me to some incredible places and always makes me smile. 👌

[@dowen1511]

Yeah I would want left hand drive for sure wonder where to find them

[@OlympicOverland]

Left hand drive Kei cars and trucks are not very common but I have seen a few 2wd ones that were purchased for government or city/county work so check local auctions in your area. Right hand drive is actually really easy to get used to and not as strange to drive as many people think. Give one a try and see if it bothers you, they are so fun that after 5 minutes you won’t even think about what side the steering wheel is on. The weirdest part is really just the fact that the turn signal is swapped with the windshield wiper switch so it’s common to get those mixed up at first 👌

[@jimapaguio_fisherwannabe]

Mini truck is popular here in the Philippines ranging from150k up to 290k pesos . I love them! Thankyou

[@OlympicOverland]

I would love to visit the Philippines someday! Thanks for watching. Mini trucks are great 👍

[@AFRO_KEEN]

I remember those in Japan when I was there in 1978. I always wondered why you never see them on U S. roads. Now I am starting to see them. The used to be column stand shift.

[@OlympicOverland]

I really like mine, it’s one of the best vehicles that I’ve owned! I’ve seen the column shift ones, they also made the larger versions that way and often had bench seats 👌

[@wilde.coyote6618]

Their not street legal in my state of Michigan. Too bad , I like the cab forward design. Real old school

[@AFRO_KEEN]

@Wild E. Coyote They sell and use them in my state. I have not seen them on any highway, but I have seen them on the street. I rode in one year ago and was good for Short distance errands.

[@ashharurot7082]

Amazing vlog, what type of camera/s are you using?

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I’m using a Panasonic G85 and GoPro 9 Black.

[@ashharurot7082]

@@OlympicOverland thank you

[@edwardkie380]

Did you happen to see any diesel Kei trucks in your travels ?? I'm in Phoenix Arizona I'm looking now actively .. any ideas Ed Kie in Phoenix writes

[@OlympicOverland]

Hello Ed! I have never actually seen or heard of a factory diesel Kei truck and was pretty interested when I first started looking too. I have always been a fan of Diesel engines and have owned many but unfortunately never in a Kei truck… I think the gearing is a big part of it, the original gas motors in most modern Kei trucks are 660cc with 4 valves per cylinder and rev to around 7500 rpm for trucks/vans and higher for turbo or supercharged Kei cars. They are pretty efficient in stock form but a diesel would still potentially do much better with more power and torque. I think the added cost, weight and different transmission gear ratios plus final drive gearing to run a factory diesel just didn’t pan out. The closest I’ve seen yet was what looked like a Suzuki Carry or Daihatsu Hijet based snowcat. It was a factory built snowcat that was skid steer and powered by a small Yanmar diesel but they are rare! Thanks for watching and let me know if you ever see a diesel Kei truck, “The Unicorn” ! 👍

[@edwardkie380]

Thank you for the reply good to know I had hopes of … bummer gas it is then. Thanks again for getting back 73 and wanting something other than my smart for2ed

[@OlympicOverland]

@@edwardkie380 good luck on your Kei truck search! I’m sure you will find a good one, they are really fun and useful. Try to drive a few different models if you can because they all have a different feel in the cab and handling can be unique to each manufacturer because of the engine configurations. Subaru is rear engine, Honda is mid engine and Suzuki, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi are front engine (under the cab). 👌

[@edwardkie380]

Yeah, I watched what you went through today .. one needs to be careful..& shop smart .. thanks again for your informative posting. I'm looking forward to getting one soon ... Ed

[@ptownskater79]

I'm tempted to buy one but hearing you say not legal in oregon but I see them running around all the time round here. Wonder ehat extra hoops it'd have to jump through to make it happen

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah it’s weird because I’ve seen them for sale with plates in Oregon and California so somebody is getting them through. Im just not sure what the trick is. Ask on some of the Kei truck Facebook groups, lots of people seem to be on those and I’m sure someone would have the answer. It might be as simple as buying one that’s already plated in another state and bringing it in vs registering with only the import documents? Good luck, they are great trucks!

[@richardfowler3254]

I have wanted one of these ever since I learned that they were available for sale in the US (and street legal)

[@OlympicOverland]

One of the most useful and fun vehicles that I have ever owned 👌

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Glad you passed on the first one, the frame rust was much worse than you thought. You didn't mention fuel economy, are you getting 45-50mpg ?

