Japanese Car Yards!!

[wiiplayer9revisited]

Sure are lots of Mitsubishis there!

[Nikotiini69]

Very cheap cars there! That red car especially was really nice for so so cheap!

[esmeraldaswings]

Thank you, I always wonder abot things like this, even though I'm not that much of a die hard fan :)

[venom400]

hi .

How about owning a motorcycle ?

[ThreeCatsScratching]

Let me see if I understand this, if you rent an apartment I can understand paying for a parking spot, but you also have to pay the government to park at your house that you own?

[Albatrossik]

HD fake

[watashiwahjolan]

OMG why are JP cars so much neater looking.... they all are so practical.... NO extra weird stuff like US cars....unless i lived in country side I would not have a car there.

[C6BD]

Lots of nice little cars there! I really like the little squarish types. They have character.

[b1bobson]

finance.yahoo.com/currency-con­verter, it fills in the latest FOREX rates automaticaly. If public transit cann't get you where you need to go in time and you absolutely must drive yourself somewhere in Japanese metroplitan areas, doing so on a motorcycle or even a scooter is the way to go. You slice through the worst of the traffic, pay a lot less on toll roads, and can park for free almost everywhere you go. Look for courier riders in Tokyo near your destination and follow them at a distance.

[preptimenow]

I was still watching.

[arby22207]

You forgot to mention how expensive the tolls are in Japan.

[VladPayne]

These cars are new or used?

[speedguts21]

what is the name of this car dealer?

[khamvongsa09]

Holy ****!!! I didn't expect the Lincoln Navigator :OOO

[fatmat1701]

@khamvongsa09 they got lincolins and fords in japan you just dont see them as much

[ricardogrb21]

@khamvongsa09 yeah I know it was like minicar,minicar,minicar,minica­r,minicar,NAVIGATOR,minicar,mi­nicar,minicar... lol

[NameTheLlama]

Why are most of the Japanese car's Fronts always smushed in?

[yvesofzo]

Fuck me! Cars are so cheap, 58 man is 580000 yen right? Which works out to about 5 grand euros... That's unbelievable

[k2theC2thejo]

thank you again. I was getting so bothered that I could not find it. I was just over looking it. you rock! :D

[zilot]

wut about having a motorcycle? like a racing one

[Friendly0Dan]

What is the Suzuki at the end called?!?!?

[ration10]

how much would it cost to bring one of those cars over to the States or any where else.

[medicorene]

omg, they are very cheap!

[reshjuk]

Oh I put my windscreen wipers up when it's cold, icy and snowy... so that they don't touch the windscreen. I live in Finland which is pretty North. It helps to prevent the wipers getting stuck on the glass. If that happens and you by mistake turn the wipers on, you can do damage to the wipers - and maybe even to the electronics that drive them if they are not protected against this.

[reshjuk]

And yeah I definitely don't do this when it's not Winter. But maybe the Japanese have found some reason to do it in the Summer too - they tend to take things seriously I have noticed.

[harr7959]

I am looking for a car right now- But I am a little worried I see plenty of cars on sale for 200000Y in great shape with shaken until 2012. But if I want to actually buy it will there be a lot of extra costs? Seems too cheap to be true....

[michael1234252]

have you seen the masda 2 yet

[FeileCase]

This Video is ectremely informative. Thank you for posting this.

[DragonBaine]

they REALLY have bad car taste... oh common 0_0 IF they can afford a car, then they can afford a mercedes? right??, where is mercedes actually...? omf* :O

[Demonboy1314]

@DragonBaine jp cars are mostly square etc.. =/ I'm sure they have a reason though.. Ain't like jp people have bad tastes..

[BankruptGM]

does free parking exist anywhere in japan?

[Kortik]

wow last time I was in japan it was 124Yen for a liter for Hi Octane gas

[numloxx]

Why are the windscreen wipers all up?

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

@numloxx

I explained it on the "shiny cars" video on the "wheels" playlist.

[gillianorley]

@TheJapanChannelDcom

I don't think this "wipers up" thing makes sense except in below freezing weather. As for protecting the wipers in hot weather, it would have to be REALLY hot (at least 100 degrees f) for there to be any danger that the hot glass would damage the rubber wipers. And even then I question that there would be any danger.

