What Is JDM? // Gears and Gasoline

Quick shameless plug: The Toyota Soarer we drove in this feature is currently for sale at Driver Motorsports. It's an absolutely blast and one of the most quirky and uniquely Japanese cars we've ever driven. Big thanks to Chris and Will at Driver Motorsports for supplying it for us. Check them out at www.drivermotor....
This is the first of a multi-part series we're putting together as we talk about the culture of "JDM" that the US has developed over the years, and check out some of the awesome Japanese market cars we're starting to get now that they're turned 25. We're experimenting with a little change in our usual format, and we hope you guys enjoy it!
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[@The101Point1]

Japanese owners take very good care of their cars that's why it looks new

[@21canyoudosumformay]

my japanese car is rusty as fuck

[@gatlinweidler2218]

Not really tbh, car preservation conditions are quite poor and it's more expensive to own an old car in Japan. So Japanese people are encouraged to have a very throw away mentality when it comes to cars. Some areas of Japan experience a lot of snow, so there could be some under-body rust like what you see on cars up in the northern part of the U.S.. This 86 Toyota Soarer clearly had an owner that knew the value of this vehicle and has kept it well preserved. It's just really hard to preserve an old japanese car like this with all the things that work against it as far as preservation goes. I know this because I lived in Japan for 4 years and I know the general living conditions and economy. a 2009 and before car is considered a hoopty by the japanese government in 2019.

[@SimpleManMike]

* Coughs in drift missile *

[@michaelrfisher99]

Glad I live in Australia where we get "JDM" cars. A guy on my street own a s15

[@chapman5578]

yeah some of my neighbours have an r32, another has a supra and the other has an s13 seems like there a more and more coming over here.

[@nicardoanderson6529]

Michael Fisher I live in the Caribbean where all cars are jdm.!!!

[@ryancolbert182]

i have a person who drives a Mk 4 supra

[@racingwithbrad]

I'm glad I'm in the UK and can drive any JDM car regardless if it's turbo or not on my license.

[@dannymartial7997]

Hard to enjoy your cars with 5 meter spiders roaming the streets and skies.

[@ryanelbert6945]

Gonna share this video series with all of my friends. You guys need more views.

[@GearsandGasoline]

+Ryan Elbert We really appreciate it!

[@bettymonster]

Ryan Elbert aa

[@confusedcat1633]

Here in Malaysia, most cars that we drive are Japanese cars and our local car manufacturers, Proton and Perodua used Japanese cars platform like Mitsubishi and Daihatsu back in the old days. What we did, we ordered parts, mod and convert our cars to achieve the JDM looks like the bodyparts, engine swaps, interiors and JDM audio systems. No big wings, no rocket bunnies.

[@olavofernandes7286]

But still not jdm Philippines drive lhd right?

[@SubySal]

I think the Gran Turismo game series started the craze. It mainlined JDM cars into our brains for hours at a time. It worked so well the CIA is probably jealous.

[@olavofernandes7286]

True

[@jamie8037]

Fast and Furious aswell

[@olavofernandes7286]

@@jamie8037 that's usdm

[@jamie8037]

@@olavofernandes7286 tokyo drift

[@efitter7]

Ending was just awesome guys! Nice work

[@ganariagente8958]

as a fellow youtuber, just a tip guys: your voice audio is too low compared to the high volume of music, esp at the point when the drum + lively music kicks in, close to the 3min mark. keep up the good work ;)

[@nickmendez3707]

Ganaria Gente or 2:21

[@subie9520]

Nate Higgers exactly he has like 18 veiws lol

[@HowItWrites]

Nate Higgers I agree with this racist

[@curtisdrummond562]

Tips from a guys who’s thumbnails are someone with a horse head and shirtless

[@j3blanton8]

The Japanese take phenomenal care of their cars and take pride in them wether they are on the cheaper side or more expensive side

[@jarradwalsh6829]

As an importer its acutally not common to find an older car in Japan in good condition. Not alot if people have access to covered garages, alot of rust from snow, rain and salty air. Japanese people tend to not like pre owner cars and its harder to keep an older car road legal. If its not a future collectable like a S15, R34 its very difficult to find good condition cars.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I work doing the photography and web stuff for a dealership that specializes in JDM cars. They do have some cool stuff there, and they keep their old cars in pretty good condition, sometimes they come with super low mileage despite being 15 years old.

