JDMDRE On How To Import JDM Cars, Financing JDM Cars, and Being The Top MK4 Dealer In America

In todays episode we sit with Dre Owner of JDMDRE who breaks down everything we need to know about how to import JDM cars into the US. He also discusses financing JDM cars, and how he runs his business being the number 1 MK4 Supra dealer in America.
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[@zeke6629]

I imported my S15, Evo, supra and r33 myself and it runs you about $2500 per car to get it in the country. Your biggest hurdle is getting the car on the boat.

[@Michael-vw4cg]

From Japan? Did you fly to Japan to purchase the cars yourself or did you have a broker in Japan do it for you? Been wanting to import a car ever since I saw the used car market in Japan back in 2022 haha

[@kfneely1]

you guys need to interview Sean Morris at top rank vehicles. He worked at motorex back in the day. If anyone can tell the story correctly he can!

[@diegoaccord]

Craig Lieberman has already done that; it would be a 1:1 retelling.

[@clutchkickpapi]

@@diegoaccordthat video sucks to watch and listen to, rather hear Street Alpha get a version for us

[@user-ix3wo3gr4p]

Dre is a solid dude, bought my RHD from him back in November. Super informative, super communicative, and overall awesome dude. Visited his new shop two months ago and the cars there are legit. Recommend him anyday.

[@josesupra]

As a supra owner, it's not really a numbers thing for me. I just prefer a lhd car in the states and it's just the version of the supra we all wanted over here, especially when that's all you knew growing up in the states. The jdm rhd coming in made them a little more affordable compared to the lhd cars so I do think there's a place for them. I'll add that I never obsessed over a car just for the fact of it being rhd. If they made a lhd chaser I'd own that over my rhd car since our country is based around lhd and that's the more comfortable driving position for me.

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

I believe there are 5x as many RHD MKIV Supras than LHD ones. Only 11,000 USDM MKIV Supras total and I think there were like 50,000 RHD ones. Thats why our LHD ones are the most expensive, the low numbers.

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Oh he just touched on the topic as I'm listening 😂.

[@6P3-MK4]

I have a 1 of 384 jeep jewel green targa 6speed for sale. Anybody interested?

[@JulianVR4]

1200/mo on a 10yr loan (for this GTR example) is handing the bank $800/mo in interest for the first 2yrs. This is absolutely horrible advice for someone that is not in the position to put down a LARGE down-payment. The kind of down-payment that could buy you an R35 with cash. Please don't do yourself like this

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

I tell younger guys (under 30 years old) all the time to buy something newer. They see these KZbin videos of these cars and think they will have these giant killer type cars, not knowing we've put like $40k+ to build these platforms. Plus the basic maintenance on these old cars is needed. So you'll need to spend like $50k-$60k to get that fine tuned 800rwhp jdm killer is perfect condition. Buy a new C8, mustang gt, camaro SS, R35 gtr, Zupra, or equivalent with a warranty. Then mod that up. This 90s car game is for those who have money.

[@curtisdickson6277]

For all 15 years its 110,000 including down payment to drive a r34 gtt. 220,000 for the gtr. This is wild son. They lubing these boys up

[@mikepalumbo7781]

@@curtisdickson6277 are you stupid? 50k car at 5% for 10 years has a total price of 66400. you get to use someone else's money, drive the car, create opportunities for 16k over TEN years. wtf are you talking about 110k to 220k?

[@alfredoleiva5522]

I was hoping on a more informational video on how to import cars but this is just a giant ad for him to sell his supras at a crazy markup.

[@Static_Drip]

If you’re buying an old import I don’t think you should be financing.

[@Thumper68]

Why? What if you’re buying a classic muscle car at a dealership? No difference.

[@jayknight139]

why not?

[@jareddougherty8925]

Sorry but it doesn't matter what you think lol. The banks offer financing on them because they're appreciating assets...

[@papiguaro]

I get your take on this but you should if you treat the car like an asset (boring) or shouldn’t if you treat the car like a liability (fun)

[@thatguykamal]

Thats family right there, i pressed all the boost control buttons in that 240sx lol

[@Alig918]

I love your Pod Bro... Your open and objective... Your an awesome interviewer... Some of your guest ehhh... The only thing they drive is ego😂😂😂. You do what you Love... Its absolutely apparent your channels gonna be keep expanding. I look forward to watching the Journey. 🤘🤙🙌

[@SteezyFilthyFilms92]

For the fraction of the price you can get a jzx90/100 and get the same noises as a supra just rhd and 4 door which you cant beat.

