We bought the most JDM car we’ve ever owned

Marty took a secret flight to Japan and came back with ANOTHER car.
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[@mightycarmods]

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[@cheeseontoastbrah]

After spending a few months in Japan I would say the scene is still thriving there just not in Tokyo. Nagano/Gifu has a wild scene...was hoping for a gr copen but good to see more kei cars in aus

[@matthiasschmitt2311]

What is that the name of that sick Drum and Bass tune in the first minutes of the Video?

[@bubblestc831]

Y'all are forgetting the Spacia's best feature. If you lift up the seat (passenger, idk about drivers side) It actually has a shopping basket for you to use when you go shopping

[@wolfinpdx]

Now I need to know if they found a shopping basket.

[@inanimatestove]

It’s a very cool feature but honestly I’ve never used it in my Spacia haha. It’s just the junk drawer

[@ChevTheMechanic]

Would love to see a reunion with Mr. Sato and the 88's in the future bro. Been watching since 2010, so Im super grateful for all the episodes and adventures! ❤

[@KapteinFruit]

I agree

[@BuddhaOfDarkness]

Best film they've made

[@tommylyeah]

💯

[@peterlustig8021]

sick idea

[@Mrturbocorona]

Was literally thinking the same thing like a week ago they were such characters it would be so cool to see a reunion and a good opportunity to show them how much you've evolved

[@jrh1704]

That Suzuki has so much head room! Scotty's gonna love it!

[@willynebula6193]

100%🤣

[@wobblysauce]

Headroom yes, knee room…. Not so much.

[@LAactor]

BUT you're not using the room for head; need to use the knees for that mate @@wobblysauce

[@glensgraphix]

Can't believe you went from asking for donations to buy a project car (TRD Laser anyone?) to being able to fly to Japan and buy your own car/s. Been such an amazing journey and the cars have gotten better and better. I love this show.

[@camber_courtney5250]

The TRD Laser is one of my favorites

[@Mach1048]

The TRD Lzr will Amaze Ya.

[@dazzanzl]

That was the Daihatshu wasnt it? the donations

[@yaziyo]

I just rewatched the TRD Laser music video. Truly a masterpiece.

[@faizsuria]

I love how Mighty Car Mod is really a car channel. Love you guys. Keep us entertained please!

[@SOLiDNiTROGENv8]

Ive been watching you guys forever. Just recently visited Australia. Just wanted to say the car scene there is absurd. Thanks for all you do!

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Explain?

[@BurningRubberNz]

What's absurd about it?

[@stephenslideways9690]

When I was there I saw a the most unusual thing a bloke named damo had i believe a AU Falcon and he did what I believe is a shoeie then jumped in hes Falcon and did what you call it a mint tip in with fully sick welded diff and a 6 speed manual.

[@solocamo3654]

lol @@stephenslideways9690

[@JB-sv5pr]

I love traveling !!!!!🎉

[@ProductofNZ]

Moog's point @ 18:58 ~ is so true. I had travelled to Japan many times in the past decade or so and now call Japan home and you just don't see as many 'hero' cars as before. And it's evident to any car enthusiast very quickly, that most Japanese car buyers stick to the same ten or so domestic mainstays. There is often very little variety in the day-to-day experience. I really think places like New Zealand are JDM havens. They just have so many new and old grey imports from Japan that are on the road. Cars long forgotten and disgarded in Japan are still roaming the streets in NZ.

[@whitebear96]

MCM's movies from Japan are amazing, but covering some of the NZ car culture in same feature length format would be no less awesome. Kiwis need to get them there somehow :D

[@ProductofNZ]

@@whitebear96 💯. In the style of the misfiRE channel. (NZ car culture at it's finest haha)

[@alexquittner3466]

For sure. I think just about every C34 Laurel in existence is driving around in NZ

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Man, I love these sorts of episodes that show stuff I'd never normally see.

