Why Smokey Nagata Didn’t Sell Us The Top Secret GT-R | Tokyo Auto Salon 2022

[@mehmet4435]

Faruk was so so happy when Mr Smokey said ok to sell his car. I saw in his eyes the happiness of a kid, really. "It is what it is" as you says ;(

[@Freej3]

I know that one time you visited Smokey Nagata at the workshop, but I wish if you can interview him in person about how is he and what is he up to in the future.

[@zay5552]

Facts

[@stoneimage666]

That would be awesome!

[@_verge5990]

I think he stated in the video that Smokey didn't like (or wanted to) be on camera.. that's why Albo avoided filming them conversing the entire time he was at the shop.

[@Freej3]

@@_verge5990 Thank you for making that clear 👍🏼.

[@k24accord25]

A person would never tell you what there up to in the future

[@axeya366]

I actually thought Japonic got the car and cruising Japan with it lol. Darn what a bummer. I have a strong sense in believing the previous owner did not want the car to be sold to someone that was not Japanese and for the car to stay in Japan. Not to be shipped out. It is what it is unfortunately.

[@asiamotorsportnetwork703]

That's an incredible car and I can see why no one really wanted to part with it. Appreciate the update and really appreciate you taking us inside Tokyo Auto Salon!

[@ghepardogts]

Its not hard to understand they wanted to keep the car within a circle of friends. Alot of luxury businesses operate like that. But I think Smokey made a mistake taunting people like that on camera assuming some unknown gaijin can't afford it. If I were that person with the arrangement for first option to rebuy, I wont be happy about it either.

[@wuck2226]

When you’re too attached on to something isn’t hard to understand who you trust to entrust someone prize possessions

[@DilavarHuseynzade]

I know the whole chain of events also from Japonic’s side because I follow him closely. The issue which Japonic specifically didnt like is that Smokey ghosted them, Japonic,Albo and others. He didnt say that he doesnt want to sell car (I am not even saying that Smokey did not give them some logical reason for not selling the car) He just stopped answering messages and calls. That was very rude and not professional.

[@djstatyk1540]

Japonic showed Smokey the bank account and proved he had the numbers.... I don't understand why it didn't work out that was shady business in my opinion

[@xdNevermore]

Thank god Japonic didn't buy this car, because he bought Midnight Purple 2 instead of this one. Imo mp2 is way more precious than this r35.

[@rondar2]

No 300k negotiation gets cancelled for language barrier. Nagata simply thought a "gaijin" would not be able to afford this. He tried to look down on Japonic and then he couldn't stand behind his word. I thought Japanese don't make promises easily but when they do they keep it. What Nagata did is exactly the opposite. He didn't have the balls to respond Japonic and say "hey man sorry I changed my mind and won't be selling the car. He simply played dead kept ignoring Japonic. This actually what made him mad and walk away and he is 100% right. No one deserves this kind of disrespect. Nagata was a legend; until we got to know his real personality.

[@therealheroxx]

You really did watch to much F&F. You didn't know him in rl so you shouldnt talk that bad about him. It takes a long time to build trust with the most and you shouldn't hang everything on one big nail. Of course he maybe said yes. If he changes his mind, let him do it. It is a rare and special car, which of course is not easy to part with. Just because of that you talk bad about him now. Ppl like you are the reason why hate begins.

[@rondar2]

@@therealheroxx There is nothing with changing mind. Never answering to any call or e-mail and keep making one side waiting with the situation unclear is what is unacceptable.Would you accept this attitude? And I think I know a thing or two than F&F after working with the Japanese for quite a long time. They are mostly fabulous people. Nagata isn’t.

[@therealheroxx]

@rondar2 did Albo said such bad words about him like you? Working with japanese people does not instantly mean handling with a legendary GTR. Thats the problem with people from western countrys. Youre just a random Person in the internet like me sitting on a mobile phone but youre writing such bad words about him. The most japanese grown up to respecful and friendly ppl and is not overreacting in certain situations. You should keep this in mind.

[@af2234]

@@therealheroxx it’s kinda true what he said through. I’ve heard this from a few people that got treated coldly by him. I remember reading some conversation from those people like “Oh did you still get treated coldly by him”, “He treated foreigners differently” kinda like that. It’s not just assuming when there’s ppl that rlly experienced this themselves & pointed it out. Ofc albo wont saying bad words on him cuz the deal is on japonic, albo prolly just get some updates from him. Japonic rlly did get ghosted on the deal & it went apart.