[@mattsangg02]

People aren’t buying them for the motors anymore, it’s the name and mk4 body that sells itself.

[@GL8ZE]

Dre is a cool dude! Went to HS with him. Love seeing him have success with his business!

[@Sketchtwo3]

Glazing

[@noblameyt8416]

@@Sketchtwo3what how is he glazing? For being happy for a person? I see you have a depressing life. Jeez just be happy for people

[@richardtodorov]

Craig Lieberman, who’s personal Supra was the original original one in the first Fast and the Furious, has a couple great videos explaining the MotorX situation and GTR’s in the US

[@Basedd-Media]

Intro gas, Dree gas, JDM cars gas, podcast, fuegoooo

[@elmoz122]

15 year loan at 10% nah lol

[@lordfsmash2871]

Did you not watch the video? It gets you locked in on valuable car so you can still pay it off earlier and have an appreciating item regardless

[@JubeeHS13]

​@lordfsmash2871 they only herd one part.

[@elmoz122]

@@lordfsmash2871 Lol. You get yourself locked in a 15 year car loan at 10%.

[@Caribmotorsport]

@@elmoz122if you pay it off sooner.. you’re not locked in

[@lordfsmash2871]

@@elmoz122 Its def not for everyone. If you cant pay it off in a 2-3 years atleast then you really shouldnt do it. Then the interest will eat you alive

[@LozanoMotoRacing]

For those that are commenting negatively about getting a loan, you definitely are not a 100% car guy. Life is short and for many including myself (in my 30’s now) have been waiting patiently since I was a kid to own a skyline here in CA. It’s a much more difficult process and want to have one legit with CA plates. But overall that’s a dream goal of mine and many others. Most won’t understand and that’s fine.

[@kevincastillo7619]

I need an imported STI

[@Toyota4Life]

Car culture is dying . Everything expensive and 3X the price it used to be… it’s no longer a genuine hobby. It’s just a cash grab and a game of who can spend the most money.

[@jayknight139]

it's changing. it's definitely not dying I promise. Remember street racing became popular during prohibition and also the great depression. You can always get a cheap Honda and be almost untouchable don't loose faith

[@bboyniq]

I mean everything has gone up, not just cars. We just gotta grind harder. Which is fine..💪🏾

[@andeztv4581]

this is what I need hopefully soon ill be in my supra !

[@Fa5_Parris]

In 2016 mk4 supras were like 8-10 for decent models and 20k and more for perfect models now the cheapest one I seen recently was 70k 😂😂

[@jayknight139]

that's why I wouldn't buy one. but I would pay to rent one or ride in one.

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

For RHD ones. Not LHD turbo ones. I bought in 2006 and turbo prices were in the $17k-$35k range. Non turbos were $ 8k - $15k roughly.

[@sydewayzmo3905]

SA has thee best intro and outro for automotive content!

[@mikepalumbo7781]

Dre is the boy! he got me my r34

[@jbspec4507]

He said take money from your 401k for a car 😂😂 Don’t take financial advice from him

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Right. Dont touch your 401k! Leave it and let it grow. Your older self will thank you.

[@hoody504]

Yea buy it when you retire but by then it’ll be half a million lol

[@minibikemadman]

ah you young guys...I remeber motorex.. then the other jdm imported from fl..riv su or whatever. Id be worried about rust on a Canadian car but it seems a lot better option than going to Japan.

[@Thumper68]

Craigslist is still relevant. Catch some deals on there now.

[@reinaldorivera4158]

I don’t get why people hate rotary’s so much I have a FB with just under 600hp I drive it regularly and it was built right balanced and rotary aviation seals ported other than that the rest is all factory and he we are 8 years in still going strong and yes I do race it and it’s my 3 Rx7 and all of them run well

[@CarsAndPablo]

Great interview! Love the show!

[@NessRhyme]

Took me a minute to figure it out but it hit me, Dre looks like Terrance Howard Great interview!

