I know this is probably getting old...

"Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen" (sportwagen) 10/24/2014 at 14:00 • Filed to: Oppo questions, Vivio, RX-R, Kei, Import, Ask Oppo

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But what does Oppo think of Kei cars? Specifically importing one from Japan... I think I may have found my perfect match!

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1992-98 Subaru Vivio RX-R! All of 63HP and 65 TQ pushing around 1500 lbs of Kei car magnificence!

Voice your opinions in the comments!

For Sweden > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:01

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Next time: What does Oppo think of Miatas?

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > For Sweden 10/24/2014 at 14:02

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I don't know... anyone?

Blue 300 > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:03

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Here's what I think of them. :D

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:03

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We hate them almost as much as we hate station wagons, manual transmissions, and brown.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Blue 300 10/24/2014 at 14:04

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You hate them?! How can you? They are SO CUTE!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Blue 300 10/24/2014 at 14:05

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fantastic application.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 10/24/2014 at 14:05

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Like this one?

(That's me at autocross)

kaheff (L20E) > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:05

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There was a Kei Car documentary on Jalopnik not too long ago and I got a serious crush. I think I would import a Kei RV.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > kaheff (L20E) 10/24/2014 at 14:07

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I'm seriously looking into importing one of these (Vivio RX-R) in the next couple of years :) THEY ARE SO ADORABLE!

Blue 300 > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:09

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This is cute. And this is the only kei car I like. Muy Macho!

kaheff (L20E) > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:09

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How come? I mean I am not familiar with kei cars at all. Why did you choose the rx-r?

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Blue 300 10/24/2014 at 14:10

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A Vivio GT-S? BTW I think inanimate objects are cute. Animals are the spawn of Satan (besides my pets)

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > kaheff (L20E) 10/24/2014 at 14:13

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Sporty (S/C I4 w/ AWD), Subaru, cheap to buy (You can find running AWD versions in Japan for 125,000 Yen or $1200 USD), and cheap to insure (660cc engine or 2/3rds of a liter). Also because it would be very unique ;)

kaheff (L20E) > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:16

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Sounds good. What does it cost to import one and to make it roadworthy? What about parts? Can you fix these if something goes wrong?

Blue 300 > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:17

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How dare you. Inanimate objects are cuter than animate ones? You are a backwards person. You should get hemorrhoids on your belly button because you're so backwards.

Blue 300 > For Sweden 10/24/2014 at 14:20

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MonkeePuzzle > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:21

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things I like about Kei cars

still crazy awesome looks, random hood scoops and foglights. tiny economical engines but with turbos for the powa, and a bunch of them come with AWD and manual!

so enthusiast!

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > kaheff (L20E) 10/24/2014 at 14:22

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I would be importing a 1992 MY in late 2016 (for 1991 build codes) or early 2017. If you get a roadworthy one in Japan, all you have to do is clean it (undercarriage, engine bay, etc) ship it back with all the required documents, and get it inspected and registered by customs (for the 25 year law). Total cost with the car being $1500 USD would be about $3k if you went through these people. It could be higher or lower if you did it yourself though. Parts should be fairly easy to source (overnight them from Japan Yo! *F&F reference*) but if something goes wrong you just wait for replacement parts to be shipped in.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Blue 300 10/24/2014 at 14:23

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Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > MonkeePuzzle 10/24/2014 at 14:24

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And they are dirt cheap!

Blue 300 > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:26

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Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Blue 300 10/24/2014 at 14:28

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Blue 300 > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 14:41

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Awww come on.... What if I bring a kei bicycle to the mix?

ranwhenparked > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 18:28

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I like them, they're an efficient, practical solution to a specific regulatory challenge, and even if the regulations didn't exist, they would still be ideally suited to congested cities and high fuel prices.

Tohru > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 22:48

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Paging Dogapult... Dogapult please answer the white courtesy phone.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Tohru 10/24/2014 at 22:50

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???

Dogapult > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 22:57

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If you want to talk about importing a car. I've done it. I do it well, and I do it legally. I may not be the cheapest guy in town, but I personally check over every car I import, instead of just picking up random cars from the auctions.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Dogapult 10/24/2014 at 23:14

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Ah, now I see why Tohru was "paging" you... yeah in a couple of years I am looking into importing a kei car (Specifically a sporty one, ala Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappucino, or Subaru Vivio RX-R to be even more specific) how much would it cost? You don't have to spend all that much time, just a ball park estimate would be helpful! Thanks if you can help!

Dogapult > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/24/2014 at 23:42

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The ABCs are going to be pricey, no matter what. They're already getting pricey. a Vivio? I don't know, all said and done, the price can vary significantly depending on where the car is in Japan, etc. Shipping will easily be over 4k with paperwork and all that. You're not allowed to collect a car at the port yourself, either, technically. There's a lot more involved than what you easily see.

Although actually, you want 4WD and turbo in an importable package? Might I recommend a Subaru Rex Supercharged 4WD? or a Suzuki Alto Works RS/R? both of those are importable at the moment, and can be found for decent prices.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Dogapult 10/24/2014 at 23:46

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Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Dogapult 10/24/2014 at 23:48

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Dogapult > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 10/25/2014 at 00:00

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They really can be cool cars. But buying from YHA is a HUGE risk, especially when it comes to a car you're going to have to pay shipping on. I actually go over and check out cars personally for you.

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Dogapult 10/25/2014 at 00:02

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I guess I will have to keep that in mind (also keep in mind that I am a senior in HS who plans to buy a car in about 1-2 years)