How to Import a Car From Japan
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- This is a step by step guide on how to import a car from Japan! We cover everything from the Auction House to getting the car to your front door.
I've also written up a guide with a cost overview, every piece of paperwork (with directions on how to fill them out), and every step you should take to import your next dream car! Please - send this video to your friends, drop a like and a subscribe, it would really help me out!
Check out the written guide here: epochmotoring....
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From one software engineer to another excellent work. I did everything myself as well (except for the US customs side of things) and I'll be picking up my car tomorrow from the port. Thanks for the detailed vid 🙏
@@jayte7139 thanks for the kind words! Good luck with pickup!!!
Definitely going to use this as my bible for importing something special, thank you for documenting your journey.
@@yodino822 I’m glad it’s helpful! Thanks so much!
Thank you for making this video. I’m thinking about getting a Subaru sandbar imported. Best of luck with your car!
@@kentweed7507 thanks for the kind words! Please reach out if you have any questions!
I’ve been looking for somebody who used japancardirect! I’m glad to hear they’re as awesome as they seem
Awesome video just imported my accord SIR came in last month went through beforward really great it was nerve wracking but once you get it all done you feel much better 👍 from Rhode Island not that far from New Hampshire !
Awesome! I hope to see it around!
Can I import a brand new 2025 toyota Granvia without the engine , and engine swap it with my 2024 sienna?
Good stuff. Thanks for doing this.
@@c10squared43 Thank you - and no problem! I’ve got it all written out on my website if you need it for reference material!
epochmotoring.com/how-to-import-jdm/
At the end you mention the price differential for your car, between the import and the American market was $15000. That is not very much considering all the costs involved with importing one, not to mention all the hassles. You were looking for a rare car but do you think the process is worth the hassle if one is just looking for a bit of a bargain? Also I heard the Japanise crs are subject to an intense inspection process in Japan and as a result are usually in much better condition than your typical American car. Did you find that to be true. PS I can tell you are an engineer by the relentlessly systematic way you went through the process
@@johnohara1433 I hear you that this may be a lot of hassle. The price differential included the import costs, and it is the only way I could afford it - so that made the hassle worth it to me. I also like problem solving, and this was one big problem to solve!
Whether it’s worth doing is totally up to the person importing. It’s also important to think about what you’re actually getting for your money. For example, I thought I might be able to get a Kei truck here for cheap, as I needed a truck to haul some fishing gear. I reached out to JCD and watched some auctions - and I was looking 4-8k landed depending on condition (I think shipping bottomed out at a ~2k cost, which surprised me.)
Instead, I found a local 94 GMC Sierra 1500, with an optional 305 V8. Fit all of my needs and was $2,000. I got much more truck for way less money and hassle!
This is all to say - it depends on how hard you want to work to save money, and your tolerance for risks / planning!
But where am I going to find tires for a right hand drive car??
Ah, you just buy US tires and mount them against the recommended rotation. Tires rotate the opposite way in Japan and Australia
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Sup I’m also saving to buy a R33 I find one for 14k including shipping from cars from Japan and I will buy the car in August 2025 1st week
Nice! Make sure to use the guide on my website to fill out any forms you need!