It is an interesting idea that makes sense in sub-freezing temperatures (I will try it in Chicago), but otherwise, it's a practice that makes no sense.

[novamad65]

There is a lookalike mini in the video around 2.45.Wierd...

[sybrix]

Very interesting video as usual! I have noticed a lot of similarities, namely owning a car in a big city here is not worth it too. I live in one of the most expensive cities in the US (San Francisco), and I had to sell my car before I moved here to attend school. Very limited parking, astronomical insurance and registration rates, high gas prices, etc. I'm just thankful for public transportation and having two feet!

[voltar711]

Did any body else notice most of the cars were aroused?

[FairytalesExist]

I'm not a car fan but I watched the whole video :P

[monkeystu52]

I was watching.... I was watching. I'm actually thinking about getting a car. But I'm on a tight tight budget. Under 15 man with at least 6 months shakken. preferably a kei car. wish me luck!

[XenomorphLV426]

(Yawn), where's all the legendary Japanese cars, ie. Skylines, Silivas, Fairlady Z's...etc?

[Nemesis093781]

I agree, it would be better to take public transportations than own a car in the big city.

Thumbs up.

[hoaxygen]

Maybe it's the caffeine but I would like to give you a big hug! Thanks for showing us all sides of Japan. *can't wait 'till next video, jitters in seat*

[cloudstrifeification]

あれ車はとても小さいです。　They almost look like toys don't they? It makes since though since Japanese people are small to and space is very tight. Imagine trying to park a big huge car/ truck over there. Thanks for the info if i visit I'll stick to public transportation. 

[Marycmps]

I saw all your videos about buy a car in japan, but what about if you already have a car in your country and you want to bring it to japan. Would that even be possible? I learn a lot with all your videos, hope you keep more videos coming XD

[kyixtol]

One more way to buy cheaper Used cars in Japan is to buy at yahoo Japan auctions.But it requires Japanese language skill XD

[kugre101]

i did my conversion (i think i did it correctly) and the cost of gas there is $6-$7 dollars per gallon that's expensive!!!!!

[kimmeeCheah]

Is there street parking in Japan? In New York, I don't have to pay to park my car but only if I go to certain places. Everyday after work I would just look for a space near where I live, and park there for free.

[FreedomRegime]

Interesting. Most of the signs say "For Sale" in english. Do they use that alot over there? Thanks

[Menma92]

there is a currency converter implemented in google!

for example just type: "333000 Yen in US-Dollar" in the search box (also works with other currencies) and you'll have the price of the first car shown in the video^^

google always uses the latest currency exchange rate.

Thanks for the nice video ^-^

[Akaliko]

It is interesting to see the shapes of Japanese cars in Japan. Looks like square toy cars.

[daviddanielmax]

mmmm im known that yellow tag car shaken costs like 5 man yen around and the white one cost 10 man yen around , 15 is too expensive, gotta check your sources

[LeaShishiza]

It seems as some of the small, slim cars are more expensive (74x10.000) than the bigger ones (37x10.000). Or am I mistaken?

[iFukuyama]

What benefits to you get from el-cars and hybrids?

[109mytiger]

Japanese used cars are cheap, many of them are about 4 years old. In U.S , people keep their cars about 10 years.

[harr7959]

The only thing I might add is that if you guy a yellow tag car the prices are much, much cheaper than a white tag car. Yellow tag cars have smaller engines and are more narrow.

[wolvermonkey]

Waycool vid. Thanks. I always like seeing what kind of cars other countries have. Nissan just braught one out in the US called a Juke. Cute little thing but a bit too small for me I think.

[gravityman000]

having a car in japan do you have be in the middle class to to offered a car.

[Acidtripped]

Classic + Japanese = Jassic?  The old school Mazda RX7's and Nissan Silvia's were awesome. I love 'em more than those american muscles xD

[cjthenoisemaker]

@TheJapanChannelDcom, I've seen a video where someone owns a Jeep Grand Wagoneer (FSJ) in Japan. These things are huge and I was wondering how does one go and own such a huge vehicle in Japan?

