What's your ideal kei car garage?

"MLGCarGuy" (thejdmguy)
08/15/2015 at 13:41 • Filed to: None

So I was perusing Speedhunters, and as expected, I got on a Japanese car kick. That got me thinking about what Japanese cars I’d own. So I skipped all the typical Skyline/Supra stuff and went straight to kei cars. My garage choice is after the jump; what would your garage look like?

My daily driver was kinda hard to decide on, but eventually I narrowed it down to the Honda N-Box Slash, in this blue color. I think the Slash is really unique-looking, and is really practical.

Look how spacious the N-Box is.

If you ever had no place to sleep, you could literally sleep right there.

Looking through photos of the Slash, it’s evident it’s got a ton of features too, such as wireless phone charging, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, a rearview camera, navigation, auto A/C, and power-folding mirrors. What else could you want in a daily driver?

My second kei car would be a sports car obviously; I’m sticking with Honda again and choosing the S660. It’s mid-engined, has a 6-speed manual, and the top comes off. And besides, look at how adorable this car is.

So that’s my kei car garage; now it’s time for yours!

DISCUSSION (30)

jkm7680 > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:43

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:44

A Jimny

Kinja'd!!!

and I have to agree with the S660.

Dsscats > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:44

Notes about the S660: the interior is tight, but not uncomfortable. The shift feels fantastic. It's impossible to get out of with any sort of grace.

MLGCarGuy > jkm7680
08/15/2015 at 13:44

Ok Mr. Audi, I’ll choose for you then.

Kinja'd!!!

I know you love A1s even if they’re not kei cars.

MLGCarGuy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/15/2015 at 13:46

10/10 would off-road the Jimny.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:47

A light weight SUV with solid front and rear axles sounds delightful.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dsscats
08/15/2015 at 13:48

Is it like modern turbo engines where you don’t really feel the lag and makes power lower down, or do you have to work it?

ly2v8-Brian > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:53

Since you asked: it would be kei free

boxrocket > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:54

Autozam AZ-1 Mazdaspeed, and some boxy hatchback thing, perhaps a Mazda Flair.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:55

Gen 1 Jimny, a classic ‘70s Mazda Porter Cab, a City Turbo II, and a first gen Daihatsu Copen. Oh, and maybe a Carry van with the 4x4 from the truck option. Or just a Carry Multicab.

Kinja'd!!!

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:55

I don’t know if it’s any good as a car, and I think they are rather ugly, but I want a Suzuki Every Joy Pop Turbo because that name makes me happy every time I see or say it.

jkm7680 > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 13:56

Kinja'd!!!

MLGCarGuy > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/15/2015 at 13:57

That’s the most diverse garage I think I’ve ever seen.

Mercedes Streeter > boxrocket
08/15/2015 at 13:57

AZ-1 is always the answer when Miata isn't available. :)

MLGCarGuy > ly2v8-Brian
08/15/2015 at 13:57

Sounds fine to me.

HammerheadFistpunch > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 14:00

Carry 4x4 van with tracks, s660

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 14:01

Well, I know what kei stuff I like. I’ve got one listed of each major vehicle variety: 4x4, hatch, roadster/coupe (no kei sedans I’m aware of), van, and truck. Two with 4wd/AWD, mix of turbo and non-turbo, RWD-base and AWD base, with a bit from the 70s, 80s/90s, and early 2000s. I’d never, ever be bored... though I’d probably want a big car around somewhere to expand in once in a while.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 14:02

Suzuki Jimny for off roading

Kinja'd!!!

Suzuki Alto Works for daily driving

Kinja'd!!!

Mazda Porter Cab for truck duties

Kinja'd!!!

The thing is I could buy all 3 of these for less than what I paid for my current car.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/15/2015 at 14:03

That’s a fantastic list although the Honda City Turbo II is not a Kei car.

Zibodiz > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/15/2015 at 14:05

Oh, heck yes. I’m currently DDing a beat-up Sidekick, and love it. A brand new one would be just awesome.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MLGCarGuy
08/15/2015 at 14:05

The Honda N-box and the Autozam AZ-1. And then maybe a little Kei 4x4

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Zibodiz
08/15/2015 at 14:08

Plus it would have slightly more power!

Dsscats > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/15/2015 at 14:09

Didn’t get to drive it, sadly. Only sit in it

MLGCarGuy > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
08/15/2015 at 14:12

All great choices there.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
08/15/2015 at 14:12

Right you are, now that I’ve checked. Apart from engine displacement/power, it’s astonishingly close, though. It’s about 8” too long, and right on the width limit. Actually, it’s almost within the modern kei length code, just not the one that was current at the time - all the first gen Citys would be within size of that if made today.