binky

Well, my Japanese Mandatory Vehicle Inspection has coma around and I FAILED with flying colors......about $4000 to get it on the road again. So I've decided to have it sent to the Philippines or somewhere.
T'was a nice car. ( ;_.
I'll be driving the company 2002 Subaru Legacy non-turbo slower-than-shit AWD for a while.......

I'll save up some money and definately get me another piece of that! But I'll get the 2.5L next time....with leather seats and other anemities!

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

wow i still can't believe how strict the inspections are in japan... too bad u can't ship it over to me... good luck with the Suby and you need to join the honda family again ASAP...

wackjum

Can you tell us why it failed?

I've heard about this and why engines from Japan generally are low miles but I never understood how strict it was.

KrayzieDxC

dam that suxs..you have one hella nice ass car..did you sold it or they toke away from you cuz u cant afford to pay 4 gs

Go90go

Damn, Binky, that's harsh. I second WackJum, why did it fail?

~Cheers~

desired_speeds

ouch, how did it fail, the car is still pretty new

duck97tl

Ouch. If it could happen, I think any number of members here would happily give it a really nice foster home here in the states....

binky

Well first of all, it'll cost around $2500.00 just for paperwork and inspection. Then I've got the yearly $600.00 road-tax to pay. Then I've gotta put replace the two front struts ( One blown and one leak....leaks dont pass either) and a new set of springs. Then the CV boots need to be replaced, and dont forget the steering boots. Need new brake pads. Need 4 new tires............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........so, I cant afford all them parts and labor ( even if I tried doing some myself). Its not easy owning a car here....especially "big" cars. Cars tax class, inspection class etc. depends on car weight, engine size, car width and all other BS! Since my car falls under "big" in all class, I pay more than my left nut.

KrayzieDxC

that why the car is so cheap to buy..and you have to pay more for the inspection...crazy! good luck with the subaru

wackjum

That's some hardcore inspection. Basically a big brother mechanic having you restore the car to pristine conditions.

Although something like that might not be tooo bad in the states (minus the taxes). I've seen some real beaters on the road that shouldn't be there.

OT but you know in Texas, its illegal to operate a car that has non working wipers. You don't need a windshield to pass inspection but you have to have working wipers.

Go90go

Yeah, that's some funny shit, hehe. Texas has always been kinda weird...

~Cheers~

desired_speeds

wow, you actually have to get the car in tip top running condition and do all the preventive maintenance to make the car pass.

Go90go

That's Japan for you... It's why I don't complain about smog testing here. I also don't complain about gas prices as we are CHEAP compared to other countries.

~Cheers~

memphisraines26

wow sounds like maybe part out time or can you sell to another country for some decent money? I would love a clean set of headlights and taillights! or better yet a Value sports spoiler

Go90go

Exactly what I was thinking... Taillights for me and your shift knob for my m8.

~Cheers~

Go90go

BTW, don't you think it's kinda weird how the UA1-2-3 didn't have power folding mirrors? Unless you do and have never mentioned it... in which case I'll take those as well. My Accord had power folding mirrors and it was a 3rd gen...

~Cheers~

binky

Well, I do have power folding mirrrors....I have to junk the car as is thought before i can take parts off. Japan has new law that cars MUST have all parts prior to junking. Ill see.....

binky

I think Japanese Gorenment should make it drivers responsibility to take care of their own cars...if the wreck was caused by malfunction of vehicles, then its the drivers problem. Japan takes money for everything. You gotta even pay for parking, at your own apartment ! Parking is not included in the rent even though parking space is built with the apartment. And get this, if you have no place to park, you can own a car. You gotta get a seal from landlord or parking lot owner, take that to the police station, pay $30.00 ( cuz they gotta come out and check to see if the parking space is ligit and exists). Its all about money.....sux. So, used cars are cheap! Or else no one can afford any vehicles! Oh yeah, GASOLINE is now about $7.00 a gallon and rising ( also groceries. It costs more for transportaion of food due to rise of gas)......(*_*)

memphisraines26

well is there a junkyard near you that you can get parts? I'm willing to pay for the pulling of parts, price of part, shipment of parts, and labor !

binky

Parts, maybe ( hdlts, tllts, etc.). But I doubt I can find body kits.....

Go90go

I want to buy your car. There, I said it. Just can't afford it ATM, hehe, got too much going on... Damn, I was hoping to meet you and go for a ride in your car when I fly over in a couple months... Maybe hand-carry some parts home, hehe.

~Cheers~

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

how about swapping parts out??? we send u parts to put on ur car before it gets junked, and you send us your parts... nice trade...

Go90go

^Agreed. Considering how many members of the car club in Japan want to go USDM, I think that's pretty good.

~Cheers~

Go90go

I'd hate to give up my heated mirrors, but that button is just so cool:



~Cheers~

P.S. The mirrors themselves are in my body colour, as well. Arg!!

vzuptnguyen

maybe they take so much pride in their cars they make u take great care of it =]

ELA.TL

you guys are too much!!!!!!!!!!! binky I think you can help out alot of 1st gen brothers in the state with parts. LOL

but in case you guys decide to do it.. keep me posted.....