What is a VIP car (EXPLAINED)

[@Infinity4rtist]

According to Taketomi(Junction Produce Founder & VIP legend), “true” VIP is only 10 cars: Nissan President, Cima, Gloria, Cedric and Fuga; Toyota Celsior, Century, Aristo, Crown and Majesta. So those platforms, and their US equivalents(LS400 for Celsior, Lexus GS for Aristo, etc) are really the epitome of VIP. I liked how you mentioned that there has to be a separation between “VIP” and VIP styled or VIP inspired... because it is true 100%. It is a culture that had very specific platforms and unwritten rules that make sure to keep the identity and differentiate the style from others. That being said, there is definitely room for so much creativity as well as other platforms to build on... you can be VIP without being “true” vip and still be a part of the culture, as long as you do your research. You will find super underrated platforms such as Acura RLs or Mitsubishi Diamantes... but i don’t wanna give up too much game ; ). But yeah, VIP is dope, and if you are looking for a VIP car, Driver Motorsports is one of the best places to get one. Although I did get my Y32 Cima from someone else, if I ever want another platform, I will most likely go through Driver.

[@armontoya20]

Dang so i really can't say that my ls400 is a true vip car 😢

[@panamera53]

@@armontoya20 A LS400 is a vip car lol

[@samthomson3394]

@@armontoya20 pretty much a rebadged celisor bro dw

[@oliver-by4lk]

mazda sentia too

[@deeznutz3669]

The owner of JP is joke dude can't defend his trademark for shit lol.

[@travisstamp7428]

I love that most traditional vip cars are hood classics

[@M4RSBLEU]

That’s bc We very important my nigga

[@i23intheplace2b]

Vip = Hood classics. 20 year old luxury cars that cost under $4000.

[@HoloScope]

@@M4RSBLEU 💀

[@evil1st]

The fact that the common used cars for VIP are still somewhat modern and have nice creature comforts make them even more wicked for a daily driver. I think doing a few bolt ons on the engines would be pretty nice too just to make a few more horseys. Its also still somewhat niche so it hasnt been taken over by the teenage ricer scene yet and thats something I can appreciate. I really want to save up for an imported Japanese 4 door to make a nice VIP car.

[@KiKim-e9v]

I agree. It's Q45 and LS for especially, when it comes to cars available in U.S. GS too.

[@trashmouthhhh]

VIP is literally just luxury. Toyota Century type stuff in a vehicle that didn’t come with it. You’re making a car into a car for a ‘very important person’ so you make it very luxurious for its passengers lol

[@chiefoperationsofficer4696]

A big fan of you guysz at DMS, hats off to Chris for building a first class team! As a proud owner of a Y32 Gloria GT, and a USAF Vet having been stationed in Tokyo all through the 1980s, I'll add a comment about the Yakuza. The car culture of the Yakuza started in the late 1950's during the US occupation post WWII and on up the 1980s. They mostly drove Cadillacs, Lincolns and Thunderbirds, the bigger the car the better. The shift to German cars , 1990's. The low-level "worker beezes" we the ones to start tricking out and mod'in Japanese cars thereafter you have all correct as far as I see. Well done, good video.

[@stormforge68]

My 3GS is simple and clean: slight drop, jdm lip kit, Work wheels, tint, and Lexus Japan accessories. Nothing wild, just under stated mods that looks cool without screaming “look at me!” 😆

[@DriverMotorsports]

Right on!

[@Kev27RS]

Really nice video! Well explained!

[@shindukess]

I'm gonna try stopping by the shop in a few weeks. I'd like to go over some of my ideas for my R34.

[@DriverMotorsports]

Please do!

[@jacobliu9421]

I can’t wait to have my hands on my y33

[@pantystealer]

I got a y33. best purchase I ever made in my life

[@VIKINGRAGEQUIT]

2:41 It is against the Yakuza's code to sell drugs as it dishonourable dirty money that doesn't positively affect the people of the communities they live in. If you are caught dealing or trafficking drugs through their territory you will be dealt with harshly.

