How To Import A Car From Japan | Full Price, Documents, Step by Step

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After finally getting everything in order, I have made my most requested video yet.
All information in this video is based off of market values at the time of export in December 2020. The price I mention is what I paid including all transport and broker fees. As these fees and availability vary, your rates will likely vary as well, so always check with the proper authorities first. My price should be a ballpark of what you will expect to pay.
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0:50 - Wind Stops
1:25 - Finding a Car/Price Comparison
7:30 - Vehicle, EPA, and Border Patrol Requirements and Paperwork
9:05 - Importers, Exporters, and Brokers
12:05 - Port Locations
13:15 - Delivery Timelines
14:15 - Full Cost Average
15:35 - Wind Returns
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@ridendirtyjzx1004 Год назад

Facts James Co doesn’t answer any questions

@ioriOki Год назад

Yeah, that company was the worst part of the whole experience. He really left me hanging.

@ridendirtyjzx1004 Год назад

@@ioriOki I definitely felt that just did my paperwork a week ago smh why did I pay lol

@ioriOki Год назад

@@ridendirtyjzx1004 They could have at least let us know how to pick the car up too. You probably couldn't tell, but I was quite stressed in my Miata pickup video.

@OCDRex11 Год назад

This was a great video! Being a car guy I would not think to do what you described. I Google, find it, and then buy. Your way I can get a vacation and see them in person and save a ton of money. I will not forget this video. Thanks for making me think outside the box!

@ioriOki Год назад

That's the whole point! Tag me on IG if you get anything good!

@roberto200579 5 месяцев назад

Girl you rock!! very informative video and awesome energy

@bossbattlejeff 2 года назад

Nice video! Thank you for taking the time to walk through this for us.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Of course, my pleasure. If there are more questions, just let me know.

@zacharyroach6323 2 года назад

Love the video! Thank u for making this! 🙏

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Absolutely! I hope your dream car is your garage soon!

@bigbodyF150 Год назад

Love the video. Thanks for the awesome info 🥰

@ioriOki Год назад

You are so welcome! Hope it was helpful!

@josephmachado6081 2 года назад

Love the vids and this is super helpful because I really wanna import an FD one day soon

@ioriOki 2 года назад

FD's are getting out of control as far as value goes, but you will likely save a lot of money and getting the full japanese experience doing it yourself.

@josephmachado6081 2 года назад

@@ioriOki yeah i know its heartbreaking how expensive they've gotten but its my favorite Japanese car ever and my favorite car that is realistically affordable but I will have one that's my one promise to myself. But yeah importing myself will definitely save me a lot of money glad someone like you made a video like this to help educate!

@MrTRINHSANE 11 месяцев назад

Awesome cars! I’m in the process of importing a 94 Eunos RS at the moment. Thanks for the vid!

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

That's going to be so fun!

@challacustica9049 2 месяца назад

Thank you. I had no idea it was so cheap to visit personally.

@tnhooligan 2 года назад

Here to support a fellow AZ car enthusiast!

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Thank You! That's what's up! I appreciate you.

@PyroGenshi 2 года назад

Very informative! Thank you for sharing. I'm still a little apprehensive about a manual right hand drive, but I will own an RX-7 again some day. Love your black FD!

@ioriOki 2 года назад

I respect that. I'm Japanese so RHD is what I'm use to, but even in the U.S. I would not consider a LHD Japanese Classic car just as I wouldn't consider a RHD American Classic car, but that's only my preference.

@justmechanicthings 21 день назад

Very informative, thankyou

@derrickjones2998 2 года назад

Very nice and informative... Thanks! 👍🏽🙂

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Absolutely, I tried my best to cover it all!

@derrickjones2998 2 года назад

@@ioriOki definitely a lot more helpful information than some people have, that they didn't have before.

@victora7399 Год назад

Great content thank you 🙏🏽

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for commenting and helping me grow.

@rhyskieffer9870 2 года назад

Love the vids

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Thank you! comments like this make it all worth it.

@WickedGamerCollector 2 года назад

ok, this is a really awesome video. Thanks for a full tuturial how to import a car 😁

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Of course!! Let me know if you have more questions.

@Diamond_Hanz Год назад

thumbs up for the kuchi shot

@ioriOki Год назад

I'm a little bit confused.

@NikkisNugs 2 года назад

Great video, I did get a Customs Broker and having them ship it directly to my house from port.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

That route is a little more expensive, but does save a lot of work on your end in the long run!

