How To Import a Classic JDM Car to the US

[@jacksmith-ql3jo]

$22,000k for a badass car that's only going to increase in value ? Of course it's a good idea!

[@priestessbali]

It's gonna be worth $100k someday.

[@2010LILROSS]

@C B yeah but that's cuz they're built.... You can find a supra for 30k fully stock with some external body mods

[@BoleDaPole]

It'll be worth 1 million dollars one day

[@christianoliver5244]

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[@renekohen3779]

@Christian Oliver Instablaster =)

[@darinsabre]

There are several companies here in the states that have all of the paperwork done for you already. You can register in any state.

[@averagecitizen863]

Pretty sure it costs an arm and a leg tho

[@Erevos85]

it already does, at least you save a lot of time.

[@voidprism_studios666]

@@averagecitizen863 JapaneseClassics, MontuMotors, ABautos. Are a few dealerships in the states. I got my skyline for around 12k. i usually see the s13's for around 11k-14k

[@averagecitizen863]

@@voidprism_studios666 that's an awesome deal congrats 👍

[@rodrigobarron3048]

@@averagecitizen863 look at JapaneseClassicllc on ig they sell them for pretty cheap

[@Hpno]

shoulda driven it back and dealt with the paperwork at the border, woulda saved a ton of money lol

[@Sebastian-eg5iu]

Would have been risky since he would have been driving it without registration or insurance Kinda scary to drive cross country with a foreign car that is not in your name

[@Hpno]

@@Sebastian-eg5iu No, that would be illegal and I'm sure you wouldn't make it but a few miles before you would get stopped and unable to continue without a tow truck. I had to get insurance through my own company on the car I was buying before I even left the states. That way I was able to go to the Canadian DMV with my proof of insurance and get a temporary registration so I would be legal and covered the entire drive back home (which was over 1k miles for me). A few hours of your own time spent doing research, making a couple phone calls and putting in the footwork can save you thousands.

[@PokéPitstop]

@@Hpno any more tips that helps a lot bro thanks!

[@nathanrosenblatt9964]

I imported an Autozam AZ-1 from Japan to Tennessee and I spent so much on the back end of the car (everything other than the car) I worried I dug a financial pit but I learned three things from this video. 1: it's definitely worth just getting a service to do everything for you. 2: every DMV agent is a roll of the dice and don't take their words for how to do something because another might accept your paperwork as is. 3: being able to drive that car with a smile on my face makes it all worth while. But I am CONSTANTLY anxious that something will go wrong and I won't know how to fix it

[@sparky0099]

Do you happen to have the an itemized list of costs. Or how you bought the car and how it was shipped etc? Any hidden fees with shipping it from Japan to US?

[@GBrai-mu5zy]

"TECHNICALLY illegal" boy,that's a federal crime. 😂😂😂

[@XCLUZEVO]

How did you get the skyline in the country if it was “illegal”?

[@JonathanLong]

Know the right people man. Its not hard just expensive, most popular guy I know of, it cost about 8k on top of the cost of the car, then you got stress about constantly being asked about the legality of your car by not only other car guys but the feds

[@coopsnz1]

@@JonathanLong this low km is 2.5 million yen in Japan at auction

[@romyan5382]

They do some sketchy "state-title" stuff

[@urdad1984]

Depends. Is it a high demand import car? Do you have a reliable importer? If its not in huge demand, its a really good idea. If u dont have a reputible importer, it can b a nightmare. I got my 93 Toyota Hiace from a very good importer n got 2x the car I could get here for the money, esp when needing seating for 6

[@Cab00v]

Wow, he picked it up right near Niko Bellic's place. >_>

[@koolskater30]

He can take his Silvia bowling now

[@rezboadog369]

Take me to the little touge on Bohan, it's just up the road!

[@ericspace121]

I see I'm not the only one.

[@derickj1976]

This was an interestingly chaotic experience for you brah, but I know how you feel being a car enthusiast myself. I wouldn’t have spent that much for the particular car you have, but you love what you love right, and I’m not going to get inbetween you and your “Dream Machine homie”.😍👍

[@iCarlyfan4534]

Not to hate but like thats alot of trouble just to get a rhd car with different headlights than usdm

[@rezboadog369]

With four wheel steering, a inline-4 turbo, and proof that it hasn't been beat to shit.

[@jasmines5290]

Jdm life bro. You just dont understand

[@asmrjayc6899]

What website do I use to import a Jdm car ??