[@HNRichard]

"..go drive something JDM" I looked at my garage, and there's only a Toyota Harrier, a Nissan Serena, and a Honda Fit :/ I wish my garage was filled with JDM sports-car though lol.

[@jooj240]

The Fit is really japanese atleast hahaha

[@AnimsOnDemand]

I drive an Acura RSX. Close enough right? LOL

[@HNRichard]

Doge Fujiwara Actually all of them are imported from Japan lol, the Fit is the only fun car to drive at least.

[@HNRichard]

AnimsOnDemand Acura RSX? thse are cool. In my country they cost about $30k for the 2nd hand Type S automatatic one :/

[@AnimsOnDemand]

HNRichard Whoa that's crazy! Do you have the Honda Integra (Type R) in your country because it's literally the same car. DC5 chassis

[@protondanman6454]

Nice video fellas! Getting a TRŪ 93 JDM RX-7 32k miles for 13k fed res debt notes! Still has rear hatch interior clear adhesive plastic sheets… gotta replace apex seals and of course down pipes with large turbo…. Daughters boyfriends has multi stage multi manufacturer tuner. He just ordered me 19x10 ⬅️➡️ 19x12 mesh BBS mid and outer rim pieces as he already has centers. Car has been at a private auction house for 4 years in very back of warehouse and has taken 2 days of playing shift the cars to and fro, to get it out with no compresión due to seals gapped. They deliver to my house tomorrow and we dig in tomorrow night…. I had midnight blue with pan interior black piping and inlays that was also a 93 and worked over back in 1998 through 2001 until this super high super drunk guy backed into our driveway which is huge for a drive truck and rode the back end of his truck onto the roof of my car when I got out Side he was trying to hit the gas to get back off of it and all this happening was his tires were spinning on the side of my door panels and my mirrors which eventually caught traction and drug his transfer case down my windshield again down the hood that was already destroyed and I could do was sit there and watch. My wife was pounding on his doors and he didn’t even look over he was so messed up. He had went past our house turn the corner at the stop sign and then saw a state trooper and being on probation and not wanting to take the chance decided to back up from the street sign about three houses down back into my driveway and then back up the front of my car and ever since that day I’ve had multiple dreams of me getting in the car again and every time in my dream I would sit down inside shut the door and be like oh my gosh I have my car again I can finally drive my car again and then it would slowly turn into a piece of shit car that was not my RX seven and it was more like a cardboard box with a lawnmower steering wheel and go cart wheels every single time but 20 something years later I finally get to have my dream come true but with a true JDM which is the reason why it’s been in the back of this auction house for so long because they could never figure out how to get the papers and get it registered but me being a private man and knowing how to ensure myself without a A regular drivers license and needing a registration I’ll be able to do it nobody else could so the gods are shining down and looking at me and granting me my wish for finally completing my private sovereign man process a man of the land not lost at sea. Hope everyone out there as well and in good health and then sound mind peace and blessings and may God bless you all! 🔼 ◀️ 🔄 ▶️ 🔽 🔱 toroidal Insanity | |

[@KentuckyFriedBlaziken]

All the interior shots showcasing the Right Hand Drive goodness and it took me a minute to realise why that was special.

[@boi5599]

Toyota Soarer boyyysss for life!!! I recently just subbed to this channel and end up finding my favorite car on here. You guys are now my fav car channel

[@sirlancenolasco3552]

Stunning, I like the little historic background you guys did. Not a lot of youtube car people do that.

[@stefankoles]

Such a nice content,i can not belive there is not alot more subscribers on this channel........i think its one one of the most professional and passion channel,and i hope to see 50.000 subs. to the end of this year. Good luck and hope for the best for your channel.Romania its watching you

[@bergiiss]

Its so hard arguing with kids about what jdm means, they think jdm means cars like gtr supra and mazdaz

[@dannymartial7997]

I don't care about domestic market. My E210 was made in Japan; that's all I care about, considering they're made all over the world. If yours is made in Japan, you got the good ones.