@NikkisNugs 2 года назад

@@ioriOki it's not as bad as I thought but thank you for the reply

@kankuro4ever960 2 года назад

@@NikkisNugs Which company or broker did you go with?

@NikkisNugs 2 года назад

@@kankuro4ever960 I used Marine Air Land out of California. JR Lopez took care of me

@daikokunyc Год назад

Great video! Thanks for the information! Could you share some known exporters from the mainland? First time importing a car and trying to do my research as well!

@ioriOki Год назад

I don't personally know mainland importers and I don't want to vouch for someone because they have good google reviews, but who ever you go with, just comment here your experience so other people know.

@hersonsegovia2373 2 года назад

I would do the next video on insuring the car. Some people are importing these cars but the insurance companies only see a 90's sh*tbox. So for my Silvia if totaled they were only going to cut me a check for $3k. 😤😭

@bossbattlejeff 2 года назад

Go through a classic car insurer. I insure my cars through Hagerty and have an “agreed” value with them if anything bad happens. You 100% don’t want to insure it like your average daily driver.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

I certainly can do that. It was actually a very simple process to get them insured!

@ioriOki 2 года назад

That is 100% correct. Hagerty is one of many different companies willing to do that.

@toussantlbisso Год назад

Goonet nsx's mostly say "no repair history" The price has increased much for these within a couple years ! Yes ??

@michaelemmanuel1144 Год назад

Hahahaha 😅

@Bzerk69 4 месяца назад

I am in Phoenix and hope to buy a FD thanks for the info

@26tokey 2 года назад

Yes can you make another video

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Aww thank you, Jamel.

@HeyEmory 10 месяцев назад

You are the best

@ioriOki 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much.

@kylebell2365 11 месяцев назад

Hi Iori! 👋🏻🤚🏻👋🏻 I grew in Okinawa…well, there was a base called Camp Makiminato until 2nd grade then came to California…I remember my Masa Ojisan have a beautiful Toyota Celica Supra (I think)…it was two-tone black with gold….I was 5 years old I loved that car…wish I could go back and find that car!!!

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

The island is hard on the old cars, but that would be amazing!

@bionicsasquatch Год назад

Think you this helps me out a lot ! To get into a port most require a TWIC Card if you're really going to import a car it would be best to apply for the TWIC Card that will be a photo of you background check and fingerprints.

@ioriOki Год назад

I didn't know about the twic until I got there, but definitely next time.

@blakerh Год назад

I like your cars!

@ioriOki Год назад

Thank you.

@jgtube 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. Is the "how to register/smog video out yet?

@ioriOki 9 месяцев назад

Not yet, I wasn't expecting the video to do so well, but I'm actually scripting that video now so please subscribe for more

@sgoldens24 2 года назад

Like like like.......so far.......wow lots of hoops to go through....but the best part is your handstand attempt, now for some handstand pushups !

@ioriOki 2 года назад

I am not even a little bit strong, but yes its a lot to do, but worth the experience, I think.

@michaelemmanuel1144 Год назад

Wow what an informative video. Plus what a Bae omg 😳 al this info will be helpful on my next buy I love you ❤️

@theothuna9192 3 месяца назад

Is goonet reliable and how long does it take to ship a car to your doorstep?

@joseravelo9353 4 месяца назад

Cars from Japan is another good website for cheaper JDM cars

@jafrettecasillas6547 2 месяца назад

What broker do you use in Jacksonville?

@DiabloDeezy 2 года назад

We need the top 5 video!

@ioriOki 2 года назад

This video actually isn't doing too well, unfortunately, but I'm down. Top 5 JDM websites or something else?

@DiabloDeezy 2 года назад

@@ioriOki you’d be surprised at how valuable it may be to someone. Answered many questions that I have and opened my eyes to possible obstacles/challenges that may come my way in the near future when I start my dream business. Top 5 websites would be super valuable but I guess only you know if it would be worth your time or not. Look at it this way, one more video that will bring traffic to your channel won’t hurt right? 😅 best of luck. Glad to see you adapting very rapidly to the lifestyle here in America, I imagine it’s night and day compared to where you’re from.

@japh3th Год назад

I am still having some trouble figuring out the whole exporter hiring situation. So you need to hire someone to go to the port and do all the customs things done? I have been looking to import a Honda Acty Truck except it is still very confusing even after reading through the forms. I am also confused about the brokers, it is a lot but im just still confused :/

@ioriOki Год назад

You will need someone with a TWIC card to go through the gates to grab the car. For the brokerage part, yes you will need to hire a company to do all that work.