[@bengie11355]

Yeah, Nagata doesn't deserve to be defended. He conducted himself poorly and I've lost all the respect I had for him.

[@DanganYankee]

I’m a bit disappointed with the way Smokey handled the situation. Moreover he supposedly ghosted Japonic and Masa, that does not sits right w me.

[@k9-unit-australia275]

Apparently Smokey is known for behaving like that. Seems pretty gutless he couldn’t tell japonic straight up what happened. Japonic is a stand up guy and didn’t once stuff smokey around. I’ve actually lost a lot of respect for Nagata after this stunt.

[@xXxUrbanNinjaxXx]

@@k9-unit-australia275 same. Old school people like Smokey should know how important someone’s word is. Big shame.

[@coreytrevor3910]

He didn't do it to be a dick, Japanese give what they get. It seems like Japonic and Masa just wanted to buy something from that garage and it might of rubbed Smokey the wrong way. It's a garage after all and not a dealership. If he wanted a R35 GTR from Top Secret then at the very least, get one built. He isn't even a customer yet he wants a super high end demo car. I think any shop any where would have a problem with that. Also looks like this car or a version of it was sold to a buyer in Australia, a huge collector of Nissans so it went to the right buyer. Not someone trying to throw money at a legend........

[@muradmuradov7374]

@@coreytrevor3910 don't know if you watched original video where first meeting and agreement was discussed, but Japonic was not the first one to offer buying this car. Nagata himself initiated the discussion and asked if they wanna buy it. After thinking couple of minutes Japonic gave positive response about buying. That is what happened. Nothing like he wanted to throw some money on this garage. This video is on Albo's and Japonic's (if you know turkish), so you can see it yourself. In my opinion Smokey Nagata did it wrong with ghosting Japonic. He could have at least come and say what happened, and maybe ask for apologise. But that didn't happened. End of the story.

[@k9-unit-australia275]

@@coreytrevor3910 totally disagree mate. It didn’t go down like that at all.

[@Storyofang3l]

I love this man Albo for giving us these video about japan.

[@GStatus29]

I think the initial GT-R that Japonic wanted to purchase was purchased by V-Spec Performance from Australia, these guys buy and collect GT-R's and they just posted one of their buys matching the 35 that Japonic wanted to buy. Check them out, not 100% sure if it's the exact same one though...

[@enjinmedia1777]

The line of the lip seems to be a different colour, though. Could be just the filter they used.. who knows.

[@beattie725]

@@enjinmedia1777 or lighting , looks to be same car.

[@GambleOnGlory]

@@beattie725 Same car but not the same build. Theres a bunch of silver and gold accents the original didnt have and its also missing some stickers as well. I think the one v spec has was built to the same specs but it cant be the same car.

[@hiro2befound]

from what i understand, the previous owner sold to smokey his car but he doesnt want smokey to sell it to anyone, kinda like "can you hold my key but this is yours, you can do anything with it idc. If i wanna it back i will get it" something like that

[@mokongkoboyong]

I get your point, i also thinking the same thing..

[@eidamthecheese2109]

like a loan with collateral

[@johnwayne2103]

Smoky said the car was for sale, that's like saying to your mom, I'm a little bit pregnant. It is or it isn't. I get it, things happen and I can see there are some cultural issues in play but the whole it's mine but not mine to sell issue was confusing. Smoky stated they had several of those cars for sale and in different colors. Of course the gold looks incredible so why doesn't he build another one? Is it the Car of power? There can only be one? A deal is never done until the papers are signed and everyone has gotten an exchange.

[@justme-os8ek]

its has been sold to malaysia in tokyo auto saloon in KL malaysia edition 2023.

[@crespo72285]

You guys made this GTR so much publicity. Is kinda famous now with your viewers and maybe that's why the previous owner not letting it go.

[@Klutchylol]

HAHAHAHA WHAT

[@rokuomi213]

The previous owner has nothing to say, Smokey was just trying to find excuses to not sell the car

[@rexyamirul]

just saw it yesterday at sydney gtr festival in person!!! very cool to see it in person outside of japan

[@Wuqz]

it's not the same car..

[@akashgutte6144]

I was waiting long for deal to happen🤞🤞

[@green-ribbon-f22]

That girl from the intro is so cute!

[@996Revival]

The right of first refusal. Simple. Would’ve been cool!

[@xobanmee2143]

Yeah I walk past this car all the time it's now in Australia and right next to my work

[@Denis_Vujic]

Love watching the videos!

