Cars For Sale in Japan are CHEAP! Since Japanese Yen Crash!

[@KamiCorp2953]

It's important for people who don't live in Japan to understand that our economy is having severe issues and people aren't spending as much because they're focusing on saving due to rising costs of everything. Edit: Ya'll are all saying "iTs eVeRyWhErE", but have no understanding of the global import/export of the Japanese Yen to other currencies.

[@Vgk36]

Bro it's awful here as well.... BAD

[@raylyd]

Same is here in the united kingdom fuel prices is still high along with food prices

[@waynesmith-r8c]

thats a worldwide issue bro

[@ShiroKage009]

That's the case almost everywhere.

[@williammartin7277]

I am trying to get more information on this from Japanese perspective in English. Do you know of any channels I can listen to. Thanks.

[@johnsonrepp]

Truth be told, Skylines and most RHD don’t sell in the USA anymore at all unless they are dirt cheap and clapped out. USA dealers that specialize in RHD are sitting on major stock right now, nothing is selling.

[@Vgk36]

Nobody wants to be married to RHD . 🤷

[@johnsonrepp]

@@Vgk36 Very True. Every RHD dealer I see has the same cars for over 6 months, plus the time of buying and importing, so call it 8-9 months without selling. Most cars have been on the lot even longer. They bought them too high and now are just sitting on them and I can guarantee they won’t sell anytime soon.

[@thefallensaints]

Not surprising considering how prices have been post covid. No one should be paying 20k+ for a GTST, and 40k+ for a Gtr or a Jzx, especially considering you can get something modern with maybe 98% of the enjoyment, and 2% of the headaches, for roughly the same price. It's just not worth it for the large majority of an already niche market. I'm saying this as a Skyline owner myself too.

[@johnsonrepp]

@@thefallensaints nowadays dealers are asking 40k for R34 GTT coups and 20k-30m for the sedans. Nobody is buying the S15 Silvia’s either. I also own a few Skylines, definitely didn’t pay those crazy prices but I imported them all myself.

[@coopsnz1]

@@johnsonrepp 196000km coupe gtt bid at auction 4.5 million yen

[@nicolai1246]

its only "not bad" now... but years ago these used to be 3-5kUSD

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

indeed, around 2003 I bought a MR2 SW20 Turbo in Japan for 4500. Miss that car a lot.

[@walex5462]

​@@Darkslide2AR-FE 2003 is 21 years ago 😂

[@1738-l1j]

@@walex5462 even in 2015 s chassis was 3k

[@walex5462]

@@1738-l1j still 9 years ago bud 🤣 that is a long time in car years. Milage goes up availble stock goes down (ie supply). Basic economics

[@TORTLESSS]

in 2005 you could have a d1 spec car for 5k 😂😂😂😂

[@ZER0-C00L]

So that RX7 is over $25k Cdn plus you have to fix it up and import it to Canada. In my opinion that’s not a good deal at all, those prices have gone crazy.

[@dabzgames9776]

You can resell them in the states for double the price or triple

[@StikZ]

@@dabzgames9776am i buying a car to drive or to flip tho

[@Skyomen]

​@@dabzgames9776 no you can't, you're living in a dream. Nobody is paying 50k for a clapped FD "from Japan" that's RHD. The places right here in Tampa and over in Orlando that import aren't selling shit, they just sit for months and months.

[@ExcaliburTTP]

@@Skyomen yeah i will say it seems the listings on FB marketplace for these cars have gone stale. people sitting on their original purchase. its unfortunate but i think the current generation of people are really not into these. im in my 30s and it def became a decline.

[@zidanyzidane]

It's an Civic FD Type R not Integra btw

[@JNorth87]

They are cheap as chips here in thailand. But they're all automatics with k20

[@terryquek8975]

@@JNorth87 this is a FD2R only 14000 were made and most of them are in Singapore, malaysia and japan

[@al1356]

No, it’s an Integra. The different headlights are a total give away.

[@OwO---Drunk_Seulgi---OwO]

Post 2003 Hondas are easily forgettable

[@krypticchaos8149]

9.

