HOW MUCH ARE AMERICAN CARS IN JAPAN!?

[@S_nomiL]

I would love to see Japanese people’s reaction to a ford f-450 dually on their streets

[@vaultofarms]

they'd probably love it for 30 seconds until its behind em on the freeway

[@Dank]

I saw a video of someone driving a big truck through small british roads, I imagine it would go similarly here

[@Spearmint22425]

I’d like to see their reaction to a 1950s F100

[@Spearmint22425]

Or fords COE trucks

[@JstBobby]

You probably couldn't drive that on japanese streets, they're real narrow.

[@orieharman]

The price of the C7 Corvettes seems to be about the same here in the states so that’s a pretty good deal to get one in Japan for that price

[@codeninja100]

Yeah I was about to say maybe 38k in the states or around the same price

[@impreza2010drifty]

almost all of those are pretty close to what they go for here in the states.

[@Freakashoni]

Minnesota and North Dakota must be hella different. They go for like 50-60k. Thought for a second they were buying the cars from illegal dealers for that price just guess it’s the Midwest 😂

[@John-86]

Notice how they haven’t been attacked by any sales men. Another reason Japan is so great

[@Rabiiid]

imma b honest. for the past years i wanted a 2ss camaro 2016, but now, for the past year ive noticed i could just get a c7 stingray for less than 10k more. $40k is what im looking to spend on one

[@benjiebuiltgarage5810]

Stephen Mark "Steve" Saleen (born April 2, 1949) is an American businessman and former racing driver. He is best known for being the founder and former vice chairman of Saleen, Inc., originally named Saleen Autosport, which is an OEM manufacturer of specialty vehicles including the Saleen S1, Saleen S7 and highly modified Ford Mustangs

[@samsonian]

Should make up some BS about his name having something to do with salt, based on how Sam is pronouncing his name…

[@flamehead7665]

Hahahaha right❣️❣️​@@samsonian

[@Tonyleanedbk]

Lines from Tokyo drift oh you can read the brochure

[@iamlongname]

I was gonna reply But you sia dit brother

[@jacobstolfi8833]

The S7 was the first true American built supercar. Saleen also made some limited production trucks and suvs. The Saleen trucks are still being created

[@Viper3048]

Fun fact: The reason Corvettes can fit 6.2L and even 7.0L engines in such a small and low space is because of the engine design. The LS/LT V8 engines are as compact as many 4 and 6 cylinder engines due to being a pushrod/OHV setup with a single cam inside the block. They use space very efficiently. The engines are ridiculously lightweight and small compared to many V8 engines. That's why you see them swapped into everything. Small and compact, powerful, reliable, cheap and easy to work on.

[@Alex68dash]

Another fun fact. The iron block LS based truck engines from the 4.8 to the 6.0 are lighter than the famous inline 6 engines from japan

[@codyerickson3550]

I think a lot of people just look at the displacement and assume that all engines must be physically massive the higher the displacement. As OP pointed out, LS and LT’s are very small despite being 5.7-7 liters. Meanwhile, Ford’s 5.0 Coyote might have a smaller displacement, but physically speaking, it’s a huge motor due to it being a DOHC.

[@roen7657]

i always heard of "LS" swaps and know i understand why, thanks!

[@StaredownGames]

Aren't C7 Transmissions in the back as well? For weight distribution?

[@Deez13to10]

⁠@@StaredownGamesYes. The C5, C6 & C7’s have the engine in front and the transmission in the back.

[@jbake5022]

Seeing you all fan girl over cars we see everyday in the US, just like we all do with all your Skyline videos is cool. Steve Saleen is a racing legend, and custom car designer on the level of Carol Shelby, Jack Rousch, and John Lingenfelter. He made his name with Saleen SSC Foxbody Mustangs, and moved on to make his own cars under the Saleen brand.

[@BillyBranco]

The 6.2 fits in that C6 because it's mounted low and deep into the bay and has a shallow intake manifold and oil pan. But you said it right "america". You Australians put that same motor sticking way out the hood which is also bada$$. Love the video Sam

[@OllamhDrab]

Oh, right, past a point, like for the C7 at least, they're more accurately-described as 'front-mid engine.'

[@gerneticut]

It helps they put the trans in the rear as well

[@djsanluis]

Also because LS and LT engines are pretty small.

[@ls3matt]

dimensionally, all Gen 3/4 GM LS engines are dimensionally the same. from the 4.8 truck motors to the 7.0 LS7. The transaxle setup is rlly the reason the motors fit in the C5/6/7

[@tescoshortage]

And the LS3 is tiny. As are most LS engines. Only one cam to worry about, so the cylinder heads don’t have to be anywhere nearly as bulky.