[@DriverMotorsports]

Or just buy one from us, already checked out and a VA title ready for any DMV

[@Rotated]

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[@AmaAndZing]

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[@JKboi27]

Very informative. So many people see the FOB price and think these low milage cars are super affordable. Fat chance

[@divisiontv429]

They are affordable if you live in that country.

[@JKboi27]

@@divisiontv429 right, but the video is talking specifically about importing it to the states and talked about the cost associated with that. That's the whole point of the video

[@divisiontv429]

@@JKboi27 I was just stating why the misconception is so common. People see KZbinrs in japan picking up S13s in japan for under 7k and think they can get that deal.

[@CCK-jd8nc]

How easy is it to import a car to the USA from experience? I need more input before I import! I’m looking to import one of these: Nissan Skyline Mitsubishi FTO Nissan Fairlady Z 1991 Toyota Soarer

[@priestessbali]

It's not so bad. Just start the process and you will be finished faster than you think.

[@minusmartin]

i absolutely love the whole story and faces. I’M GONNA DO IT

[@divisiontv429]

How do you find a car in a different country? Do you just look at Facebook marketplace in Japan? I’m very confused

[@AshtonCoolman]

My importer, TopRank International Vehicle Importers handled all of my federal paperwork for my R32 GTR. That made the process in Texas very easy. I went to the DMV and voila. You shouldn't have had to go through that nightmare. Also Texas and State Farm insurance gave me no issues insuring the car.

[@jdmdom369]

JohnnyNismo what kind of stuff did you have to do to make it fine to drive does Texas has a smog or anything like that? I live in japan and I want to import my car to Texas when I get back?

[@Matt_from_Florida]

A little older than you. 1980 was the last year BEFORE uniform adoption of the current 17-digit VIN code. In the late 1990s I had a "pre-VIN" collector car, and ran into several problems with companies not able to deal with that because their computers REQUIRED a 17-digit VIN#. Something to be aware of.

[@retigis4937]

I’m getting a ks club Silvia is it a good car

[@johnmaccoy4324]

At least you know what to expect if you import another JDM car.

[@TheAlexv6]

I recently got a Mexican spec Jetta from a storage lot auction and the dmv just registered it in my name with a valid state inspection. Only problems I’ve had is trying to get insurance on it but my insurance company just manually inputed the vin

[@TheAlexv6]

Nick Name yea I’m in Texas but the thing is the car is now registered in my name and I have the title stickers and plates. I did not have to do any special inspections emission or anything. It’s a 2014 Jetta sport with the 2.5l 5 cylinder when getting insurance quoted they kept telling me if it had the turbo 4

[@nathanblevins3627]

So say your car your trying to import is a wrx subaru 2004. I can't drive it legally in the usa?

[@epictacocatgalaxy4697]

I want to import a right hand drive FC rx7 from Japan to Texas USA but I’m a little confused Do I go to a website to order it? How do I order it? And where do I go to get the car I really need help

[@nihonracing1833]

Reasons I love living in Canada: 1. It’s the friendliest county in the world (if you don’t count the French parts) 2. 15 year import law 3. My Nissan Stagea 4. My Nissan Pulsar GTiR 5. My Nissan Terrano R3mR Diesel 6. My Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 7. My Nissan Skyline R34 GTR 8. The Mountains 9. Pepperoni and Mushroom Hot Pockets. If you want to do a show on any of them (minus the hot pockets) hit me up, they’re all fun rides! P.S - If Nissan’s aren’t your thing don’t stress- I’ve got a pair of 2001 Honda Preludes… one is Turbocharged and the other is running a Jackson Racing supercharger.

[@travismorrison2567]

Why didn't you just look up rebuild shops and had the actual alternator rebuilt just another option for future thought

[@albear972]

That was an expensive old Nissan 200 SX with a weird right side steering wheel. Ever hear of the *sunk cost fallacy* ? I learned from it from my very first used car a looooong time ago. I got suckered into buying it and it cost me a hell of a high price to continuously fix it. I ended up junking it after wasting over $5,000. This video reminds me of that bad time.

[@asmrjayc6899]

WHAT WEBSITE CAN I USE TO BUY A JDM CAR 😭😭😭

[@flovanhapert5814]

How can someone spend 22'000$ on a silvia 🤣

[@DavK-zf3wo]

Flo van Hapert spent 22k aud for my jdm s15 spec r

[@waNErBOY]

because each year the price goes up

[@somekindofmonkeyapprentice8697]

waNErBOY and its like mint

[@coopsnz1]

Mint one 1.500,000 yen in Japan

[@luisrod106]

Yea but I would spend that on a evo lol

[@gav240z]

It's a clean original example. Worth it if you plan to hang onto it long term.