@AlejandroGonzalez-du7jr 5 месяцев назад

Good info, thank you… you so cute!!!!

@richardskates3206 2 месяца назад

Hey just seen your video rn would it be possible to email you and ask some other questions like what brokers you used and what dealer you went to. I’m trying to import an fd in the next month and a half and I wanna find a few people with different options in where to get a car from and who to go to to figure everything out

@dezmondwise8477 2 года назад

Iori, I’ve had the thought of importing cars from Japan and turn it into a business for a while now. If you have any advice for me please write me back. Thanks for making this video, and I think if you made the video of the best sites would also be a good idea. Again thanks and good luck with your channel.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Thank you Dezmond! Unfortunately, I'm not really into the business aspect as that is a big reason the market has become so overvalued. I make videos like this so that regular people can go get their dream car and cut out the middle man and save thousands. But for translation and whatnot, I'm more than willing to help! As for best sites, I was waiting until this video gets about 10k views to gauge interest before creating that video.

@stevegonzales527 Месяц назад

im back again to this video as refence as for some reason my customs broker started ghosting me 1 week before my car lands at the port. trying to figure out all the paper work needed to get my car out :(

@matt_hayward Год назад

Commodore ute yay!! AUDM full skid spec. I know a few Holdens made it to Japan but that must be fresh out of 'straya.

@ioriOki Год назад

Those are so cool.

@matt_hayward Год назад

@@ioriOki hah they're definitely great fun. The one in your video was an older 308 cubic inch V8. Later on they had LS motors and things got a little more serious. It's nice having something to ourselves that the rest of the world covets for a change!!

@realdmoneygunz 6 месяцев назад

Did you ever make a video of the top 5 websites to source cars ?

@ioriOki 6 месяцев назад

I have not. The market has changed so much since this video was released that I often find it easier to avoid listing sites altogether.

@ichigo4867 Год назад

YES WE ATEN!

@ioriOki Год назад

I don't understand your comment.

@theothuna9192 3 месяца назад

Hows the communication with the people selling on goonet? Im interested in importing a car im interested in

@user-op7fv2go9v 11 месяцев назад

Did you have to make sure your speedometers are in mph to get through US customs?

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

No, but I always run WAZE on my phone when I'm driving to make sure I'm going the right speed.

@darklincoln 2 года назад

Cold hard facts.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Just doing my best to help.

@mikedegroote6392 Год назад

I keep hearing about a ISF form . Any information would be helpful

@ioriOki Год назад

Do you have a FORM number? If so I would gladly look into for you.

@geoleo2597 9 месяцев назад

Cute lady and personality you 😅 Great video. Easy to understand

@ioriOki 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@kobeyamaminami2901 Год назад

Sugoi video~ what do you think of the Mazda RX-7 Type RZ model?

@ioriOki Год назад

I don't care about submodels or special editions... they are all basically the same.

@kobeyamaminami2901 Год назад

@@ioriOki ohhhh, but all are awesome models for the Mazda RX-7. Can't wait to see more of your videos~

@ioriOki Год назад

A new one just dropped today. Check it out.

@user-hotrod82 4 месяца назад

Can you give me the top five website to source these cars?

@okibrian Год назад

Who do you recommend to use for export out of Okinawa? I think you said the name, but I didn't catch it. Also, do you know a good broker to use in Florida? Thanks for the video!

@ioriOki Год назад

I used B&M but they may be getting out of the game. I'm unsure though.

@okibrian Год назад

@@ioriOki Thank you, I'll check it out.

@Ls60ett_s30 2 года назад

Omg I like that you leave in the bloopers 😭😭😭

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Its to add a little bit of comedy to an otherwise dry video lol

@Ls60ett_s30 2 года назад

@@ioriOki lol guuuurll staaawp

@Mikeandnattravel 6 месяцев назад

I can’t find your video of picking up at the port .

@ioriOki 6 месяцев назад

for which car? I picked them both up at separate times from different ports.

@eugenejavier8951 2 года назад

Nice car 🚗.

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Thank you. I love them both so much.

@RONIN1111 7 месяцев назад

Did you do an AZ registration process video?!

@ioriOki 7 месяцев назад

I have not, but I registered in Florida.