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah that rust was terrible, someone had already welded plates over rusted through sections of the frame and it was definitely something I wanted to avoid. Fuel mileage is decent but I haven’t set my GPS to calculate a full tank yet. I will include that in a future video. 👍

[@ИванЯкутск-е1ь]

Nice mini truck 👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man! 👌

[@ИванЯкутск-е1ь]

@@OlympicOverland Have a nice trip in this mini truck!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@ИванЯкутск-е1ь it’s one of my favorite trucks! Thanks for watching. Cheers! 🍻

[@keldonator]

That racoon was so cool!

[@OlympicOverland]

👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Lots of character!

[@thunderbirdapache8957]

Looks Great! What did you pay for it?

[@OlympicOverland]

I paid $5000 for this one, prices seem to range between $4500-$6500 at the place that I bought mine. It’s been super reliable and a ton of fun 👌

[@bigwilben1710]

in Philippines the hand drive was modified to left hand drive before selling it

[@OlympicOverland]

Nice! Thanks, that is great information 👍

[@metricstormtrooper]

If you've ever bought a vehicle directly from Japan, you'd see that all these mini trucks would be class 5 quality, they are the ones that would not really be sold at auction, they would be bought for little more than scrap value, the US is getting what the rest of the world won't allow to be imported. Still, they are good enough to be fun and with TLC keep running for a few more years.

[@OlympicOverland]

I bet taking the time to import would be a great way to get a nice low mileage truck. I’m pretty happy with the Acty that I bought & the dents/paint weren’t an issue because we were going to use it as a truck so I knew it would get more as time went on. So far it runs like a top and doesn’t burn any oil, I was looking for a locking diff, solid motor and no frame rust so this one worked great for me. Someday I will look into importing one, our friend imported a Hijet and has been really happy. Cheers!

[@stacyhodgson1051]

Looks like it’s already paid for itself in good times and work load around the house 👍🏽

[@OlympicOverland]

@@stacyhodgson1051 absolutely!

[@beunbad]

@@OlympicOverland How do they compare to the Suzuki versions?

[@OlympicOverland]

@@beunbad My brother has the Suzuki Carry and really likes it, they are great trucks. They both work equally well offroad and make very similar power on the highway. Both cabs feel very different inside and I would say to test drive both if you can to see which one fits you the best. If you are planning on using it offroad often I would recommend finding a truck with a rear diff lock. I don't think you can go wrong with either truck, the Suzuki and Honda are both really good.

[@jcpage305]

Why did you go to Portland instead of going to Vancouver?

[@OlympicOverland]

Because Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland had the best prices at the time for Kei trucks and a good selection. They had just gotten 2 shipments so it was nice to test them all. Many of the trucks in Washington at the time were priced really high. I had also missed out on a few trucks from private sellers so making the drive to Portland just worked out best in my situation.

[@tombrizzi8904]

How do you research what states these Japanese Mini Trucks can be registered in? You mentioned you could not register in Oregon.

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, just check the local laws or visit some of the mini truck forums to find out if your state is ok. Most importers in your state should be able to verify for you. There must be loopholes because I have seen plated trucks in California and Oregon but I am not sure what the trick is.

[@bobbyhaney8322]

@@OlympicOverland a coworker just registered his side by side, what he did is he went to a neighboring State that allows them to be registered, then he returned and changed the regulation to his State.Once it's registered in one State at that point it can be registered in any from what I understand. You just have to get that first registration as it changes the vehicle type on the title or something like that. A hassle but that's how he did his.

[@rftech1608]

I love it I have a M923A2 and a M1078 LMTV I'm use to getting looks too lol. Can you share where you got it?

[@OlympicOverland]

The ex military stuff is so heavy duty, it’s the best! We found our old m1031 box on Craigslist to do the camper build and I’ve never regretted it. I ended up buying the Honda Acty in Portland Oregon from Motorcycle Warehouse. Harris is a great guy and was nice to work with.

[@SaskFisher]

That's awesome!! I NEED one now haha.

[@OlympicOverland]

Such great trucks! 👍

[@Nick_Spencer]

From all the cues in the video i'm guessing you are on the peninsula? I just moved to Sequim and I am super tempted to get myself a little kei truck for daily driving and camping.

[@OlympicOverland]

Good eye! They are a perfect vehicle for the Peninsula and exploring around all of the dirt roads out here. Let me know if you decide to get one and have any questions.

