Buying Cars at Auction in Japan STILL WORTH IT?

Buying Japanese cars at Japan's biggest car auction USS Tokyo. Is it still worth it?
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[@howlsquad238]

As somebody who lives in northern canada I cant help but laugh when you say a fair bit of rust. These are the cleanest cars ive seen in my life.

[@Onegamex]

he would go totally insane if he come at a auction house in Montreal close to all the damn car are rusted to the bone because of the damn salt and dirty snow haha

[@Eebens]

I live in Finland and my daily has more rust than all of these cars combined 🤣

[@chriscollins550]

Same in the UK. What Sam is calling rust I say is nothing more than suffice rust is fix.

[@codymanring9129]

Yeah bad rust for me is surface rust Las Vegas nv . If you can’t wipe it off with some steel wool and wd40 . It’s not from Vegas

[@bennyb.1742]

@@Onegamex I once tried to import a WRX from MTL to Vancouver Island. The inspector didn't want to bother and just denied me. I made a fuss and he went to jack it up. Jack went right through the jackpoint, through the floor, and was poking out inside hahaha

[@rageassist1959]

living in the north east of the states it always cracks me up hearing sam talk about rust. he would have a heart attack if he saw some of the 90s tuner cars we have here lol

[@RANDOMZ29941]

and in the uk hahaha

[@HigherRPMs]

ikr lol New York is rustville

[@suspiciouslystickysocks8850]

No kidding, my geo trackers last body mount just went out. From the NW

[@HigherRPMs]

@@suspiciouslystickysocks8850 my 99 Nissan Frontier is driving on hopes and dreams 😂

[@usergrade7812]

It's amazing that you can just walk around a lot filled with our dream cars and they're all open to look at...

[@revvolutions]

I'm my country, that dildo shifter would've been stolen before the auction lot even opened to the public.

[@Mango_Pnch]

Auction sites are only for auctioneers. Not anyone can look that’s why some cars have the keys inside at whatnot.

[@420hotbox36]

It's because Japanese people know how to behave

[@MGAFFY]

7:59 I'm surprised you missed all the stitch welds, that Evo was definitely a rally car lol

[@adammorris5628]

Totally agree that the cars are heading to be actual classics, and the parts will become really hard to find, these iconic masterpieces are destined to sit in rich peoples garages never to see the light of day again, much like the classics of the past, Audi Quattros, E30 M3s, Sierra RS Cosworths etc, untouchable mythical beasts for the super wealthy.... Just had an idea...would love to see you do a Dick Johnson RS500 replica drift Sierra... 👌😂

[@BondoV2]

I agree too but there would be a little more of these about had people in the day not joyride, crash or burn them.

[@01iverQueen]

This is a car paradise for someone who is into Japanese cars

[@excalibur2038]

Yesss finally a new auction video, i missed you doing these, love that you talk and explain things while going through the cars, awesome vid

[@Camskoz]

Suppp sammit ✌️ miss these kinda videos ,really reminds me off the earlier videos that I first started watching off you. Keep up the awesome work ✌️

[@Lazl0ow]

I would love to see more old cars in these vids, like there's so many 80 's and below cars you just walk by, The old old stuff gets me hyped.

[@NB_NB_NB]

We have the same crazy prices over in the UK. Dealers have turned to private sales for profits, with good deals selling in just a few minutes, and major dealerships even buying off ebay auctiions.

[@driftx1840]

Love auction videos please do more auction/ exploring videos

[@johnsnake3467]

These auction videos are your best. Would be good to see at least once a month so we stay informed about what’s happening there

[@lowkeydiegoduran4724]

2:52 no way you passed on a stagea 260rs, that's like my dream car 😭

[@oliwer7211]

The way you handled that shifter🥵

[@ryancantu8570]

Yayy another Japan auction vid these are the best on your channel sam!!

[@absters111.]