@daledog16 Год назад

B&M is the best for assisting everything for your import

@ioriOki Год назад

They made everything so easy

@shanyansen8527 10 месяцев назад

Can you leave a link so I could contact B&M?

@chrisgold7924 Год назад

How do I find the month of manufacturer Honda Street? I have at port in VA

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

It's on the top of the title in Japanese title and on the data plate of the car located under the hood.

@Portorrro86 Месяц назад

As for insurance, I am using American Collectors Insurance. They work alongside USAA (you don’t need to have USAA) and so they’re really good with imports. Super simple to get as well. I currently have a $19,000 value on the car with 10,000 miles yearly driving limit. All for $1100/yr ($92/mo. approximately). ALL OF THIS CAN BE ADJUSTED to your liking. The value, the mileage per year, plus any add-ons like towing, repairs, windshield replacement, etc. once you select coverage simply submit thorough photos of your import and that’s it. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HAGERTY… they’re overpriced imo.

@ioriOki Месяц назад

I’ve used Grundy and a few others, as I shop for the best rates every year, and I’ll say Grundy does not have mileage limitations and is a good deal cheaper than American Collectors. I’ve had USAA in the past on other cars and they’re awful, so I wouldn’t go with anyone associated with them, but Hagerty, while seemingly overpriced, allows for track days, has no mileage limitations, and even offers to pay you out if you total it AND keep the car. Quite honestly, nobody else is really doing that right now

@Portorrro86 Месяц назад

@@ioriOki darn, seems like you just have bad luck 🤣. USAA has been awesome to me and all of my cars. Differences in experience I suppose. I’m happy it all worked out for you overall. I’ll try Grundy out for my second import purchase coming this summer.

@TheToddFather765 Год назад

Been looking on Car from Japan to import. They show a “Car Price” and a “Total Cost” would there be more fees to pick it up from the port that isn’t covered by the “Total Cost”

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

More than likely, yes. I have not used that particular service, but I would budget a few hundred bucks for incidentals.

@jaysbrappingbbq842 2 года назад

You liked 1 of my post on IG so going to help you out on youtube as well nice video as im looking for a Fd myself i have 2 first gen rx7 that im building

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Oh I go wild on the IG discovery page. What's your IG? Thank you for helping me on the RU-vid!

@jaysbrappingbbq842 2 года назад

@@ioriOki Jaysbrappingbbq 84 you need to get a Gracingshifter in your fd i have 1 in my fb best short shifter in the market

@ioriOki 2 года назад

@@jaysbrappingbbq842 followed, but nah, I love the shifter currently in there. I'm gonna hold onto that for a while, unless GRacing is trying to sponsor something. lol

@JB-fk4do Год назад

Hi, just came across your video, quick question, I'm in the Air Force and we are going to Japan near Tokyo for training for about 3 weeks in summer, my question is: Do you know if it is easier through the military? Any idea? I just haven't had a chance to ask my chain of command, anyway, thank you in advance.

@ioriOki Год назад

It's much easier but if you do not rate your DMO move, then you may have to do it the long way.

@JB-fk4do Год назад

@iori Oki ok, I'll get working on the DMO move before our summer deployment and see what happens. Thank you👍

@jayfernster Год назад

What’s the brokers name that you use?

@ioriOki Год назад

John S. James Co out of Jacksonville FL. I wouldn’t recommend him though. He was not responsible at all and I had to reach out to my importer and exporter for really easy answer.

@senseiclip Год назад

What about steering wheel? It is still right side steering wheel?

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

Yes, that's my favorite way.

@CHASA 2 года назад

Does the car have to be a certain amount of years old to import to the U.S.? Or can the car be pretty new ??

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Typically, it has to be over 25 years old. There are exceptions, but I am not familiar with them.

@luisespino6300 Год назад

Heard as long as it meets NTTA regulations you should be good

@christopherc8175 10 месяцев назад

How do I know Goonet is a real company and will import it for me? Additionally, can I purchase it with cash, or do I need to use a credit card to do so on the website?

@ioriOki 10 месяцев назад

The purpose of Goonet in my video is to find the car you want, then take a trip to see it and do the rest of the work in person.

@Ruiz_Danny Год назад

Do you know where would be the best site to get a JDM car from Japan and also have you heard of car from Japan?

