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09-11-2024, 03:17 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread JDM CAR Auctions - Be Careful in Japan Car Export/Auction Discussion

Wow, yes that is quite bad. If you can upload the auction sheet that would be interesting. The real question is who is your Exporter and did they...

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09-10-2024, 11:21 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread JDM CAR Auctions - Be Careful in Japan Car Export/Auction Discussion

Welcome AZCrewdog and sorry to hear about your bad auction experience! I won't say this is a rare experience as there are many shady Exporters out...

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09-03-2024, 07:07 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Looking for inspection sites in the Okanagan (Vernon or Kelowna) in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

Congrats gunsuka, please make us a pic thread and tell us more! I am sorry I don't know any good shops in your area but there are some in the Lower...

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09-03-2024, 06:41 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread CDN Update in Welcome, Announcements & Suggestions

Hey Gunsuka, well I guess it could be since most of the content is hosted in Canada :).

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08-29-2024, 09:00 AM

jdmvip replied to a thread Spotted Thread in General Discussion

I've been seeing a lot of Toyota Crown's and Alphard's lately.

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08-29-2024, 08:44 AM

jdmvip replied to a thread Brave Auto International Review in Vendor & Exporter Feedback

Thanks for the update on Mark, I haven't about him for years and I'm glad he's one of the few Exporters still doing well for his customers.

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08-28-2024, 11:45 AM

jdmvip started a thread CDN Update in Welcome, Announcements & Suggestions

We've finally added a CDN to increase performance but it is still being tuned and trained. In the long-term the forums should perform much better.

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08-28-2024, 01:10 AM

jdmvip replied to a thread Looking for Estima hybrid mechanic in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

Sorry to hear about these issues. I was lucky enough on my GS450h to find a Toyota mechanic when my pack was bad and they've since retired. One...

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08-27-2024, 07:08 PM

jdmvip started a thread JDMs in Canada in 2024 Update in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

Over the years one trend I've noticed is a lot of Toyota Crown's, especially the Athlete versions. I have been considering some of the Crown's...

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04-14-2024, 09:42 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread 1997 Subaru GT B impact bar in General Discussion

Sorry to hear about the situation, your best bet is to import from Japan. You may be able to use a service like Buyee.

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03-05-2024, 09:49 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread 2003 Subaru Legacy windshield replacement in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

One place that may work is Amayama https://www.amayama.com/en Why didn't the windshield fit, I assume because of the different wiper locations?

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02-23-2024, 11:08 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread What Cars Does Everyone Have? in General Discussion

Welcome and congrats LeeHam! I have a 2003 Legacy BP5 GT Spec-B, they are very nice cars and I feel most of the new Subaru's are still inspired by...

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02-14-2024, 07:29 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Pacific coast or Japan Partner in Japan Car Export/Auction Discussion

I've had my own experience with Pacific Coast and would not use them again due to the issues with the car (the least of the problems from them...

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02-06-2024, 12:37 AM

jdmvip replied to a thread Looking for a Exporter in Japan Car Export/Auction Discussion

We don't recommend contacting anonymous users by Whatsapp who are hiding what if any Exporting company they are.

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10-18-2023, 10:19 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Evo 3 daily in General Discussion

Yes, why not? Did you buy an EVO III? They are quite rare these days but amazing cars of course!

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10-01-2023, 09:25 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread My s15 in Videos & Photos Of JDM Cars

This is sure late but I'm wondering how you are enjoying the S15 and how the inspection went?

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02-14-2023, 04:20 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread How to sell my car in General Discussion

If you used VB Image Host you should just be able to attach them to the post. GLWS!

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01-19-2023, 06:53 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Transmission Oil/Filter Information - Aristo JZS147 3.0V in Aristo

98aristo, this is a bit late but I thought I'd reply and say I agree about the running the engine to try and drain it. This is what I read on some...

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01-19-2023, 05:52 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread 95 Crown Majesta tranny fluid type in General Discussion

Congrats on the Majesta, please get us a pic thread going! For the automatic I am fairly certain it will be the normal Toyota Type 4 T-IV ATF, This...

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01-14-2023, 11:51 AM

jdmvip replied to a thread Toyota Alphard ultimate VIP minivan in Toyota General

Congrats Nukes, great looking example! These are a very practical ride and I'm seeing more and more of them around.

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11-03-2022, 05:18 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Lexus GS450H Active Stabilizer APSSS Battery Info in Toyota General

I did check a few weeks ago and sure enough the battery is basically dead at 12.02V resting voltage so this is the cause of the error and the APSSS...

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10-23-2022, 01:48 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread Toyota Alphard ultimate VIP minivan in Toyota General

Congrats Nukes, keep us updated. I have seen many Alphard's, Estima's and other VIP people movers around. They are a very practical vehicle and now...

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09-26-2022, 09:55 PM

jdmvip started a thread BP5 Legacy GT Spec B Subwoofer Blown in Legacy

I just thought I'd mention that some other Subaru forums recommended the W200 Visaton sub as a direct dropin for the sure to be blown McIntosh sub. ...

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09-26-2022, 09:50 PM

jdmvip started a thread Lexus GS450H Active Stabilizer APSSS Battery Info in Toyota General

Hey guys, So I've got the Japanese equivalent of "Check Active Stabilizer" which I read on the forums is normally caused by a low battery (the one...

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09-14-2022, 11:12 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread I want to know how much it costs to ship the car to my country, Yemen, who are the re in Other Countries - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

OP I can look into this if you're still looking. If you can cross the border to Oman, I am going to guess that it would be a better bet.

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09-14-2022, 11:11 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread How to select a Japanese Exporter? in Japan

I'm not going to bump a bad thread (not this one but one you can surely find). There is definitely someone not getting along with them but as far as...

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09-14-2022, 11:09 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread I would like to import a car into the UK from Japan in United Kingdom UK - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

I know this is old and I'm not from the UK but as I understand it, insurance for younger drivers in higher performance cars also costs a lot more,...

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09-14-2022, 11:07 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread My '94 Land Cruiser in Videos & Photos Of JDM Cars

Good info and +1 for the DIY! How has it held up over the summer?

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09-14-2022, 11:07 PM

jdmvip replied to a thread My little introduction in Welcome, Announcements & Suggestions

Congrats RevNeil, I hope it serves you well! Please make a pic thread for us.

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