Absolutely wonderful vehicles. I used to love driving back home in London. It’s great to start seeing these vehicles get more popular on the streets of towns across America now. Such great fuel savers, and versatile. So many different styles too. Great videos mate.
Hi I purchased a 1998 Subaru Sambar truck which hopefully will arrive in the next two weeks here in Huntsville, Texas. Thank you for posting this video my new friend, I just subscribed to you.
Awesome little vehicle!! I never knew they existed. When looking into the, supposedly, low prices Toyota economy pick up I noticed that not only Honda but Suzuki makes one as well. I have seen a few small Mitsubishi trucks over the years and have been intrigued by them as well. All that being said I've been a collision repair specialist for 30 years so I can see some modifications being done to one of these in my future. I'm thinking a 4X4 with an engine from a Prelude...... Oh yeah! Mount some 31x10.50's!! Double shocks, I'd guess about a 7" lift or so.... Providing all of the necessary reinforcements are made I don't see cruising the highway at 75 plus mph bring any problem at all. This is going to be fun!
Excellent vid, excellent camera angles, Excellent editing. Sound quality was great, background music levels perfect! As a film maker you are producing good quality. Love these trucks and your review. Best vid I've seen so far on these little beauties. Thumbs up!
Hello Jeff, Great work with describing the value even after several years of ownership.... Just love the enthusiasm! I too have just received my first Subaru Sambar Mini truck & I just love it, I got a few videos up. Blessings & safe traveling for all mini truckers out there.
Thanks for this video and the information. I have an older version cumming from Japan to Denmark. Looking forward to drive my 1988 Honda acty on the road one day. 😎👍
Bought my 95 Honda Acty sdx 4x4 Dec.2021 and love driving it on 2 secondary roads around town 99.5 percent driving! Recommend changing stock shifter to Billard pool 🎱 ball shifter M10 1.50 pitch off E-Bay $22.35 for superior non missed gears and wow factor! 👌
Good video. I gor one at Auction few months ago. Luv it. Gets about 50mpg when not on highway. Spent 1hr on highway at 65mph and mileage dipped into the upper 30's I find it comfortable, you sit proper in it, have no choice. I have back and hip issues from early years of motocross, & my back and hip have not bothered me yet. Even being in the seat for 3hrs compared to some of my other rides. Im 6'2" 220 and is comfortable Have a van comming latter this summer, will be my rolling tool box. Thanks for opinion vid
Hey Jeff! Thanks for the video. Down to earth and informative! I’d love to have s van or pickup, sambar or acty. It’d be a great runaround especially in the winter when too cold to ride my motorbikes…. I’m in Oklahoma so no place close to go get one already in the states and titled. Also I’m late in years and not really interested in importing one on my own. I’ll keep looking for one that is affordable. Please keep the videos coming, and one on your van would be awesome! Thanks!
Great video. Awesome info for kei truck aspirants and great positive energy. 45 MPG. Most kei truck owners say that's BS. I get 31 MPG with my 1996 4WD Hijet. 45 MPG would be a significant reason to get the Honda Acty. I look forward to 25 year old kei trucks having fuel injection and electronic ignition. I've been daily driving my Hijet for half a year and I love it. It's apparently the only kei vehicle in my town of 330,000 people and based on the responses I get, everyone else loves it too. I can't justify it but I'd love to get a 4wd kei van.
Honda and the rest of the KEA truck manufacturers are making a big mistake in not bringing a American version to the United States! Including mini vans TORA TORA TORA ! 🇯🇵🇺🇸
@@keithhooper6123 That's entirely possible, that's a different engine with less displacement. The HA4 Acty gets mid 30s at best. If you're running extremely lean or have the idle set too low you could get better MPG but you're going to damage the engine over time.
i was a dedicated part of the west coast mini truckin scene for a number of years and went to a number of big shows, and i flat out do not remember seeing these before. now a guy down the road has one for sale for 7500 and it caught my eye; as the former owner of a pair of b1600 mazdas, i am a big fan/proponent of 40mpg trucks.