[@k9-unit-australia275]

Hey Albo what’s your thoughts on what Nagata did to japonic?

[@anthonyolivero8920]

My gf just saw you and said " ohh is cute Japanese girl hunter" haha

[@mrjoemikeymercado8197]

My best car ever,, my best Favorite,, the NissaN GT-R r35, Forever,, 👍👍👍

[@silverace08]

thanks for updating us on the status bro.

[@dennischen8887]

Because the way the Japanese do business is not spontaneous like in the West sometimes. They have to follow certain protocols and the process is quite lengthy. For him to just come in and say I will buy your car on the spot when they weren't planning to sell, blew they're mind. They don't know how to process it. Source : I did business in Japan for 8 years.

[@jonathanjameschapman-lim2959]

Don’t know how to process it…is just an excuse for them. They’re not dumb. I’m a bit disappointed with the way Smokey handled the situation. Don’t give people hopes if you know it can’t be done. If I were Japonik, I’ll build one myself. And as Jeff said.. one step above. With the exact same colour.

[@A_Ride_To]

Excuse me if i am wrong, but didnt they ask him if it was for sale and he said yes? Because they only wanted to buy it in that moment after Smokey told them how much it is supposed to be sold for.

[@miguelberetta7887]

Smokey initiated the sales conversation, smh

[@jmbenamer573]

the woman in black is also of Filipino descent I see his ig acc Hope u all come back here in ph kahit sa b2b car show lang 🙏🙏

[@gavinabonita4446]

Anong ig nya pareh

[@genkins23]

filipino pero japanese accent okay ka lang ba pre?

[@Yumadlol]

whats her ig?

[@1125Cobra]

why do the gtr have different wheels

[@reptar_782]

They are probably promoting a new model of OZ Racing wheels, which is the brand that Top Secret officially uses, the black wheels on the other side are the OZ that it was previously occupying

[@adosivri4293]

japonic abi burdasın biliyorum,sana da selam

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

The color is stunning!! Gorgeous car!!

[@sherwando]

He sold that GTR to vspecimports in Australia, think he just got a better offer 💵💵

[@SCORUGE_]

Legendary Smokey nagata

[@Carsaddiction]

Those wheels are spot on the bodylines of the GTR

[@lifeessential5653]

Of course, they don't want to do that. They are still in the Auto Saloon Arrangement.

[@Hellisntgood]

I knew that breaking a promise is a great disrespect in Japan, but i was wrong.

[@AMGTT]

Not to a person who isn’t Japanese

[@MonacoSpeed]

I’ll buy that car in a heart beat. In your last video you mentioned 15 million yen. I’ll give him 20.

[@adosivri4293]

smokey disappointed japonic ....

[@adosivri4293]

and japonic followers...

[@DJMaxxAmmo]

Love your videos Albo! but you really need to get a face mask that fits you better lol

[@ahmadjay88]

Reported sold at Tokyo Auto Salon,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2023 by uknown buyer. But not sure if this one or not.

[@freelancer8561]

man we were about to get this car...

[@lukedanielgalon1596]

This is arguably the the creme the la cerme of R35 for me.

[@thr33f0urthr33]

That girl REALLY wanted to be in the video!

[@Wolf_killa10]

Once you shake on something your putting your Word on the line your name everything idk why he didn’t do the deal but I thought the Japanese were all about honor but I guess there’s no Honor in doing business with an outsider 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joshuamccabe9789]

I actually heard top secret sucks at modern tuning’s and works Becoming more of a fan fare thing they actually don’t do much work

[@proxybsgaming171]

Smokey nagata is a legend

[@WASD453]

My man filming with AF in F1.4

[@BurpleRX7]

8 minutes to say a deal fell through, Some seriously misunderstood comments here too, people think they have a right to bad mouth either Smokey or the buyer for a deal they had no connection with,,,,,,, Please. Japan is a very complicated place with honour being more important than money, it is also famously bad at things like websites and replying to emails in different languages etc plus we are talking about very busy people, Stop speculating, this is not some we hate outsiders BS, the fact that there is already a top secret supra in Europe proves that. Stop making drama out of other peoples life’s and get on with your own

[@xXxUrbanNinjaxXx]

?????? It takes a millisecond to respond to a line message

[@bisho0059]

Guys is smokey v12 supra available to buy?

[@wizmeister759]

That car is in melb now?