[@Goodezilla]

I approve the ending! :) Awesome editing guys, make me want to step up the game on my videos of my GTR!

[@miguelcarranza580]

Just started watching the channel today and I'm already loving it! Gotta say though, being a car enthusiast, I love the sound of exhaust. Different notes from different cars appeal more to the ears than background music (which might have been unnecessary). Not trying to hate, just a suggestion. You've definitely earned a subscriber!

[@prestigeplayer1780]

Im a JDM factory freak. Im also a, I like what you have done there freak. No cure for except for gears and gasoline.

[@kylesoler4139]

In simple terms it is a car that is sold in Japan new for their market. in New Zealand we get alot of their used cars as they have really strict regulations with older cars.

[@PoolzOfficial]

I learned something from this man, thanks! Keep it going, I love it! :)

[@Summon-Zero]

I know this video is "old" in terms of a lot of things that happened with Toyota since then, but the 86 is actually a blast to drive. Sure, it's underpowered. But it's also *affordable*. If it had a lot more power, the price would go up on this tuner-friendly car and make it inaccessible to many of the people that it currently markets itself to. Sure, you could say "Just make an STI version" but still then, I'll go back to alienating the target market. Nobody would want to buy the standard one because nobody would want to buy the "slow 86" and be "that guy". It's rear-wheel drive, handles like a dream, and does burnouts and drifts. You honestly can't ask for much more at a pricepoint of starting at 25k.

[@Boostedlifestyle]

the video quality is on point

[@CHA1NxREACTIONS]

"I can't think of any jdm car that sparked it" *walks past 3 GTRs* love it XD

[@athanbjr]

its nice to see you can drive on the correct side of the car on the wrong side of the road

[@abhilashp5123]

Top quality content here, loved the video - the making, you guys are underrated!

[@jonweaver2410]

Beautiful JDM Story. Wish you add '95 Supra when passed three Skylines. Thanks.

[@Jallandhara]

I somehow knew it would end with a Skyline. I love you guys. I can't wait for this channel to blow up. Just don't forget us early viewers :((((((

[@gruesomely2760]

Gears and Gasoline deserve more subs for the quality of their videos!

[@mdog33333]

Nicely done guys. I definitely dig your style and slightly more dry sense of humor.

[@chasebryant8627]

Keep making awesome videos like this and the subs will come. Great work.

[@HTprototype]

Damn this channel's video is deep into soul, the music and the words

[@PurestPrimeEvil]

Found this channel today, thoroughly impressed. Great works guys.

[@evan937]

As a Toyota car guy, I can agree it seems like they have always changed or redesigned almost evrey model for the North American market. Which is very frustrating. Even their most basic model the Corolla has always been completley diffrent from the Jdm version each generation. People think the Corolla is always made to be boring but the jdm models usually have a more sport oriented version. An example is the Eighth Gen E110. In Japan there was a sporty looking Corolla Levin B-ZR model with a 1.6 4AGE. Where as all we got was a completley redesigned looking 1ZZ FE powered Corolla.

[@marwanusman5051]

You guys make the most amazing videos about JDM in YT. But it would be nice to see some content about muscle cars.

[@00xyq]

why in the fuck would you start playing music whenever everyone wants to hear the engine noise

[@Happymali10]

The problem around here (Germany) is that driving an RHD car can be annoying (overtaking, parking structures, etc), and it's very hard to get a short license plate that fits the cut-out for Japanese ones (the normal German plate is about twice as wide).

[@emin86]

challenge accepted.

[@AhdFOUR]

Dude ,your channel is good

[@sajeelhkhan95]

i drive a JDM yaris its called VITZ

[@hasandumalawaraarachchi1749]

My aunt have one too

[@carter_schulz]

@꧁༺꧂ Nate Higgers ꧁༻꧂ so what do you drive?

[@colecampagna]

Everyone should be liking this video. Great job.

[@andrewpaige9152]

My Soarer in Australia is 2.5L straight 6 twin turbo

[@ChromePhoenixQ]

that cinematography

[@KenCarTechMeow]

Amazing video guys!

