It's all about changing the minds of legislators... Gotta inform people in your area of the benefits out weighing the cons (that's it's a tuna can that can get up to 70mph). I had a Harley sportster in Vegas for 10 years... It's annoying there's prejudice against these cars so manufacturers can make more money here at the expense of an affordable car for lower/middle class people and enthusiasts.
to be honest this law on important should be droped thir really is no reason to have it when we can import evryting else with no restrictions. This car law just has no reason to exsits anymore.
Nick this is one of your best videos by far, i have to say!! Thanks for this video. Too many classics, and seeing you guys reactions and jokes was just icing on the cake. I know Japanese culture with vehicles is legendary, but you guys being boots on the ground, is where it's at. Seeing those jimneys, i am seeing so much potential. Can't afford a G Wagon, but man a G066 would be a total babe magnet over here. The beauty about it, reliability and availability of parts. Those campers, totally baller. Trust me, glad for your channel. Big up yourself as always. 👍🏽
I loved that grey Land Cruiser truck Slater was looking at!! The yellow Coaster school bus was cool too. Loved seeing all of the campers too. Looks like a fun time man!
I had to wait until the end of the video to comment. The cool styles and compact quality of these vehicles is amazing! Thanks for doing this tour! Hello from Alberta, Canada!
Hey Nick, in the early 80s I taught English in Japan and saw all these Kei cars pretty much everywhere. Unfortunately they’re not allowed in CA which is way too bad, otherwise I’d be in one now! Anyway, your enthusiasm talking about these cars is fabulous! Cheers!
Omg! I'm in heaven watching your videos ❤ but you keep walking past the cool cars and looking at old bangers! I keep hearing you mention money 4 and 5? What is that thousand or hundreds? I've not seen a Suzuki hustler yet? How much are these things ? By the way I'm in the UK so how to get shipped here ? Cool show dude
Great viewing of these Japanese cars. When yuu go back can you feature some seven seat people carriers please. All Japanese makes considered. With reserve pricing on 5 to 5.5 years old please. Much appreciated.
After watching many of WBTF videos I'm so glad we don't have any restrictions in Europe or the car was also sold here, I don't understand why a car has to be over 25 years old to get into America when a 5 or 10 years old car or particularly when a cars brand new is going to be far safer than something going on 30 years old. If I was America I'd petition to get it scrapped or brought down isn't Canada 15 years old it's certainly Lower than the states.i now Canadians were exporting French hot hatches such as Renault Clio RS182 RS200 Clio Williams , Peugeot 205GTis . With half been French they know of these cars . I've met many French-canadians as until recently worked with Bombardier twice .
If was @Ford or @Ram general managers? I would be changing the production settings for my new breed of small fords, Rams... This is hot cake in the USA.
What about buying a Copen over there and make it your "Japan rental car" in the sense that whenever you're there, you have a car that you could use and import it to the US once it reaches 25? 😊
It is true with the right price and right people anything is import legal 😂 I saw a 2002 Honda accord in the states for sale right hand drive from Japan
Nick Nick - please please explain to your buddies with lead boots that revving the balls off a car with a cold engine is a sure way to kill the motor/turbo - especially when these cars aren’t theirs…. 👍😎❤️✅
@@Waybeforethefame Thanks for getting back to me. I have progressive for my daily drivers and they won’t insure it either. A lot of people on Reddit say they’ve had good luck with State Farm, guess I’ll give them a shot.
They need to be overturned, so one can import any car from any year. Stupid "laws" lobbied by usa automakers so they sell more of their low quality "ford" and "GM" crap
Most of these JDM cars can be imported into Australia no problem and that Toyota Coaster you buy one second hand or bet a new one from a Toyota Dealership as for the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series there is a waiting list and the cheapest is the single cab base model is aud $76800 and l see JDM cars and people movers every day not so much Kei cars
Love that you dropped a ‘feature length’ video. I stayed with it until the end. So many cool cars. Will say that I’m in the UK and we got the Copen officially imported here by Daihatsu so we’ve got tons of them and the Auto ones are to be avoided as they have major transmission issues but the manuals, totally worth it.
