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Get it between 2024-12-31 to 2025-01-07. Additional 3 business days for provincial shipping.
There are so many fun, charming, weird, capable and passion-evoking automobiles available in Japan, but all the advice you'd need to not get burned buying and importing one could fill a book!SO YOU THINK YOU WANT A JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET IMPORT? provides an entertaining look at many of the popular JDM vehicles along with a road-map to the rules, process and best practices for avoiding costly mistakes when importing JDM vehicles through a dealer or by yourself under the US government's 25-year exemption. In his trademark honest, well-researched, laugh-out-loud style, in SO YOU THINK YOU WANT A JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET IMPORT? Sam delivers valuable insight into Japanese auctions, the pros & cons of specific models, potential import pitfalls and essential advice for ensuring the dream vehicle you want and expect actually arrives safe and sound in your garage. Plus, there's a whole section on insuring, maintaining and enjoying your JDM classic for years to come. From utilitarian econo-boxes, Kei vans and trucks to high performance GTs and miniature sports cars, by the time you’re done reading, you’ll certainly have a new dream list of vehicles and be on your way to an action plan for moving forward. It is the perfect primer for the interested collector, hobbyist, enthusiast and anyone else who believes life’s too short for ordinary cars.Vehicle profiles include:- Kei Supercars: Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino- Kei Microtrucks and Microvans: Daihatsu HiJet/Atrai, Honda Acty/Street, Subaru Sambar/Dias, Suzuki Carry/Every- Diesel 4X4 Vans: Mitsubishi Delica StarWagon and Toyota TownAce/LiteAce- Quirky Personal Cars: Toyota Sera, Nissan Figaro, Nissan S-Cargo - Kei Hot Hatches: Daihatsu Mira TR-XX, Subaru Vivio RX-R, Suzuki Alto Works RS/S- Europeans in The JDM: Rover Mini 1.3i And moreLearn all about:- The import process- Understanding auction sheets and grading- Licensing JDM vehicles in the US- Who can maintain JDM vehicles- Where to turn for help- How to best enjoy JDM vehicle ownership