I love your videos I have learned a lot about cars you should do more auction videos

[@gabrielkim2301]

Loving the auction series

[@fuxbox]

These auction videos blow me away. Tons of legends just sitting around that I have pretty much never seen in my life in Detroit.

[@CforClairvoyant]

As a fellow Detroiter, i feel you bro. So tired of seeing the same muscle cars. Would love seeing more JDM stuff

[@fuxbox]

@@CforClairvoyant it's wild isn't it? We have to have one of the biggest car cultures. We have it all not just muscle cars, but the jdm is severely lacking.

[@CforClairvoyant]

@@fuxbox I rarely see any moddifed cars as well. Like how could we "love cars so much" and all I see is stock muscle cars when an exhaust or just customized exteriors like wraps and body kits lol. Never any real fun stuff!!

[@fuxbox]

@@CforClairvoyant well I can't say that lol

[@CforClairvoyant]

@@fuxbox Must be different over here haha. I hope to see some nice cars this summer!!

[@christianlenik5307]

3:25 tbh: I still would want that Itasha Subie - it look Airbrushed, too (has to be an R Grade) 5:00 so THATS why Alexi loves this stuff *noted*

[@heheheehehehehehe185]

there will be a point where the prices will stabilize for these beaten up weathered cars, clean titles will be the only thing that goes up in value.

[@cooliomo]

I’d love to go to a Japanese auction. Just to see how the process works in person!

[@tamaradejesus994]

Sammit seems like a really cool guy I love watching his videos he knows a lot about cars I learn a lot of good knowledge from him thank you sammit and like always God bless 🙏😁

[@uzwannabe]

Thanks for updating us on the market brotha

[@bwhittv1446]

Love these videos. If possible wish we could get an idea on what these cars are currently selling for and what a reasonable price would be. As someone, like myself, just looking more into these cars I'd love to have a good idea of if it'll be worth while to get a car like a R34. Some places I've seen asking 100-255k for a mint R34 and at that point I'd just get a used R35 for between 70-80K instead locally instead if the prices are that crazy for a R34 with 40-70K miles on it

[@eddieanime1469]

Love the contact you already do but keep doing the Auction videos too

[@jeff666p]

5:04 Don't make the the car blow sam lol 😂

[@jwlms]

He WASNT built to handle it

[@vinnycent007]

Love these auction videos.

[@gdovidal3277]

20:46 I totally agree what he says about these new car fresh out in the market like GR86, 2022 Supra GR, 2022 Nissan Z (Fairlady Z) and more goes the list. Its hard to debate with you decision to spend $60K on a new car that has zero mileage or getting a iconic/legendary JDM car that will cause more maintenance down the road and that depreciates more when you drive it and put some more mileage in to it. That is one of my concerns if when I’m saving money can I put that money in to a brand new car or getting a JDM car that will work more along the way? Great video in these auction out in Japan.

[@Petethedeadboy]

Alot of these cars probably sold during the COVID boom and they over payed for them that's probably why the reserves are so high if I had to guess. Very interesting video sam!

[@joshshelton796]

Awesome video man!

[@chrisdarlington8723]

That being said Sam none of the new cars on the market are anywhere as cool as a jzx-100 bro. Coming from an owner of a chaser, it is hands down the coolest best driving car I have ever drove!! Would not trade it for anything!!!

[@flfun1684]

Great see you back in Japan! JDM and Mustang Forever Bro!

[@swisscourthustle]

You walked straight past some pretty cool cars my guy.

[@Aj_470]

He's not into subarus that much

[@itmebakadesu]

@@Aj_470 The silver GC8 he walked passed hurt my heart.

[@user-sk4wf3ve6z]

That 86 with the carbon bonnet looked nice but he always ignores them,will need to give it 20 years before they are worth looking at 😂

[@TaleofWoes]

Is it sad I wanted him to look at the speed3?

[@Dirtracing23]

He walked past a r34 my dream car and very rare car

[@jeh5c]

wahahah the oogahh horn got me looooool. you need to add it to the ktr!

