So You Want to Import a Car

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As car enthusiasts, we all have had the thought in the back of our mind of importing a car. Whether it be a R32 GT-R or a Euro AMG there's something appealing about having what nobody else around us does. Today Alex goes over some pros and cons of importing a car and whether it's right for you!

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Intro- Coste, Solitary
Background beat- Bennu, Astro Beats

So You Want is a series dedicated to talking about all things automotive. From engine swaps to cars such as the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000, Subaru WRX, and many more. Strap in as Alex gives you the lowdown on what to expect if you are looking at owning, working on, or modifying any of these cars.

#Import #JDM #Euro

[moond]

Careful with some of the import companies. Many companies pull some shady cards importing total jalopes from Australia. Already talked to two people who’ve gotten ripped off, one ordered an r33 gtst from Japanese Classics (engine and transmission needed a complete rebuild) and the other RHD Specialties from the Seattle area. Both of them paying upwards of 20k for their imports. PLEASE UPVOTE THIS SO OTHERS COULD SEE 🙏

[hamper]

Finally, a so you want episode without a specific car

[gabmax]

"So you want to spend that stimulus check"

[lonelydriver]

While Skylines, s13s and rx7s are all over the importing scene, I do love seeing those low mileage VIP Japanese cars like the Celsiors. Perfect dailies that aren't abused!

[SteezzyAsian]

Laughs in Canadian 15 year import law*

[deoboy]

I did want to R32 but I guess I'll just import my boys Fox body from his backyard to mine 🤣

[AoiKaze]

Irony: I'm stuck at home with car projects, but I can't do them because I live in an apartment complex and the Makerspace where I have been working on my car closed down for the moment because of the

[chasejones]

"So You Want A Big Brake Kit"
Anyone...Maybe....Possibly 🤔

[j_tv]

I'm just chilling in Canada with a 2004 Altezza. Thanks 15 year rule.

[cal]

I'm researching for an interpreting assignment for an Australian car importer; I know absolutely nothing about the motor community. Somehow you manage to make this very engaging and interesting even for an outsider. Respect!

[TheJOHNJOHNIIII]

Now everyone going to import 😭 raising the prices

[Gamertriplife]

Alex: "Wisconsin doesn't have mountains or cliffs!"
Me standing on top of high cliff at High Cliff state park: " Hm. Wait a minute."

[quincyq]

Alex literally makes these videos 10x more interesting!

[cenergy]

I worked at MotoRex and I can proudly say I designed that MotoRex banner you shown. Along with having a few other duties within. It was hella fun when it was good but at the end I feel honestly bad for the customers Hiro screwed over.

[devnotes]

I wanted to get an import.


Then I saw my empty fridge. 😭

[zealot]

Currently in the land of the free with Alex's dream car (hit me up for that collab) coming back across the pond in a year or so and the thing I'm most excited about is not only the resurgence of 90s car culture, but the amount of shops that have popped up in California and all across the states that sell replacement parts for JDM cars. I had my MAF sensors fail on me and the best option I had was from freakin Amazon. Amazing.

[anegg]

Short version: Use a well known importer!!!

October I purchased my 94 WRX straight from japan. The problem that I had was I used an importer that was so confident in themselves and they told me they could get it here for less than 6k so I took that offer. After purchasing the car the boat kept getting delayed. Eventually the boat sailed and I had to use the broker. The broker costed me ~$600. So far we are at $6400 not even seeing this car. My car made it to the port December 22nd but didn’t clear customs until January 6th. Went to pick it up with my very “legal” temporary plate ($150) all to come to the greatest news of all... the car does not run. I was told by the company that the car ran great (yes I know make sure you get a video. I will next time) so I had to call myself a tow truck. 2 hours later the tow truck came ($300) to get the car back home now. So after that the car was home for 2 weeks before I found a mechanic to work on it. So mid January that car left me. And sometime this week the car is being brought back. So all together it costed me about $8-9k to have the car running. Still not registered in NJ because this state sucks for imports. So lesson learned, spend the extra money on a well known importer; they’ll get you a title, running car, and definitely less of a pain in the ass.

[veritechzero]

I purchased a 94 s14 silvia last year. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone looking to import any car... Just remember, you aren't buying a new car, it's 25 years old, and most likely a car that was never sold here. If you were to go buy a 1995 (insert any used car here) think about all the little things you'll have to fix, all the maintenance that will need to be done, and god forbid something breaks, what it's like to find and buy parts for a car that was sold here, now multiply that cost by about 4-5x for something that a version of was sold here (Like the silvia or supra) and another 4-5x on top of that for something that wasn't sold here (skyline etc.) A lot of people can afford to at least finance an r32 for 25-30k... But not many can pay for the following 15-20k in maintenance on it over the next year or so just getting everything up to snuff on it.

[mannyfuentes]

"Blue eyes white got me dude...got me..🤣🤣

[cylesarmiento]

My dad was the first to import a skyline r32 and r31 to Guam
Yet he still wont buy me a used Toyota Corolla
As my first car