[@Rygoat]

Honestly I really love it, we need these to get imported in bulk. Inside and out looks nice and clean, doesnt have an ugly dash like a mini, doesnt have a fucked up rear like a cube. Loads of space inside and even the blue is a nice choice.

[@MrPwnagejames]

Felt so weird seeing them drive on the Gold Coast roads and recognising where they were. I wonder if the Skyline owner knew who was trying to race him in the Suzuki Kei car. Great as always, keen to see more of the little JDM nugget.

[@FR34KonaL34SH]

Yeah and when they said they were taking it home now I was thinking... Ah... That's north, you're going the wrong way

[@MrPwnagejames]

@@FR34KonaL34SH My thoughts exactly haha 😆 I thought at first thats the long way to the M1 and then they jumped on the northbound ramp. Must've been going to stop for a kebab before the drive back.

[@terryjackson4538]

@@MrPwnagejames Or maybe a quick visit to the Sunshine Coast to see if it would Skid....

[@BlayneyPS]

I was in Japan for a work trip two weeks ago and stayed in Shinagawa it was so mad to see you crossing at the same crossing I have and going through the station, even caught the same Shinkansen I was using! Totally agree that these things are every where in Japan! True JDM choice

[@esdarley9101]

There's a really well-rounded understanding of car culture in Japan in this episode. It was good of you to note that you have to keep your car on private property, and how much of an obstacle this is for a typical Kanto resident who lives in an apartment. Even with my Super Cub (Postie Bike), I have to pay the landlord of a nearby block of townhouses $60 a month to park it on their property, and when I lived in the suburbs of Yokohama I paid $20 to an old couple to park my VFR400R on the edge of their driveway. While the 'hero car' might be displaced on the roads by modern Kei Cars and the shaken system, I feel like the bike scene in Japan is still kicking. You still see so much cool stuff going around, like dry clutch NSRs and old Katanas. Probably because the licence is hard to get, and you can't park bikes in the city, most people who own bikes in Japan are enthusiasts who ride them for recreation.

[@jadensmith2030]

I love these little kei vans. I think cars like this is what makes people real car enthusiasts. They’re not fast, they don’t look particularly cool to non car people, they don’t fit the traditional definition of cool car, but damn they are so cool. And it’s how much you smile when you see how unique and weird they are. You know why you like it but you can’t really put your finger on it. There’s something really great about liking a certain car even though it’s not the mainstream list of robot vomit 10 billion horsepower unobtainable cars. Really looking forward to seeing what this little mod box gets up to

[@AvenirRacing]

If I didn't require a vehicle capable of comfortably sitting at 110kmh for hours on end every day of the week, I'd have bought one of these in a heartbeat. I love everything about them, but in the end, I opted for an E51 Elgrand 350X. Ultra luxury, plenty of power, and those charming JDM touches like electronic curtains, or the cute Japanese girl that tells you to insert your ETC card upon startup just add so much character. For the money, JDM imports are just fantastic value.

[@uematsu_kai]

So happy for your new Spacia, Marty! I’ve been watching MCM since 2014 and you guys influenced me so much when it comes to kei cars. Moved to Japan in 2016, now my wife and I owned 2 mad Suzuki kei sports cars as daily drivers. Hope you guys too import a new Suzuki Alto Works. It’s a blast to drive! ❤

[@danielhillier7417]

Kei cars are great, I love what they manage to package within the constraints of the Kei class rules, Practical little family cars like the Suzuki to sports cars, mini trucks, vans, even tiny off roaders.

[@hughjass8430]

MCM + Japan = ❤

[@munnsie100]

The OG MCM music really sparked a memory and connection to the realisation of how far you have come as people and as a channel. It has been a privilege to see this growth and to have grown up with your videos and content.

[@calvinzhang3899]

It’s one thing importing a JDM, but you’ve gone the extra mile to actually pick it in Japan! So envy

[@JorvikBerserkir]

I have a wierd love for Kei cars like that. I hope they catch on in the UK.

