You can JDM lifestyle (but not have to suffer with RHD!) to your heart’s content with this…
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You can JDM lifestyle (but not have to suffer with RHD!) to your heart’s content with this…
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Last edited by never; 02-15-2024 at 10:28 AM.
If your lifestyle includes folding stock stainless Mini 14s, loving when a plan comes together - and If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find it....maybe you can purchase The A-Team van.
Last edited by Gman.45; 02-15-2024 at 10:29 AM.
I think JDM is never the answer, unless you can't get it LHD (e.g., R34 or something). But also with the activities mentioned, you'd be better off in a monstrosity like a Suburban/Escalade ESV. I assume OP already knows this, but packing a bunch of people to go skiing or play hockey requires a lot of room for stuff haha.
160-200hp hauling around 7 people is very under powered even if some are kids. While some of the RHD vehicles are cool I just see them as novelty's here. I would not recommend a mid sized like a Pilot or MDX cause the 3rd row is a pain to get into and only good for kids or legless adults. Get an older Odyssey, Sienna, 4 runner or Sequoia and call it a day and if I had to pick one it would be a van all day long cause they are much better utility vehicles than a SUV even a huge Escalade or Expedition.
Last edited by topmade; 02-15-2024 at 01:23 PM.
There is a reason why JDM vans/suv dont usually work in NA. They are usually very low on power and with passengers it can barely get up the hill on our highways. There are restrictions on engine displacements in most Asian countries (tax) so they make them with the smallest engine possible. It's fine there without a lot of highways or high speed driving. It suffers here.
conclusion: buy a trackhawk. dont be poor.
Ford Flex can be had as AWD with the twin turbo ecoboost in a 7 seater configuration
While I definitely agree they're more a novelty & the safety isn't as good on a 15 yr old car - The value is definitely there if you have a lower budget though...
I debated this a while ago since you can basically find a minty loaded JDM minivan with 50k for the same price as a destroyed Dodge Caravan with 150k+ here.
Originally posted by killramos
It's a Chrysler, it won't last long enough to depreciate.
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That's a really good option IMO. Flex is far from slow too, even with a lot of people and cargo on board.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I guess I could add to the thread too.
Don't get some JDM pizza crap.
2nd Gen MDX. Most are good to 400,000 kms and are reliable
Here is one for cheap - https://www.kijijiautos.ca/cars/acur.../#vip=31391830
Ecoboost Flex is the ultimate people and shit hauler. 450HP with just a tune if you're feeling frisky.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If it had sliding doors in the back I would've purchased one of thoseThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Or Nissan armada seems cool and lifestyle lolThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
Probably the worst full size out there imo, closely followed by its sister QX80This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The domestics are absolutely the way to go for this class, the imports don't hold a candle to them. People like to feel superior because they don't drive a Ford/Chev/Dodge and imports allow them to do this
My favourite of recent times was the twin turbo Wagoneer
The wagoneer is cool, but isn’t it a complete and utter shitbox? It’s a Jeep, so that should be implicit, but I’ve read it’s awful.
Why are people still posting like Dajiban isn't the answer?
- 7 seater
- isn't a Suburban or a Dodge minivan
- NOR am I interested in crazy priced new vehicles with insane interest rates
- NOR ridiculously priced in the used market thanks to excessive exports
- lifestyle
- reliability
Checks all the boxes except RHD, but it's Japanese enough to make up the difference.
2007 GMC 2500 Duramax
1981 GMC C1500 454
Its not where i'd put 100k of my own moneyThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I've read about some quality issues on certain models, and apparently a lot of the fixes need the body off to repair which is daunting
It was spacious, comfy, quick, had carplay, remote start and heated seats...that's about all I look for in a rental car
Yes, a bunch of small/common problems that require the body to be taken off is what I was referring to haha.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I could see it being just great for a rental car.
@SKR , dajiban is definitely the answer.
*hits up DuckDuckGo to find out WtF a dajiban is...
It's a lifestyle thing.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
2007 GMC 2500 Duramax
1981 GMC C1500 454