[@oneshh]

intro is so fire

[@GRSuperSonicRed]

thats my boy 💪🏻💪🏻

[@trd_ftw]

I actually bought my MK4 Supra fro @JDMDRE. He is a really cool guy. Helped me with l my needs and questions for the car. Im very happy with it. I would buy that R34 if i had the chance.

[@therealphee]

I’m interested in why he imported the 300zx when they were available in the states. And also if he sees them as future investments.

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

Tbh left-hand driver right hand drive is the same thing the only reason I would want a left hand drive supra is to build a screen accurate fast and furious Brian’s supra that’s if i could ever afford a LHD sport roof 1994 Toyota Supra most likely would get a 1991-1995 Audi s2 or any affordable Audi with the 80s turbo 5 cylinder 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Awesome interview thanks

[@1builtGTR]

You need to interview ant_ent ! He is the king of Hondas !

[@kfneely1]

I have photos of me sitting in a bayside blue r34 at motorex wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in the day!!! The motorex story is very long and full of twists and turns. Too much for me to write here.

[@lcameeno1]

It is what it is

[@Powder_plus]

Was it the black one? I'm from stoon lmao. I was going to buy that! Glad to see where it went. I was just inquiring about it a month ago

[@devman52]

Yo what’s good with that high pitched sound at 29:27-29:29??

[@MrTDM09]

Coo I get to see the premiere

[@JN-53]

Don’t get me wrong i love what he’s doing but he’s selling the supras at a crazy mark up. I would never go through him but i appreciate the hustle. It sucks to see that imported cars now cost 5x the price in todays world

[@alfredoleiva5522]

Yeah he’s kind of scamming people lol

[@customk9254]

Get Larry from Drag International on the show... South Florida!!! 🔥

[@DragpackRacing]

15 years is crazy at 10% plz kids don’t get this loan you will be in debt for the rest of your life. Do the math your paying almost double for the car in the long run 😂.

[@chrismarrero7072]

if youre a true jdm head left hand side drive is the OG from mother lan🇯🇵

[@755hp]

15yr loan?!!! This is what makes this business possible….guaranteed sale/profit!😮

[@filipesilva1896]

Great podcast! Not so great for financial advice. Taking money out of your 401k or financing on high APR for 10-15yrs is WILD talkl!

[@Velly_drums]

Does anyone know what happened with RIVZU IMPORTS? They were very active with cars they were bringing over from Japan on FB some years ago and now nothing.

[@kuvsqu]

Am I Trippin or is there a alarm going off in y’all background or is that where I am at?

[@OfficialRudeeBoss]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 TORONTO 📍📍 I know the shop he’s referring. Small ass world

[@edd2184]

If you buy almost a three decades old car... With a 15-year loan. I don't even know what to tell you bro do you

[@Ben-hs6qy]

Get roc NYC on here

[@jareddougherty8925]

He did already lol

[@Rnfjaydee]

PLS TIMESTAMPS!

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Mkiv supras were the average tuners car that we could buy to beat up on vipers, porches, lambos, corvettes ferarris etc for a fraction of the price. Now mkiv supras sell at super car prices, it became what it was meant to destroy. Sad but thats the market...glad I bought my two 1998 Supras early on before the hype.

[@Kiwi_Bayer]

Wait 6k CAD?!! That can't be real. In NZ they were going for 20k to 50k NZD. That 6k is about 7k NZD. Either the dealership was ripping himself off or they were grossly undervalued in North America, which is still, unbelievable!

[@zipone_1726]

Logo looks like JDMORE

[@DanielGutierrez-zu9fv]

Oh Shit, its not.

[@terrenceduffy7501]

New intro gas

[@BboyBlackout]

Y’all cappin on the price of v160’s. They went down in the last 2 years.

[@shadyshinichi2JZ]

Better to get a T56 magnum F. They are brand new and easy to get replacement parts. V160, not so much.

[@BboyBlackout]

@@shadyshinichi2JZ facts

[@jayjay8122]

brooklyn auto sales

[@DkingE39]

Link?