[@TommmyTucko]

Been seeing alot of nissan cubes cutting about recently! Makes me happy

[@downwarddonk]

Oh dude I couldn’t agree more. Enough with all the people driving around towns and cities in SUVs which they think are the size of Humvees (yet they’ll stop and crawl over every speed bump). The UK needs a kei car awakening / SUV purge.

[@StevenTravels]

I rented a nissan roox highway star in japan for 2 weeks, loved the thing, would love to see them here

[@phazerfourtyseven6431]

so sick of the suv crossovers in england, time for us to downsize!@@downwarddonk

[@thegingerbreadman]

Agreed! I wish more countries could adopt them. I was thinking Barbados could adopt them as well. They seem so practical with the amount of open space and clever designs to store things.

[@mpgcamo]

Really great content guys. Kei Cars are 100% a growing interest in Australia. I recently just bought a 2022 Hijet manual 4x4 with all of the mod cons. Keen to start modifying it once all of the parts arrive from Japan lol.🙃

[@hiljicardrawings3467]

same in the us. i have an acty and for some reason it's such a fun driving experience. it's not fast, it's not comfortable and it's just built to work, but it's so fun to drive

[@darthsnouty]

I have a JDM Mitsubishi i kei car. It's rear engine, rear wheel drive and turbo. It's ridiculous fun to drive and gets heaps of attention at meets. Love the show guys. Kei cars are the future of fun cars.

[@DiannaDeepWhite]

This Spacia model is called Mini Vellfire back in Japan because of in their top trim have a lot of luxurious equipment and fierce looks. It’s really cool. It’s on my “must have” list as well. Good choice 👍 Love it.

[@o0bananaman0o]

I've had a Kei-Van for nearly a year and it's the only car I use now even though I have several others. I understand why they're so popular now, but mine is all electric (Mitsubishi Minicab Miev). Thanks for bringing them into the spotlight and making them cool.

[@timdixon1166]

I have a JDM car in my collection...a Nissan Cube. It is a great little car. Keeps up with traffic, good on long trips and economical. Easy to get in and out of and roomy. My wife loves it and calls it her car as we use it for shopping. I call it the shopping trolley! It still has Japanese stickers on the back, beeps in reverse and the instrument display is in Japanese but no big deal...

[@reptilez13]

I've always loved the Pajero Minis as far as non-sport Kei cars. The S660 and the 90s classics are awesome too, but the regular Pajeros are so cool and the Paj Mini is just the tiny lightweight adorable version lol. Congrats on the new addition!

[@jaihawkins]

Brother in law has a Pajero Mini great car

[@chrischerry2787]

I was in Japan a few years back and these "micro" cars were EVERYWHERE! I love them!😊😊😊

[@alexkevan3887]

i really hope you guys have a Xmas Episode, because that has been the best part of the holiday seasons for me

[@leadfoot]

same. Their big films are a christmas highlight to me now. Look forward to it every year.

[@leadfoot]

Dude this is awesome! My kid was shopping for his first car a year ago and at the time there were two Suzuki Hustlers for sale in all of Australia, but I couldn't talk him into it. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@mypootrol]

I loved the pedestrian crossing bird noise over there. Loved everything over there, very clean city.

[@LittlePixelTM]

English techno band Orbital did a tune based on that crossing noise back in the day called 'Walk Now' - you should check it out if you like the blippy sound! :)

[@sillygoose941]

Literally had an itch to refresh my youtube because I wanted a mighty car mods video, and here we are. MCM listened to my prayers

[@markmaher665]

6:39 whoa, very clean 80 series.

[@petrolhead81]

kinda disappointed you didnt land on the N-Box but good shit! can't wait to see what you got in store for this!