[@spanky4446]

...isn’t it a manual? Why couldn’t he push-start it when the battery was dead?

[@BlakouttheMM]

Dead battery, yes. Dead alternator, no.

[@joelstatosky1817]

You could have cut corners in a lot of places like going through a united states importer, but this car is impossible to find in the U.S in that condition. If you guys go through a U.S based importer it should actually be pretty easy. It will still be relatively expensive but not over 12k extra bad. Also when I know I'm going somewhere that I can't get instant help for my car best believe I'm bringing extra everything.

[@Revo900]

Isn’t it way easier to just go through a Florida importer? Just curious.

[@sikbug]

I spy Sunset Park! I used to live there and went through hell with a R32 GTR myself. That shipping fee is nuts though, it's cheaper with RORO from Japan than that.

[@awwiefpv]

Would it be a similar step by step if I were to import a car to Illinois? I've been thinking about it for a long while.

[@dabearcub]

The patience on this dude...

[@azrifadli7900]

Some euro cars at Zen Autoworks Cars in Canada that I saw all came from Brave International Auto from Japan

[@gabekiakojori2392]

Lowkey should’ve got that Celica GT-Four instead

[@dfacedxa]

congrats. that silvia is beautiful

[@ivyoh6078]

even including all the headache and extra costs that's still not even a bad price for a car like that

[@thisthingmint250]

A 240sx seems so much easier to find but hard to find in stock

[@ducknuts6146]

RicerCivicsEverywhere! I have a stock 1990 S13 for sale HMU got it from the 2nd owner silver base model hatch 5 speed if anyone’s interested

[@ChicaneMedia]

Damn I live in Canada and I feel lucky I don't have to deal with all that if I want an S13 but now I realize that's not the problem. The cars just gonna eat my wallet away 😂

[@lowedits5910]

im over here trying to get an r34 in cali looking foward to paying a good 200k

[@jracer7189]

Register the car in Vermont.

[@joelstatosky1817]

How To Import a Classic JDM Car to the US ? Have a pro do it for you so you can get rid of the headache and then also be supporting the community

[@solidsnakec20]

next time use Vistec R Imports, save all this headache, they just handle everything for you, and title it in Florida for you too!

[@danielribeiro2113]

Why do u need private parking ?

[@tkmedia3866]

Daniel Ribeiro many insurance co require it. Specially for classic and imported cars.

[@sammyt8492]

I want to import a Mitsubishi evo 2 or 3 some day

[@aaronm406]

Could you make a video on other cars that would be cool to import??

[@coopsnz1]

Qs in Australia is $20000 mint example

[@like2ROLL]

Could have bought a c6 zo6.

[@ducknuts6146]

james hawley I work for Chevrolet be GLAD he did not make that dumbass decision, he bought one of the best cars ever made W

[@like2ROLL]

Ok, but he paid 20k for a 7k car.

[@coopsnz1]

@@like2ROLL hahaha! Shit heap with high miles in Japan is $9200usd , not $7000usd

[@coopsnz1]

@@ducknuts6146 1 million yen Japan high miles

[@Bostonclassics1]

Awesome dude

[@austinscriven2340]

Ok my dream is to import a r32 gt-r but after this video I'm like nahhhh

[@bkw6329]

Just move to japan.

[@resdyne9590]

So there goes my hopes of importing a cheap 240sx from japan and daily driving it in cali. Might as well just save up for a 350z....

[@Underliner07]

Why

[@coopsnz1]

There a ks in Japan for 1.5 milion yen, it stanced tho

[@kenwebbsite]

"Yeah, probably so... " Too funny!!!

[@scottrichardson6864]

Calgary represent!

[@y.s8915]

beautiful silvia

[@adityasanthanam1945]

Nice car. Sad what you went through to import the car. Also, RIP GTS.

[@kaitospence18]

*GTS

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Well... State farm insured my Honda beat without issue

[@Rotated]

WE ARE FARMERS

[@skeleton561]

The s13 j is my dream car

[@moooorph]

Bro u have my dream car

[@corvettevipergts84]

My 91' Det coupe is having it's engine & T28 turbo Rebuilt 😁

[@willk3807]

It's funny how it's illegal for me to import a car but I've seen my uncle drive right hand drives for 30yrs. The difference between him and us is he's a postal worker. I guess that's the "I'm a government employee" difference 😒 not cool man

[@coopsnz1]

His car exact miles is 1.5 million yen in Japan

[@coopsnz1]

The getting rarer now , there one in Australia for $35000

[@coopsnz1]