[@tonychavez4030]

You see Saleen on any car, that's money

[@himynameisbrianw]

My ex had a fake mustang with a snake logo what a loser 🤭

[@stephenEs3532]

well Saleen is cool Saleen Mustang is junk lol

[@GrottiX80]

​@@himynameisbrianw your Ex had a Fucking Shelby, Tf you mean by Fake?

[@Diamond19-GG]

@@stephenEs3532crazy talk the SSC ran cars in the 70s and 80s around the track

[@metalheadgamer6666]

@@GrottiX80Pretty sure that was sarcasm.

[@lansonbeall2670]

A quick way to know C5/C6. C5 = pop up headlights C6 = no pop ups. Not the only way to tell but the easy way.

[@M4TTH3W-p9r]

doesn't the C6 have like a plastic rear end?

[@Clayson000]

@@M4TTH3W-p9r the c6 is body is entirely fiberglass if that is what you are trying to say. most corvettes are almost entirely plastic/fiberglass

[@M4TTH3W-p9r]

@@Clayson000 I just remember a top gear episode that mentioned it a while ago, that's all.

[@thinkeightsix]

The one he was questioning was a C5 since it had oval and not circular taillights, another easy way to tell.

[@xriot1752]

The the c5 z06 doesn’t have pop ups 😂 but I’m just being a stickler

[@binkleyme]

I love seeing the different perspective on cars I see every day, haha. Not once have I or anyone I've ever known considered an Explorer a "baller car" 😂

[@juliopires03]

On Europe is the same thing. You don't know how big Americans car are until you see it side by side

[@tylerfitzgerald266]

Lol I only have when my friend got one as a first car when we were 16 cuz he had rich parents. Otherwise I would think you are just a middle class house wife behind the wheel of that thing 😂

[@CentralTexasRailJetProductions]

Unless it's Post Malones Gen1. That thing is pretty baller indeed.

[@kittrelkeller6423]

The ST is pretty sick tho

[@Rezhs]

i only ever see cops or soccer moms in them things have to coin flip your luck passing them on the highway 😂

[@fleezyp]

It’s crazy that they’re so fairly priced, a 20 year old and 30 year old Japanese import in America appreciates so high so fast

[@user-pz9yg1go4e]

Not sure if you're going to see this, but that white Corvette convertible you kept walking past was the rarest car on that whole lot. It's a 427 cid collector edition car. 505 manual only and they are worth 60 to 80k USD.

[@MonkeSkin]

Typical corvette owner comment

[@Viper3048]

​@@MonkeSkinHe's not wrong. The 427 convertible is extremely rare. They made very few of them for only one year. It was basically a convertible Z06 when the Z06 wasn't traditionally offered as a convertible.

[@Viper3048]

They made only 2,552 427 Convertibles. Probably only a dozen of them in Japan.

[@masterjedi677]

No Corvette is rare or valuable. Being 1 of 100 cars built in the same color on th same day doesn't make it special

[@ClaytonNigsby]

@@masterjedi677good thing nobody takes car advice from Star Wars nerds.

[@DiGiacomo321]

You need to buy that Shelby GT350 that’s cheaper than they go for in the states. That’s a smokin deal idk how they are selling it that cheap.

[@CTremblay85]

Challenger = 2 doors. Charger = 4 doors

[@NZstylz-r7v]

Except in Australia where they 2 door Chrysler chargers

[@CTremblay85]

@@NZstylz-r7v technically speaking, the 60’s/70’s Chargers were also 2 doors. But the 2000’s onward are 4 doors. I’ll. Have to look up the Australia model to see what you mean.

[@loki5070]

The newest hell cat is also 2 door

[@loki5070]

Sooo false

[@CTremblay85]

@@loki5070 which hellcat? Charger or Challenger?

[@WorksProductionFilms]

imagine one day just scrolling thru and you see one of your old american cars that you used to own now living life in japan. That would be a trip.

[@R_Escobar_13]

Saleen is like a Shelby. He started modding Mustangs in the 80s and still has his company today. Some Ford dealerships in the US have a contract to sell Saleen mustangs.

[@mizukokanagawa]

Hate how the import laws are different between countries. You guys can import any car, any year, and have it. While we have to wait until a car is 25+ years old before we can import it... It'd be nice if they changed that someday.

[@DJAtomic5]

That's all because back in the day auto makers lobbied politicians to not allow foreign import cars until 25 years old in fear it would damage sales of vehicles sold in the US.

