Imported car dealer?

"JDM.ITR" (jankorkmaz)
07/29/2014 at 23:32 • Filed to: None

With the vast amount of cars becoming available when they turn 25, does anyone know of a reputable business that sells imported cars?

Also I never thought of it but why not import a skyline and such from the UK? I'd think its cheaper and cars don't cost that much more there, especially petrol ones.

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DISCUSSION (40)

Dsscats > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:34

International Vehicle Importers is awesome. They have 3 skylines for sale ATM

GhostZ > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:35

UK Skylines are a lot harder to find, I think.

As for a reputable business, no idea. Motorex used to grey import skylines before getting shut down.

You'll also have a lot better luck with a GTS-T than a GT-R.

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:38

I do, but they typically ship to Australia. I am not sure they actually ship to America. Obviously, I'm glad I'm not moving back to the US. It would suck not to be able to take the GA with me.

Aaron James > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:39

http://www.jdmlegends.com/

No experience with them but heard good things.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/29/2014 at 23:39

GA referring to..?

JDM.ITR > GhostZ
07/29/2014 at 23:40

Prefer GTS-T anyways for $$$ reasons

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:41

... Please tell me you know a lot about JDM Hondas. But, Honda Logo.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:43

http://www.japaneseclassicsllc.com/

These guys always have the sexiest stuff

JDM.ITR > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
07/29/2014 at 23:46

Ahhhhh sorry I never knew about the GA chassis:// I know about the JDM counterparts of cars we have here in the US

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:47

I have a GA5 Logo Sportic TS.

JDM.ITR > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
07/29/2014 at 23:48

Damn that first CRX is so nice!

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/29/2014 at 23:49

What engine did those come with?

Ferrero1911 > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:54

Bird and I are in the process of starting our import company right now. So far we've brought in 2 cars. We should be fully up and running in a few months. We've been writing about it here on Oppo.

Imported from Japan.

The plan for the Crown.

So if you're looking anytime in the coming months, keep a lookout here for our announcement of our grand opening.

Are you specifically looking for a Skyline or did you have other cars in mind?

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/29/2014 at 23:56

D13B7:

1998–2001 Honda Logo 3D/5D

Displacement : 1,343 cc (82.0 cu in)

Bore and Stroke : 75.0 x 76.0 mm

Compression : 9.2

Power : 66 PS (48.5 kW; 65.1 hp) at 5,000 rpm

Torque : 11.3 kgm (110.8 Nm; 81.7 lbfft) at 2,500 rpm

Valvetrain : SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)

Fuel Control : Multi-point fuel Injection, PGM-FI

Looks like this, it's got DC/EG mounts, but it's basically an EK engine. It's like a transition between the two, I guess.

Kinja'd!!!

JDM.ITR > Ferrero1911
07/30/2014 at 00:04

That's badass!

Personally I'd like maybe an EF civic shuttle or 4 door R32 GTS/GTS-T... Something a little quick but practical so hatch or sedan. I can't name many that fall in those two categories personally but maybe you guys can suggest stuff.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 00:07

That's so cool! I'm sure you get this a lot but, any plans on swap and such?

Ferrero1911 > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 00:23

The X81 Toyota Chaser could be good option. Don't know when you're looking to buy, but the version with the 1JZ will be legal starting next August.

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 00:24

Well, I have a TS, which means that actually, the engine I have is a bit better. It's actually 91PS/89hp, iirc. It's 16valve instead of 8valve, but is still a 1.3L, I think it's probably like a d13b7a or something like that. I'll snap a picture of my bay tomorrow and share it with you.

No plans for a swap at the moment. 89HP may not seem like a lot, but the GA is extremely light. It's really quick already. Since it's my DD, I think my own emphasis is going to be on interior -> exterior -> engine, in that order. I might make the engine bay pretty, do some wire rearranging, paint the valve cover... I did a D16Y mini-me (D16y8 head on the d16y7 block) swap back in 2004, so I have to wonder if any of the D-series VTEC heads are compatible with the d13B7 block, because that's pretty simple...