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

@cjthenoisemaker

Look at the wheels play list.

Lots of small roads and small parking spaces.

[FightouChan]

@cjthenoisemaker I've seen a hummer once or twice in my small city and frankly looks quite ridiculous. Gas is expensive, roads can be very very narrow, and finding replacement parts for import vehicles must be very hard if not impossible. Having a vehicle that can only go down less than half the roads seems pointless considering the cost. If someone really wants a huge import car though they could find a way to make it work.

[Ricerguy]

:) hmm...I always wondered why my favorite cars are so cheap to buy online from Japan, this video gives me some insight. Thankyou :)

[mgoblue8687]

Very nice job. Always so helpful. You dont get these interesting facts from any other sites. Now if only I could learn the language, I would feel totally at ease in Japan.

[MochiMegan]

3:03 I love that car!! XD

[nbsr1]

Some of the cars in this video display numbers (like 22, 18, ...), which, I believe, are years of manufacture, where 22=2010 and so on.

Anything around 10 years old is going to cost less than 50man yen to buy and nil to sell. Although these prices are mostly commissions it's very rare (read: I've never heard of anyone doing it) to buy a car from a private seller. That perhaps has a lot to do with all the paper work and perceived transaction safety.

[flightfreak827]

I saw at :58 that there is a Toyota, are there luxury cars like Lexus that are made in Japan, but sold in the U.S?

[eskercurve]

The car prices here are comparable to a used car lot here in the US, at least the more respectable ones out of dealerships. But yeah, owning a car in Japan is expensive. My in-laws have a rare thing for a home - an in-house garage, not a carport! They live in the city (though the wife claims its countryside), so it is rare even for them. Her dad used to be a hashiriya (street racer) who enjoys scenic drives so it's natural for him, though it is expensive.

[tsjoencinema]

Just about the license. Japan is listed as a country where the international driver license is valid.

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

@tsjoencinema

Yes it is.

But Japan only recognizes it for 6 months (not the 12 months that is shown on the license).

[tsjoencinema]

@TheJapanChannelDcom 6 months after being issued? oh, didn't know that. That's actually important information.

[montagnesy]

@TheJapanChannelDcom Many countries, not only Japan, won't let you use International Driving Permit (IDP) when you are staying for over 6 months and requires you to switch to their driving license. With the IDP, you can get away from license revocation or suspension from speeding, etc.

[JESUSISGREATEST]

@TheJapanChannelDcom U Australian?

[TaltosGirl]

Those cars are so cute compared to the ugly huge suv's and trucks i have to see everyday.

[Enigura]

Just go onto google and type ##### yen in CAD/USD/Euro etc etc...

It wont be exact but it will give you an idea. Then its best to go to the place your looking to make the currency exchange at and ask the rates they have.

[TreeFrogTownPerson]

Japanese car designs are so cool. xD

[shabutie1337]

Bumper stickers...I did not see any bumper stickers on cars in your video...also, where are all the "hot rods" and modified cars?

[whoo689]

Did that say 1.59 million yen for one of those cars??? DAMN

Sure hope whoever buys that one gets their money's worth.

[whoo689]

@whoo689 Oh. that's only about 16,000 USD. Heh

[whoo689]

@whoo689 How much did your car cost, if I may ask?

[happietaffygrl]

when buying a car in japan, do you haggle with the salesperson for a price or just buy it as marked?

[melnakpo]

"FOR SALE" written in English??????

[yamomotoable]

can you make a video about owning a motorcycle in japan, and how to get a motorcycle licence? :D

[amph99]

they not really high compared to american cars

[K9LLL]

Are the prices in Japan fairly negotiable on these prices or are they set in stone. I have heard that in many countries the price is never even negotiated and I know that here in the states its often the first thing to be talked about when purchasing the car. Also how quickly do values depreciate, it looks like fairly new cars are being sold rather cheaply or I converted the prices wrong xD. Thanks for your time

[thekiwicanuck]

I can't believe Mitsubishi makes 3 sizes of Pajero!

