How To Import A Car From Japan - The No BS Version | JAPAN101

In this episode of Japan 101, I take you through the process of how to import a car from Japan. Unlike other videos that don't actually tell you what's involved in the process, I tell you everything from start to finish. This video is more suited for people living in Australia or the United States.
To import a car from Japan talk to these guys: Jitsu Motors [e-mail]
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[@Nays33]

This was made in 2016 so basically every GTR is 50K

[@shootingbapple5999]

yep

[@iknowyoustolemypotato]

I think its more now, fml

[@Kjayy.06]

No it's still same

[@Kjayy.06]

Check

[@Meowzers6973]

fuuuck lmao

[@22flyby80]

nice watching this in 2019 and prices are sky high

[@rtzeexy374]

same I wanna import to sweden I wanna have a second jdm car but want my second to be a old school jdm compared to my "new" 370z :(

[@peterstoyanov7897]

@@rtzeexy374 then get a 240z

[@MrJohnnygalan]

lol I just want a JDM GC8

[@peterstoyanov7897]

@@MrJohnnygalan ok

[@shootingbapple5999]

yep, love how he said a 180sx was about 3000 dollars but now they go for 15,000 to 20,000 and same with r32's. Bruh

[@king_eazzy8719]

Watching in 2020 makes me wanna cry. I just finished importing my R33 GTR from Japan. Ended up with about 37k $ hahaah fuck meeee

[@leothedog979]

Ouch

[@Riez_00]

@Inocencia Monsen no, no one gives a shit

[@edanfunston4185]

Did you use a website to do it? Or how did you get it there

[@donp9933]

@@Riez_00 straight factss😂 i bett the mf didnt even buyy it

[@kyopavon836]

It’s about 47-55K now

[@SAMMIT]

Hi everyone! For an updated version on this video please go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoLQYXtnitCfZs0 I no longer export cars but you can contact my close friend here in Japan that does it. Jitsu Motors [e-mail] His name is Jeff, tell him I sent you & he will look after you!

[@vatchec8853]

It is not legal man. A GTR R34 will not be legal in the united states until it is 25 years old. The only way you can bring one over is if you say it is for racing or a show car only. At which point you will only be able to drive it for very little miles per year. There are places that will allow you to buy and additionally allow you to store the car in Japan until it is ready to ship. The only R34's that are legal in the US were brought over from Motorex (CA, USA) and those were grandfathered in after Motorex was shut down due to fraud in relation to DOT standards. Please save yourself the headache and do not buy an R34 if you are hoping to drive it before 2024.

[@kingofheartssuitofhearts761]

SAMMIT so to get a cheaper car, you gotta go deep in Nihon???? i seen some legit people, but they charge 25k for an R33, not 34???? and they say it can be shipped to America. you say 10-15? So a plane ticket... hmmh. 25 it is. mf-er! who has the time to travel to go there, time is money. and i speak not too much nihongo. no lol obviously.

[@christianVSR]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us, I appreciate it and the realness/truth is nice to hear.

[@ikolpgnari9734]

great video. very important and straight up. thank you

[@rustylamar2583]

Omg a younger sam. It's crazy to hear the prices on cars a few years ago to now.

[@hoverrooholdingsptyltd6160]

Very nice to see someone giving a honest truth about importing cars from Japan. Great work mate

[@aldolizalde481]

Basically "how to import cars, come to us we got you"

[@x_randy_x423]

15k and 12k omg I have to get my hands on one of those, Me dadddd!!! Stop saving money for college and give it to me 😂😂

[@maxxjonesyy]

Awesome channel dude, earned yourself a new sub!

[@rhdmoscowchapstyleusa8966]

Very informative video! Just gathering information on this topic, and got a lot of answers, thank you!

[@JBoogie760]

Appreciate the honest, love the video and I finally found the person I can go to for a import.

[@corneliuspickering9337]

Thanks was waiting for this video

[@johndunk4770]

Great video. I thoroughly enjoyed all this genuinely interesting information.

[@SAMMIT]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked it

[@PatriceBoivin]

plus it sounds like buying from auction gives the customer more choice than if they show up at a lot and have to pick what the importing used car dealership decided they might want. I'm in Canada, I assume the regulations are in between the Australian and the USA ones.

