Do you guys want to see what a $3500 Honda Beat look like?

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
04/22/2017 at 00:13 • Filed to: None

... And yes, that price includes shipping to the US. And no, you can’t have it, the car is sold already hehe. I’ll let you know if I end up getting another awesome one like this one for ridiculously cheap again. (Walk-around of the car starts at 10min40)

DISCUSSION (20)

DanZman > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 00:29

That is really cool. I’ve been wanting to put one of these in my garage for a while. I didn’t realize they could be had for that cheap though.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 00:30

How much would a BB4 Prelude cost? Just curious for now but I may want one in the next year or two. Manual, of course, and no sunroof.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 00:32

Is there any particular meaning to the red diagonal slash through the registration plate?

Flavien Vidal > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
04/22/2017 at 00:34

Yes, it means it’s a temporary plate for a car that is not currently registered in Japan. It’s used to transfert cars or test drive them. It’s only available to car dealers/shops...

Flavien Vidal > DanZman
04/22/2017 at 00:36

Yes, they can be cheap :)

As you’ve seen this one is not perfect cosmetically, but it’s the perfect car for someone with a small budget who want something mechanically perfect and don’t mind a bit of faded paint or general cosmetic defects with no incidence on the driving experience.

DanZman > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 00:51

That and you don’t have to feel bad about the rock chips and scuffs that will come from driving it all the time.

Flavien Vidal > interstate366, now In The Industry
04/22/2017 at 01:01

I could find that, yes... Final price with shipping would probably be between 4 and 6000$...

TA4K > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 01:05

Whats a ballpark number for say a Cappuccino? Just curious, I’ve set it as a goal for myself to get a good job soon and import one by the end of the year haha.

Flavien Vidal > DanZman
04/22/2017 at 01:10

Also :)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 01:11

damn your posts for making me want to import a kei truck.

Flavien Vidal > TA4K
04/22/2017 at 01:14

I’ve just sold one to the same guy who bought the Beat for 7500$, shipping included. I’ll post a video of it later. It has 61000km (verified and sold with proof of past registrations/safety inpections. Cappuccinos have a 5-digit odometer so many have rolled over and are sold as low mileage cars when they are not...) and looks perfect. Ballpark is from $6000 to $9000 shipping included. $9000 is usually for well modified Cappuccinos with fairly low mileage and good go-fast parts... These are the BEST.

Flavien Vidal > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
04/22/2017 at 01:15

I have a couple I can ship for cheap anytime :)

TA4K > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 01:47

Thanks for the info! I’ll be sure to let you know when I’m in the market for one ;)

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 09:44

BUT I WANTED IT

Flavien Vidal > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
04/22/2017 at 09:48

I can have another one if you really do... Good mechanically Honda Beat that aren’t perfect cosmetically are the best. They can really be cheap as fuck! Put on aftermarket bumpers and sideskirts and there you go, it has tripled in value lol.... Makes no sense :)

interstate366, now In The Industry > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 11:29

Thanks. That’s about what I expected. I’m probably going to wait for the facelifted version to become legal, which happens late next year.

AestheticsInMotion > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 20:55

A buddy of mine is looking to get something imported as soon as he sells one of his cars. Any idea on pricing/availability of bringing a “gc8 impreza, preferably sti” to the States? Or a mechanically sound fd rx7?

Flavien Vidal > AestheticsInMotion
04/22/2017 at 21:18

Legally importable GC8 don’t exist yet... You won’t find them until next year and even then, availability will be low... Like really low.

People are fighting right now for FD RX7 too... They’ve just become available for US exports so 1992 ones sell for lots of money... Around 13 to 16k$, shipping included. In comparaison, non-importable ones, later models would cost 8 to 10k$ shipping included...

AestheticsInMotion > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2017 at 21:27

Hmm, still a LOT better than a comparable one over here for the rx7. Thank you!

Last one, diesel land cruisers..?

Stapleface > Flavien Vidal
04/27/2017 at 08:13

Man, that trunk is TINY. I know, Kei Convertible, but damn. You can fit maybe a shoebox in there.