Another brilliant video, the white EVO at the end of video was a UK car registered on 30/12/96 it's down with DVLA as exported out of the country . The 2 Copens Nick in the video maybe different for JDM version as I've owned 1 only the 1300cc was offered in both Auto & manual 660cc Turbo manual 5 speed only..The 98 to 2018 Suzuki Jimny rust for fun alot in Europe get scrapped due to rust , if rust proved these can have 200,000 miles with the 1300cc. The 2018 onwards Jimny until last year a commercial & car variants were in sale due to emissions from January only commercial on sale. Because of this all cars are £30,000ish owners are making a huge prifit and free motoring for 2 or 3 years, commercial only difference it has no back seat and spec of the basic car model still has electric windows air conditioning etc. Quite a few knocking about with the Brabus front and modifications costing about £45,000.
1) being able to drive a slow car fast 2) having something very cool and unique for under $7000. 3) small size which is good for me living in NYC 4) always the star at car shows even when the expensive "cool" cars are there 5) Smiles it brings people young and old 6) Great Community of owners I can keep going but heres 6 reasons
Very cool video Nick. I guess your bank account has less money in it now after this long day at the actions. Hope the cars you brought has snails attached to them!!!. leave the NA Kei's to rot in Japan! . Those Honda N Box customs and N one's and S660 are legal in Australia as we have a new Kei car rule , if it's 10 years and younger a Kei car is able to registered on the roads here. Australian government see them as very low emission vehicles.
It's all about changing the minds of legislators... Gotta inform people in your area of the benefits out weighing the cons (that's it's a tuna can that can get up to 70mph). I had a Harley sportster in Vegas for 10 years... It's annoying there's prejudice against these cars so manufacturers can make more money here at the expense of an affordable car for lower/middle class people and enthusiasts.
You traded Vegas for Tennessee?
🙏
to be honest this law on important should be droped thir really is no reason to have it when we can import evryting else with no restrictions.
This car law just has no reason to exsits anymore.
Loving these Japan videos!! So many cool cars to come in the next decade.
We need to get them here asap
Luv the bravo … this video is so entertaining … that was the quickest hour and 18 minutes !! We want more PLEASE! ❤
Bravo sold for a little too much but I would've love to pick that one up
That Dangan is FIRE! Thanks for showing it off! Can't wait to get it here and see it tear up the mountains in CO!
You bet! 🤙🤙
A Samurai pickup, I love those, the closest they got to mainland US was Hawaii, and I've always wanted one, as impractical as it would be for me
Legend has it, the red fire truck is still running.
😂
Nick this is one of your best videos by far, i have to say!! Thanks for this video. Too many classics, and seeing you guys reactions and jokes was just icing on the cake. I know Japanese culture with vehicles is legendary, but you guys being boots on the ground, is where it's at. Seeing those jimneys, i am seeing so much potential. Can't afford a G Wagon, but man a G066 would be a total babe magnet over here. The beauty about it, reliability and availability of parts. Those campers, totally baller. Trust me, glad for your channel. Big up yourself as always. 👍🏽
Thank You, Thank You! There's so many good cars here I wish I could've spend even more time
@@Waybeforethefame I feel the same way, so many dream cars and even a couple I never seen before.
I loved that grey Land Cruiser truck Slater was looking at!! The yellow Coaster school bus was cool too. Loved seeing all of the campers too. Looks like a fun time man!
Hes a Land Cruiser fan boy lol
I had to wait until the end of the video to comment. The cool styles and compact quality of these vehicles is amazing! Thanks for doing this tour! Hello from Alberta, Canada!