[@GStatus29]

I think you're right V-Spec Performance just posted it

[@Chiwiwees]

L comments. Smokey built those cars from scratch, you think he gone sell his baby’s?!? Cmon now Bru, but anyway tho back to reality

[@yassin5255yy]

And thats me that try so hard to focus to the voice if the option narrator

[@YangYoon93]

ops, he sell to malaysia a few days ago

[@pepsipeanuts521]

He should have called that paint 32Karat Gold

[@ianwiggins8782]

Yeah but what would you do if he turnround said to you now it’s for sale again what would you do would you ring him and tell him it’s for sale would you by yourself and tell him that you’ve got it

[@ashrafash2925]

Now the new owner of this GTR are from Malaysia 🎉🎉🎉

[@djstatyk1540]

Smoky said it was for sale, and then all of a sudden backs out because of a buyback agreement? Sounds like bullshit to me. I don't think smoky and the team have the proper resources to be doing what they do then.... Either the car is for sale or it's not.

[@BrownLenny]

nah, it's not the reason the deal went down & Kudo to Japonic it's an awesome car - but you guys took it to another level and hype it up - Japanese are very strategic business conscious people or like to Keep it quite especially when new cars are introduce into expo. So instead lesson learnt - do not get in between when deals is about to happen or about to go down.

[@skimask5911]

A deals a deal. Why flaunt the car for sale in the first place then? Shady business tactic. Lesson learned do business with someone who actually wants to sell you a car.

[@harrisboondock]

sold in tokyo salon malaysia 2023

[@davidlim4299]

the car is in Melb now.

[@vizallaround]

Japonic was ready to give everything... man feels so bad

[@masterdinosawr]

Theres one in australia now too

[@shade-ya1117]

When you have a cool english teacher:

[@razorjapan]

If you come to Fukuoka, I will introduce you to a better local car designer.

[@silversurfer2167]

Does anyone know the paint code to this color

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

I heard it's a custom blend, I don't think it has a paint code

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

I think yall Japonic fans need to stop judging Smokey. What I'm gonna say here DOES NOT mean Albo and gang did not show appropriate respect or knows very little about Japanese culture, but just what I think are some traits about Japanese (which can be either good or bad) that may be displayed here. Firstly, there's a lot of cultural differences. 1. Japanese are known for a lot of formalities, especially so for business dealings. Respect is very important, and it doesnt only include adding a San behind Smokey's name while addressing him. It includes formal introduction, business card exchanges, drinking sessions (not to mention the formalities involved with drinking, such as pouring drinks). I'm not saying this is a multi-million deal and all that formality is absolutely necessary, but this is definitely not buying oden from the convenience store. 2. Japanese usually do not usually welcome impromptu visits, filming, interviews. A sudden filming puts Smokey in an awkward situation where he has to put on a front and talk about things he isnt prepared for. 3. What Japanese people say in public does not really reflect what they truly feel. Japanese people are known for not speaking their minds, and you are expected to read between the lines. When smokey agreed to the deal, it COULD BE because he was in front of the camera, and u are expected to understand that he does not really wish to sell it. It's known as 建前 (tatemae). 空気を読めない? 4. Many Japanese organizations take a really long time to respond, sometimes they dont even respond at all, partially due to red tapes, partially due to their culture. This has somewhat to do with point 3 as well. Not responding is their way of telling you, what they truly feel about something. If smokey really "ghosted" japonic like what some of u guys said, I'm sure Albo and gang knew what Smokey meant. Not every Japanese legend is able to embrace western culture as easily as Kei Miura-san, at least that's what I feel about the whole fiasco.

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

@wrx2hot4u 1. I'm not defending that culture, or his actions. (Note the "which can be either good or bad") 2. It'll do u good to think from other people's perspective instead of being belligerent on something that is more or less set in stone.

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

@wrx2hot4u I did not say it is an excuse, that's how japanese people often react, in fact, dats not even exactly unique to japanese people, have u not ghosted your date, or has your dates never ever ghosted u? Have u not seen a kind person not replying some people's text?

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

@@ziusky U wanna talk about respect and the first thing u did while hot under ur collar is to insinuate that I am a fan boy? I'm not even gonna bother discussing anything else with u

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

@@ziusky don't act like u don't know fanboy is a negative term (note that I used the word fans and not fanboys initially) . U would not even have said "I wonder who the real fanboy is", if u were trying have a respectful conversation. Too late to back out what u did, go learn some respect before even trying to get some. U don't deserve anymore of my time.

[@genkins23]

its not like he was forced to handshake tho. maybe not accept a deal like that and sign papers first? I mean even in diff cultures we know that's wrong

[@giancarlolugo9586]

TOP SECRET the best of the best.