[@kurtasee2314]

Its also a immisions thing the standards for other countries is a lot lower tha u.s ​@@DJAtomic5

[@dazzerj156]

Importing cars in the UK has no restrictions and just have to pay import tax no silly 25 year crap

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

But when we import cars into Japan, we have to pass inspections that cost a fortune. Like emission exam costs $2000.

[@user-nm9vs1zc3y]

Its all because of lobbyism so its not on any real grounds. Manufacturers bought out politicians ans thats why the 25 year rule exists. Its for the manufacturers benefit because theyre very aware better cars exist for a cheaper price in other markets

[@PerplexedPhoton]

Saleen is a legend over on this side of the pond, known for making fast Fords for decades now. They even made their own supercar in the 2000s called the S7, it was in the movie Bruce Almighty!

[@ragerbomblife]

Even tho we see those cars daily in the states, it's really cool to see them in Japan

[@liam24_]

Chevrolets were also sold in Canada and they’re kilometers so it’s not very hard to get a dash in kilometers and anything newer can be switched back-and-forth

[@Viper3048]

Corvettes from at least the C5 and up(maybe C4 too) have a toggle switch that goes from miles to kilometers. You just hit a button and it adjusts. My C5 had it and I switched to kilometers just for fun one time.

[@cliffordbroadway9708]

This is incredibly funny to watch as an American. Almost everything yall talked about is super common here but to see the other perspective is awesome.!

[@duanebailey6253]

Check out Saleen s7. One of the coolest cars ever. Seleen is like Ruf or Mugen in a way. They take a car, upgrade it, and sell it. A few others like shelby or rouch build Mustangs up as well.

[@StaredownGames]

My favorite S7 fact is that (at speed) it produces more downforce than the car weighs, so in theory, you could drive it upside down!

[@johnathanshepherd3987]

8:24 “this is only a 3 liter!” Every car guy sweating knowing what that Explorer ST is capable of: 😂

[@joshuamandela3852]

Am I missing something? They aren’t fast

[@ThiccPax]

@@joshuamandela3852 for an suv they make 400 hp and are faster than a Durango srt and bmw x6

[@BoneItis639]

​​@@joshuamandela3852You are certainly missing something. Go do some research on those twin turbo V6 engines ford's been putting out. Even before mods and a tune they can push pretty good numbers.

[@ElijahOakes-vl5ed]

@@joshuamandela3852😅 are you missing something!?

[@onlyfords69]

​@@joshuamandela3852 your not missing anything. Stock explorer ST's are slow

[@benjiebuiltgarage5810]

By the way Sam , I absolutely love your videos and I’m not even a drift car guy, however I am a “race” car guy AKA modified Hondas , regardless your content is awesome and I enjoy coming home from work and watch your videos, your family and workers/friends are also awesome to watch interact, I’d like to add that Daiki is one cool / chill dude 😎✌🏾

[@tescoshortage]

3:50 For one year only, the facelifted S197 Mustang was available with the single-overhead-camshaft 4.6 liter, 24-valve V8 dating back to the early 90s. These 3-valve-per-cylinder engines have a lot of issues. In 2011, Ford replaced the aging engine with the 5.0 liter Coyote V8.

[@Garage533Ohio]

That's a really cool American style shop and a big shop at that for Japan, also it's cool that you're so close to it. I really want to see more of the actual shop side of it and hear the story of that pink vette👌

[@4G63Tx]

My question is, in Japan, is it considered a “novelty” to drive a USDM left hand drive sports car like it is for us over to drive a RHD JDM car like a Silvia or a Skyline?? That’s part of the big appeal to us. It makes the experience that much more special and cool

[@mikeydude750]

A lot of european brand cars sold in Japan are LHD because they think it's more luxurious and exotic to drive an LHD car actually!

[@sherlockholmez8764]

You dont need to get a "manual liscense" in the states. Which is great. Most kids nowadays cant drive a manual so its the best theft prevention device. Theres videos of kids trying to steal cars but just leave them because they dont know how to drive them. Also driving on the left isnt hard. When I was in Japan and drove on the right it wasnt difficult. The gear pattern and all the driving controls are the same. Blinkers, wipers, ignition...etc.