[@HeavySig]

With due respect to the VIP to VIP inspired distinction, it does appear that the Chrysler 300 is very much suited to be VIP inspired subject. It does appear that there are more 300s for sale in the JDM wholesale and auction sites than you would expect to find, as it did find a niche in Japan. Personally I love the late 90s Cedric/Gloria appearance more as I find the 300 to be almost too boxy, bordering on cartoonish.

[@Dawson1047]

300 is a good mob car I used to drive one

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Gaijin explain good. 👍

[@LusoiHardware]

Thanks for the upload.

[@SpencerPalomar]

I have a 06 Toyota Avalon, I'm trying to make it into a VIP style car but I need help.

[@mld9685]

I also have a 06 Toyota Avalon, was thinking the same lol

[@ferminnavarro6387]

I’ve already started on my 07 Touring 😅..

[@paranoidhumanoid]

A true VIP must have is the leg pass-through.

[@kata-vl4ni]

Building my mazda6 vip style, biggest body sedan i could find with a good trans

[@christycretella6048]

We got a VIP car ls430 2005 air bagged on Weds 20 we got a 2001 ls430 to that's vip

[@COLD-VI]

Can’t wait to come down in a few months ! And pick up my celsior! Great video 🤘🏽💪🏽

[@2jzklp]

Glad to say i own one of the 10 true vip cars lol

[@bluffgawd]

I deliver pizza to a kid who’s got some crazy jdm Nissan thing, the silver car in this video. He tips well. It all goes to my gs300 build.

[@jeremysabado2854]

Can you use bbs rs wheels for vip setup?

[@DriverMotorsports]

Yes:)

[@BankMhg]

I wanna vip my 07 Lincoln town car so bad but I’m nervous it’s gonna be trash lol

[@DriverMotorsports]

Buy a JDM VIP :-)

[@issacflores7588]

I just love luxury its so luxurious 😩

[@gabrielmax4g632]

I'm owning the Toyota Corona st171 deluxe edition 4wd.. how big wheel I need to go with ? 18 inch ?

[@DriverMotorsports]

19" :)

[@sflsteppa5486]

Thinking about making a nice vip interior on my Ford taurus police interceptor 😂

[@DriverMotorsports]

why not! haha

[@vq.vipy33]

Bro I snapped my trim in my cima from my cup holders to my radio I’m sick :(

[@DriverMotorsports]

😥

[@vq.vipy33]

@@DriverMotorsports I’m gonna use some plastic weld and try and smooth it out and wrap it or something I’m so sad :(

[@VeneerDept]

Is a Jaguar X300 Chassis a good base to start?

[@nopiatl]

Great video

[@mikedavis6569]

I have a nice 91 ls400 with no rust no damage I need to sell where would be the best place to advertise rthis for a VIP project?

[@marclindbom9806]

I truly love my 206 Crown Majesta. 350+ horsies of V8 with reclining heated and cooled back seats and a little fridge in the back. I’ll have this car until it explodes.

[@HeavySig]

You picked a good car and make to have a long life with.

[@marclindbom9806]

@@HeavySig haha fun fact. It exploded. More stuttered and died. Dropped a valve just after I had the second cats removed and was testing out the Varex system. 3800 bucks for a new engine that gets dropped in next week. Did score a fully digital dash that was paired to the engine so I’ll take it as a win….just not to the hip pocket.

[@marclindbom9806]

@@HeavySig haha fun fact. It exploded. More stuttered and died. Dropped a valve just after I had the second cats removed and was testing out the Varex system. 3800 bucks for a new engine that gets dropped in next week. Did score a fully digital dash that was paired to the engine so I’ll take it as a win….just not to the hip pocket.

[@restingzzz6116]

I've got a 1999 Acura 3.5RL that i'm currently turning into the "traditional" VIP look, with a flush fitment. I was just wondering if my build would be considered true VIP, or inspired VIP?

[@DriverMotorsports]

Inspired, but definitely sounds badass!