[@sloth4884]

Thanks for the video bro. Very informative/no frills just facts.

[@Sokuha]

Great info! Thanks for the Vid!!!

[@henrya812]

Phenomenal video! Loved the information👌🏽 Thanks brotha! Once ready, definitely will be hitting you up to do business🚘

[@buttsex9493]

First video I seen by you and it really helps me understand what I didn't know yet. Your a cool dude 💯

[@dhuanabsa774]

Fair go. Great and informative video. The only KZbin video I've subscribed so far. Very tempting to go through the process you recommended. Will do the 2 document test on some dealer here in Perth. Thanks. Will hear from me.

[@bennyy0]

Great video, very informative. Thanks!

[@blank_3958]

Australia: Car price + $1,600 shipping + 10% gst tax + duty charge + $3,000 compliance + cleaning fee + fee for your services. Am I missing anything?

[@kmcgaming2461]

Thanks so much for the info. Really helpful

[@bivbiv5757]

Thank you! I appreciate the good information.

[@lucyh6419]

Damn one day i really hope to get my first car from Japan they look amazing compared to the ones from the dealership

[@TheAvarutoFans]

Awesome video and very informational for Australians.

[@NikkisNugs]

Very helpful, Thank you😀

[@andrewesquivel]

I just want the European 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander ._.

[@ronanmcnamee2008]

I'll give you one for free

[@mt4lennox138]

Lmao

[@abovethelaw4417]

That car is a trash because its slow and unsafe

[@alexo1226]

great info thx for you solid information

[@FallenHero435]

Worth a Sub. currently looking for a R32 and this was sooooo helpful

[@bear9746]

Randall Beaudin did you ever get it?

[@jamesmata2945]

Did you get it yet? Or are you still saving or something?

[@DedecaPT]

Ether he quite or still waiting

[@SuperPrem]

@@DedecaPT Mhm. Maybe he got it and forgot about this comment.

[@maxv.5078]

Great video man.

[@EqDior]

Very informative video!

[@SAMMIT]

Thanks!

[@glamabasic142]

Realy honest advice, thank you! Does the same count for Motorcycles i wonder ?

[@dariomendoza6892]

pretty cool video nice job!!!

[@coolriderkumar3854]

Hi mate, I am your latest subscriber and fallen in love with your blogs. Keep up the amazing work and by the way I am also following you on Instagram

[@minpinracing8462]

Thanks for this video

[@emmanuelalforte8811]

Thank you.very informative.i hope the next video is about importing trucks from japan.thank you

[@Pascoe1888]

I'm from the uk how much would it cost if I used your company to import a 240sx s13

[@rsadventures4702]

Great info bro

[@luiggi0102]

Hey man , can I import a Honda Accord euro r cl7 (2002 - 2007) ??? is similar to the Acura TSX that is here in the states...

[@dave310770]

Great explanation for a newb like me - Thanks!

[@turbo.yota.]

Much thanks!!

[@356Rover]

Really good video glad u went into such great depth! Do you suggest importing say a RX-7 australia or is the fees once it gets here more than the going rate for them.

[@SAMMIT]

It all depends on the quality of the car you are after & how much you want it. like if it's your dream car & you want one that is clean & un-touched then by all means it's worth it. You will not find one in better condition in AUS for the price you will get it from Japan to Aus & then complied & registered etc. it will work out just a bit cheaper then a normal condition on in AUS but you will have something so much nicer & genuine too.

[@TheeHenley]

so basically dont live in Australia lmao

[@MrBlexone]

Not too sure what he means? i drive a fully modified r33 thats a straight up import from japan! no dramas at all! oh and i live in australia where skylines are everywhere!!

[@simonhendriksjade]

HAhaha don't live in Australia you mean the U.S dumb ass

[@matthew_natividad]

Go to Canada

[@brandobee2264]

@@simonhendriksjade our import laws are shit

[@rockybro1918]

@@brandobee2264 I agree

[@AnthonySforza]

Would that whole "Convert back to stock to register" thing apply for the US or was that for Australia?