These are great little rigs. Really what they are is a poor man’s side by side. But there is one other downside to driving them down a highway at 55mph. In a front end collision, * you * are the crumple zone. There is nothing between you and a potential head-on or if you rear end somebody. Nothing but a little piece of sheet metal and glass that is a few inches from your knees. The 660cc engine is under a panel in the bed of the truck. But hey, for their intended purpose of light hauling, farm use or around town moving stuff or just for fun building for a little off roading, sure beats $15-20k for a UTV/SxS.
Bought my Honda 1995 SDX 4x4 5 speed acty Dec.2022 . And other than very minor issues have been very happy with it ! It is driven for what it was intended for around town and secondary 35mph to 50mph roads which is 95 percent of my driving! People ask alot of questions and all that ask want one! Honda should make a American version here in one of their plants, they would sell !
@@jaxsawjeff Even at that cost it would destroy the American truck market! Have you seen the price for a American ⛽️ diesel 4x4 $90.000.00 to $100.000.00 and climbing! Wait to after the UAW strike! All trucks, cars etc. ☝️Higher!
This is a fantastic video and your channel is highly undersubscribed! I think you do great on video & hope you get back to doing it! ( only say because , currently haven't posted in 2 months) I absolutely want some of these trucks. I'm 6'4" but I don't care! That's what shoe horns are for, i'll fit! *your title says key not Kei , I know you know how to spell it but maybe it will tickle youtubes algorithms changing it.
@@sgtotaku I have too, but if the chains aren’t strong enough then I’d hate for them to break. Furthermore the chains are at the rear of the bed, so the front of the bed has no support.
Sorry, I didn't see in the video if the steering wheel comes on the right as standard? Or can you choose the left one when you place the order? Very usefull video by the way. I love that kind of vehicles
@@superochosvwcorner4782 it’s the 4x100 pattern- super common, I need to pony up and buy some new rims but always doing other stuff!!! Thanks for watching!!!
easy to get registered!!! Just make sure you have the transfer title and the translated japanese title too.When you import you can have your broker make sure all those are in order... i do have a freebie on tik tok , can't remember if it has everything on the process... but may have a few other points.
Great video Jeff. There is a dealer in my state who imports and goes through the reg/importing process. Would you recommend doing this to save the headaches of inspection at state DMV, etc?
Hello Jeff, I don't fine the video where the import information to send a Honda ktruck from Nagota to Florida...can you give me the information please..
There probably is a kit for them, but you can import them with the AC already on. I'm hesitant to suggest one with AC, as it may not be as cold is what you would be expecting… But I guess a little is better than none at all.
All these videos saying you get 40mpg, yet everyone I know who has one is lucky to get 25. And there are like two states that don’t allow these. A 5 speed will do 55 easy.
Watch waybeforethefame, he does real workd tests of Kei vihicles, rarely even hits 25 mpg on any vehicle he has tested. I admit they are opposite with fuel comsumption, most cars get better mpg on the highway, these get better mpg locally and eat gas on longer and faster trips. But i have not seen anyone do a test and show the high milage people claim. @@jaxsawjeff
Usually the highway or interstate is a no go- only on secondary roads up to 50mph- but I do skip on the highway for a bit when I need to go certain places- there are worse offenses -right?
@@wtaylor810 Shipping will add 3000 on top of that usually. Make sure you know the full costs before you order one to be imported. It gets here then suddenly you have some huge fee from the dock here in the US.
So, I have seen those but used more often here in Florida… happen to have a not so great importer here that I could get used parts from- they are out there though
If he’s importing to make a buck, I get it… And it all depends on how landlocked the state is… And whether it has to be tucked in, or you can just pick it up at the dock… Also conditions very widely in my experience, but capitalism wins😃
Absolutely terrible advice telling people to take them on the highway. You and I both driven these trucks for a while and KNOW no one should drive them on the highway for any reason
The city, where we get our topsoil and gravel is 25 miles away, but when we’ve got our older Ranger 4WD pickup is loaded down with topsoil, we’re only driving at about 50mph on the highway.
He can't tell people to take them on the highway, he has no authority. He just tells them to do what they want, and he actually says to check their local laws first.