[@MLAJ_9596]

Coming back to the channel has been so much fun for me. I remember watching MCM back in the day with the white turbo Miata. Watching that literally taught me how to turbo a car. My wife and I just had our newborn daughter and we have been binge watching every episode since then! 😂

[@traxnada]

Hum... USS is super aggro when it comes to filming within their facilities... You've probably seen signs specifically saying NOT to film and take pics for social medias... Would probably be ok, but you filmed your own ID #... USS can and will track it if they see that video and your exporter will be in trouble for letting you bid but also for letting you film within their facilities... I'm an exporter myself, I'd edit that ASAP if you can blur it... They are super super annoying with that

[@TheCarSouls]

Thanks for showing us around all the processes, great to see how it all works! Such a well-executed and high-tech system compared to car auctions in the UK.

[@KapteinFruit]

That little car is so hilarious I would totally use one for daily commutes and such. It's a mad little car. So much room it would fit my tall ass comfortably. I think it's a great buy. I never thought I'd say that about a kei car.

[@jdwxly]

Thanks for sharing the auction experience. That's something that most viewers will never see in person. Cool little nugget, too!

[@LemieuxPA]

I wish Canada would wake up like Australia about kei cars. I love my 97 Atrai Turbo van, but those are getting rare.

[@rokko_fable]

You only have to wait 15 years. Us neighbors just south have to wait 25 years! I guess it's to protect the American car companies.

[@nomadben]

​@@rokko_fableIt is. And all it really does is reduce our choice of cars, as it's pretty much impossible to buy a practical small hatchback new, as almost no one makes them anymore. People only drive trucks and SUVs

[@LemieuxPA]

@@rokko_fable 25 years as well in Quebec for right hand drive vehicules.

[@iainwalker-brown1536]

The reason for the change in Australia is we have no car manufacturing now. Although I have no love for the commodore, falcon, carry or magna; I would prefer we still had a car industry than a handful of people are able to import awesome JDM modern cars

[@lachlanhenry486]

Looks super hard to modify. Good thing you are mighty and have super garage. Can't wait to see what you guys make with it. You know it has to be fast and furious camera car style.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

I see the room in that car and gasp how most Americans drive huge cars with no space or storage

[@VitorBarbosa]

8:30 That's the thing that Mighty Car Mods teaches you! Any car can be your hero car. It's all about having fun and making the best of what you have!

[@chrisdef15]

Hopefully you will actually mod this for power. Still mad the Mira hasn’t had an update. Love to see it get some “big” power mods. I know it’s just your fun little cruiser. But cool to see it with a bigger turbo.

[@TemperatureHot]

why

[@chrisdef15]

Why not? It’s a channel about modifying cars. They went crazy with the floor pan to make an Aussie Mira awd. Other than that it’s very stock. So much time money and effort but it’s basically a stock car. With the new one it’s as boring as it gets. A ugly tiny van. I like the idea of it. But it has to be fast. Or it’s just a boring tiny van.

[@chrisdef15]

Point is it’s been I think a few years since they have made a proper fast car. The Mira or this monstrosity doesn’t need to do 10’s. But High 12’s low 13’s would still embarrass some people. They have this now as the cruiser. People in Japan ran high 12’s 10+ years ago in Mira’s. With modern tech it would be a lot easier.

[@kaspetto]

i swear, if you guys are struggling I'd be happy to pitch in and get you guys a 2nd hand camera gimbal. that way we could watch your awesome content without getting headaches or upset tummies. please.

[@jjann54321]

I tried to find "Pigowa" in Japan then I realized that was "peak hour" in Aussie. The little things never get old. Love the show!

[@gearheadgarage3429]

Marty, you are a man after my own heart. I live in big ol wide open USA and everyone here drives BIG cars and mostly Trucks. I drive the smallest one I can find a Honda Fit but would love, love to have the little nugget you picked up. Great job on the video an it makes me want to move to Japan just to be able to drive the micro cars. Keep up the good wok.

[@rasmusbilow615]

One of the coolest modern kei cars I've seen, I love the sliding doors and spacious interior! Can't wait to se what mods you have planned for this! Now I want a Spacia as well :')

[@RandomActsofGibberish]

What a practical little nugget! That's a great addition to the fleet, I reckon.