[@jesussavescars807]

I knew for a fact was never gonna happen son as he said he had to ask the old owner that doesn’t even make since he has zero say so lol he doesn’t even own the car anymore who cares what he thinks shows who ever it was he has more money than Smokey

[@xx_lusitano_xx]

Brutal

[@Lifeofjakes]

Legendary

[@pepsipeanuts521]

You can't pick ⛏️ a Man's prized possession to purchase you coveted the wrong car pick another one or commission a new build

[@AMGTT]

It’s a promo car I wouldn’t sell it as well if u have money but one and have him build it simple

[@Balrog304]

So a handshake over a deal in Japan means nothing in Japan…….

[@timothylemons634]

Sounds like honour is still above money in Japan,would love to pack up my house and my R32 and leave New Zealand for japan

[@kanervatie]

Well, do it.

[@timothylemons634]

@@kanervatie I run a small firewood business,Japan has pretty strict rules on people moving over there permanently without skills that can be applied to there economy,I would have to be fluent enough in Japanese to teach English over there so that I had an applicable trade.i also have kids and a wife,so it's not as simple as I would like it to be.

[@Jowdeeroww]

Seems like it was sold and now resides in Melbourne, Australia... where i saw it! awesome

[@TruFits]

Who sells a car with a buy back clause on it?! That's shady AF!

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

dude lived in a different time where his bullsh won't get exposed, check again smokey

[@izzatasyraf1785]

The r35 top secret have been sold to Malaysian car enthusiast

[@renxu9]

Can't be surprised. Far east principles are different to those of the west. Even in capitalism.

[@LeeFall]

The whole deal was a bluff. 4:13 and it all starts again... Stop blagging it.

[@miguelberetta7887]

Don't say it's for sale if it's not for sale

[@bisho0059]

How much japonic was ready to pay?

[@Mark2790]

I thought you did buy it? Maybe that was a different channel.

[@lanesworld4000]

Two different style wheels on that car? WTH

[@CubanDre]

Did you get any content of the new Nissan Z??

[@ALBO]

Next video releasing in an hour!

[@tangwaiyiu]

It’s in Australia sydney now😂😂

[@KillsEngage]

You mean VSpec Performance in Melbourne.. and its not the same car. Its another Gold Top Secret R35 GTR. They posted receiving the car while Autosalon was still going on in Japan.

[@DilavarHuseynzade]

I really wonder how you Australians earn money? You earn by weight or what? Someone from Australie was offering ~500k $ for Japonics MNP R34 V spec as well, price shocked me tbh

[@ismatkacak8973]

Malaysia citizen buy this top secret gtr

[@nazrikhlit2479]

Update : Top secret R35 Sold to malaysians ..

[@Benzinilinguine]

If it's Top Secret Why she give you a flyer 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TheLambo123254]

nice video

[@jdmauto247]

If anybody wants Top Secret goodies I sell them from Japan 👍

[@mp-mh3wf]

I don't believe that is smokys car or else why would he have to call and ask some one if he can sell it and that line that o well in Japan we give the seller a buy back option bull crap in my opinion after watching smokys handle that deal I think he's shady I wouldn't ever buy a car from him and it was WRONG for him to say it's for sale when it wasn't and it's a customer car ..that whole thing was a soul bag move he shook on it ... shady shady

[@WhoAmI-cg7mn]

If I was a multimillionaire I would just buy it for a cool half one million dollars.

[@1-Werd]

Why it was selling for 300k why but it for 500k

[@skimask5911]

You wouldn't a multi millionaire for long.

[@Romee_rome]

R34 GTR is way better suit.

[@til9794]

Albo love that r35 more than that girl

[@MonacoSpeed]

So your friend was about to but it. Then no go. Then he bought it. And now he didn’t. I guess you have no clue on what’s happening.

[@dannyb115]

Gangster FAMILY GRUL ASIAN BOYS Japan

[@dsman2968]

So Smokey San is not a reliable person

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

She owns a GTR? I just own a rsx and g37 sedan...I’m sad.

[@n0tdavwrld]

she doesn't really 💀💀 but I own a bike

[@independentnavbcdeveloper3342]

Pinoy ka?

[@MonacoSpeed]

Buy

[@maxryan2023]

The video was kinda of pointless, you didn’t get any explanation why they couldn’t work out a deal

[@roymontero4066]

Lmao im glad the deal fell through, the car is too dope to be owned by a gaijin.