![[Fall car camping] light Kei truck 4x4 trip with mini bikes](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ofKtq8d0i8I/mqdefault.jpg)
Seeing these lil guys just puts a smile on your face.
Agreed it’s just like looking at puppies every day😃
Absolutely wonderful vehicles. I used to love driving back home in London. It’s great to start seeing these vehicles get more popular on the streets of towns across America now. Such great fuel savers, and versatile. So many different styles too. Great videos mate.
Thanks Agent!! Agreed
My Honda acty 1996 has the most comfortable seats I’ve ever had I love them
Surprisingly, they are!!!
Hi I purchased a 1998 Subaru Sambar truck which hopefully will arrive in the next two weeks here in Huntsville, Texas. Thank you for posting this video my new friend, I just subscribed to you.
Awesome little vehicle!! I never knew they existed. When looking into the, supposedly, low prices Toyota economy pick up I noticed that not only Honda but Suzuki makes one as well. I have seen a few small Mitsubishi trucks over the years and have been intrigued by them as well. All that being said I've been a collision repair specialist for 30 years so I can see some modifications being done to one of these in my future. I'm thinking a 4X4 with an engine from a Prelude...... Oh yeah! Mount some 31x10.50's!! Double shocks, I'd guess about a 7" lift or so.... Providing all of the necessary reinforcements are made I don't see cruising the highway at 75 plus mph bring any problem at all. This is going to be fun!
I'd want one for the fun of it. In town trips and drives to show off my quirky vehicle!
Excellent vid, excellent camera angles, Excellent editing. Sound quality was great, background music levels perfect! As a film maker you are producing good quality. Love these trucks and your review. Best vid I've seen so far on these little beauties. Thumbs up!
Well, i must say you made me blush - you know what they say when you do what you love it's not work!!! thanks thanks thanks
well, isn't that great when i reply on my wife's acct!!! Apreeesh
Great video. I want one now.
Hello Jeff,
Great work with describing the value even after several years of ownership.... Just love the enthusiasm! I too have just received my first Subaru Sambar Mini truck & I just love it, I got a few videos up. Blessings & safe traveling for all mini truckers out there.
Thanks for the words!! Enjoy
Thanks for this video and the information. I have an older version cumming from Japan to Denmark. Looking forward to drive my 1988 Honda acty on the road one day. 😎👍
Bought my 95 Honda Acty sdx 4x4 Dec.2021 and love driving it on 2 secondary roads around town 99.5 percent driving! Recommend changing stock shifter to Billard pool 🎱 ball shifter M10 1.50 pitch off E-Bay $22.35 for superior non missed gears and wow factor! 👌
🤣🤣🤣fun video, nice photography, always an amazing toy car.
Good video. I gor one at Auction few months ago. Luv it. Gets about 50mpg when not on highway. Spent 1hr on highway at 65mph and mileage dipped into the upper 30's
I find it comfortable, you sit proper in it, have no choice. I have back and hip issues from early years of motocross, & my back and hip have not bothered me yet. Even being in the seat for 3hrs compared to some of my other rides. Im 6'2" 220 and is comfortable
Have a van comming latter this summer, will be my rolling tool box. Thanks for opinion vid
Did you import it yourself or use an importer! Share if you would
@@jerbunch yessir imported myself, have another rollin in this month and then in June too , so tons (hopefully) of content soon
Enjoy what you have coming in! I scored a Toyota hiace four door, so expecting that in Juan’s I hope
considering fuel consumption and the fact its not for long distance trips, very good size fuel tank. quality video as well!
Appreciate it!!!
Hey Jeff! Thanks for the video. Down to earth and informative! I’d love to have s van or pickup, sambar or acty. It’d be a great runaround especially in the winter when too cold to ride my motorbikes…. I’m in Oklahoma so no place close to go get one already in the states and titled. Also I’m late in years and not really interested in importing one on my own. I’ll keep looking for one that is affordable. Please keep the videos coming, and one on your van would be awesome! Thanks!
bunch- thanks for the kind words! I'll keep the info coming!
Really great video! I’m receiving my supercharged sambar sometime in May in Canada and absolutely can’t wait, this made me all the more excited
@@beastofmiddleeast8206 that is absolutely great!! Send a pic my way when you get it- cheers
@@beastofmiddleeast8206 if it's a tru k I'd love to know where you found it
Mericans are missing out! Asia and Latam are on this trend!!!
Great delivery and video production. Impressed, informed and inspired. Thank you.
Great video. Awesome info for kei truck aspirants and great positive energy.
45 MPG. Most kei truck owners say that's BS. I get 31 MPG with my 1996 4WD Hijet. 45 MPG would be a significant reason to get the Honda Acty. I look forward to 25 year old kei trucks having fuel injection and electronic ignition.
I've been daily driving my Hijet for half a year and I love it. It's apparently the only kei vehicle in my town of 330,000 people and based on the responses I get, everyone else loves it too. I can't justify it but I'd love to get a 4wd kei van.
Thanks for commenting Liberty!
Honda and the rest of the KEA truck manufacturers are making a big mistake in not bringing a American version to the United States! Including mini vans
TORA TORA TORA ! 🇯🇵🇺🇸
No way the Acty gets 45 mpg. It's about 32.
I used to get over forty miles per gallon from my 550cc Actys in the UK.
@@keithhooper6123 That's entirely possible, that's a different engine with less displacement. The HA4 Acty gets mid 30s at best. If you're running extremely lean or have the idle set too low you could get better MPG but you're going to damage the engine over time.
great video, answered all my questions
Thanks Jeff! You the fuckin man, always so hard to find new Kei Car channels on youtube. Appreciate you makin the content!
That mural off Park Street is one of my favorite in the city!
I'm almost certain I've driven past your truck. Totally found this video by luck.
Well, shoot. You've sold me. Thank you, this video is was great!
Came for the Acty…stayed for the Jimny. Great video!
i was a dedicated part of the west coast mini truckin scene for a number of years and went to a number of big shows, and i flat out do not remember seeing these before. now a guy down the road has one for sale for 7500 and it caught my eye; as the former owner of a pair of b1600 mazdas, i am a big fan/proponent of 40mpg trucks.
Absolutely love those Mazda… I remember back in the day when I got a 2600i- as for these K trucks- I’m a sucker all day long
These are great little rigs. Really what they are is a poor man’s side by side. But there is one other downside to driving them down a highway at 55mph. In a front end collision, * you * are the crumple zone. There is nothing between you and a potential head-on or if you rear end somebody. Nothing but a little piece of sheet metal and glass that is a few inches from your knees. The 660cc engine is under a panel in the bed of the truck. But hey, for their intended purpose of light hauling, farm use or around town moving stuff or just for fun building for a little off roading, sure beats $15-20k for a UTV/SxS.
we die like men....
@@jaxsawjeff For sure that. I’m pretty certain I’m getting one 🤣😂🤣
Bought my Honda 1995 SDX 4x4 5 speed acty Dec.2022 . And other than very minor issues have been very happy with it ! It is driven for what it was intended for around town and secondary 35mph to 50mph roads which is 95 percent of my driving! People ask alot of questions and all that ask want one! Honda should make a American version here in one of their plants, they would sell !
If they made a US version it’d be $30,000!!!
@@jaxsawjeff Even at that cost it would destroy the American truck market! Have you seen the price for a American ⛽️ diesel 4x4 $90.000.00 to $100.000.00 and climbing! Wait to after the UAW strike! All trucks, cars etc. ☝️Higher!
Great video. I have been thinking about getting one of these bad boys. They look awesome!
Definitely DO IT!!!
This thing is so cute 😍
Well, thank you!
Love there trucks can do one on your van
Great video! I love my Honda acty and I want to get a van.
Zach, sorry for the late reply you absolutely love the van if you get one
You just popped up in my feed but great video man. Awesome quality video and audio!
Thanks for stoping by! You're too kind.
Kool info and interesting jeep. The vehicle in the back kinda remind me of my high school school 87 Suzuki Samurai.
Very very similar… just a little bit tinier… We must be similar in age, because that was the rage of my high school for sure…
I want one
I'd love to get a jimny!
Great ❤update
thanks
Thx great video. One on the van would be great!
You asked, I shall comply… Thanks for the comments
I came here for the kei content but amazed with the audio / video quality of the upload. What did you use on this video?