ETA: Looks like the d16z6 head on the d13b block is possible:

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 00:43

89HP sounds more safe and fun then the 65 I read haha at 890kg that thing must really zip around corners easily

I really wish we had them here, and see someone cram a J series instead of the usual K.

Is yours a 3 or 5 door?

grahamrh808 > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 00:45

R32 GTS-T would more than do it for me :)

JDM.ITR > Ferrero1911
07/30/2014 at 00:46

Somewhere in the next 1-2 years but willing to wait 4 years considering I'll be out of college with more money. If there'll be nicer cars by then I'd really rather wait I guess.

And that thing is sweet with the rear deck lid! 1JZ-GTE is what you meant I'm guessing, and lots of glass just how I like it.

JDM.ITR > grahamrh808
07/30/2014 at 00:49

Needs to be 4dr so it looks like a sleeper ^_^

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 00:56

89.8bhp, to be exact, and that is bone stock (I just did the conversion from the 91PS). It's a 5 door.

Ferrero1911 > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 00:59

We're really into the HR31 Skyline 4 doors right now. No B-pilar and lots of glass. These are available now, and we're considering bringing one in soon.

Kinja'd!!!

http://high-top-fade.blogspot.com/2012/06/hr31-g…

If you're willing to wait, a lot of cool 4 door VIP cars will become available.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 01:02

The last time I saw a similar Honda engine, it was an Accord SE - 1997 model. That thing guzzled gas like no other. And it got repo'd. It was my father's car, though.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 01:12

SO CLEAN, I LOVE IT. It's like a mini EK in the front!

JDM.ITR > Ferrero1911
07/30/2014 at 01:14

AHHH I need that with TE37's! How much would one of those be??

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 01:17

May I direct you to all my posts so far ?

Ferrero1911 > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 01:22

That one would be a high dollar example. They were available with a lot of different engines. Cheap models would be around 10k, but a few thousand more would get you a much better car.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 01:24

Totally jealous of the DC5-R seat and Spoon cap... And that car is perfect for some Ronal Bear wheels haha

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 01:25

Do you drive a DC?

JDM.ITR > Ferrero1911
07/30/2014 at 01:27

One with a RB20DET, and interior at least leather would do. Without major needs interior/exterior but I can do mechanical work.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 01:35

Yep! RSX-S with 109k miles and pretty much all stock besides Pioneer speakers, an AEM SRI, aftermarket headlights with projector housing and angel eyes, also awful altezza taillghts that came with the car I've yet to change that I really should but lazy.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 01:41

Kinja'd!!!

JDM.ITR > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
07/30/2014 at 01:45

Beautiful!

Kat Callahan > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 01:46

More pictures if you got them. I really do like the DC5 lines. You definitely need to de-Acura it, though, imho.

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 02:05

I'll take a few tomorrow, and I think I will trade my A's for H's with this guy at work, if I can convince him^_^

I think it needs a drop really bad. Compared to a lowered DC5 it looks like a monster truck right now.

Vic-in-Norway > JDM.ITR
07/30/2014 at 04:40

Why not check out German classifieds also? http://www.mobile.de/?lang=en Some great deals to be found there. The main site has an English version but many of the ads themselves will still be in German but Google Chrome with auto translate on can help if you sprechen kein Deutschuse. (speak no German) :)

Vic-in-Norway > Kat Callahan
07/30/2014 at 04:42

Looks almost exactly like the engine in my '94 Prelude, probably the same for the most part!

JDM.ITR > Kat Callahan
07/31/2014 at 18:53

Here's my car on the left with the cars of the guys I work with. The other RSX with the CF hood has a k24 swap, while the guy with the S2k has an EF hatch with a b16 turbo he's still building along with a REALLY clean EF civic wagon that's bone stock.