[@steve.r33]

Blinkers and wipers are reversed in a RHD car. (Blinker on the right, wiper on the left)

[@scottloersch555]

We do have auto and manual licensing here in Australia but also once you get onto your green ps you can drive either our licensing system start at your learner license then go to your red ps for 12 months after that you can get your green ps witch need to be held for 2yrs after that you get your open license our laws suck balls but cause get this we can't have any upgrades done to our cars while on your ps but can drive 1100hp skylines on your learner licence but go to your red ps and your no longer aloud to drive anything over a v6 basically and no upgrades what so ever we get nailed for a simple set of wheels or suspension upgrades

[@Xyrez]

@@steve.r33 thats dependant on the car tho, ive drove cars RHD with indicators on left and right

[@steve.r33]

@@Xyrez interesting. Which cars had the blinkers on the left? I’ve owned a dozen or so RHD JDM cars and they all had blinkers on the right.

[@Xyrez]

@@steve.r33 okay maybe for JDM its standard to be on right, i thought you was saying RHD in general, im from UK so its a mix if its on left or right

[@wesinbama]

1:59 $44K? That’s a steal, even in the US!

[@etornusgaming9752]

This is usually with cash i believe no financing

[@devonszpot]

@@etornusgaming9752makes more sense, could probably get it for 38k but who knows how negotiations go in another country

[@scotbot2016]

44k for 60 thousand miles used car

[@devonszpot]

@@scotbot2016 corvette*

[@gabecollins5585]

@@devonszpot Which is a car

[@kilobravo584]

That last call challenger you saw will be worth a lot of money!!!! That is the last year they made the challenger/chargers. they are special editions and limited production.

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

Limited production of only 5000 last last Last last last call Bs. The platform has been Chrysler dodge jeeps re hash re badge re re re re face lift it since 2008. It was Mercedes benz's 2million unsold 10yr old e class chassis

[@MetalheadAircraftMechanic]

Bruh, they still have new last calls on dealer lots they can't sell

[@JosephNnbs]

Not an rt. Idc if Jesus came back and signed the car. It’s still just a basic rt auto

[@christopherbassit2757]

@ScottStenlunddoubtful they made too many

[@ASHT0N1]

theres definitely better boats on the market i think pall

[@lewisStemp-ow3rj]

We need more of this kind of videos

[@danmackay3480]

Steve Saleen owns a company that Modifies Mustangs in the US. Another companies that do this as well are Roush And RTR. RTR also owns a Drift Racing Business and James Dean drives for him, and LZ drove for him last year as well

[@perx4759]

That Gt350 being cheaper than the challenger r/t is crazy

[@67Details]

😂 the way they are with our American cars is how I feel when I see a Silvia or r33 r34 . That’s awesome

[@ChristopherHarris6005]

Awesome video as always Sammit. This videos where you and may visit different shops around Japan are so cool. Sammit why didn’t you check out the Jeeps you and May could definitely use one for your growing family.

[@heyletsplaythis]

I also answered the “how do you fit that engine in there”. With “America , right before you said it. 😂

[@Lugtastic]

Funny thing is, you don't need a manual/automatic license in the US. It's just a drivers license then even if you don't know manual, you can take it out on the road. Of course you may get in trouble if you cause problems stalling in heavy traffic etc, but that's how I learned, bought my manual and had my mom drive it halfway home before I had the guts to take over and give her her car back lmao. I will forever miss that 2003 mazdaspeed protege, haven't found another for sale since.

[@ctrldkaos]

TIL you need a separate license to drive a manual transmission car in Japan. A lot of Vettes, Challengers, and Mustangs are automatic in the US as well. Most manuals are pretty limited run these days. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact they're coming with way more horse power than they used to, which obviously requires way more skill to pilot. And, just like in Japan, fewer people know how to drive manuals these days.

[@parkerpanter7168]

Hey keep learning man it’s awesome to see passions grow

[@kilobravo584]

that bike is what is known as a chopper

[@evanmendez451]

The heavily American music inside the showroom is so on point LOLOLOL

[@Nyaonyx]

Imagine buying a Dodge Stealth and Conquest in Japan.

[@Kaidfromsnap]

1:21 Corvette Stingray C7 3:09 Ford Mustang 5.0 3:49 looks like a Ford Mustang GT500, the badges look pretty real.. but idk 4:35 looks like a base model Corvette C6 4:57 is a Corvette C6 maybe base model I can’t tell 5:09 is a Corvette C7 ZO6, I live a good ole ZO6.. 6:18 Dodge Scat pack with the wide body, might be a R/T but it’s still nice 7:50 Ford Explorer, I can’t tell what kind of model of Explorer… looks like a sport pack 9:47 Ford mustang GT350 can’t say nothing bad about them really, they are fast 11:22 is a dodge challenger LAST CALL???!!! Now that’s actually cool, they are discontinued now 12:26 dodge challenger R/T scat pack with a good ole wide body 15:42 looks like a Harley i dont know with bikes tho 😅 18:43 is a Corvette C5, not sure if it’s a ZO6, or base model 19:15 is a holly amount of corvettes new and old 😮😮

[@Duckhook12]

pricing is pretty comparable to US pricing found a 2020 scat pack challenger for 39k.same with the corvettes

[@Dan-gj1hz]

The yen is plummeting so fast that I wouldn’t be surprised if that is affecting the exchange rate and the dealer is going to be adjusting the prices soon.

