buying cars from japan

[BoBrsx]

i'm looking to buy a car in japan. What do i need to get the process through and layout for to bring it over , mods to canadian standard and taxes...etc Looking to buy a 1994 toyota supra. Im new, i cant find a forum that actually tells me the estimate even. Is there anyways to speed up the process. I need as much info if possible. Thx all

[nikka]

im pretty sure you wont be able to get a 1994 in. there still is the 15 year rule if im not correct? :dunno:

[pf0sh0]

Finding a person to do it for you will save you the hassle of this, Using bigger importing companies may charge you more, but you can find private smaller guys who import small amounts of cars and will charge you less.

[G-ZUS]

Don't forget the JDM insurance

[Destinova403]

check out... or send these guys a msg and they will be able to help you out to get it in.

[Rocky]

I think IC and other importing sites have good rep these days and are pretty reliable in helping you bring over a car -- don't have personal experience though.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by G-ZUS
Don't forget the JDM insurance

Same as any car out there nOOB.....

[francisc006]

ur better off going to those small private business guys cuz at least they know ppl in japan that can check out the car too see if its all good...i mean it could look good on pics but come with no engine right....i was also thinking of importing a supra but im having trouble deciding versus the 93 supra or 93 RX-7:dunno: i know some contacts in japan but only interested in importing for personal use.:burnout:

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Same as any car out there nOOB.....

Did you not sense the sarcasm?

[jsn]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Same as any car out there nOOB.....

I think your sarcasm detector is broken :D

[Redlyne_jr]

Ya i heard front line imports does good stuff too..

[rc2002]

Originally posted by jsn


I think your sarcasm detector is broken :D

A sarcasm detector. That's a REAL useful invention.



For the OP, you're not going to get a break like a broker would if you're only shipping one car. Jumping all the hurdles - paperwork, logisitics, etc. isn't worth it considering JDM cars are already cheap to begin with.

Insurance is starting to catch on with JDM imports now. Claims cost more for cars where parts aren't readily available. I can see insurance going up on these imports.

[BoBrsx]

thx guys i want a 94 because by the time it gets here it would 15 years.. plus i have to mod it to canadian standard

[ottamania]

it will come here in a month. it will be still 14. If u need help with this. I can help you out with the process. I have imported 5 cars till now as a private importer . pm me if you r interested.

[iamkorean]

hey i have connection, i have imported 1 car so far, but it is easier than you think.
first of all 94 is not until next year, this year is 93 which is supra mk 4 there are sz,gz, and rz i think thats all i have seen. im also interested in bringing supras in i have looked into it.
rz's are quite expensive low as i seen in japan was 7gs sitting in japan, and it was an auto. manual 6 spd cheapest on was 9 but it was hard to find. and now sold.
shipping is like 1g and insurence, maintenance(timing belt and ect) is depanding, japan domestic fee (depends on the value of the car), dock fee in vancouver, custom broker fee, transporting from van to cal 500 and oop was 100 and whatever your car requre to pass oop(maybe tires, daytime running lights, ect)
than your done ready for register and insurence!:thumbsup:

[jdm_eg6]

its not JDM insurance, its called JDM tax... and the MK4 supras may have it haha. you will be able to get them soon and i also suggest going with a importing company like stated above.

[calgarys_finest]

Originally posted by jdm_eg6
its not JDM insurance, its called JDM tax... and the MK4 supras may have it haha. you will be able to get them soon and i also suggest going with a importing company like stated above.

never heard of this jdm tax please explain.

[iamkorean]

im pretty sure he is refering to japanese domestic charges and taxs for exporting...
yeah for sure they are eating up mk4s like nothing at the good price levels, unless you wanna invest in like 15gs it would be like 19-20g by the time it lands in calgary...

[HondaRice]

people are already charging jdm supra tax.


your better off importing it directly or getting it from the USA.

[bashir26]

Its called Initial D tax. It varies from car to car. Initial D tax is highest on a AE86 Corolla :(

[iamkorean]

Originally posted by bashir26
Its called Initial D tax. It varies from car to car. Initial D tax is highest on a AE86 Corolla :(

lol initial d tax lol thats a good one!

[Mista.2]

Originally posted by bashir26
Its called Initial D tax. It varies from car to car. Initial D tax is highest on a AE86 Corolla :(

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: thts a good one!

[Eleanor]

This thread is like 2 months old. And to the OP, the car can't land before 15 years.

[GT.....O?]

PM'd

[talonboi]

Originally posted by HondaRice
people are already charging jdm supra tax.


your better off importing it directly or getting it from the USA.

get it from the US, go onto Supraforums and check out the market place.

Importing companies are charging $20,000+ when you get a 95 supra 6spd from the US for $25000.

i'd rather spend the extra $5000+ to get a USDM supra.

[boxer23]

Originally posted by talonboi


get it from the US, go onto Supraforums and check out the market place.

Importing companies are charging $20,000+ when you get a 95 supra 6spd from the US for $25000.

i'd rather spend the extra $5000+ to get a USDM supra.

have you seen the mileage of TT supra's in the US which are $25K....even if it was 25K, its still better getting JDM because the km's are so much lower.

[BlkMaxima]

Originally posted by talonboi


get it from the US, go onto Supraforums and check out the market place.

Importing companies are charging $20,000+ when you get a 95 supra 6spd from the US for $25000.

i'd rather spend the extra $5000+ to get a USDM supra.

:werd:

Who wants a beat to shit JDM supra when you can get the same beat to shit car for more money? But left hand drive.

[rc2002]

High mileage USDM Supra > Low mileage JDM Supra

An RHD car will never be worth as much as a LHD car when it comes to resale. You've effectively eliminated a huge majority of the buying market when you buy a car that's RHD.

[talonboi]

USDM supras come with bigger turbos and bigger injectors.

the JDM turbos are crap ceramic

[boxer23]

the condition of the cheaper USDM supra's for sale are supraforums is disgusting...as much as I hate the jdm fad, I would rather get that :eek: