DO NOT BUY A SUBARU SAMBAR BEFORE WATCHING THIS! Or Do, It Literally Makes No Difference
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2023
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Hey guys! No, this video was not made to argue or bash anyone and their opinions on the Sambar. I just saw an opportunity to make a video since I haven't in awhile and took it! Love for everyone in the kei community! I didn't cover EVERYTHING, but I did just make a few things clear. Hope it helps with something, if not, thanks for watching!
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With the supercharged one I'd recommend running no less than 89 octane and limit the supercharger from engaging unless you need it to pass. Feather your foot on the throttle. Also keep your speed at no more than 80-85 kmh. That is the average highway speed limit in Japan. There aren't many highways that are 100 KMH in Japan. You also want to make sure the vehicle is kept in 'peak tune'. This means full tune up, lash check, coolant serviced w/ new T stat and no vacuum leak/s. And if you're giving thought to purchasing one you need to be mechanically inclined. There aren't many shops that will even look at it let alone work on it. As for purchasing...Do not pay more than 10k for one. These are practically given away on lots in Japan. Most do not sell for more than 3-4K tops. So even if you factor the shipping & paperwork it still would not be more than 10K.
Sambar is love.
Whoever’s trying to trash talk the Subaru honestly doesn’t know what they’re talking about, as much as I’m a Honda fanboy and I’ve had loads of civic hatchbacks. I’d rather have the Sanbar!
Get a high mileage one. If it's been used, chances are it's been taken care of (because Japan) and they last forever with the easy maintenance you'll be doing anyway. Ex firetrucks are the real gems.
i just got one and drove it home along the highway...after twenty miles i finally got the courage to push it over 60 miles an hour....yes , i willl change the oil as soon as i can....thanks
I love my Sambar, too. I've only had it a couple of weeks. Question for you: How often do you change your oil & filter? Every 5K km? Or more or less frequently? Thanks for taking the time to share the content you do. Oh yeah, I ordered a couple of air filters from you already and got them fast. Thanks!
Got my 1992 Sambar a year and a half ago and never looked back. Had it imported in great condition, modified it a bit and have driven it all over the place hauling stuff or just cruising. Great rig!
From the stand point of weight distribution, having the engine behind the rear axle is a big advantage for traction and handling since these trucks tend to be front heavy. It also makes the most sense for access and ease of maintenance.
I have a minicab, the seats get a little warm but the cab doesnt get hot. The worst part about working on it is the spark plugs. The worst part about the engine is the clutch fan and halogens, fan needs to be replaced with electric and halogens with LED and it really wakes it up. I never take it above 4k or leave town with it. Some people who buy kei cars and drive them balls to the wall all the time and everywhere are brave lol
I love my Super Duper Charged Sambar. No overheating issues ever with stock exhaust even banging through the gears. Love driving it on paved backcountry roads. Hands down the easiest K-Truck to work on. Mine has A/C and dif lock and only 38k miles on it for a 96. Mahalos for your videos cause they helped me when researching my K Truck purchase 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Kevin, thanks for pointing out the higher temperatures of the supercharged motor. Again, I intellectually understood that the motor runs hotter, but would probably not have applied that knowledge to practical situations. I'll definitely be changing the engine oil to synthetic when my Sambar Supercharged is delivered a couple of weeks from now.
Saw that "OTHER" video. Ticking noise sounded like a loud lifter to me but it was 25+ years old. When I was stationed in Japan the highest speed limit I saw was 80kph which is 50 miles per hour. I love your channel and your mellow attitude. Hang in there!
Your Sambar content is great Kevin! Thanks for taking us along on all your projects, especially the latest carb rebuild series. Love my '95 KS3; 2WD is a bit lighter, easy to work on, and a comfortable fit for my 6'4" frame and long legs 👍
Keep up the great content! You definitely helped out when deciding which truck to get.
You are a genuine guy and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! I love my Sambar!
I ordered a Subaru Domingo a couple weeks ago, I'm super excited
Does the supercharged sambars pistons fit the non supercharged model? So that I could turbo it?
hi, nice job! Do you import your Sambars?
I’ve read that the Sambars have carb issues. Flooding and the auto choke failing. Is there a cure?
I'm so excited for you to get your Bravo. I can follow along and get tips on mine.