[@justinw9982]

The prices aren't too bad at all. A lot of cars like this have paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Also we don't have to get a manual license but you're correct a lot of youngsters do not learn them. Newer manuals are basically fool proof.

[@thomasj.kappjr.929]

Wait a minute you have to get a license for a standard transmission in Japan

[@richardschafer1911]

Same in Australia can't drive Manuel on auto licence

[@thomasj.kappjr.929]

​That's crazy in the US you just get a driver's license for any car or truck don't matter if a standard or an automatic then you have to get a CDL license if it's a big box truck or 18 wheeler that has air brakes ​@@richardschafer1911

[@DonutVIP]

Ye no ill stick to America, I wanna drive both, not limit to just one

[@richardschafer1911]

@@DonutVIP if U get it in Manuel U can drive auto as well if U get auto you can't drive manuel

[@cjdavid1997]

This is awesome. I went to Japan last year and ran into some guys who drive American cars like Corvettes, Challengers, and Mustangs. I was so surprised and wondered how they got them. Gotta pay to play!

[@king2notorious]

Hey sammit, so that ford explorer is the st variant which can be tuned and can do a 4.3-4.5 0-60 mph. also i think you are correct on the brake sizes being the same for the r34 front Brembo as the back of the scat pack brembo and that scat weights 1.92 metric ton

[@baltazard133T]

That Ford explorer is actually a law enforcement edition, you can tell the difference between law enforcement and civilian explorers because the law enforcement ones do not have roof racks on them but the civilian ones do. This is a law enforcement edition with the pursuit package 👍

[@alexb.1320]

@@baltazard133T For the 2021 model year ST the roof rails became optional. And fun fact, roof rails where/are an optional item for the police spec orders. The local PD orders them with. So never count on roof rails being a tell-tale if its a cop up ahead.

[@baltazard133T]

@@alexb.1320 I never said anything about expecting police cruisers in the USA to have no roof racks I just said that every single Ford explorer with no roof rack exported to Japan was a law enforcement edition.

[@alexb.1320]

@@baltazard133T And I'm saying lack of a roof rack on a 2021 ST doesn't mean its a police interceptor. Unless you happen to know the source of this particular explorer and its vin, it could have been exported by anyone out of the US or Canada. As far as I am aware, none of the police versions come with the red ST badge on the grille like this one has.

[@wickedamg9796]

Great video, really enjoyed it!

[@Doss_Auto]

im only 1:18 into the video and im looking at a mustang with a cobra on it i am actually speachless and am very curious on how much that cost to import

[@Doss_Auto]

awwwwwwwwwwww i made it to they gt500 replica i now understand

[@druwvargo4287]

Steve Saleen is the man behind “saleen mustangs” since 1984 slightly or highly modified mustangs that won many scca titles for almost 20 years

[@Pro_ject240]

The corvettes are auto becuase 65+ fellas are the only ones specing them out

[@stitch438]

You're clearly old if you don't know that modern automatic transmissions are superior to manuals in every way, especially in higher end sports cars. If you're going to a track, you're at a big disadvantage with a manual unless you're an incredibly skilled driver.

[@HoldTheDark-o8e]

@@stitch438Some of us don't care about any of that and just want the driving experience of a manual. There's nothing like a V8 with a manual.

[@Pro_ject240]

@stitch438 yeah they're fantastic if all you ever want to do is go in a straight line like a little girl.

[@jonessinger5966]

@@Pro_ject240 Imagine caring that much about if someone drives a manual or not lmao. Y'all really get a superiority complex about it when most of us just don't care to learn a manual. If it's as easy as everyone says it is, and I absolutely need to learn in a pinch, then I'm sure I'll have no trouble learning. Until then, I'll stick with an auto.

[@TrojanRabbit521]

Great to see enthusiasm for the most common sporty cars in USA. I had an ‘88 Mustang GT that was fun to slide around. Very controllable in a drift. I’ve always gone back and forth between JDM and muscle. I had a NA Miata, 240 SX and currently in a ‘22BRZ. For muscle a childhood dream 78 Camaro Z28, the Foxbat as mentioned and 2011 Mustang California Special. Both countries make fun entertaining cars.