[@TravelAbventuresUnbound]

I am pretty sure when I first moved to Japan in 2006, you could buy an R32 or FD for around 1.5 million yen, then when they became legal to sell in America the car dealers doubled there prices. Despite the yen being the lowest in 38 years I still doubt I will be able to buy one anymore. What I should have done is buy one back in 2006 when I first arrived when I had the money.

[@jellobound6257]

how long did it take for you to adept to living in japan?

[@JamieWalker-pc6nd]

Same bro, except worse I had an R34 in Scotland and I sold the damn thing for 36k 🤦‍♂️ I was moving to the states….

[@Octane_au]

Prices of anything export-worthy in Japan are increasing fast enough to offset the falling value of the yen. Sellers are essentially pricing them at their $USD/EU/AU equivalent value in yen. I bought a RA25GT Celica from Japan about 10 years ago for ¥1.2m and I've seen similar cars advertised for more than ¥5m recently. Anything non-export worthy seems cheap to us, but its still expensive to them due to zero wage growth in the last 30 years. So the only people seeing bargains are foreigners bringing their strong dollar with them to Japan.

[@scottietrent7764]

Thought that was a civic not a Integra?

[@MindieJ]

Definitely a civic 🤦‍♂️

[@madllbz]

Fd2 type R probably not his cup of tea

[@MrCallmevader]

i came straight to the comments 😂

[@tylerlalonde3957]

An Integra

[@NZstylz-r7v]

100% an integra or Acura RSX for the US

[@CallMeSssnake]

I remember 8 years ago when R33 GTR's were selling for $10,000-$13,000

[@NZstylz-r7v]

In New Zealand R32 GTR was 20k NZD about 10years ago R33gtr was 10-15k nzd

[@UkStiggy]

We stopped importing to the UK in 2008 due to the £ crashing.. pre then R32gtr 6k otr Evo4 full HKS 3k, S14 drag car (RB26 T88 Fconv) 4k.. Gt500 MK4 supra (3s get) 2.5k

[@5thGenJack]

That's all theyre worth, dont pay more. If everyone refuses to pay that much then the prices come down. it's that simple.

[@JohnSmith-pm6lu]

​@elijahtheprophet963 hay bro did you get someone to inspect it before you brought it over?

[@JohnSmith-pm6lu]

@elijahtheprophet963 sweet you gotta pay someone to inspect it over in Japan?

[@victorsong8416]

These cars are no bargain at all (to ship to the US). You have to add Japan buyer's fees (if any), inland shipping to port, export papers, transatlantic shipping+insurance, US customs (paperwork and duty), US inland shipping, state inspection/certification where it's registered, state tax, and it's still a right hand drive car - which is a disadvantage on several levels. Insurance is surely to be HIGHER, as the car doesn't show up in Carfax or in the car insurance database when they plug in the VIN, so it has no verifiable history in the US.

[@JetSkiSuper7]

Correct, one of my biggest issues with them is the RH drive, no thanks.

[@JohnSmith-pm6lu]

Damn that sound like alot of trouble

[@goofymcadams]

Just a few. K thanks. 1) GC8 WRX 4 door STI 2) RX7 series 3 (dont like fd) 3) R32 Skyline GTR 4) Evo 3 GSR Much appreciated!

[@4YTfun07]

I prefer the Evo 9 personally

[@mervunit]

these prices are not cheap at all. 13k USD for a 30 year old clapped out used car isn't a good deal.

[@secretvenda8574]

Yeah that clapped car is 50k in my country

[@mervunit]

@@secretvenda8574 and it'll go unsold

[@themomofmemes467]

Nope. S15s sell ridiculous same with FDs ​@@mervunit

[@El0te_S550]

The velo owner talking about over paying for a car…

[@beamtweez1210]

100%

[@Intolerance2778]

Yen is down but shipping and duties are all the way up so one way or another it’s already evened itself out

[@bassman9544]

"ITS NOT BAD" bro look under the car hahaha

[@angelabov3n]

This is what people need to really take note of! Ty for pointing this out

[@rishenxb1s705]

​@@angelabov3n explain why looking under is important, could it be the rust?

[@QuickandDirty]

@@rishenxb1s705 There could be a monster under there.

