Shopping Online For A Car That s In Japan Will Make Your Head Spin
Photo: Goonet Exchange (Other)
I’ve launched a fun quest to import a Honda Beat from Japan and do it entirely on my own. Each week I’ll update you on how things are going and what snags I’ve run into. Today I’m exploring different ways to buy a car online to be precise, a car that’s still in Japan.
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I started my search on sites like TCV, Be Forward and JapaneseCarTrade.
Screenshot: TCV (Other)
These are sites that host cars for sale by various exporters. Buying from one of these sites can cut out the hassle of finding an exporter. You inquire about the car, negotiate, pay up and arrange shipping all through one site. However, there are a few red flags that wave when buying from sites like these.
I m Importing A Honda Beat From Japan The Hard Way
Image: Honda
In recent weeks I’ve fallen deeply in love with tiny Japanese cars. I recently made it a goal to buy a Honda Beat and am kick-starting the process now. Against solid advice saying it’s a bad idea, my partner and I will import a Honda Beat ourselves. This is car importation on hard mode, but we have some tricks up our sleeves.
Advertisement I chose a Honda Beat for a few reasons. Unlike its contemporaries, you can still get one cheap and, as we’ve said before, it’s an incredible car. Plus, I absolutely adore its cutesy looks.