Thank you for the video. Makes me really want ine for sure. Thank you.
Appreciate your kind words!!!
This is a fantastic video and your channel is highly undersubscribed! I think you do great on video & hope you get back to doing it! ( only say because , currently haven't posted in 2 months) I absolutely want some of these trucks. I'm 6'4" but I don't care! That's what shoe horns are for, i'll fit! *your title says key not Kei , I know you know how to spell it but maybe it will tickle youtubes algorithms changing it.
You can get a seat cushion to fix the lumbar situation.
Maybe a kayak marketed one with a strap in the back, gel or closed cell foam.
Amazing video
Thank you appreciate you watching
Put “L” brackets on the side so that when you open the sides of the bed, you’ll have a wider flatbed
Apparently, if you use the tailgate chains with the tailgate up, it does exactly that. Saw it in a different video
@@sgtotaku I have too, but if the chains aren’t strong enough then I’d hate for them to break. Furthermore the chains are at the rear of the bed, so the front of the bed has no support.
@@Doc1855 a fair point.
Iam Acty Owner😊
love Drive OFF ROAD
Sorry, I didn't see in the video if the steering wheel comes on the right as standard? Or can you choose the left one when you place the order?
Very usefull video by the way. I love that kind of vehicles
How about internal space for a 6,2' person (1,85m)?
Are those legal in Massachusetts?
They are legal in ma
@@shaunlepage8723not anymore rip 😢
That’s a awesome mini truck. What is the wheel bolt pattern and size.
@@superochosvwcorner4782 it’s 4x100 super common, only I’m a slow poke in doing anything for my poor truck!!!
@@superochosvwcorner4782 it’s the 4x100 pattern- super common, I need to pony up and buy some new rims but always doing other stuff!!! Thanks for watching!!!
You’re doing a great job on it.
Great video! Was it a pain getting registered? I'm also in Florida and was wondering, thanks.
easy to get registered!!! Just make sure you have the transfer title and the translated japanese title too.When you import you can have your broker make sure all those are in order... i do have a freebie on tik tok , can't remember if it has everything on the process... but may have a few other points.
Im interested in a video on the engine itself (as far as repairs and such).
I will have to do that then! Thanks for watching!
@@jaxsawjeff can you really buy a brand new engine still?
@@dlmurray55 yes, they are there
Hey sir, what are your thoughts on starting a service company using these trucks? The street legal ones anyway
I have a BMW and I want to sell it to get one of these sooo bad!!!
Totally get it… you missed the creature comforts though
Im looking to buy one as a van or deck van whats the best places to get parts?
Hey Tyler... There's three major parts suppliers online and I'll do a video soon.. Be sure to subscribe so you can see the next video.
Looking to get a Kei Truck of a Jimny, but i'm not great at fixing and repairing cars. Is that a necessity?
良いね👍
How is the noise? I have a mitsubishi mincab and its crazy loud.
Great video Jeff. There is a dealer in my state who imports and goes through the reg/importing process. Would you recommend doing this to save the headaches of inspection at state DMV, etc?
im such a slow reply kinda guy..... thanks for the kind words!!
That DMV stuff is easy if you have the patients !!
How do I go about buying one? I’m in Riverside California is there any contacts from Japan or how can I get one direct
Hello Jeff, I don't fine the video where the import information to send a Honda ktruck from Nagota to Florida...can you give me the information please..
hmmm. what info? ill be happy post just let me know
How do you import them from Japan? Is there a dealer/customs broker here in the US I can contact? Thanks
Hola amigo quiero comprar uno del 90 me gustaría saber que tan bueno salen gracias
Which roof rack and basket are those?
How much does it cost to transport and do you have to pick it up at a major port?
I do pick mine up at a major port, much easier… I don’t know transport costs, or I would let you know- thanks for watching
The only thing this truck cant carry is american ego😌
Hello , what about the a/c for the Texas heat 🥵🥵🥵🥵 there's a kit to fit them? Or not ? Please help 😅
There probably is a kit for them, but you can import them with the AC already on. I'm hesitant to suggest one with AC, as it may not be as cold is what you would be expecting… But I guess a little is better than none at all.