[@LuckyQuadrifoglio]

I just want to say that the white Shelby mustang at 0:25 isn’t a real Shelby GT500 Roadster. You did get the c7 vette right. Anyways if there was a Dodge Viper in Japan, the road taxes would be insufferable as they have 8.3l V10s. And the C8s are mid engine. The red car was a Dodge Challenger, and the hellcat versions make 707hp from the factory, and the chargers are sedans, and they only come in automatics. Steve saleen was like the Smokey nagata of America, creating high horsepower mustangs. I’m not even a crazy fan of American cars, but I am happy to help.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Fun to see for sure! Been at an American car dealership when I was younger. Was so cool seeing these cars up close.

[@JM-mn4ph]

Corvettes having velcro shoe wearing owners and automatic transmissions sounds about right as most are driven by old folks, here in USA. It's always been funny to me at car shows, just how many "sports cars" have autos. Also, Scat Back sounds like a loaded diaper situation. 😂

[@jonessinger5966]

Imagine gate keeping a car lmao. I'd say thats sadder than not knowing or caring to learn how to drive stick.

[@ChakatNightspark]

6:17 Alot of Car Makers now a days are starting to make less and less of Manual Shift Cars and make only Automatic Cars. Not Alot of People are Buying Manual Cars anymore. It is slightly similar to Semi Trucks. But alot Slower. They are making bit more Automatic Semi Trucks/Tractor Trailer Trucks/ Big Rigs then the Manual Style Ones. They still Make them. But Produce Fewer of them Per Year. It is only a Matter of Time before Manual Cars and Trucks go away Completely.

[@GENERAL_GREIVOUS]

Hey sammit would love for u to buy an old Holden and make into a beater drift missile

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Sam, as a fellow former Gixxer owner, can you do a video of what motorcycle shops are like in Japan?

[@WoodrowsWheels]

For the KM thing. I don't know about the newer ones but I would assume because it's all digital that you could change it with settings. But for older American cars if you buy a Canadian model or even just swap the cluster with one from a Canadian model it will have KM. And for old 60s American cars it's easy to tell if it was a Canadian or US model. The Canadian models had the trunk floors painted body color while American models had the trunk floors painted with this weird speckled paint.

[@dionelr]

Those Dodge's are very popular where I live. My next door neighbor has a sky blue Challenger. A lot of police vehicles were Chargers.

[@N3PTUNE001]

Another thing to point out at the end is I can confidently say that the sheer amount of Japanese cars in America is waaaay more than the amount of American cars in Japan. American cars in Japan, especially larger cc ones due to the road taxes are very rare. The good thing is Japan doesn’t have the 25 year import bull**** it’s just mainly due to the lack of customers that are willing to pay for the taxes, we will most likely see the number of customers rise though a lot in the near future. I can see why these shops are getting quite the amount of love.

[@LuvMox]

I love that there is a growing interest in American Cars in other countries. We’ve had love for JDM here for a while

[@tommieb567]

The Shelby GT350 only came with a manual. The 2016 was the first full production year. Original new limited production was in 2015. The best year and platform was the 2020 GT350R (track spec). Low production and the only one tuned and tweeked with parameters based on the 2020 GT500 build. Good luck finding someone who will sell. I bought one new instead of a 911. Just the sound is enough to make it special, and the 8250rpm stock rev limit.

[@AnAncientCatBoi]

You have a 350? That's fucking cool, are you planning to supercharge it?

[@tommieb567]

@@AnAncientCatBoi No mods. Unlike said online, the car has enough torque and power to get you in trouble if not respected. I bought it for a track car, but because the 2020 GT350R engineering is different from all other 2015-2019 specs it became a collector car within months. Greatly appreciating. I still do spirited driving on the streets, but no track use. I looked at the Porsche GT3 but for the price, I can give up a tenth or two in performance. Besides, the sound and drive feel is better, to me than the GT3. If you have an opportunity to drive one you will understand before you get to third gear. In my opinion, the 350 and the 350R are miles apart even though the interior is relatively the same except for materials and colors.

[@timbardam5878]

Stephen M. Saleen, is the founder and CEO of Saleen Automotive. This automotive visionary founded Saleen in 1984 with a purposeful goal of bringing race-proven performance to the street. Mr. Saleen is considered one of the most successful and well-known automotive legends in the country. He was born and raised in Southern California which has been the home of the “Car” culture for decades. He is an accomplished racer, winning his first race in a Shelby Mustang in 1973, then graduating to open wheel Formula Atlantic cars and winning the Pacific Coast Championship. His open wheeled racing culminated with him behind the wheel of an Indy car.