[@johnsonrepp]

It’s definitely worth it. Except if you live in the west coast of the USA. Vessel backlog causing 4+ month delay on cars arriving from Japan.

[@josesupra]

The evo3 was the last one with the engine in that lay out I believe. Because alot of dsm (turbo eclipse) guys over here would use those engines and trans. So evo 4 and up should be how your last evo was.

[@nzuncovered1845]

Yes and evo X engine had the exhaust on the back and intake on the front

[@mrfunkymuir]

I love Sam steering buyers away from cool 30 year old cars so he can have them all to himself lol 😂 more honda , Toyota content Sam. But loving the channel. All the best for the new mini Sam coming soon 🤠

[@Leo.B.Photos]

Looks like the Japanese market is having the same effect as the NZ market atm - lots of high reserves, not a lot of selling, and a scared buyers market that doesn't want to spend the money that these things are going for. Having just sold a few 180SX's - theyre definitely coming down in price.

[@Caleb0106]

Bro I almost laught out loud when you were looking at that 33 gtr with that little bit of rust in the strut tops, I would of called that near mint😂, I think we’re a bit more used to rust in the uk, bad strut tops here are completely missing strut tops

[@nzuncovered1845]

Those strut tops look ok, but underneath the layers of steel they will be rusty as. If you watch Wheeler Dealers Ed China repairs an R33 one time and he had to rebuild those strut tops and it shows how much rust is under there

[@Caleb0106]

@@nzuncovered1845 ah ok yeah makes sense

[@viper596]

It still amazes me that Japan is this safe that you can leave your VERY expensive cars WITH the keys in and unlocked in a huge lot that people can easily go in and out of. Bet you if it was any other country, they would at least have attempted thefts such as broken windows.

[@grlmgor]

They also leave their handbag/shopping bags on seats in food courts to reserve seats as they order.

[@Imissthefuhrer]

That’s what happens when you have a homogeneous population.

[@izzy031096]

It’s crazy there, when I went in 2013 there was next to no cameras in retail stores, people leave personally items unattended. It really is such a safe place that even petty theft barely exists.

[@FoB39]

what happens when your country isnt filled with dark melatonin people. Its Safe. Who would have thought.

[@Dos-dh9ul]

Maybe it's because they don't really have blacks and Hispanics living there 😅😂

[@user-rs8pv6fr2l]

I've been wating for these type of videos🥀

[@alexmaier456]

great video as always :D

[@riddlemethis01]

That fireball at the end was messed up, I can't stop laughing.

[@michaellambie8427]

Love the video. Thanks

[@Lou_Kyr]

Cool video. Be good to see more auction videos

[@nao__channel]

i love these auction videos

[@xylem3996]

Hi sammit I love the auction videos

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I'd definitely take both of the Nissan's in the center of the thumbnail though. Got my first Nissan in 1999 (S13 240SX coupe). Fell in love and been buying Nissan here and there ever since. I still that S13 in a garage too. Totally stock but you it will still break loose with the slightest effort.

[@SMG5RO_old]

1:10 seen that s14, fell in love

[@kcranny9375]

Great honest opinion

[@STocKi777]

Bro.. I clicked on your post so hoping to see that yellow z32. Now me so sad..lol, but still much love. Keep that JDM dream alive. Peace out.

[@paulschmitz97]

Sam should definitely pick up another s13 would be sick!

[@jonatankarijo]

Love the car auction videos

[@mosiah.shipley6189]

Hi Sam I’m from the uk been watching your channel for less then a year live the content and love checking out all the cars

[@Punk510]

Loving the recaros in the Evo.

[@lindseyormsbee]

Yes the Evo III and earlier, Galant VR4, DSM cars are mounted opposite of the EVO IV and up.

