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09-16-2024, 10:42 PM

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

Congrats Alex, please make us a pic and info thread!

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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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07-24-2024, 01:16 PM

98aristo replied to a thread Brave Auto International Review in Vendor & Exporter Feedback

I won my vehicle auction on November 14.. My vehicle landed at the dock on January 15 but due to weather delays at the port it pickup was delayed by...

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04-30-2024, 01:04 AM

98aristo started a thread Brave Auto International Review in Vendor & Exporter Feedback

Hello All. Just wanted to give a shout out to Mark at Brave Auto International for helping me lock down my second import vehicle from Japan to...

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04-30-2024, 12:53 AM

98aristo replied to a thread Brave Auto Auction Search Changes in Vendor & Exporter Feedback

I did eventually end up registering for the auction sites through Brave Auto. Very quickly I found a 2006 Mercedes ML350 with only 10,000 original...

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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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10-04-2023, 07:39 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread BC OOP Out Of Province Inspection Requirements for JDM Cars in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

Gurtons Garage in Victoria by the airport will be the #1 best bet, with Marigolds being #2 - but they are under new ownership, and completely going...

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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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08-30-2023, 05:24 AM

98aristo started a thread Brave Auto Auction Search Changes in Vendor & Exporter Feedback

Hey everyone, I purchased and imported a Toyota Aristo from Mark at Brave Auto back in 2015. Best experience ever. Lately I have got that itch to...

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06-29-2023, 06:48 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread Help!!! in Where To Buy

I offered a possible source to find it, in the attempt to help you, it didnt work out, that can happen with a 31 year old part. You should maybe...

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04-19-2023, 04:24 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread Is there anyone that can do a Japanese Export Certificate translation? in General Discussion

for just checking auction sheets, you can use google translate on your phone, will give a decent translation for personal referencing

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04-11-2023, 07:19 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread Help!!! in Where To Buy

if you follow that link, you can order the parts direct from Japan through Amayama, they are not discontinued ...

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04-11-2023, 05:50 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread New pick up rules for WWL in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

I have pm'd you, just need to get your post count to 10 to view

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04-11-2023, 02:59 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread Help!!! in Where To Buy

your best bet, go to amayama and enter your vin, and you can find the parts there. It doesnt necessarily give cross compatibility to North american...

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04-11-2023, 02:54 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread What Cars Does Everyone Have? in General Discussion

currently 98 Pajero mini daily - for sale 2005 Toyota Alphard family van 2008 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart Ver R coming to replace the pajero As...

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03-28-2023, 01:59 PM

Nukes25 replied to a thread BC OOP Out Of Province Inspection Requirements for JDM Cars in Canada - Importing JDM Cars From Japan

Yes, much different than most of the rest of the country. All you need is an Out of Province safety inspection, some shops may call it an out of...

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