[@charlesakin1908]

When I was in Japan, a few people had highly modified Chrysler 300Cs with hemis and AWD

[@Holmesy89]

I have been loving these for so long. So cool that the blokes now have one!

[@mikescudder4621]

I understand the appeal of these little cars. I went to Chile and bought the cheapest car i could find that i could sleep in. Turned out to be a kei 2 cylinder 550cc Mitsubishi L100 (minicab) van that used 5 liters of fuel for 100kms (at about 60-70kms\hr). Dual sliding doors. Big rear door. I turned it into a camper that could sleep 4 on occasions (the entire space could lay flat). I drove more that 20,000 kms between Chile, Argentina, Bolvia, Brazil... all before the whole Vanlife thing on youtube. Up and over the Los Andes 3 times, down the Bolivian road of death, it did it all. Still have it today. Its a beast.

[@leguile1]

I wish Marty had a channel of his own. I'm sure their friends and all, but moog is really abrasive for me. Nice little car.

[@ewatfred]

GUYS I have one of these in Adelaide!! It's a 2022 Spacia Gear Hybrid XZ Turbo 4WD. We love it so so much! Ours is fully optioned with radar cruise, surround cameras and car play. It's the fkn BEST!

[@DaytonCarCare]

As usual another awesome vid. Thx guys. I'm like Marty, I like the uncommon cars.

[@offroadingdonegal]

Never thought I'd hear Marty say he has enough Daihatsu in your life. Thanks for all the videos gents, loving them.

[@Brnstein]

Hearing the fair lady music always makes mad smile. I love that lil mix for the fair lady

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

It was the original Blue Nugget that brought me to this channel, all those years ago. Love this! 🚙

[@dsmith4670]

Please do more 4x4 videos, I love the camping vids!

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Been watching since 09 or so. I liked the throwback to that original Japan auction video. Oldschool music etc. love the Japan content

[@NTMR-ws2hm]

Jaw dropped when I saw the Datsun! can’t wait to see it rolling!!

[@snuffparrot]

Great choice, Marty. As you've noticed and mentioned, for daily drivers this is what many people in Japan choose these days. They just tick every box, (pardon the pun). I've had 4 or 5 similar cars over the last couple of decades.

[@heliomartins8593]

Astonishing car is this. Huge space, maximum useful.

[@samurai-capybara]

I used to drive one for work sometimes when over there. Fun cars and, despite being 197cm tall, I fitted just fine. (My first time at a petrol station, it was a hot day, and the guy gave me a wet towel. I was very grateful as I wiped my face with it. He then explained it was to clean the car's interior. He explained it every sodding time I went there afterwards!)

[@AndreLei1982]

I was really hoping for a Mira walkthrough van and I will never give up hope.

[@the_fragrant_vagrant]

Yup. I just flipped my WRX for a Honda N-Van which I can fold the seats flat and go camping with or put my motorbikes in the back. Simply can’t beat the utility and efficiency.

[@Lvaneede]

Over the last few months I have been importing a Honda N One into Western Australia. It is now in Perth getting the compliance and registration done. It is the 2013 top tier model with turbo. Cant wait to get it.

[@justrod371]

I like the way the hints are getting less subtle, 4 years since turbos and temples 2 but hey, terrific its happening

[@LaGantoise]

Cool car! Nice buy! Can't wait to see what you'll do with it.

[@zakspeed76]

Music on point with the visuals as always 🤌

[@JMR1096]

I am a third generation car dealer in the states. I have been auctions my entire life. That button system is awesome!

[@TheRealFLX81]

What a fun little nugget. I sincerely hope you mod the Mod Box one day and give it a mighty bit of love.