[@keithrx3c]

I'm considering importing an FD RX-7 maybe in the near future, is it possible for a compression test to be done on the engine before the auction?

[@MikesLife87]

Looks like ill be doing business with you in the future. Lol. Thanks for the video bud

[@Uira15]

Awsome vid

[@MattMatt77]

Thank you for a TRUTHFUL video.

[@christophermartinez4122]

You can buy any import vehicle from a import crew called Black Ops Performance,but thats here in florida im not sure if there located anywhere else but they do sell skylines and stuff at a pretty legit price.

[@kunamutas8941]

and is illegal

[@nkbr2015]

They got shut down for illegally importing

[@mauricebao4302]

Yeah they’re hella illegal. And shady. They got shutdown for scamming people

[@hubcity85xx31]

Looking into purchasing a stock TT MK4 Supra in the near future. How much are you seeing those go for in today market?

[@delbomb3131]

Also your job sounds like a lot of fun. I'm jealous.

[@chaiseballotti9124]

awesome video! how long does it take to get to the states from japan after purchase? I plan on going to japan for a couple of weeks in July or august of next year. I would like to buy a car while I am there and have it shipped to the states, and drive it home.

[@SAMMIT]

+Chaise Ballotti 4-6weeks is normally the time it takes once the purchase is made. All the inspections & customs stuff that needs to be done. Then shipping & a repeat of customs all over again once it gets to your port of choosing in the states.

[@ne146xx]

Hey! Awesome video man. Really liked it! Will subscribe to your channel :)

[@blasterwayne6]

Hey Sam since I subscribed I've been watching some of your older vids...this one takes the cake 👍. Are u able to help Canadians import from Japan

[@TruckerDave215]

U seem trustworthy man I would go threw you to purchase a car thanks for the video you sound on point

[@SilentMythic]

so let's say in a couple of years when I'm older and I want to import an R34 to the US I have to go through a lot of paperwork right that means finding the car that I want for a good low price as well

[@DaHighRoad]

What is the cost difference of shipping to the east coast vs the west coast of usa

[@ichigonubetube]

Good video, would be nice for a more in depth explanation for a us importation.

[@ken355555]

can you recommend someone who could help me buy a motor home ..like elf Toyota ? to ship to aust for me to do around aust in...diesel..style ..just me only old 67.. thsnks ken

[@HeyBigChriss]

So, can you import a car that is not within the 25 year rule?

[@halesFG]

Hey man, great video :) I am planning on trying to import a car over to Australia as my first owned car, any websites or places that I should look into?

[@cezarydan]

Hi,my car arrives on October 31, 2021 when I have to send form c384?

[@itsjoke7429]

Do you guys also import Motorcycles or is strictly cars?

[@tassoss13]

can you import a car to europe? and how much for shiping

[@jaradpierce5525]

Have u ever shipped any car to the Caribbean specifically barbados

[@mikemiloshis772]

Thanks for the breakdown bro. Using that example for the Australian market, what is the update on prices for your average GTR? Thanks

[@rhdmoscowchapstyleusa8966]

Is it somehow possible to import a car to the USA under 25 years old as parts without registering it, for example cutting it in 2 parts, like its usually done in Russia? Not to pay customs fees etc.

[@eduardomarin2837]

Hello Friend. a question. You can import a skyline to mexico?

[@lucatosolini4732]

hey man very insightful video, i was wondering if there was any chance I could import a wrx sti 22b (1998-2002) i live in Canberra, Australia and have been looking for a while but don't really know what to trust/dealership to look for over there

[@SAMMIT]

Yes I can help you with that. shoot me through an email to [e-mail]

[@Fernorap1dfus1onWolf]

from canberra too

[@camco7829]

you're gonna have to be really really rich

[@bnellynel]

Sure you can get one for $100,000+

[@f3rry95]

Do u know how it works to import a car from japan in italy?

[@froschd6013]

Hey do you recommend any japanese homepage selling new cars for export? Or is there a recommended dealer?

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

How well do they pack the car in the container to prevent damage while it is at sea? Good info. Thanks for taking the time. Cheers.