[@Kev27RS]

Great video! Finally someone who points it out, what it really is! ;) Good work, keep it up!

[@bluepearl5699]

Soo high quality video.. you are really doing a great job, kepp it up!😀💙

[@vissla8084]

Bravo, love the video production

[@Evilolex]

"Rocket powered brick" epic :D

[@themazespinner2610]

1:08 my answer is Initial D and Wangan Midnight.

[@RubenLopez-oy7lj]

So much want. That's a car i'd love to drive.

[@jeffsloane8628]

Finally someone on you tube gets JDM right. I hope every ricer in the world watches this video. An Acura Integra with 4 round headlights is NOT JDM. Neither is an Alex Zanardi edition NSX. Nothing sold as a Lexus or Infinity is JDM. When some kid at a car show pops off about how a Nissan 240SX is "so JDM" I can't decide whether to slap him or give him a hug and weep over his ignorance. If you are going to be an auto enthusiast, get your lingo right. Now about that new electric Porsche "turbo"...

[@ytrbsa]

Great video

[@fraxinusprime7089]

JDM Just isn't RHD, its also for those cars made in Japan also.....Hence why it is called Japanese Domestic Manufacture.

[@yongling9825]

Doesn't JDM stand for Japanese Domestic Market?

[@bajandasfigue]

This channel is awesome!

[@mcflurryXD96]

Not gonna lie, never heard of a Soarer before and it looks pretty sweet. I've had a sweet spot for S13s and S14s and I've wanted one for years, but that Soarer is like an S13 already 2J swapped basically. Obviously its not that powerful, probably not as sturdy, but the general idea is there.

[@alcyon2sp]

Daniel McMurray soarers are very sturdy but this one is over 200kg heavier than s13.

[@JosephSamsor]

Daniel McMurray basically a Lexus sc300 I believe. It’s more of a Supra actually, and shares many parts.

[@nathanmulvany2334]

Here in Canada it's so hard to find a decent JDM car or even the north american version that isn't abused from the winters and the ones that are in good condition the owner took such good care of it that they would never sell it for what it's worth

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Not so hard! Just expensive maybe if you're looking for something in good condition.

[@TirakyneTripleA]

Wait. I've a few questions: 1- Are JDM cars sold in Japan only or can they be sold anywhere else as well? (eg. Can a Toyota Soarer like this one, be sold in the UK let's say and still be called a JDM? 2- Must JDM cars be Japanese or can they be from any country? (eg. If Land Rover makes a car for Japan, is that new Land Rover JDM?)

[@yongling9825]

1) With grey importers, yes. Wherever a JDM goes outside Japan, it's still a JDM because it was originally made to be sold and used in Japan. 2) The term JDM only applies to Japanese cars marketed for sale in Japan, so a Japan-specced foreign car can't bear the term.

[@_whyte.woods_1256]

Scion was not made to show off Toyota’s sporty cars. It was meant to be an entry into the Toyota family. You buy an xA or xB for about $12k when you’re young and then once you get rolling in life, you buy a Camry or Avalon.

[@fikdtr0471]

Thanks for the facts

[@jeezy8589]

awesome vid, but with all the modern toyota bashing i feel you are forgetting the gt86, which is basicly a revival of those old sports car feels.

[@kristianmaagaard]

damn guys you´v done it again made a good video :) keep it up ! love watching them

[@mittinss]

In Australia we got allot of the good Japanese cars for cheap. Japan is literally right above us.

[@alexanderrepollo1024]

What a great video! Now I finally know what is JDM, thanks guys :) I'm gonna share it on facebook. LIKE and SUB!

[@turbogears900]

Do a video on the lexus sc300/soarer

[@CNMTx-gc4zw]

JDM🔰 is love, JDM🔰 is life

[@Rogers1977]

2:49 "It's like a rocket-powered brick" You mean like a Volvo? ;) They don't call them turbo bricks for nothing.

[@damiengates7581]

Stock Volvo? That's just a brick

[@griimofficial]

Love you guys, but you need to raise that audio from your mics. Otherwise beautiful video as always

[@evanmastermind]

sick acronyms broski

[@jackdatsun1481]

I love the old Soarer Damn it!!!