I thought the Pajero iO was funny, but the mini-Pajero at 3:33 takes the cake! :D

[Welcome24thCentury]

Some of those cars are very nice looking. But no Ford Falcons ; )

[linkinpain]

i like those small cars just because they are easy to park =]

[FakiaKun224]

Why use cars when you could walk or bike or use the train!

That's what I'd do, at least. (That's probably why there's so many.)

[shadowicewolf54]

best to invest in a bike then huh? XD

[itachikiller107]

movie theater what about them i know random

[mellowsky47]

Thanks for the info, as we say here a car is 1000 joys and 1000 sorrows at the same time.

[oscarscheepstra]

there is even a better way to convert money. Just tipe *currency you wnat to convert* IN *currency you want*

so: 33000 yen in dollars, for instance.

[ShinjiXShinji]

@oscarscheepstra

You're an idiot , people like you need to die.

[laracroft1337]

1€ = 112¥ -> this sucks ;D

2 years ago it was 1€ = 170¥

[nathanms1]

I kinda read those orange signs, as "Google"

[JukaDominator]

to convert to USD i usually just cut 2 zeros and add a little amount.

[Ditre]

you dont even have to search for a currency converter, just google 10 yen to USD and you can get the answer

[edpark1911]

Wow! Roughly $7.00 US by today's exchange rate!

[NodnarbRS]

Your videos dealing with motorcycles all shed them in a negative light... Let's see some videos that show the joys and raw awsome-ness of motorcycling(with an in Japan angle) please! m(_ _)m

[DannyCantShuffle]

Where are the S13's and all the drifting cars. D:

[Crazybenjiwoo]

@DannyCantShuffle you'd besurprised how little a sport it is their...

watch the fast the bi-curious more to forfill the fantasy though :D

[Smithfilmproductions]

1$= 81 yen. Sucks now.

[HillBillyDrew]

418 Canadian dollars?? What the hell!

[hitachi088]

@HillBillyDrew

if in the can windows the car is marked @ Yen 58 , the car will cost between 5 600 - 6 000 ( the number are very aprox. )

[kickmyask82]

the car in 2:56 is really cute.

[sauron1grenoble]

i'm a die hard you fan

[AzDHeX]

I was also still watching :P

And I'm shure most of your subscribers were too ;)

[Calgar88]

How come you moved too Japan?

[TokyoNerd]

6:37, not a die hard car fan, just a die hard @TheJapanChannelDcom fan.

[sofia7891]

is the insurance on the car? and anybody that has a license can drive it,. or is it necessary to each person to have an insurance?

and also how much is it to rent a car? thanks

[NigelGriff]

100 man = rougly 12,000 Australian dollars. So those cars are quite cheap.

[NigelGriff]

Shit those are some cheap cars.

[MageThief]

When I want to convert fast I just type in the google search bar

Example: 50000¥ in SEK

and I will get the amount in swedish kroners

[sceneartist]

at 3:33, is that an extra mirror near the front of the car?

[lekosboy]

Getting a car in Japan is almost a luxury I guess.

[ElevenColors]

US Dollars or Australian Dollars? Right now 10,000 yen is 122.88 USD, 124.37 AUD. Google is extremely good that way. Google for "10000 JPY in USD" or "10000 JPY in AUD."

Yeah, yen is running high right now. Which means it's time for me to visit the US and go shopping.

[drmform]

If I had such a nice public transport system here I'd sell my car. :)

[ashhk311]

Dang... $6.98 per gallon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[avastacia]

@ashhk311 american gas prices are not that far behind... especially in california. :-(

[Llynnyia]

ouch it sounds terribly expensive ... if that is how much it costs whats the average total income yearly in japan?

[04smallmj]

For all the Brits, 150 yen a litre is about £1.17. About the same as ours.

[Masqueradia]

Those are awesome... I think they are so cute! I love the little van at 3:50 ^__^- They remind me of the vans in the seventies. ^_^-

[Spamphie]

I know you explained the windscreen wipers but it still looks really funny. Yes, I'm childish. :D

[limpiomott2]

@Mandilore...I could be wrong but maybe he has a car so that he can actually use for it's intended purpose rather than as an investment.

