Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

I'm stationed in Japan right now and I've been looking to get a vehicle. I've toyed with the idea of picking up a used NSX here, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience in buying a car in Japan and how much do you think I'd be looking the cough up for a 91-95 NSX. I don't think I can afford and NSX-R even if it is that old, but I'm sure a regular NSX would be just fine.

Any ideas?

ak

http://www.wintel.co.jp/macs/stock/stock.html

NSXs are a lot more expensive in Japan than in US. Also, registration/inspection is quite expensive...probably upwards of $1000-2000 per year(?). I can't remember if it's annual or bi-annual.

Ponyboy

I'd so some looking around the http://www.nsxcj.com site or the Japanese Yahoo auctions. Nevermind, ak's link is much better.

R you serious

jdm auto trader.
http://www.goo-net.com/index.html

Knightsport

Used cars in japan are extremely expensive to keep insured and titled/licensed.

Why not get a new car? Or VERY slightly used car.

Ponyboy

Man, I need to brush up on my Japanese. That goo-net site makes me dizzy.

Knightsport

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I just know they try pretty hard to discourage older, polutting cars off the road.

Go to Babel Fish to have the page translated you boob.

Ponyboy

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Hahaha...Japanese translates awful. ie. "All your base are belong to us" or " The clutch feeling which exceeds common sense." Yeah.

And you're a boob, you putz.

8k-red-DC2

Pick up a used car guide from 7-11 or Lawsons. This is prob your best bet.

8k-red-DC2

Alright, check this stuff out too...

http://www.km-auto.co.jp/
-They often get used NSXs.
Found they had an auto with 24000km for $42500

And here is the best anyone can do for you from the US:

http://www.macs-tokyo.co.jp/

-NSX specialists
-tokyo location mad supply of NSXs

random prices for some of their supply from the past that are no longer on their website...

$72000 - this one's an R
$45000
$49000
$37000
$33000
$31000

more inventory listed on the website.

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

Damn, thanks for all the replies and the great websites. I can't believe how expensive the NSX's are over here!! Well I guess I'll do like everyone else does here in Japan and get a Skyline GTS or GTR for about 5k. I guess that will hold my fix until I get back to the states.

As for the insurance and registration fees, since I hold a Japanese professional drivers license and military, I only have to pay registration fees once every 3 years which also includes insurance, unfortunately that increases along with the value of the vehicle. So basically anywhere from $500 to $1300...

8k-red-DC2

Dont you get fuel for cheaper on the base too???

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

With the Yen rate nearly y100=$1, gas costs about $6 a gallon out in town, while on base it only cost $1.78.

But I guess I'll just wait till I come back to get an new car...dang expensive NSX's..

ak

It's interesting though that most of other used cars are very cheap. You'll find Type-Rs and Silvias for much less than $10k. I would go for something like that for now if money is a factor. Good condition GT-Rs are still not too cheap but affordable. G

ak

Maness

I don't know why I am posting, but $1.78? Some of us are paying $2.53 in the states

8k-red-DC2

Thats the govt for you...

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, but Skylines are like Civics back in the States here in Japan, everyone has one here or has owned one. What is really interesting is the price of Type-R's, still more expensive than a Silvia or GTS Skyline and some cases a GTR R32. Still used Type-Rs go from 6 to 10k while Silvias and Skylines can be had from 1k to 5k.

The reason I was asking the price is becuase I just want to pay for the whole car in cash, but I guess I'll just have to wait till I come back.

As for the gas prices, it's always been cheaper on base for gas even in the states. We in the military don't really get paid such handsome sums of money, so the Exchange and the Commisary and even the gas stations are a way to help us get by on our meager paychecks.

Don't worry, I'm sure they'll find a way to raise the prices soon...

Accord94DX

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blue-Civic-Hybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, but Skylines are like Civics back in the States here in Japan, everyone has one here or has owned one. What is really interesting is the price of Type-R's, still more expensive than a Silvia or GTS Skyline and some cases a GTR R32. Still used Type-Rs go from 6 to 10k while Silvias and Skylines can be had from 1k to 5k.

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Because nissans are ******* garbage and Hondas are a decent product. Auto NSX's are pretty cheap but a manual tranny is going to demand some coin.

Look for a Mk4 Supra, those should start around $12-13k for a decent one.

8k-red-DC2

Best bet for your Y is probably a CTR...

OR-- yeah a supra, many of which can be had with lots of mods for about the general blue book value...

Accord94DX

FC/FD's are cheap too, but they have a mean tendency to explode around 80,000kms. If you can find one with a rebuilt engine, do it.

Otherwise supra. Make sure it's a MK4. The MKIII twin turbos are tempting, but they have head gasket failures.

You can never go wrong with a honda, of course. ITR insurance in japan is a killer though...

Ponyboy

When I was in Deutschland last year, I saw at least 20 red, white, and black CTRs around Stuttgart and Salzburg. I swore to myself that I'd get one (black) if those buttwads at Honda ever shipped them over. Cute little buggers.

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

I have a couple of people I know over here on the ship that can get into the auto auctions and they have been telling me just go there I can pick up a car for a really decent price. I would still like to get a ITR or CTR, but I really would like to try something new, and the prices for these Silvias and GTR's are just too tempting to pass up.

If I see a MK4 Supra going for a decent price, I might think about that also. Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations, keep them coming

I'm starting to really fall for the little Stepwagons and Wagon R's, those little turbo 3 cylinders are a hoot!!

Accord94DX

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blue-Civic-Hybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a couple of people I know over here on the ship that can get into the auto auctions and they have been telling me just go there I can pick up a car for a really decent price. I would still like to get a ITR or CTR, but I really would like to try something new, and the prices for these Silvias and GTR's are just too tempting to pass up.

If I see a MK4 Supra going for a decent price, I might think about that also. Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations, keep them coming

I'm starting to really fall for the little Stepwagons and Wagon R's, those little turbo 3 cylinders are a hoot!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

As funny as those things look, they are really kinda fun to drive. Check out an old alto works, you can probably get one for $600



One of these with a Hayabusa engine.....oh.....tent forms in pants

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

That is exactly what I am talking about. I really like the idea that they are K-cars, registration is cheap and they get great gas mileage!! I also like the fact that the back seats can be taken out and I can use it for cargo by hauling stuff from the junkyards!!

I just might have to look a little closer at those Suzuki Wagon R's and the Alto Works versions... 3 cylinders and turbocharged!!

8k-red-DC2

Whats wrong with a CTR for 8-9k?

Although I guess the braggin rights would be just as good for the Suzuki!!!


Overall though, the CTR would be quite an experience (one that most people on here have dreams about)...cant say ive had a dream about a Suzuki!