[@davidellis1355]

Martin you legend, I have a Toyota Sparky In the UK a 7 seat JDM Kei car nugget. Loving your new Suzuki, way more modern then mine 😛

[@PlugInRides]

The highest posted speed limit in the US is 85 mph (137 km/h) and can be found only on Texas State Highway 130, a toll road that bypasses the Austin metropolitan area for long-distance traffic. In Texas, 75mph/121kmh is quite common for major interstate highway travel outside of urban areas. 63mph/100kmh just doesn't cut it in much of the country where cities are often separated by over 100 miles.

[@jaket8643]

Don't make me say it 😅😅😂 Soo much room for activities!!!

[@E2EK131MM]

11:11 super clean Mitsubishi! I’ve never seen that body kit before . . . I want one !

[@niklaswejedal463]

I love the Kei-car as a concept. I wish they were the thing everyone wanted to get, instead of those obnoxious SUVs. Especially here in Europe, a Kei-car would make so much more sense in our cities than a 2-and-half-ton behemouth of a car. Thank you for promoting a more sensible alternative.

[@MyloShwayze]

That switch of quality from the phone footage to shop footage at the end caught me off guard. Looks really good guys. I know some serious money goes into production quality.

[@IGqebbz]

Going through a super tough time with reoccurring cancer, and chemo, get the news tomorrow whether I’ll have to be in a wheelchair the rest of my life or not but your guys videos do truly help ease my mind and keep the laughs rolling. I appreciate it more than I could ever explain! Keep up the great work

[@bgee461]

Uff I will pray for your recovery 🙏

[@Elxmo]

Hopes up high man, hope it goes as well as it can given the situation ❤

[@yalahmedia]

Oh the video is back?

[@edwardk6764]

Cool little Suzuki kei van. Like the vent shades on the windows. Needs some wide body overfenders, a wider stance, cooler wheels and maybe exhaust.

[@arthurthorpe5445]

Please keep the JDM vibe live, I don't know any other country that produces such diverse and awesome cars. Japan rules.

[@danielmyers1903]

Love the Mod Box! Fantastic buy!

[@NailsOeltjen]

I fell in love with those little box cars in 2016 when I hired a few on holidays, and I bought a Nissan Cube fromJapan a couple years ago. And I LOVE it!

[@tomlipscomb2211]

You say that Marty but I do remember rocking up right at your start point (Prince Sakura @ Shinagawa) and out the front of the hotel was an Isuzu Piazza in black with gold pinstripes. Lovely stuff!

[@peterlustig8021]

that thing is gorgeous, reminds me of the toyota alphard (a dream to me)

[@MadmanJnr]

What a mad little k box! Nice win Martin! Also looking forward to the Datto V Supra...

[@bonniehammond9566]

Awd turbo hybrid. Sick.

[@jimlynch5776]

Stationed in Okinawa 20 yrs ago our unit had a van like that to go between bases. The head room was crazy. Largest tiny car ever.

[@jama211]

This is so good!

[@OmnieStar]

Congrats man!! Super cool process I would LOVE to sit in that auction house allllll day! Have to agree with Moog tho, his fairlady z is probably the best looking car EVER made imo.

[@leeverink32]

WOW am following you guys already more than 15 years!

[@RichieRouge206]

I absolutely love the whacky design and look of these. The colour is stunning a d there's so many parts in there shared with our 2019 Ignis which is a super funky car to own as our family daily. What a great addition to the fleet

[@timwise6876]

Awesome work Legends, u guys are unstoppable !!

[@jamiedufrayer5461]

Yes boys! Sick combo, roll on the next ep! 😁

[@bigdog7770]

Heading home, but you took the northbound onramp from Coolangatta

[@CurlyHeadedFark]

Mod box is sick, keen for more 240z content but, as a coincidence I rewatched them all again last week lol

[@NoFaithCollective]

Marty + JDM = A very good series of MCM episodes! 🤩

[@mcox458]

Just brought a Suzuki Hustler in, 660cv turbo. Has all the tech and apple car play. Goes really well hybrid also. Good fun

[@michaelblacktree]

Another great video from the world's best Kei car channel. 👍