Shoutout Alberta Canada! It’s a beauty up there
Hey Nick, in the early 80s I taught English in Japan and saw all these Kei cars pretty much everywhere. Unfortunately they’re not allowed in CA which is way too bad, otherwise I’d be in one now! Anyway, your enthusiasm talking about these cars is fabulous! Cheers!
There's people in CA with kei car they just register them in another state, you can make it happen
Thanks for carrying us on the journey with u to see some of Japan's finest...
Thanks for watching
you can buy these kei cars in my country straight import from japan and the good thing is its already converted to left hand drive.
27:10 those Suzuki Jimmi are selling like crazy in UK.
Nice video. I am a big fan of these cars. Got my old Honda Acty from 88. Now driving fun time in Denmark. 😎👍🌞
NICE didnt know they had kei cars in Denmark
@@Waybeforethefame We don't have many at the moment. There are only four af my Honda acty 4 WD HA2 models in Denmark.
That red suzuki from the intro is a vehicle I've literally had dreams about
VERY HAPPY TO GET THAT ONE BACK TO THE WBTF GARAGE
Omg! I'm in heaven watching your videos ❤ but you keep walking past the cool cars and looking at old bangers! I keep hearing you mention money 4 and 5? What is that thousand or hundreds? I've not seen a Suzuki hustler yet? How much are these things ? By the way I'm in the UK so how to get shipped here ?
Cool show dude
Not to sure on the import laws to the UK but I can get you in contact with my guy in Japan
@@Waybeforethefame that would be amazing fella 😊 thanks 🙏
What's his contact details fella?
School bus was underrated, coolest thing on the channel
I would totally buy one.
I really wonder what something like that will sell for
Susuki Mighty Boy sold USS Tokyo 285,000yen lol !!! auction grade 3+
I bought it 😻
I'm an hour into this video and I can't stop laughing at "The Ronald McDonald!".
Or when Dave said he could cook meth in the back of the campers. I was in tears at that point. 🤣🤣
LOL The McDonald Spec Kei
Needs that Big Mac shift knob
The kids yellow bus with that interior goes hard... hands down the coolest vehicle there . Put air suspension with sum rims and it would be so sick
Imagine that in america!!!!
love all this nice stuff
You walked right by that RVR Mitsu right at the end!!!
Love the red double cab van.
Man it was pretty cool to watch this video. Nice job guys, finally got to see Rodrigo.
great video as always 🙏
Graciassss
The Jimny Truck is cool! Congrats on the Mighty Boy. Cant wait to see what you do with it.
You and me both!
Great viewing of these Japanese cars. When yuu go back can you feature some seven seat people carriers please. All Japanese makes considered. With reserve pricing on 5 to 5.5 years old please. Much appreciated.
yeah I should finally have the turbo van back some time next wed.
Happy to see it back
So many cool cars to choose from!
daihatsu hijet fire deck van sold 995,000jpn
After watching many of WBTF videos I'm so glad we don't have any restrictions in Europe or the car was also sold here, I don't understand why a car has to be over 25 years old to get into America when a 5 or 10 years old car or particularly when a cars brand new is going to be far safer than something going on 30 years old. If I was America I'd petition to get it scrapped or brought down isn't Canada 15 years old it's certainly Lower than the states.i now Canadians were exporting French hot hatches such as Renault Clio RS182 RS200 Clio Williams , Peugeot 205GTis . With half been French they know of these cars . I've met many French-canadians as until recently worked with Bombardier twice .
Four door short truck bed!!!! That is so cool
This was badass, dude. I'm so glad you did this video.
🙏
Jokes on Detroit Big 3. Japan keeps cars for years mint. So see me now or see me later.
59:45 what's that dope Grey truck?
I think a nissan sunny with the GTR front end swap
If was @Ford or @Ram general managers? I would be changing the production settings for my new breed of small fords, Rams... This is hot cake in the USA.