Start at 1,000,000 yen in Japan , they use to start at 500,000 yen yrs ago

[@coopsnz1]

150000km

[@thatdopekiddcasper]

If u live in Cali don't even bother, unless you find an importer who takes care of the paper work for you like topranks but it's usually a $6000-8000 fee on top of the price of the car sorry Californians :(

[@aroned3737]

Luckily I live in Canada 🇨🇦 😎😀😅😃😃😄😁

[@thingwillchange8741]

Im planning on important from Japan its cheaper than jdm cars here

[@FalbereChan]

$22,000 can you even find a 240SX this clean at that price? DOUBT

[@coopsnz1]

1991 ks 1,355,000 yen in Japan

[@Sunny2456-]

I mean my r33 gtr I bought for just shy of $30k in Japan is going to end up costing me $37k in total once it's titled and registed next February. The tires and rims you had were optional and isn't the same in each car. That might be excessive for a 25 year old car, and I haven't had to deal with all the paperwork yet, but just like you I'd do it again. The Silvia you bought is lovely BTW - great find and good luck!

[@coopsnz1]

I check prices in Japan mint ks with 100000km 1.700,000 yen

[@MK-jw8zo]

DMV yap other name is wast of time. Very informative. Thank you for the video.

[@UchihaVengeance-]

Can I have the job you have please

[@kanestehley2026]

Yo you killed me at the end.. lmaoooo

[@keltechindustries20901]

I know I wouldn’t do it and I was a z32 twin turbo.

[@kranze8739]

Me: *Doesn’t even live in the US* Also Me: *Watches Video*

[@coldbrewshawty]

my buddy just got his s15 here and let me detail and polish it, title also says 2001 nissan other lmao

[@bartismoellis1052]

I just got home to Oregon while driving my 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Canada. I paid $11,000.00 U.S and $ 280.00 to register it the only paper work I needed was the Canadain registration $163.00 and the customs paper work along with $263.00 for import duties. But a very easy process I would do it again in a second.

[@Ricardargas-dy9tf]

22k well spend. Even if it were more it's totally worth it

[@coopsnz1]

1991 ks 1,500,000 yen in Japan

[@Brand-yk6dw]

Isn't this the same guy who did the verge PC LMFAO

[@96st206]

Don't let his DMV experience speak for everyone. That's what happens when you live in a Nazi state like NY. I have registered RHD cars in TN and FL. All I needed was US title and insurance like any other car. Sucks for you

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Yeah. Done it in Florida no problem.

[@redmustang83]

It's always worth it

[@stigmsr1]

If you want to be the fastest postman in your area. I'm just kidding ;-) Best of luck with your car.

[@TheDementation]

Not worth the money unless youre willing to put a lot of money into it and only drive it on the weekends. Anyone else looking at this, go buy a modern second hand sports car.

[@roblu9933]

Didn't they change it to 35 yrs now?

[@rodriguez8572]

bruh to much for a Silvia

[@ytnommah3983]

5:38 MEGA OOOOOOF

[@theepicfailgamer6317]

u mean the one from initial D btw good for u man after 22k ouch, don't want a douche or anything but u do know dat theirs a Japanese classic car dealer in Virginia right?

[@WonderBread918]

Dont teach the girlfriend you wont get your car back lol

[@mosmith3026]

$22k for a S13!? Think I'll just build an SR20DET for my $800 93' 240sx coup

[@iketanikoichiro3519]

Can I have your s 13

[@dazzaas4184]

Iys not case silvia its k s or king as qs is queen na and the c Base no frills one i a j s or jack

[@melokix]

If you’re gonna type please use standard English I doubt anyone would be able to get what you’re trying to put down here

[@dazzaas4184]

@@melokix one error have a cry

[@coopsnz1]

Australia mint one like this one is $30000

[@Happypandabacon]

Not worth it go to thru an importer where they do all this stuff for you

[@Subideable]

Toro y moi

[@PandA_show]

Wants one that's original puts a touch screen radio 😂

[@joelalimboyoguen8900]

oooohhh Celica GT FOUR RC

[@xslos]

I am having second thoughts

[@huntingstill]

Check out speedoconversionsolutions.com to change the speedometer over to mph.

[@saturn0660]

Oh hey look... a 240SX that you over paid for.. Because it's righthand drive.

[@coopsnz1]

1 million yen in Japan before shipping costs , prices going up

[@isaac-jv2ns]

Most of your problems were because you live in NY... nevertheless for anyone else. GO FOR IT!

[@dogdog4173]

$22k mmmm ídk man

[@coopsnz1]

Mint one like this 1,700,000 yen in Japan