[@Nick_Spencer]

@@OlympicOverland Thanks! I'm kinda stubborn so once the cards are right I'm for sure getting one!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@Nick_Spencer They are really fun and it seems like I’m seeing lots of them available these days so hold out for a good one!

[@fishmonger5026]

what a beautiful story

[@allanperryman388]

The mini is rad!

[@OlympicOverland]

Possibly my favorite machine!

[@007Kiristo]

Which one had the most head/leg room? Interested in a mini truck, but I'm 6'5".

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi Kristo, the best Kei truck for you would be a Daihatsu Jumbo Cab or the somewhat rare Super Jumbo Cab. These trucks have extra room behind the seats to slide it back. There are some models with a higher roof as well but I think you will find that most of the standard cab heights are actually pretty good, it’s leg room that becomes an issue. Another cab style to consider would be a deck van version but they have reduced bed space. 👍

[@007Kiristo]

@@OlympicOverland Thanks!

[@udaaz]

This video just what I needed to see I’m in the market for one of these. What is a nice cruising speed mph? And is Honda build quality seem best?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, a good average cruising speed for most of the 4 speed trucks is 55 mph and the 5 speed versions are 60+ mph. The lower gearing of the 4 speed is nice when adding larger diameter tires and diff locks seem to be more common on many of the 4 speed versions but it is an option to look for if you plan on using your truck off road in steep or muddy conditions. A standard 4x4 non diff lock truck is still vary capable off road but the locker is nice to have when you need it. Build quality is really good on all of the brands, it really just depends on how hard of a life it had and how well the truck was maintained before being sent to auction. My brother really likes his Suzuki Carry and our friend thinks his Daihatsu Hijet is the best. For me the Honda just felt right but there are details about all of the trucks that I liked. Test drive a few different trucks if you can before making your decision but honestly they are all really well built and I’m sure you will find one that suits your needs. Good luck on your search and let me know what truck you end up buying 👌

[@OcularEngineer]

Were you able to get the truck registered as a regular road vehicle or is it like a atv/utv with limitations?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, I was able to get regular plates in Washington state with no restrictions. I live about 10 miles out of town and it gets quite a bit of highway use. 👌

[@AStrangernightApache0864]

Hey I'm a new subscriber to the channel and I was wondering how fast does those mini trucks run and how far does it get you on the gallon !?

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for subscribing! I typically keep my truck around 55-60 mph on the highway and it gets quite a bit of highway use because we live about 10 miles out of town. I’ve had my truck up to about 68 mph but 55/60 is a better pace for it. As far as fuel mileage my Acty does pretty good. I think I saw a Honda advertisement at one point claiming up to 50 mpg but that might have been for a 2wd truck? I think I am getting between 35-40ish mpg range, it is pretty efficient.

[@VcottntailW]

Are those trailer wheels old Gotti's? They look just like them. Love the kei truck videos 🤘

[@gearheadgarage3429]

Any chance you can provide the name of the dealer in Portland that you worked with?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, I bought my truck from Harris at Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland

[@aspiceproduct]

joining the youtube world! sick 1.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Jared!

[@christianleach6998]

What paperwork did you get with the truck that helped you to get the truck registered 3rd? And did you get a title after all was said and done?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, all imported vehicles come with origin/import documents that have specs like weight, VIN number, manufacture date and other details that help the licensing department in your state fill out the forms to issue a title. It was a pretty quick process for me in Washington to register and I was issued plates in less than 20 minutes. The title showed up in the mail a week or two later just like any other vehicles that I’ve registered. Insurance was easy too, about 20 minutes on the phone and it was all set. Some states are more difficult to register imported vehicles in so check around first. Join a few of the Kei truck Facebook groups, they usually have some great info about state guidelines and any issues in your area but Washington, Idaho and Montana seem to be pretty easy. Lots of Kei’s registered on the east coast as well. Good luck 👌

[@wildbill23c]

@@OlympicOverland I live in Idaho, so that's good news that its pretty easy to get one of these trucks registered here...I've been really thinking about buying one with a dump bed for projects around the property....since I have a sub-compact tractor, being able to dump into the bed of one of these trucks would be extremely handy.

[@OlympicOverland]

@@wildbill23c the dump beds are nice! I’ve seen side dumps and scissor lift beds too. 👍

[@kas4751]

Is the truck bed big enough to fit a dirt bike?