[@rishenxb1s705]

@@QuickandDirty ohhh, the rust monster haaaa I'm so scared rn

[@bucketletsgo6543]

What about sending to Sweden

[@0zWaldKuozjiee]

That is not an Honda integra at the beginning of the video that is a Honda civic type r

[@ATOMIK_DUNKZ]

I’ve said before and I’ll say it again. The shoe game and the car game go hand in hand. Shoe prices drop, so did the car market lmao! LOVE IT! Buyers market.

[@goofymcadams]

Not SB Dunks.... I literally just checked to see some of my favs and they are stupidly high....... R.I.P Dunks...

[@ATOMIK_DUNKZ]

@@goofymcadams I love SB! What you looking at, “What the Dunk”? Lol

[@Nikko6661]

@@ATOMIK_DUNKZnahh dude I disagree, I used to buy Nike sb dunk mcflys for 80$ all day long now they go for 700$ Deadstock in my size

[@xylem3996]

Paris dunk probably 😂

[@shadowknight4738]

Ive actually seen an increase in the price of japanese cars lately, for example a year ago you could find Altezzas for around 7k usd shipped, now its more like 10k shipped

[@kloo5686]

the only thing i worry about buying cars from japan is rust.

[@UkStiggy]

Mainland cars are fine, I had 3 years importing to the UK. Only ever had issues with paintwork on a veilside R32

[@Sithhy]

I mean, you can always undercoat a good example, it's not super expensive

[@LegalizeTheNuclearBomb]

@@UkStiggy How much did importing it cost?

[@lessthanperfect444]

​@@Sithhyyou could but that usually needs re done every year or else it starts actually accelerating rust because it traps moisture. There's many factors to consider such as drain tubes clogging over the years and rubber sill plugs on the rockers letting moisture in rusting from the inside out. Not even an undercoating solves that issue. Best to just buy a babied one unless you don't mind a restoration

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

@@lessthanperfect444restoration is the cool way to go because you have the peace of mind knowing you’ve touched all the spaces in the car. You’ll never really know with a untouched car

[@Fabulousprofound168]

11:12 forget the car… I want that Honda RVF400R in the background 🥹

[@SandysAutoDetailing]

I have a JDM Suzuki GSX-R 400r for sale if you looking for a bike 😊👍

[@Fabulousprofound168]

@@SandysAutoDetailing sadly I don’t know anyone from the UK to help inspect and export 😞

[@gus_179]

7:22 uras front bumper and the sil80 is 100% from the 00s late 90s these type of wheel + color was popular at that time

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

S15 that come N/a can't you just put in a turbo kit? or is there something fundamentally different between the SR20DE and the SR20DET besides the turbo?

[@skylinefever]

The last 300ZXTT was sold in the USA in 1996. There were minor improvements to the Z32 Fairlady TT in 1998. I tell everybody who always wanted a 300ZXTT or collects different versions of the 300ZXTT should get a 1998 or later Z32 Fairlady TT. It is legal to import one 25 years or older. I don't know if I ever read of anybody getting a Z32 Fairlady TT, because it is not too hard to just buy a 300ZXTT in the USA.

[@sil8055]

@1:15 the car you called an integra is actually an FD2 civic type R!! Figured you would like to know that informatio!! Love you videos bro! :)

[@jimmywatsup1]

8:39 mann JZ sounds never get old so goood. one of my favourites along side Rbs, and Ej's

[@SamuraiR33]

Funny looking Integra. Almost looks like an FD2 Type R. lol I always make the mistake calling a zenki S14 an R33 from a far distance

[@JohnAlexanderramboparyjrthe3rd]

Sam do us all a favour and become a buyers agent , I’m sure we will all be happy to pay you a healthy commission for finding us decent cars at good a good price.

[@fvkaciv]

did bro call an 8th gen an integra?

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

With the Yen so cheap for us Murican's you can plan a vacay in Japan to buy and ship a car and check out the Motorsport Scene while you are there. For the car guys this would be a great Vacay.

[@CallMeSssnake]

The housing market is cheap. Buy houses for $6k

[@tougewaffle]

When are you going?