[@abettertomorrow5928]

Very wise advice at the end of video 👍

[@Slicknick003]

Auction vid WOO🔥

[@johnathangentry5448]

That silver impreza at the beginning looks so clean

[@an__x]

My 34 gtt is coming next week from Japan to Australia, so excited! And it was so much cheaper than buying it locally, just got to cross my fingers and hope it's not a dud but I'm hopeful as I took your advice and made sure it was inspected and it came back pretty decent and I managed to win it for a little below budget. Love the vids! They've been super helpful!

[@connordodsworth2301]

how did it turn out? im in aus too looking at importing a 32, any tips or recommendations?

[@an__x]

@@connordodsworth2301 can't say for sure yet, the car arrives in Fremantle on Sunday and will go to compliance and rego over the next fortnight, obviously do your own research and don't trust a stranger over the internet but I went through Japan car direct and they sorted me out, just make sure to budget accordingly for getting it over here 👍

[@connordodsworth2301]

@@an__x im in Perth too bro, I'll have a look at Japan car direct

[@an__x]

@@connordodsworth2301 nice bro, give it a few weeks you might see it on the road haha

[@connordodsworth2301]

@@an__x should come to the car meets in it, my mate takes his 32. They aren't bad at all, good people too

[@josefvirgil8944]

Sammit showing us that he can definitely stroke a stick.

[@ricardo1e93]

That black s13 looks almost exactly like the one Moog from mcm lost in a fire, would be a nice nostalgic car for him, even taking in mind he already build the white s chassis one.

[@scoobysean555]

That ending 😂😂😂🔥🔥

[@joeaquino1433]

Japan Auto Auctions is not the only place to get JDM cars, we actually source out cars in all corners of the world. There are times its cheaper to buy cars here in Australia than in Japan, specially for the US market. Specially defected jdm cars, because of some aftermarket parts, etc. Some owners can't be bothered spending money to fix the defect, and they sell their cars cheaper. But we make more money on high end unicorn JDM's

[@JonathanB007-]

Thanks for keeping it real

[@frias2287]

Nice one🔥

[@nnaheim.]

Michelangelo Merisi was named after the town where he spent much of his early childhood, Caravaggio.

[@muji_duji4528]

17:58 that is a Autech MFT!!! Extremely rare s14 and its in purple and only has a few 90s mods especially that 4 spoke momo steering wheel

[@isunamitch]

I'd take that R33 GTR in a heartbeat... to keep it in Japan obviously... The low milleage R34 is really clean! I would not worry at all about the rust underneath, for me, from Canada, it is nothing! We don't have as bad rusted cars as in Okinawa but it is quite close, but cars rust from underneath...

[@paulwitulski1905]

Sam, get a replacement for the TME but think about getting an Evo X, I know at first glance you wont think about it but man you would love it, the 4B11T platform has a lot of potential. It is sad it is so overlooked. Anyways, cheers from Phoenix, Arizona. :)

[@tylertheotaku9270]

I have an uncracked dash from my old PS13 in storage. My white one has a cracked dash, so at some point it might be swapped

[@alexanderannesen5358]

My Dream var is the R32 but i live in Denmark so the Price of just getting the var on danish plates is like 300% the Price you gave for it. So i`ll probably never be able to get one

[@JustRobertCZE]

i missed these auction videos

[@donelmao4988]

that Z32 caught my attention. i own one but i still get excited when i see one

[@georgenaidoo9553]

Do they auction houses keep the reserve price at a constant or do they change it after the car sits there for long enough?

[@matinbali]

When was this taken? I've been To USS Tokyo use to go to the auctions back in mid 90s to around 2001 then my last visit was 2005 judging by the comments dated recently I gather the video is also recent .

[@kevinward8288]

Love auction videos more of them please also waiting for a r32 4 door update please

[@ThaPric3]

Can you do this and look at the older cars? Pre 90's!