[@Flakkotae]

Owning a challenger and hearing “is this a charger” it’s all good folks, you live you learn🏁

[@TreHarris-xd4yq]

I’ve been a part of the JDM community here in the states my entire adult life. It was extremely interesting to see the flip side of that market.

[@TheRealMrRoboto]

What about VINTAGE American Muscle cars? or Vintage Trucks?

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

I just bought a 2025 Honda Odyssey last week for $53K and it's got a 3.5L V6 that makes 280 HP. I traded in my 2016 F150 3.5L Ecoboost that made 365 HP. Modern engines make a lot of HP for their displacement these days. Before My F150 I had a 1999 Dodge Ram truck that had a 5.9L V8 that only made about 292 HP. And it was sluggish at lower RPMs. Wouldn't really kick in until Tach hit around 3000 rpm or so.

[@chrisrandom1404]

It's cool to see people over in Japan being excited about US sports cars the same way many of us here get excited about JDM cars.

[@chaoszombie9995]

Yeah so before the 5 litre V8 engine that they use now in the Mustang.. they used a 4.6 litre V8.. which was common in cars such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Ford F150.. even the older Mustangs (like the 90s generations) used this engine.. (to say it was used in literally everything..)

[@Icejay932]

The 4.6 in that generation mustang GT (2005-2010) is actually a 3 valve per cylinder engine while the crown Vic’s and older 90’s mustangs used the 4.6 with 2 valves per cylinder. Bottom end is the same but the heads are of course different and the 3v mustang did about 300 hp while the 2v did about 260

[@flamehead7665]

Johnny O'Connell used to drive for Corvette back in the day then switched over to Cadillac afterwards, and set the world record for fastest lap time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the Cadillac CTSV. I used to live in GA just 10 minutes away from Road Atlanta and Johnny would come into the liquor store inworked at and gave me rides in his older Corvettes and in his custom CTSV with like 7** something HP. Needless to say he is an awesome guy. You mentioned "Officer Dan" or Dan Brockett in a video previously from Whiskey Garage, I got to meet him during Formula Drift 2013 at Road Atlanta and he was the most funniest and humble guys ever, we hung out a few times during Road ATL much love to Officer Dan the Man❣️❣️❣️

[@chriskennedy3538]

C7’s are considered mid-engine because the engine is behind the front axle. The C8 engine is behind the cabin.

[@hk20000]

12:46 it would be a real challenge to navigate Kyoto roads with this thing. Fun fact: Osakans love to their really gnarly big cars.

[@over-educated-sp]

“You drive a fast car. I want a ticket to anywhere. Maybe we can make a deal, maybe together we can get somewhere.” -TC

[@NightRunner_K5]

As a C4 owner, who knows the lore of the C4 over in Japan, it makes me so happy to see at least one in the back of that shop being worked on.

[@zackbrinkley1442]

I didn’t know there was any Japanese c4 lore but you can bet ima look it up right now.

[@kalomeon]

Chevys engines are actually considered small blocks, and since they're pushrod and not overhead cam, their height profile is quite short. They make tones of power in the right configuration.

[@over-educated-sp]

That C7 is a way better deal than a Mustang.

[@thegerm574]

As an American I’ve owned several sports cars. I was surprised to see them in a car dealer in Japan. In the past I owned. 2004 Corvette C5 2006 Corvette C6 2012 Corvette C6 2005 Chevy SSR 2008 Saturn Sky Red Line 2009 Cadillac CTS-V It’s interesting to see these in Japan. I never got into the whole importing thing but knew someone who imported the skyline.

[@TheAdam61904]

American cars cheaper in Japan than America

[@bobastu]

It's funny, because used sticks for all of these cars cost more than the automatics in the states. Challengers are two doors, Chargers are four doors.

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

C8 are mid engine, C7 are front engine, also they fit 6.2 litres through the glory of pushrods, only 1 cam handles intake and exhaust for 8 separate cylinders

[@DavelyDriven]

Speaking of fireballs, I've had my STI for 6 years now......I love my STI

[@jimrustle643]

Been with my STi for going on 19 years. Never gave up on me, I'll never give up on it.