[@BallanOff]

@@CallMeSssnake Houses are cheap, BUT, it doesnt get you a visa to live there,so if you don't get a job there or marry a local, at best you'll best 3 months there every 3 month, and if there's a lot of trash left in the house as it's often the case it's gonna COST YA

[@CallMeSssnake]

@BallanOff they are making it easier to set up a business and that we'll grant you longer stays

[@rayafk8502]

@@CallMeSssnakethey also have the “digital nomad visa” which allows stays of 6 months per year provided you make 10,000,000 yen per year or more. (60ish thousand USD)

[@WoodrowsWheels]

Yeah I took advantage of the yen/dollar exchange and bought some Beatrush subframe braces for my IS300. I genuinely paid half taxes and shipping included of what Beatrush USA charges before tax and shipping for the same items.

[@imperial178]

was there really a difference in price

[@WoodrowsWheels]

@@imperial178 yeah huge difference. Beatrush USA wants $323 plus tax and shipping (around $400 total) for the front brace and Blackhawk Japan charged me $146 with taxes and shipping included. The rear brace was about the same prices as well. Basically for the price of one of the braces from Beatrush USA I got both from Blackhawk Japan with taxes and shipping included.

[@NZstylz-r7v]

New Zealand has no tariffs or taxes on Jap cars imported here you pay jap price and about 5000 NZ dollars for shipping and road registration

[@Mistabushi]

Getting them to UK is still +£2k for shipping and duty+vat @20% from the whole price(shipping included). There save you some research if you are in UK.

[@ParakeetPotato]

Check out that custom Honda VFR from the early 1990s, timestamp 11:35. Custom swingarm is awesome.

[@NZstylz-r7v]

The V four racing VFR was a hell of a bike

[@NottiOne]

I need to know how to search for cars in japan and find someone to check it out and ship it. Any ideas.

[@NottiOne]

Trying to avoid the markup

[@NottiOne]

Like a personal shopper.

[@realmach5]

It has less to do with the jpy conversion and more to do with how the used car market works here, it's not big like it is in the US. That said most cars that people are interested in exporting are just being overpriced at this point taking out the margin for the exporter if the goal is resale. I have an R34 and Audi Q3 here currently, I'll send the R34 back to the US with me once I go back home but will likely just junk the Q3 because it's not worth the effort of trying to sell used and it's not valued high enough for me to care.

[@kingnorlen]

B-GREO are BRIDE seats, but were made in very limited numbers over a year to two in the early 00's.

[@Nabeel1123]

no benefit of cheap yen.... japanese dealers have raised prices and freights have nearly doubled

[@ademtunc4135]

Have to pay around 15/20k plus for transportion and rego and rwc in austrlaia so its the same price if you buy it from here

[@MelodyMan69]

Nah mate. Nothing to do with Currency Exchange Rates. Japanese Used Cars have always been relatively cheap. After 3 years the additional road tax makes them a losing proposition to the owners. Pay more tax per year of age of the Car.

[@passerbeta2298]

are there also motorcycles in japan that also does this type of re-sell? only been seeing JDM content in youtube that also ships R34, rx7 spec R/S, family van

[@andyajc0676]

I’m interested in what the going price now is to import a supra gen iv tt aero top into the US?

[@CubonesCorner]

So 20 k is enough to but one of these and have it shipped? Or am I missing something

[@DriftDynamics_Aus]

Just wondering what this place is called? Would love to know if you dont mind saying. Quite interested in the chaser!

[@LaSouthernGemini]

Loved the video! Nice to see what the current car prices are in Japan.

[@flangmasterj]

International dudes, what's the cheapest option having parts shipped from Japan. I've used FROMjapan for smaller items but anything larger seems like daylight robbery. Any suggestions?

[@fatboilxke9037]

Are there any reputable dealerships in Japan that you recommend that shipped to the US and also do financing? I’m interested in a few cars so is my significant other and my best friend 🙌🏻

[@jdmimportlogistics]

The weird trend over here are Chinese and Sri Lankan lot owners who scout for the breaded importers in Dubai. They scoop up a 100 cars at a time. No bargaining as the Japanese see the JDM blue chips as a better store of currency that ¥ in the bank so to speak. My 2 cents after living here for two years.

[@Riced4Life]

I love these long form videos. From the junkyard vids to the auctions, they are just amazing. Use them to relax often, keep up the amazing work!!