@ioriOki Год назад

Goonet is good, very easy to navigate

@ItalianJapanesee 2 года назад

Haha love the intro. I would like the video but its at 420... But dont tell all the secrets! Lol

@ioriOki 2 года назад

I'm not sure what you're saying, but thank you for complimenting the intro

@JustTheFactsYall Год назад

I live in Jacksonville and I would’ve told you to stay clear 😂

@ioriOki Год назад

I wish I've known lol

@goshogun Год назад

So I need to hire someone to get the car ship out of Japan and hire another company to help me get the car out of the port when it arrives to USA? Since I live in California, even I can get the car here how to register it in CA is gonna be painful, that's why I've been wanting a JDM but still haven't take action

@ioriOki Год назад

Right now is hard. Everything is super expensive!

@emanueltorres4093 2 года назад

❤

@austinblackstone-uv9yw Год назад

You are so beautiful thank you for explaining this but can I just buy for fd?

@ioriOki Год назад

Thanks, and yes you can just buy one.

@6Activist9 Год назад

What are some Japanese car website’s where I could get it cheaper?

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

I think goonet is the best English friendly site.

@alexpoon1358 Год назад

Looking for a mr2 how should I used

@ioriOki Год назад

I don't understand that sentence.

@DatBoiJrSan408 2 года назад

So I was stationed in Oki (Saw You Oki plates lol) and I brought my GC-8 from Japan. Now I'm trying to figure out the process to get my car drivable in Cali. For now, my car just arrived in LA this week so I'm hyped to pick my baby up but not hyped for the process to get her street legal lol

@ioriOki 2 года назад

@JO3haNsum 2 года назад

Wow could u make a video on your process?

@notorioussouljur Год назад

South Dakota 😉 look into it

@honda7704 7 месяцев назад

@@ioriOkiCan u make a video ! Or how can i get in contact with tou

@eyeoftheadversary 4 месяца назад

no need to apologize for squinting

@waifuthief8173 Год назад

I do have one question, would u recommend any reliable places where I could even buy an import car?

@ioriOki Год назад

A lot of companies exist out there, and some are less reputable than others. That's why I just go get them.

@waifuthief8173 Год назад

@@ioriOki ok thanks

@user-zb4lh4zm1u Год назад

Hi , my name is Faris I’m buying a Acty Honda car from Japan and we’ll shipped next 6 weeks is my first time. In your video you mention a broker to handle paperwork . Can you recommend a good broker in Orangeorange county? Thanks

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

Hi Faris, I don't have a broker I can recommend since my broker was awful, BUT keep in mind your broker does not necessarily have to be in the state you're importing to.

@kaseyvaughn5963 Год назад

I’m waiting for a 350z

@ioriOki Год назад

So that should be around 2028

@chasxreacts155 2 года назад

Is alibaba a good place to import a car from? To the United States

@ioriOki 2 года назад

I don’t know. I’m not familiar with Alibaba

@simiage1825 2 года назад

2:50 - Haha story of my life! I can never get the US metric down for lbs to kg 😅

@ioriOki 2 года назад

One day the U.S. will catch up.

@AmbuBadger Год назад

Hey, all our tools are in SAE (Stubborn American Equivalent?) already... World, YOU change! 😂

@shaheedc9403 Год назад

What are some good sites go find cars

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

For english friendly, I always recommend goonet exchange.

@honda7704 7 месяцев назад

hey ! I’m stationed in okinawa and Leave in 2026. i am debating on getting a 2012 GT86, I heard it’s not possible to take the car back home unless it’s 20+ years ? Is that true or Can i take it back under 20. The only thing that is stopping me right now is the possibility of me not being able to take it back.

@honda7704 7 месяцев назад

adding in to this, i heard if the same car make is in the US, is it able to be shipped if not 20 yrs ?

@ioriOki 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, you won't be able to bring it. As far as an equivalent model being offered in the U.S., there may be safety and emissions differences and I believe you have to get a letter of compliance from the manufacturer which won'thappen if you're not rich. I hope that helps. Get something older.

@marcovaladez5714 Год назад

Is it the same with motorcycle?

@ioriOki Год назад

I am not sure. When we imported our Hayabusa, we disassemble everything and shipped in a crate.

@user-be4bz2cb3i 5 месяцев назад

I am currently in Okinawa. And have been struggling to get information on how to import my 2008 Mazda to the states due to it not being 25 years old. I would be eternally grateful for any assistance or help. This is one of my dream cars and am willing to do anything to get this vehicle back without getting crushed at customs😂

@heem47 5 месяцев назад

you can’t

@user-be4bz2cb3i 5 месяцев назад

@@heem47 it’s importable. Just not sure the process. It’s stateside legal. It passes the DOT standards. Has the same crash rating. And passes EPA standards. Just have no clue where to get the paperwork or a good port to ship.