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah, the bed is 6’ so basically like a regular Toyota Tacoma bed but without the wheel wells. My Beta 300 fits great in the back. 👍

[@kas4751]

@@OlympicOverland thanks. Do u by any chance have a video demonstrating that? If not, might be a nice content! 👀😄

[@OlympicOverland]

@@kas4751 I think there is a still photo in one of my videos of the Beta in the back. I will get some footage to work into a video at some point 👌. I have seen full sized street bikes in Kei trucks and A lot of guys in Japan use them to transport snowmobiles.

[@H-RutherfordHill]

Would one of these fit on a 9'4" flatbed? I have a RAM 3500 flat bed and want to put one of these on the back.

[@OlympicOverland]

They are about 10’ long x 4.5’ wide and weigh between 1600 to 1800 lbs. so with a little over hang it could possibly work 👌

[@H-RutherfordHill]

@@OlympicOverland Thanks!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@H-RutherfordHill no problem! Let me know if you make it work 👍

[@jamiegan1339]

Did you ever test a 5 speed acty vs the 4 speed atack? Im wonder how much difference 5th vs 4th makes for highway cruising as I think Id prefer having the crawler gear for offroad.

[@OlympicOverland]

I did test the 5 speed Acty SDX and the gearing was nice but I needed the ultra low 1st and reverse for offroad and I was planning on going up a size with the tires so the lower 4th was great in the long run gearing wise. The Attaack's 4th gear is between the SDX 5 speed's 4th and 5th gear so cruising at 55 or 60 is fine and gets slightly better with a larger tire like the 13" Forceum MT's that I now use on the truck. The big benefit of the Attack model is the rear diff lock.

[@jamiegan1339]

@@OlympicOverland perfect info, just what I needed thanks!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@jamiegan1339 thanks for watching! I will be posting a bunch of Kei truck videos this winter. We just had a great camping trip recently, mini trucks, mini bikes and camping!

[@jamiegan1339]

@@OlympicOverland subscribed!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@jamiegan1339 thanks! Welcome to the channel 👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

Do u mind me asking how much those things cost over there?

[@TheHomePros6221]

Looks like he wanted 6500 for that one

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi! The prices range from about $4500 to $6500 at that dealer depending on options. Typically a dump bed with 4wd and diff lock would be in the $6000-$6500 range. 👍

[@ryanholland9348]

The crazy part is that they are selling at auction over there for the equivalent of $500. Once you factor in the sea freight and some paperwork overhead, these guys are probably doing alright for themselves.

[@SaabAholic]

Did you buy the truck at Motorcycle Warehouse? I’ve been checking out their inventory for a while now. Did you say that truck can’t be licensed in Oregon?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi Jeff, I did buy it at Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland. Harris was great to deal with and happened to have a shipment that got delayed and another one that arrived on time so I was basically able to check out twice the inventory as usual so that was nice. I know people are getting them plated in Oregon but it’s more difficult than Washington, Idaho, Montana. I would check the Facebook Kei truck groups to find out if anyone has any good tips for licensing in Oregon. Cheers man, good luck on your mini truck search! 👍

[@SaabAholic]

@@OlympicOverland hey , thanks! I don’t do Facebook but I’ll look into it!

[@Chase_01]

Is the acty’s 4wd on all the time or can you disengage and drive in 4x2

[@OlympicOverland]

It’s full time 4wd but most Acty’s ( I haven’t seen one yet that doesn’t) have a 2wd or 4wd selector switch that you can access under the truck on the side of the transmission. Older models from the 80’s had a linkage for the actuator in the cab but the newer versions have to be selected by the external transmission switch. I always keep mine in 4wd and have never had a problem but 2wd might be nice on extended highway driving or in the event of front driveline issues. 👌

[@Chase_01]

@@OlympicOverland I would like to use 2wd on the road to help extend the life of the front wheel drive system sadly it seems like the only model that has exactly what I’m looking for would be the Suzuki carry 4x4 with diff lock finding one on the east coast is the difficult part

[@OlympicOverland]

@@Chase_01 the Acty Attack like I have has a rear diff lock and can be set to 2wd. The Subaru Sambar has a selectable 4wd and diff lock option on some of the trucks. The Daihatsu Hijet Climber can be run in 2wd and also has a diff lock. My brother really likes his diff lock Carry but many of the trucks can be found with diff lock and selectable 4wd. Test drive a few different models if you can and I’m sure you will find something that will work for you. Good luck! 👍

[@reneekrueger962]