[@Paul5520]

Anybody else watching this thinking ‘yeah, that’s not a good deal at all’ sure you have shipping & import duties etc. this guy is a comedian

[@Mhbultz]

Sammit! You know all the people, all the hidden signs, all the rules and pitfalls. Why are you not getting a small team together and being a exporter. All the peeps wanting these cars would benefit so much from your experience and honesty. Just a thought

[@crimsonram77]

JZX100 all day long 3:20 omg that bumper on the JZX100 is the best fitment ever aggressive it gives the Jzx a speedy smile with the dropped lip

[@pellhum21]

Lmfao that Integra was a Civic type R good job 👍😂

[@zamboanganbeats]

These would be good to import to Australia. Any idea of the shipping cost?

[@richieduck67]

That's a Civic dude - Type R?

[@NZstylz-r7v]

No it's an integra or RSX in us

[@LowStyleMac]

Probably got confused

[@LowStyleMac]

@@NZstylz-r7vand it is an fd2 type r

[@zillasisco0935]

@@NZstylz-r7vno its a gtr in the us

[@F0BBYLEE]

@@NZstylz-r7v no it's not. That's a Civic.

[@jeremycole1341]

What has happened to food prices? Like restaurants

[@jdmimportlogistics]

I'd say up 20-25%. We came back to live right after they opened up the borders in 2023. Things are definitely higher now.

[@nicholasstewart6853]

Did some research on that 180sx and it's very rusty underneath, and approx...71k in my country... sigh!

[@sasanice7112]

If its rusty, i would pay him 500 usd for it. Not more. I dont care that they raised car prices that much.

[@David_Cerkez]

hence the reason why fully equipped mazda 3s cost 5k euros less or more ( brand new) than crappy golf 8.. and mazda is 10 times better car than vw..

[@shockranger8918]

Thing is how much to get it shipped over to your country

[@UkStiggy]

Against the £ it's still lower than the crash of 2008 when we stopped importing into the UK

[@JohnAlexanderramboparyjrthe3rd]

People saying the prices aren’t good , well idk that much but I’m looking at 1990-2000 RX7 FDs on Carsales in Australia and I’m seeing anywhere from $70,00 to $180,000 so 25,000 aud seems fairly good ?

[@jdm-jared1816]

Finally after years of watching he finds a s12 silvia! I own 5 of them all with different engines, hell even a twin turbo vq37vhr s2apped widebody one also imported a RS-X fj20et s12 hatch

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

How’d you find so many 😭

[@jdm-jared1816]

@@CrimsonRequiem1 a s12 was my first car, I have owned well over 15 of them and just always collected them restored them and sold some to other enthusiasts. But I've kept the ones I wanted. I have a youtube channel called Brews&Boost where I repair old nissans that I have also have a turbo nismo 370z and a r32 gtr with a r34 N1 spec Nür engine in it

[@andreas8935]

How much would a Customizing gtr is with eu license ?

[@kanenstuff]

You should fix thst 180SX up. I picked up my 180SX with a CA18DET back in 2000. It was 3k AUD then 3k for shipping and 3k for compliance so it was a bargain and I still own it 24yrs later.

[@postmarandy]

How would you recommend tuning a Stagea Rs4v with the rb25det neo in it but with the tiptronic auto. Standalones won't support the transmission it seems.

[@andrewjames1817]

a good low klm R34 here in america is over 200 grand .and i used to live on the gold coast in australia

[@beamtweez1210]

That’s Not cheap at all, by the time in LANDED, REPAIRS AND COMPLIANCE is over 38-49K. Dream On.

[@jmoore9806]

Anyone know how MUCH to ship and do the compliance in Australia?

[@ashersdad1755]

In the USA an s15 is still going for around 30k and 13 is a fair price but after tax and shipping it would still be close enough....been looking for one aince I first saw one in '98....glad to hear the rebate thing though looks like I'm gonna be back on the active hunt over your side of the globe...I was old enough to drive a few years before learning what an s15 was and while.skylones are awesome idk what it is but the s15 body lines are top notch for sure.

[@longdatto3]

how come you never mention AUD or importing cars to australia? everything is USD or shipping cars to the USA

[@tbird-zo4jl]

What’s the mileage on these cars though..?

[@thomasmartin9536]

Great video! You should get a CPL (polarising) filter so it cuts the reflections off the windows.

[@eu7435]

Thats a great idea, but this guy is pretty haphazard, likely using a iPhone or Gopro instead of a DSLR that can fit a CPL.