[@jogalong]

I LOVE this car!

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

JDM (abbreviation) => Japanese Domestic Market; Japanese cars that were sold in Japan. Although I did think at first that it stood for "Japanese Drift Machine"

[@carterhoiland5672]

what is a good insurance company for imported jdm cars? my brother is trying to get insurance on his silvia and no one will insure it

[@tommynobaka]

These also came with the 1ggte, pre cursor to the jz's

[@mood9384]

Thank you for letting me know Jdm cars

[@yoong___]

I feel like the soarer would go well with aesthetic

[@iLupi]

What is JDM? JDM is life~

[@cpufreak101]

so far the weirdest JDM vehicle I found was a RHD Jeep Cherokee imported from Japan. Kinda interesting that those even sold there tbh. I believe the dude was trying to sell it to be modified into a mail truck.

[@ExedosT7000]

Guys do a video and explain the love for Nissan R34

[@xenragedbarneyx9758]

Hmmm, I wonder if he was talking about the R-32’s sparking JDM... Naaaahhhh

[@rafsolo]

How does the soarer do long distance? like a 300 mile-ish trip?

[@komongarage73]

Yeah) awesome soarer, drive same one too, mz20)

[@jaycube5024]

that's beautiful, I'd pick this instead of the ae86 any day. hahaha.

[@mahin5880]

Nani?!?

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Had NO IDEA what JDM meant. CHEVY Dude🇺🇸🤷🏽‍♂️ But, SUPRA❤️💋😍🔥 & Honda 2000s LOVE Toyota #1/ #2 Honda😎 -Thxs!

[@jza80_mkiv]

Wait a minute, isnt the lexus sc400 also a toyota soarer ?

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Looks like the first generation was. They sometimes do that, the Toyota Celsior was also sold in Canada /USA as a Lexus, since there is no Lexus brand in Japan it's all just Toyota. Same with Honda/Acura.

[@daysonta]

that car looks super fucking sick

[@RatFabTacoma]

when's the next zx2 video??

[@lolno6975]

"Its like a rocket-powered brick"

[@TheAndrewlolz]

Soarer = Supra + luxury touches

[@1979utuber]

Did they make a jdm rx-7 or 8?

[@ghostvsshadow3809]

JDM=Japanese domestic market Hope this comment helps

[@theultimateiosgamer1392]

I thot jdm meant Japans drift monsters

[@sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547]

I Thought Japanese Drift Machine.😂😂😂

[@tracersbooty9918]

I want those Godzillas in the backround!!! Give them to me!!!

[@anthonyhoang203]

I wish Australia has more JDM cars

[@AnthonySlater]

Beethoven or Liszt ? Opinions ? *flies away in classical style*

[@arm3199]

When people say jdm..supra is what comes in my mind

[@ProNinjaBunny]

What rims are on that soarer

[@mj68874]

It's the usdm hondas /acuras that had a big hand in creating ricers. The JDM version hondas including the type r's have more power and all the top models SiR VtiR euro r and type R are so much more common. You don't see anyone into cars driving a shitty SOHC d15b civic in Japan or New Zealand (we get JDM models here) b18cr is 200hp K20a is 220hp b16b 185hp 110hp per liter.

[@TheKevzx6r]

Regardless of what version of car you have the Japanese will keep the best for themselves. If you want the real deal you have to import. Just buy JDM!

[@lienessofficial]

When I Import a Car from Japan to my Country (Germany) but its Left Hand Drive... is it still JDM?

[@jizzyg1559]

Nope. It must be Right Hand Drive.

[@lienessofficial]

@@jizzyg1559 So you say that every idiot who's sees a Japanese car and says:" WOAH JDM CAR!" is an idiot right? That what I tried to say them but I was the idiot until now. Thanks

[@jizzyg1559]

@@lienessofficial yeah, pretty much. Altough there are situations when somebody could change steering side, i don't think anybody who's into JDM whould do that.

[@Redhot222au]

Jdm is kanjo, touge and bosozoku plain and simple👌🏻