[@Closiraid]

I've always wanted a s14 zenki with a navan front bumper and adding foglights

[@user-rb4ix7lk1k]

interesting video mate. Just wondering I was checking out the USS Auto page and htey say you must be a japanese dealer in japan to buy from this auction is that true? Im in Australia and would love to know how to buy from this auction. If you have any tips please fill me in man =)

[@asdreww]

That white old Evo has had accident repair in the front corner - inner structure welded

[@berkanaltinay4409]

Hey mate, I love all your contents. I am panning to import toyota hiace vans to Australia. Are you able to do reviews on light commercial vans when you get a chance?

[@ashenmalithjayawardana8331]

Bro i would like to see more subaru sti Vlogs one of my dream cars I realy Appreciate the effort for educating car lovers huge thumbs up for that 👍 👌 👏 ❤from sri lanka

[@jjsorenavki7005]

Get a CE9A Evo 1-3!! the best Evo hands down aint bias cause i have one had the others CE ftw!!

[@pigeonsil240sx]

that kinda sucks the old evo engines are flipped this means if you buy one in the states and pop the motor you need to source evo 1 engine from japan instead of just being able to junkyard shop for a newer evo replacement engine.

[@swin.117]

1000% "friends" in the auction houses are bidding up currently, I was bidding on a few RSX Type R and EP3 Type R during december when the dollar was low 70's and people were bidding just a bit over my budget then mysteriously reposted for less than my max bid few days later like what... lmao

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Loving all the icon Japanese cars, but for me if I had money to burn i'd buy them and restore them if necessary. But since I don't I might not ever get an icon car to me. But just roll with whatever I can get and is more reasonable to buy as a commuter but can also be a fun and reliable car.

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Bro you can do it, it’s a choice not to get your dream or icon car , if you really want it you can make it happen, I’m only 24 and got a 20k original mile R32 GTST type M as my second car to my daily (even though it isn’t a GTR it’s close enough for me) . I may pay $700 in car payments monthly between my 2 cars but it is 100% worth it

[@buzzer4385]

A lot of nice cars, i know you like the Nissan/Toyota model cars. Would be nice to see some more, with the Subaru Impreza WRX STI model.

[@JpoT852]

Always best to see what the auction has 🤩

[@lovelessjapan1971]

That yellow dust happens this time of the year and is even part of weather news, due the respiratory problems it causes.

[@abysalhunter3883]

I live in Canada and can tell you for sure 100 percent that if you don't have any experience importing cars from over seas don't. The cost of import is huge. The market value on these vehicles is very high at this point in time. If you watch the market you can get a great deal but it takes time and patience. In short yes buying a car at a Japanese auto auction is feasible. So long as you live in Japan. If your in Canada not so much. I imported a skyline a few years ago and it got crushed at the Canadian border. Lost my money and only answer I got was contaminated...

[@grlmgor]

Ouch! Japaneses car got to have a contaminated test because of Fukushima.

[@DamienMalakay]

Love the info and videos but do you know of a reliable web site where I can see the history sale of a model car in particular? For example, I wanna buy an NSX through auction but what are they usually going for?

[@silvy3047]

The guy who owned that itasha car used to post it on twitter quite a bit, wonder what the story is behind it ending up at auction

[@ECRick1682]

Do you know their twitter? I can try and message them

[@silvy3047]

@@ECRick1682 @KIyop__A

[@honoraxis7457]

Can you go walk the USS lot and look at the cars or do you need to be a member?

[@mka_Ghost]

Auction videos are the best👍👍❤❤

[@cca-automotive2024]

Do you provide ground service to check out cars at japan auctions for people prior to purchase.

[@Dehqo]

That silver gc coupe at 1.15 tho 😍😍

[@nzuncovered1845]

You should build a R34 GT-T coupe into a drift car sam, they look awesome

[@S44BBOI]

Yup. Spitting facts at the end of this video.

[@matthewcox1122]

Like the insiders info on condition reports and pricing over there ... know your market before dropping that hard earned money 💰✌️💪👍🤘