[@bilbofloggins7713]

PostVIP, play some Ghostemane X post Malone over some PHONK tracks X Trap @ the track and you will be a TikTok sensation. Warning you will time travel ⚠️

[@robtayler8831]

I saw a Chrysler 300 in my vip magazine 🎉

[@Kev27RS]

Just a Japanese guy who wanted to be different. Doesn’t mean that 300s were the norm. 😉

[@gilmatin8185]

😞 and all I wanted was an es300 since they first came out . Just got a 98 last month clean in and out low miles made in Japan now this ,only ls400 and up are cool.😣

[@90s_dreams]

I've owned a few VIP cars celsior to be one of them . Now living in UK cost of used cars is sky high now. I currently own a mx5 that's super fun. But will be dog shit for winter. So I'm currently saving up for a big body but after alot of hunting I come to realise there is not alot I can afford. If I'm lucky I could pick a gs300 at a decent price but those will sell quick. My question is to the people what is there VIP on the is200 to be a VIP car? Reason I'm looking at these is the price you can pick them up pretty cheap and getting a auto also helps for better price . But do people think it's big body enough to pull off as a VIP car?

[@Kev27RS]

The IS200 will definitely look nice with a clean VIP inspired style! 👍

[@y33sean]

By any chance do you guys import and sell wheels too, or only whole cars?

[@DriverMotorsports]

We do import wheels but only for use on our cars.

[@xxx-eu6ic]

you are wrong in your first sentence. Original VIP Cars are made from Yakuza cars yeah thats right but they drived mostly German Cars not JDM. especially the Mercedes S class was the most used yakuza car for decades. just yakuza on a budget used JDMs... So saying VIP Cars have to be JDM is just wrong...

[@mallyraww1697]

Es330 get a pass?

[@m.anthonyc.8761]

I have a Audi S8 D4....this hurt my feelings Lol

[@DriverMotorsports]

SORRY! haha

[@508films.]

I have a 1995 Lexus is400

[@cartninja6479]

Any turbo diesel sedans ?

[@DriverMotorsports]

We had a Crown TD but they are rare

[@DriverMotorsports]

We have a KZbin video of it

[@cartninja6479]

@@DriverMotorsports thanks

[@stevenlowe7219]

Dope

[@Johnno919]

so would a q50 be vip or vip inspired?

[@DriverMotorsports]

VIP!

[@marior.9948]

@@DriverMotorsports q50 is Styled its not platform. Great Video

[@heedless.21]

What do you think about a q45 as a first car for a teen making..average minimum wage money

[@DriverMotorsports]

Yes

[@lildwell2]

You better have a parts car ready and do the under plenum service. Been there done that.

[@modeloman7216]

Is there really no room for my 89 lincoln town car to be a VIP car?

[@DriverMotorsports]

There is room for whatever your heart desires lol

[@tuttimonsta]

Gotta respect those land yachts, truly an style that emanates luxury, comfort and flex. OG street sharking

[@elizabethr633]

I need permission to repost this on ig

[@DriverMotorsports]

Send it:) Just tag us;)

[@STEEZLUHWEEZ]

Ls400!!!

[@MannyLS400]

do you guys sell parts for LS400s?

[@DriverMotorsports]

No sorry

[@CarbonLexus]

What about Lexus? I’m building a IS250

[@804MRMAN]

*I don't like bringing up ethnicity but black people been doing "Vip" in cars at least since the late 60's- early 70's but they are called "Ghetto" "Pimp rides" etc*

[@b12y5e]

Damn son, i never thought i could get so drunk off Luxury. Im glad you didnt say luxury 1 more rime, ive had tee many martoonies

[@jtcasados463]

So what about a 1988 bmw 735i ?? Is that a vip

[@DriverMotorsports]

Yes sir

[@jeb1111]

No its not. Only the Toyota and Nissan big body sedans.

[@rob_nice1]

Lol what is a VIP car.

[@DriverMotorsports]

You know;)