[@freshMila]

Very helpful info I’m looking into mk4 tt supra

[@TreeE30VeRT]

thanks so much for the info its so hard to find all the details of fees and such online everyones always telling you some outrageous prices but mostly because i know they want me to go thru them instead of flying out and doing it myself but my question is so im looking for a r34 gtst coupe my question is i know in a couple years it will be okay to drive but can i import just a rolling chassis without any issues i dont plan on having it finished for years but if i do the paperwork as a show car willl that cause any issues years later when the car is legal? im also looking for other rhd cars btw bmw,,nissan,toyota,mazda

[@kenajiyo]

Can you show a sample of these two documents. Thanks,great information.

[@harrytran1874]

In the States wanted stock verison like the Australia too, but in the States buy import taxes including the dock fee you could import cars all the states easier expect in California. Also the Californian wanted import cars from they needed to have CARB to reginstion to the DMV and for to passed smog.

[@arturoanaya813]

Is there any website you recommend for car imports other than yours

[@jason3000tt]

Another question, do you offer service for family cars also? like SUV or wagons

[@rikibol]

Hey man I'm from NZ was wondering if you could do an updated version of this video

[@RB54DaBears]

This is awesome guys! Any idea how much it would be to ship to Honolulu, Hawaii? Or Tacoma Washington? Thank you

[@gregh7457]

you cannot legally import a jdm car to hawaii. There is no 25 year rule for hawaii and anyone in hawaii that says their jdm car is legal because they have plates to prove it, they're just lucky they haven't been caught. i seem em on craigslist hawaii sometimes and it pisses me off

[@yghxrnandex7730]

to tacoma washington it’s 1200

[@pepanisa3553]

Hey man can you get parts send to NZ like bodykits etc?

[@willbryanmedina3515]

So is there somewhere I can ask questions...? Cause I live in Puerto Rico. We aren't exactly America but we have most of the same rules and I don't really know how much the actual shipment would cost or anything.

[@samueltoomey8697]

hey if you buy one on the lot of a japan used auto dealer would it be cheap? or still expensive

[@hfaru02]

I do work here about cars and I have auction membership, this guy is right that shit is happening so much, without any report cars are exporting everyday I saw that happening in person. Sorry for my broken English

[@876Droid]

In Jamaica we have to pay 80% of the value of the vehicle to clear it. Note they include she shipping fee as apart of the vehicle price. 10,000 vehicle and shipping 8,000 to clear from wharf Insurance 200 to 3000 depending on company, history of driver and type Registration which varies depending on CC Fitness 100 Plates 50 Vehicle title about 30 Worse case clearing and getting your vehicle on the road ends up costing more than the vehicle.

[@derultnerlp9319]

does your business also deliver to europe or just to australia and america

[@duncanswave]

Great info mate Arigato yoroshiku

[@s5SnipEmo]

How much should I expect for getting any year GTO VR4 in good condition?

[@docholiday5766]

I've been wanting to import a k truck ever since I drove a Ford ranger. I just wonder if I will fit since I am tall.

[@crapcopter]

Hello. Are you able to import newer cars to Australia and get them registered. Think around ~2014-18?

[@mackharris5356]

This man has the coolest job ever

[@builtupstudio3707]

cool.. do you have anything for super bikes.. like website or how to go about importation procedure

[@Mewws]

How much would i be looking at spending to get a bone stock r32 gts or a 180sx sent to western australia? i was thinking 10k but now im not sure

[@pandar3364]

So I have been commenting on a few of ur videos about getting a skyline gtst ... I found one but I was wondering if u can take a look at it for me to see if it is in good condition please 🙏

[@ramontoro9619]

what if i want to import a 2004 fairlady z would i have a problem with this i live in the United States

[@Nays33]

ramon toro make sure it has its accident records, odometer and mostly a port

[@-_____-]

Just wondering, did this cost include the amount that the importer takes?

[@leviorourke7498]

If I buy from otaku. Can I buy a car before it's legal in the states and have your company store it until it's legal to ship? If so how much is storage annually

[@edwardnigma1956]

Cheers for the awesome video mate. I was wondering if you could give me an educated quesstimation on how much an mk4 tt supra would cost (all costs included) to be imported and compiled in NSW? I went to your website, but could not find anything relating to importing cars, well other than car parts and servicing lol...