How tall are you and how did you fit In all of them? What model had the most room?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, I’m 5’ 8” so it’s pretty much a perfect size for me. The cab is fairly tall so friends of mine in the 6’ range still fit well but heavier people will find most of the single cab versions a tight fit. The Daihatsu Jumbo cab would be a good one to look at or some of the 4 door deck vans but you will trade the extra cab room for bed space. Subaru Sambar have a nice cab layout as well and are often slightly roomier. Definitely try to test drive a few, they are great trucks and I’m sure you will find one that meets your needs. Good luck on the search 👍

[@gonzalez519]

Man i really want one but im in Florida! 😢 How much did you pay for yours if you don’t mind disclosing that bit of info? Also i didn’t catch the model year.

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi! It’s a 1991 Honda Acty Attack and I paid about $5200. Great trucks, I use it all the time 👍

[@cadenkunkle9495]

Where did you go to in Portland Oregon??

[@jakewilsonwoodworks8152]

Saw you cruising around the other day! I subscribed, see ya around buddy. 👏👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Jake!

[@greglewis1839]

Who in Portland did you buy your truck through? Thanks!

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, I bought it from Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland. Harris was great to deal with and his prices are really good. It’s a great place to check out and test drive the different models.

[@greglewis1839]

@@OlympicOverland Thanks much!

[@At0m5k]

The Japanese text on the lower front fender of the Suzuki that says 塵芥専用 gave me a chuckle. It can be interpreted in two ways "use for garbage only" or "for use by garbage only" (referring to the driver). Looks like that one was used to haul garbage which explains the dump bed and the poor condition.

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha it seems so exotic to see “garbage truck” written Japanese. If I had bought that truck I would have kept the writing on the side. Thanks! 😁

[@mikehoncho8312]

Started binge watchin your videos after seeing how cool these trucks are! Was wondering if you could tell me if the person you bought from is an importer or like a used dealership. Really want to buy one. Keep up the awesome content please!

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi Mike, welcome to the channel! I bought my truck from Harris at Motorcycle Warehouse in Portland Oregon. He seems to have the best prices, brings in lots of different trucks and has a great crew. When I bought mine prices at his shop ranged from $4500-$6500 but shipping costs have gotten pretty crazy lately so it seems like they are averaging in the $5500-$7500 range now, still cheaper than most of the other importers and they are great to deal with. I just went down to test drive a mini Acty fire truck and see what other imports had come in recently, that video will be out soon 👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Here is a link to Motorcycle Warehouse, if you are near Portland Oregon it’s definitely worth giving them a call to see what’s on the next shipment www.mc-warehouse.com/

[@mikehoncho8312]

Thank you so much for the reply! Seeing the journies you and your families go through inspires me to get more in touch with the world!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@mikehoncho8312 being out exploring and camping is the best! 👍

[@IntheBlood67]

Outstanding!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks 👍

[@Patman408]

Sweet little truck, but how much did you pay? I'd like to get one myself..

[@OlympicOverland]

I paid about $5000 for it but unfortunately prices have been going up on these trucks. There are still deals out there and prices vary considerably between dealers so it’s good to shop around.

[@Patman408]

@@OlympicOverland Thank you for replying, ya I've been looking around and some people are asking 8-10K. thanks again, enjoy your little truck it's pretty cool.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

I need to move to Washington, so I can get one of those because I live in Oregon

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah, it’s too bad that Oregon makes them so difficult to register. I know it can be done in Oregon and California but I’m not sure what loophole people are using to make it work.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@OlympicOverland well, let me know if you find out

[@OlympicOverland]

@@youknowwithMartyKauffman will do 👌

[@kahnadah]

I wonder what the driving position is like... Left hand turns seem scary, difficult to see clearly.

[@OlympicOverland]

It’s actually pretty good visibility, I prefer driving it over some of my other vehicles. Give one a test drive sometime, even the left hand shifting is easier than I expected. Honestly the weirdest part of it is the turn signal being opposite on the steering column.

[@kahnadah]

@@OlympicOverland Cool! I used to live in England, so the RHD controls wouldn't phase me much. I was more concerned about getting nailed turning left at traffic lights! :)

[@OlympicOverland]

@@kahnadah ha ha definitely! I was pretty impressed with the visibility in this little truck. I initially bought it to handle chores around my property but like driving it so much that it pretty much gets used for everything from an occasional work commute, errands in town and even camping trips.