What about buying a Copen over there and make it your "Japan rental car" in the sense that whenever you're there, you have a car that you could use and import it to the US once it reaches 25? 😊
It cost a $100 a month in storage, wouldnt really be worth it
good morning what price those open back truck selling for and how old are they am interested in one of them
around 8k+
The red jumbo sure is pretty.
The little red mighty bow is awesome, i.n.m.o.
It is true with the right price and right people anything is import legal 😂 I saw a 2002 Honda accord in the states for sale right hand drive from Japan
Exactly, there's even 2023 Suzuki Jimmy's out there
Fantastic. So many amazing cars. Dreams for sure
Yes indeed!
Here in Canada the import law is only 15 years or older so we can probably get a little more of the cars here imported
Jealous
In the United States, it is 25 years or older, so pre-1999 (by January 2025, it will be pre-2000).
@ yep
So the latest kei car you can get in Canada is from 2009 next year is the stuff from 2010
1;03.00min Toyota Camroad sold 1,147,000jpn not legal 2000 year lol
What a score!
I could watch hours and hours of this
one of the best videos i have see going through the auction is it USS TOKYO
Thank you!
Excellent video, just for info the flag is Finland 👍👍👍
Finland!!! Sweden is blue my mistake!
Nick Nick - please please explain to your buddies with lead boots that revving the balls off a car with a cold engine is a sure way to kill the motor/turbo - especially when these cars aren’t theirs…. 👍😎❤️✅
These American are crazy!!!
Any recommendations on insurance? Hagerty denied me due to vehicle use, just wondering who everybody uses.
I’ve used all them it’s been more expensive than Hagerty but should be fine with any of the big ones
@@Waybeforethefame Thanks for getting back to me. I have progressive for my daily drivers and they won’t insure it either. A lot of people on Reddit say they’ve had good luck with State Farm, guess I’ll give them a shot.
Did you guys won the carry turbo 4wd?
Yeah
Man, youre really making me want to be going to Japan for Kei truck auctions....
It’s an amazing experience
super jelly that you get to go to japan.
You'll get out here soon!
That thumbnail. Certified legend!
helllll yeah
Mightyboy! Love it :)
Very happy for it
@1:17:20 Nope,, It's the flag of Finland..
My mistake
8:40
You didn't say anything about the blue Honda van.
Its a honda N box
these dumb import rules need to change, i need that mightyboy, totally agree on the deckvan. dude that slide in K camper, I NEED THAT.
Agreed, they don’t make any sense
They need to be overturned, so one can import any car from any year. Stupid "laws" lobbied by usa automakers so they sell more of their low quality "ford" and "GM" crap
I’ll help make it happen, 1 kei at a time!
Why don’t you go after diesel hiaces?
I think I have said enough.
Too big for me
Could you imagine driving that black and chrome refrigerator delivery truck in New York
Would be baller
you need to find an N-Van and fold all the seats flat, insane.
Im try next time I see one
LAND CRUISER @54:00
HOW MUCH IT WENT FOR BRO?
HOW MUCH WOULD IT BE AFTER ITS IN THE US ?
Don’t think it’s import legal
@@Waybeforethefame DAMN. I GOT A CUSTOMER WOULD SELL HIS HOUSE FOR THAT. LAND CRUISER CRAZY. BUT WHATS THE PRICE ABOUT?
TY BRO KIT AMMA MECHANIC
I've seen them sell for $30,000k+ in America
@@Waybeforethefame i have a 1999 HiJet right now with 64k km
Can i call you about it please
U move ur camera to fast dude....
sorry
More Mira Gino footage please! Mahalo 🙏🏼
Will do!
Most of these JDM cars can be imported into Australia no problem and that Toyota Coaster you buy one second hand or bet a new one from a Toyota Dealership as for the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series there is a waiting list and the cheapest is the single cab base model is aud $76800 and l see JDM cars and people movers every day not so much Kei cars
I need to go to Australia one day
@@Waybeforethefame Why not
Why you change the video of the one have wood panels and sink to other crashes one I was piss I like the one wood panels
Can we just get these in America, Please?