[@StreetAlphaPodcast]

In Description 🙂

[@jayjay8122]

brooklyn auto sales been selling supra

[@mysixfo8805]

They must not have met Supra Jesus. He was on TRC channel. Dudes got like 30 Supras

[@purplecloudz2383]

Get craig lieberman on here next

[@cristianramirez7295]

Hey guy I recently got bullied at a car show for wearing one of the new street alpha podcast hoodies and im never wearing it again

[@jonathanruffin7794]

2jz will rule again .DART BLOCK IS HERE . 2j the world 🎉

[@Fj707ap]

Yeah I get his story he seems like a nice guy but he is a reseller and they drive up the market

[@hoody504]

Actually owning some cars will beat inflation and the rate your 401k grows , even he said those cars value 10x in 4-5 years. No investment or 401k will do that

[@nhilist5774]

You don't really pay maintenance on securities, or insurance for 10 years

[@revistaonwheels6922]

Congrats

[@prettyridesmedia]

10% finance 15 yrs eeks

[@outthere6518]

If you can't afford to buy it how can you maintain it, 15 years at 10% is predatory

[@TheClaybar]

The story with moterx is crazy, ruined it for the rest of us for a long time

[@diegoaccord]

Get me a Honda S660 for what they're actually worth, and I'm in today. LOL.

[@michaelmarian9987]

most of those cars are from dubai. i could be wrong though👇

[@danielmarquez8874]

Get jamie marsh on here

[@mattymatt669]

I need me a SilBo

[@zipone_1726]

So 114k for the gtt right lol

[@Thumper68]

You didn’t have to wait 25 years for a 300zx that was already in usa😂 I had a big ole fat college professor who bought a twin turbo rx7 new and drove it everyday that’s was in 2002!

[@Thumper68]

Also a spoiled brat across from apartment complex who had a red mint 15th anniversary twin turbo Supra. He didn’t even know what he had said it was ok but he didn’t really like it. I was like dude you realize that this is the same car from fast and furious hat had just released. He was like really I didn’t know I’m not a car guy I think I’m going to trade for a bmw…. They had a guy who did all he maintenance and washed it daily..country club money😂

[@VIPK9]

@@Thumper68 Not true at all, you still have to wait 25 years, if that was true, every Honda kid would have right hand drive Honda Civics

[@Thumper68]

@@VIPK9 you could just go buy left hand drive cars in USA and not wait 25 years is what I’m saying. Also there was no reason to go buy those cars and pay import taxes etc when majority of people prefer left hand drive because that’s what people are used to driving.

[@VIPK9]

@@Thumper68 he didn't want the American model, he wanted the Japanese RHD "fairLady Z" which is everyone's favorite

[@DruskieTalib4n]

Says he has to learn then can't answer it hmm

[@saeedzowail]

8:43

[@positivevibe1123]

he got supra lucky lol

[@C_J_B]

supras are overpriced af. unfortunately, they're no longer meant to be for common car enthusiasts but people with time and money.

[@idokwatcher2062]

TL;DR rich guy buys bunch of inventory and resells at profit, screwing everyone else.

[@agentmike45]

That's gotta be the shittiest take ever. Do you want them to buy the cars cheap, sell cheap, and not make a profit? 😅😅😅

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@agentmike45 30 year old cars that spent their entire life on an island state full of salty moist air causing rust under panel joins should not be 150 thousand dollars.

[@CarlosMartinez-lc2bm]

Long ass fucking intro

[@jeconsta]

Bought a Evo I in 2017 for 12k, sold it in 2020 for 16k

[@LeeePowers]

Which importer did you use?

[@jeconsta]

@@LeeePowers Fedlegal imports

[@Craiggg12345]

Imagine being that desperate and poor to finance a car and allow banks to profit 🤡

[@daedae7798]

Another flipper that doesn’t actually add any value

[@bennyvasquez2325]

Bullshit, I have 4 supra right now and 2 skylines and I didn’t pay Dre prices. He just overpriced these cars after he get them for Pennies. All beat up and he just paint them.

[@Hello_its_me_mario]

That's cute

[@dTheHammerb]

RHD are shit. I wanna shift with my right arm/hand. End of story.

[@FkknSenses]

try to to get e_ought next, would make a dope episdoe

[@Basedd-Media]

Josh is great but remember he lives in Japan. He ain't flying out just to do a podcast

[@1builtGTR]

Interview ant_eny ! He is the Honda king!