[@JackMihoffOrrBenDoverr66641s]

Wow 6 years having an STI, I'm glad you found a way to love yourself despite the lifelong sexually transmitted infection. ❤ -Evo fanboy

[@ivanlol9366]

It would actually be Cool to actually see you own a American car in Japan sammit

[@Dan-gj1hz]

So cool to see. Im glad there are international corvette enthusiasts. I bought my low mileage C5 with a manual for 13,000 USD

[@tescoshortage]

Fun fact: The LS3 6.2L V8 is dimensionally smaller than the 5.0 liter Coyote V8, despite being 1200cc larger in engine displacement. In fact, it’s likely smaller than many low-displacement Japanese V8s, such as the 1UZ and the VK45.

[@tstokemb]

Can never go wrong with a corvette. I love my C6. With a cam, few bolt ons and a tune you can put down serious power on an ls3, even more on an ls7. My C6 puts down 500 to the wheel.

[@leopardcat9]

Hi Sammit & Sammit's wife, if you really wanted a Dodge Challenger then you should get one from a friend here in the USA. Dodge Challengers are like a dime a dozen over here in the USA & you can get them so cheap here. Same goes with Ford Mustangs as well. I personally live just 15 miles from the Port of Tacoma in Washington State. I would to love to work with someone in Japan to get cool cars, & I would have no problem helping acquiring USA cars for you all. There is an Importer called "the Import guys" about 2 hours away from me(close to the Canada border). The owner is Dylan Cain, super legit importer & shop here in Washington State. I actually just bought a 1999 Honda Accord CF3 from Dylan 2 weeks ago. My dad has a 2003 5spd Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the color Azura blue(original owner), roughly 150,000 miles, pretty high miles but the car is all OEM including the original wheels still. I wonder if I could get something cool to trade from Japan for the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1? Anyways, super cool channel, I love your super cute family as I also have a child who is 1 & 11 months old. At the moment I have a 2024 Tesla Model Y, the 1999 RHD Honda Accord I mentioned, 1995 JZX90 twin turbo Toyota Mark II Tourer V, & a s13 Nissan 240sx vert. Anyways, let me know if you want to contact Dylan Cain from the Import Guys, they have a website & a Facebook if you want to check them out as well. Let me know if I can help you over here in the USA & maybe you guys can help me over there in Japan. thank you & keep up the great work.

[@9168TimGlass]

Actually, those prices are probably a bit better than here. But as you stated, that does not include shipping, transport, and other fees. The challenger, charger, and Chrysler 300 are all bassed off an early 2000's Mercedes platform, and they haven't changed much in 20+ years. Great video, and it's very interesting to see someone that isn't 100% on details. I have never been into JDM stuff until I saw Adam lz ripping z-roy at an event and started following him. I've grown old with muscle cars from the 60s and early 70s and full-size pickup trucks and luxury cars (Cadillac and Lincoln). I always thought of Japanese cars as front wheel drive sub 100hp cars way too small for me. Now I've been shopping for a new to me car and keep going back and forth between a mid 90's pickup, an 2007-11 Lincoln Town Car, or a legit JDM ride with rear wheel drive.

[@twiceonsundays]

I'm an American who currently owns a Scatpack in America, getting excited about seeing Scatpacks for sell in Japan. I got problems.

[@noahelkins2764]

The corvette Puts the trans further back, giving it more space under the hood also allowing it to keep it's low profile

[@jacob7960]

Crazy how USA has to wait til a car is 20 years+ before it can be imported whereas y'all get 2-3 years old model.

[@Jayallen541]

You can get these cars in America and manual

[@jcg702]

They slowed production of the manuals down on the C7. The Z06 got YNt C7 doesn't have a manual option, all comes down to what shifts faster.

[@davidmopar8446]

So a viper is baller status? because they are 8L to 8.4L engine . How much would that be in road tax

[@Jon64scale]

Sammit great vid enjoy these out of the shop exploration vids and the new Chargers are 4door and Challengers 2door easy way to tell sammit also great work 👍

[@kickit59]

Dude Saleen is the Mustang Guru! I have one of his Parnelli Jones Mustangs, one of the 500 made! Saleens are sold new at your local Ford dealer!

[@KipsSB]

"Who is Steve Saleen" wild

[@dglenn803]

Man no need to apologize about not knowing about US cars. I am exactly the same about Japanese cars lol. We all learn as we go. Great video.

[@chaselyons2033]

There’s roughly a $15k markup per car. I buy and sell these for my dealership all the time. Not too bad considering the traveling they had to do to get there.

[@Ricko333]

Man this is awesome. And yea man you gotta brush up on your American car knowledge. But that’s super cool that’s ppl there in Japan like the American made cars.