IF you were to sell the Acty pick-up, around how much would you for? I'm looking to get one up here in PA lol
probably 7-8k
What’s your opinion 2wd or 4wd and what’s are some pros and cons
Pretty much the same price, I’d go for 4x except if I’m street’n one
who do you use for insurance i just recently got an acty and im located in Florida where you have to have insurance to get a license plate
any updates? Im also from Florida, can you drive them on the highway?
Wht do you suspect the life of these? Also, what engine if u know?
660 cc gas engine, I’ve seen some high mileages for sure as long as you take care of em
All these videos saying you get 40mpg, yet everyone I know who has one is lucky to get 25. And there are like two states that don’t allow these. A 5 speed will do 55 easy.
25? That’s low at least with mine, I don’t drive highway and usually stay in the 45 mph realm and I’m stroking damn near 45 and above mpg
Watch waybeforethefame, he does real workd tests of Kei vihicles, rarely even hits 25 mpg on any vehicle he has tested. I admit they are opposite with fuel comsumption, most cars get better mpg on the highway, these get better mpg locally and eat gas on longer and faster trips. But i have not seen anyone do a test and show the high milage people claim. @@jaxsawjeff
Im from Florida, can you drive them on the highway?
Usually the highway or interstate is a no go- only on secondary roads up to 50mph- but I do skip on the highway for a bit when I need to go certain places- there are worse offenses -right?
@@jaxsawjeff you also in FL?
I live in Florida do you know are the allowed here I am looking at a Honda van to use as my main vehicle I understand they are slow
not so slow! I can easily keep up with traffic all day long yes they are allowed here in florida ~go get you one !!!
You didn’t tell us how much it cost?
Hi Marty! I have a breakdown of costs video coming soon. Working on the finishing touches now :)
@@jaxsawjeff cool
He said about 1200 for the vehicle
@@wtaylor810 Shipping will add 3000 on top of that usually. Make sure you know the full costs before you order one to be imported. It gets here then suddenly you have some huge fee from the dock here in the US.
Can u buy these flat bed trucks in Canada?
I've seen a couple of places in Ont. Check the net.
I've had a hard time finding a front windshield for my 1990 Acty, does anyone know of a place?? Thank you!
So, I have seen those but used more often here in Florida… happen to have a not so great importer here that I could get used parts from- they are out there though
Should I buy one as a daily I live in a moderately hilly area in California and I take the freeway to work 5 days a week
hmmm Id have reservations ..... but does Cali allow them now?
as a daily its no prob but sitting in traffic would suck
$800 for the motor?? Surely that's a used motor right?
Yessir
Yo how tall are you im tryna get a acty van or truck but im 6' and im nervous
Trumpet- I’m 5-10, but I have my son-in-law in my van… A 1991 acty van and he’s 6’5” he could still drive
3:05 What type of tires and rims are those?
The rims are SS rims and tires are timber wolf
6’4’’ will I fit?
Yes you will!!!
would you ever consider selling this? lol
Yes… when I’m sick of it😜
hey just let me know when 🤣@@jaxsawjeff
Someone trying to get 8500 for one near me lmao.
If he’s importing to make a buck, I get it… And it all depends on how landlocked the state is… And whether it has to be tucked in, or you can just pick it up at the dock… Also conditions very widely in my experience, but capitalism wins😃
Where did you buy your truck from?
american big 3 afraid of 25 years old japanese car lol
Absolutely terrible advice telling people to take them on the highway. You and I both driven these trucks for a while and KNOW no one should drive them on the highway for any reason
The city, where we get our topsoil and gravel is 25 miles away, but when we’ve got our older Ranger 4WD pickup is loaded down with topsoil, we’re only driving at about 50mph on the highway.
He actually discouraged it, if you listen carefully.
@@simeon2851OP just want to rant for no reason
He can't tell people to take them on the highway, he has no authority. He just tells them to do what they want, and he actually says to check their local laws first.
@@simeon2851 And what Authority does he have?
*kei, pronounced "kay"* please educate yourself on your vehicle.
If youve had it this long, you should at least know that much.