[Razerser]

How much is imported cars like BMW and Mercedes?

[SexyToshi]

my brother pays about 30,000yen a month on parking in tokyo... I pay nothing on my drive way here in aus lol

[gloomybearx3]

Wow, gas is expensive! 150Y/L... almost 4 liters in a gallon, so 150 times 3.7 which is roughly 555 yen a gallon... and that's like 6.7 US dollars. :O!

[NoirNG]

@gloomybearx3 150 yen at the moment means 1,32 EUR per liter which would be very cheap in Germany. Our gas prices usually fluctuate between 1.40 and 1.50 EUR per liter. :-(

[Beethoven1981]

Can you drive any car with same driving license or do you need different driving license if you need to drive big truck, tractor etc.?

[corbraz]

how about a motorbike?

[guguigugu]

that lancer is wicked.

[alexi626]

Lincoln @ 4:30 :D 

[DaleCampbellAcoustic]

I couldn't click away until you said 'more videos coming soon' : )

[AndreR241]

Thanks for all the information. I really enjoyed your video.

[LegionarMaX]

me too, and i always thumbs up :)

keep up the good work sillyolddude XD

[TommyTurntables1]

Iv just decided that owning a car in Japan is not for me :-)

[dreadl0rd00]

33,3 x 10000 Yen = 3000 €

It's fairly cheap for a car in good condition. All the cars in this video are surprisingly cheap. 5k €, 4k € etc. Those must be used cars (and TheJapanChennelDcom clarified it). In Europe new "regular" cars cost 20-40k €. Sports cars / tuned cars / luxurious cars are usually 50k +++. Used cars in similar condition to those in this video are usually 10-20k €. You will find many rip offs under 10k,and occasionally a bargain. Butom line, good prices for used cars in Japan

[ryanakron]

150 Y/L is about 7$ USD/Gallon WOW! 

[ayendal]

I'm not a die-hard car fan but I just love watching all of your videos, so I watched this all the way through.

[jwmvb]

im not a die hard car fan but i stil watched till the end becouse im a die hard sillyolddude fan:D

[ApplausableGuy]

@jwmvb me 2 :D

[logosfabula]

Sounds very similar to Italy, regarding mandatory check-ups, cost of parking slots and assurances prices. On some models you showed us here, especially the first ones, the prices seem extremely good - I guess they are second-hand cars.

Main difference is Japan has an incredibly good public transportation.

[killman84]

Thanks for another great video!

[Mandilore]

Any used car lots? lol

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

@Mandilore

They were all used cars.

[Mandilore]

@TheJapanChannelDcom Ah ok. Might I ask if you stated that cars are not a worthy investment in Japan, why do you drive?

[TheJapanChannelDcom]

@Mandilore

Listen to 4:53.

[Mandilore]

@TheJapanChannelDcom ah, makes sense. My friend lives in Yokohama and he even said its not worth it for him to purchase a car and he's signed to a record label and has to transport his gear for live shows.

[TokyoNerd]

@TheJapanChannelDcom

I did the math, and it's roughly 568.50yen ($6.99 American Dollars) for one gallon of gas in Japan.

[isuckatguitar12]

@TheJapanChannelDcom does that make japanese people not want them as much? dont they like new things?

[krustypinoy]

awesome :)

[Snuggles69247]

oh yea "thumbs up" good night

[Snuggles69247]

So BananaaMoon...lol :P I think the best option for a car is the Auction...thats where I got my car for cheap $1800 but with JCI, regular insurance and road tax i paid $2700 about what cost me the most was the insurance because you have to pay in full. Japanese people take very good care of their cars so a hand me down wouldn't hurt.

[immagodify]

your welcomed

[Renegade4al]

When I saw the 33 yen tag on that car (before you said that it's in man) I thought that the japanese are insane selling the cars at the price of a candy :P

[0HOON0]

Love your car related videos! Any chance we could talk you into checking out Daikoku PA or Umihotaru PA on your next trip to Tokyo? Keep up the great work!

[huntingvuk]

thanks

[AkitaTom]

@BananaaMoon Thumbs down 100000000 times.