I wish
Excellent "wide open" video my friend!
Appreciate it!
Love that you dropped a ‘feature length’ video. I stayed with it until the end. So many cool cars. Will say that I’m in the UK and we got the Copen officially imported here by Daihatsu so we’ve got tons of them and the Auto ones are to be avoided as they have major transmission issues but the manuals, totally worth it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Another one coming soon
I think Walter San and Jessie San were definitely cooking meth in that camper van. Ignore the English cottage furniture! Loved the Pao!
JDM Breaking Bad
Another brilliant video, the white EVO at the end of video was a UK car registered on 30/12/96 it's down with DVLA as exported out of the country . The 2 Copens Nick in the video maybe different for JDM version as I've owned 1 only the 1300cc was offered in both Auto & manual 660cc Turbo manual 5 speed only..The 98 to 2018 Suzuki Jimny rust for fun alot in Europe get scrapped due to rust , if rust proved these can have 200,000 miles with the 1300cc. The 2018 onwards Jimny until last year a commercial & car variants were in sale due to emissions from January only commercial on sale. Because of this all cars are £30,000ish owners are making a huge prifit and free motoring for 2 or 3 years, commercial only difference it has no back seat and spec of the basic car model still has electric windows air conditioning etc. Quite a few knocking about with the Brabus front and modifications costing about £45,000.
Im pretty sure the copens from Japan are all 660cc not sure if they got a 1300cc model I have to learn more about them
good video ,thanks
🙏🙏
Cool so many options
SOOOO MANY
That's the flag of Finland.
my mistake
Whats the 25 year rule ?
If these JDM/kei vehicles are made in 1999 or before (in January 2025, it will be 2000 or earlier), they are legal to be imported.
1:17:22 ITS FINLANDDDD
Whats the reason behind your deep love for kei cars
1) being able to drive a slow car fast
2) having something very cool and unique for under $7000.
3) small size which is good for me living in NYC
4) always the star at car shows even when the expensive "cool" cars are there
5) Smiles it brings people young and old
6) Great Community of owners
I can keep going but heres 6 reasons
We in the west are being abused by big oil and car manufacturers.
Not swedish flag on evo it is flag of Finland :D
I slipped up on that one LOL
Move your camera slower plz... im geting sea sick.... i subbed
Sorry about that
let's go!!
One of my best videos
OMG how much would those Kei campers go for?
If not import legal not expensive
at 1.18 iss my car mine is gold
100%
Andaikan bisa masuk Indonesia, saya sangat menginginkan mobil kecil itu😊
Hesei 13 is 2001 the gino is too new
What number should I be look for
killing me with the wows
sorry just excited
That mighty boy has the moons sticker but not moons wheels
It’s going to be better wheels for sure
赤い車はマイティボーイかな？古いけどかっこいい👍
はい、そうです、それは私の新しい車です
The absolute amount of Mercedes 500E available
😂
Imagin an Asian who not into car and saw this.
Why you guys so absesse with our cheapest oldest normal truck???
Lol that us everyday out here
lucky b@ld ahh boiii
スバルディアススーパーチャージャーを狙え👍️
すごく高い
Very cool video Nick. I guess your bank account has less money in it now after this long day at the actions. Hope the cars you brought has snails attached to them!!!. leave the NA Kei's to rot in Japan! . Those Honda N Box customs and N one's and S660 are legal in Australia as we have a new Kei car rule , if it's 10 years and younger a Kei car is able to registered on the roads here. Australian government see them as very low emission vehicles.
No I just have MAJOR debt
25 year stuff is BS.
I agree 100%
ถ่ายวีดิโอมึนหัวมาก
Slow it down on RUclips in the settings
You paid $4k American currency? Or yen Japanese currency? 4k$ seems way to much. Did there prices go up??
4k Japanese currency is $30 usd lol no way you think the cars are that cheap