@Tajo92 10 месяцев назад

What about importing it to Europe?

@ioriOki 10 месяцев назад

I'm not sure as I have never been to Europe.

@genga6 11 месяцев назад

My broker told me that I need to convert the car into lhd and change the dash into miles from km or else it dmv won’t allow me to register or. Does anyone have opinion on that? The car is 98 rx7

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

If you're importing under the 25 year rule, that's not true. I don't know about other situations.

@calistuskizito6137 6 месяцев назад

what are the other websites that are cheaper and in Japanese.

@ioriOki 6 месяцев назад

The market is kind of all over the place right now, so unfortunately those deals are harder to find.

@calistuskizito6137 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback

@lr329 2 года назад

🤣 nice flip

@ioriOki 2 года назад

It was suppose to be a handstand. lol

@Portorrro86 Месяц назад

Side note to my first comment: I used the Apple translator to translate the inspection sheets from the websites. Works really well honestly. These inspection sheets are a really good reference point to the vehicles overall conditions but ARE NOT THE “BE ALL”. So keep that in mind.

@ioriOki Месяц назад

Absolutely not. A good amount of the inspection sheets are fake as they’re altered by import bros and brokers.

@Portorrro86 Месяц назад

@@ioriOki it’s all about the experience imo. You said it yourself, your first experience was horrendous. I am fortunate as I lived in Japan as well and so I had some help in the past. However, this time I haven’t had any issues doing it solo by shopping from “Beforward” as their inspection sheets are as raw as it come. They list little things like dents/ tears to oil leaks and even mechanical issues 🤷🏽‍♂️. I also stated that inspection sheets are a good point of reference and are not the “be all” of the purchase 😉.

@Jam-lk5js 2 года назад

Does anybody know any good websites/importers?

@ioriOki 2 года назад

DM me on IG. Let's find you a car.

@michaelblurry6559 9 месяцев назад

You subtracted a USD price vs JPY. Also Top Rank, even though they are ripoffs, registered that car in CA which could cost 10K USD so please add that to the cost. Still cheaper.

@ioriOki 9 месяцев назад

Will do!

@SunnyVisions 2 года назад

Me watching yahoo auctions everyday 🥺🥺

@ioriOki 2 года назад

Dont worry, you got this. You'll have your JDM dream soon.

@MrDiegoc16 Год назад

I am just gonna get a good broker/exporter that can go in person or send someone in person to make sure the cars i am interested in dont have rust or have any major issues. I dont see the point of flying to japan if i can just spend that money on broker fees + i would be unable to export it soon after purchase. Just to clean it up and make sure it looks presentable for port authority in the US. Edit: getting importer broker when it arrives. That and i dont see the point of traveling to japan if you are gonna get a importer/broker in japan.

@ioriOki 11 месяцев назад

Traveling is for the experience and to see it first hand. Even with a broker, you're still depending on someone else to make a decision for you.

@astronikolai6910 Год назад

How does driving RHD feel in a LHD country, especially with how sketchy the drivers are in America.

@ioriOki Год назад

I love it. It just gets annoying when people want to record you driving, you know. I can make a video about it

@astronikolai6910 Год назад

@@ioriOki that would be much appreciated, thank you!

@goshogun Год назад

I have driven in Hong Kong I can say American drivers are relatively much more polite lol

@lavelleblaze Год назад

Did you had to do anything for inspection

@ioriOki Год назад

They are registered in Florida, so no inspection.

@lavelleblaze Год назад

@@ioriOki thanks I will be definitely looking at something off of your guys site

@MrPamospurcy Год назад

Hi,can i buy a car in Japan and drive to Vladivostok than over asia to middle europe?I need any transpotable number plates,owner certificate or any tests?Help me please.I want to go for 12k long trip on FJ cruiser or 70 land cruiser.

@ioriOki Год назад

I don't think you can drive anywhere from Japan. So I don't know about your route.

@cilvia6838 8 месяцев назад

can you say what you do for work to be able to afford these

@ioriOki 8 месяцев назад

Well I bought them before clout killed the car community, so I paid less than $13k for both car together. But at the time I worked marketing for HKS, now I am the sales and marketing manager at Vivid Racing for our VR Tuned brand.

@cilvia6838 8 месяцев назад

Thank you