[@MrShortStuff]

Hey buddy! I'm in Sydney and any chance you can find me some good after market parts for my DE3A mitsubishi FTO 1996 GPX I have here 😊. Cheers!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Sammit.

[@Epic_Explorer2024]

Any recommendations for websites to cruise that are selling for local yen rates versus USD

[@imsim6064]

super random question. whats the going rate for celica xx's? i remember they use to be pretty pricey in japan

[@Lickychar]

Did you call the fd2r a integra?

[@JasonSanchos]

What do u think about a 4door honda integra type r db8

[@ryanking1770]

I’ll be honest I haven’t been watching as much as I should since you had your son, watching you for years and years nice to see another video

[@nahinahad8787]

Can you do a video on the European cars in Japan? There's load being imported from Japan to here in the UK and for very cheap prices in the UK market. I wanna know more about how cheap they are in Japan. Thanks

[@JeronimoQuinteros]

I could be wrong but I think those buckets are basically Bride they’re same manufacturer and some places even advertise them as “B-Greo Bride Buckets”

[@ElChapoDel8]

1:15 thats a civic fd2 type r, not an integra xD and the evo is a evo 7

[@richieduck67]

107 to AUD at the moment

[@TheBluemethod1]

What about a updated on the abandoned Evo??? What is happening with the car 🤔

[@shagbabyyeah]

I totally forgot about that car.

[@skylinewolf]

he gave one a while ago, he sold it

[@YUNG-fr1kg]

1:38 is a civic FD

[@Forzahorizon5YT]

How's the abandoned S15 you got at your shop in Japan

[@johnnyallison2275]

Hey I’m looking to import a NSX can you get me some actual pricing? I would prefer 2002-2005 please.?!

[@TProfileG]

All time low in 39 years. It was similar in 2014 and lower in 2004. In the late 1990s it was possible to get 220 yen to the pound. Today its 205. Right now is a good time to buy Japanese imports. But it could get better.

[@DJRubenGAMINGTV]

so the seller in japen gets 10% of the selling price of the car extra when they export it to me ?

[@mr.baconman956]

good thing I live in Guam and can fly to Japan for around 400usd. Just had a port call in Yokosuka and went to Yokohama and almost bought another sti ra for 8k!! Love the video and now cant wait to go back!!

[@Angel-gt6ms]

Whats the website for that car company your at?

[@4YTfun07]

Can anyone find out where this dealer is? I cant find it on google maps

[@Dreadnaught1991]

I've been eyeing that RX-7 FD all video lol

[@MerlinOpeth]

Love the videos, how much does a 1980 180b wagon 1.8l gasoline engine with a 4speed go for there?

[@Sellout1]

How could I get one to the states

[@jaynvius1]

The best way is to buy one then import one here. Buying them when they're already in the US is always going to be high.

[@pplewyy]

6:47 well ofc you can get em under 30k as long as youre in the country they were manufactured in😭 Japanese imports are so expensive in the US

[@killertopzzGaming]

how much is a brz in japan?

[@jyerixx]

whats the link to there site an whats another place that do some good cars for cheap an can send to the us / au

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

I look at “Goo net” and “car from Japan” as a reference but I’m sure there’s other sites that people know and trust

[@01iverQueen]

Just a thirst trap. 20k for a bad condition FD is not a good price at all. I've seen restored FC for 8k

[@eviltriangle]

I was at so many of these tuners. I like looking at these cars. But I dont accept these prices. Long time in the JDM scene, i just dont get it. Driving a fully built MR2 turbo - i dont see the benefit from a "performance vs price" viewpoint. I went for a second car that is a BMW M2C, maybe has not that style, but I fly loopings arroound these old JDM cars. Plus I can blast to Hockenheim, make a full track day, and drive home without shit breaking. Dont get me wrong, I love JDM cars, but man keep your common sense! You mention cars to be "not too bad" that I see as complete crap.

[@willknight1005]

25 years ago the auction's in Japan were insane! Australia and New Zealand got some really good imports👍

[@McRcFly]

But aren't those cars rhd?

[@misaelvillanueva6002]

Shout out sammit for dropping the knowledge for so many years now I remember when he did mention about all the scammers on how they would do it but he just reminded me how they can be