The EASIEST Way to IMPORT a Car from JAPAN to the US!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @rsrchavi2234
    @rsrchavi2234 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +718

    step 1: have money

    • @G1lldchese
      @G1lldchese 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Fr😂😂😢😢

    • @illiminate
      @illiminate  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +128

      Step 2. Hit us up 😂

    • @G1lldchese
      @G1lldchese 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@illiminate man I wish I could

    • @garagecreww
      @garagecreww 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Lots of it lol 🤣

    • @Zz-ut3fd
      @Zz-ut3fd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@illiminatecan u guys import in india !?

  • @Alex-vz2jz
    @Alex-vz2jz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

    6:46 That's my car
    It was nice meeting you guys. I wasn't expecting to see you guys when i went over to pickup my car. It was my first time so that was fun.
    You look alot better in person and in your past video it sure did look like you weren't feeling great, glad that you are feeling and looking alot better than before.

    • @Diorluiss
      @Diorluiss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice car bro

    • @Alex-vz2jz
      @Alex-vz2jz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Diorluiss Ty 😊

    • @LooseScrewsPc
      @LooseScrewsPc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm surprised you didn't Diddy him.

    • @stevegonzales527
      @stevegonzales527 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      big question, did you go through a customs broker? if you didnt can you guide me on the forms/paperwork needed to get out the port? (i already have the export certificate, translation and bill of landing) my customs broker decided to ghost for no reason and my car is going to be landing next week.

    • @Alex-vz2jz
      @Alex-vz2jz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stevegonzales527
      Your gonna need all the papers they gave you when exporting your vehicle.
      With those papers you will need to contact a broker(one that won't ghosts you)
      Sad that happened but they should have gone step-by-step explaining what info you will provide them and paperwork you will sign.
      1. For future reference you will need to contact the port it's arriving and ask for an arrival notice. You will have 70hrs after the vessel leaves the port to send out your info to a broker. (I too learned the hard way but they where very nice and helpful to me)
      2. With your B/L you'd get a number to identify your order and pay the port.
      3. Because it's late you might have to pay 5k but since it's your first time hopefully you don't have to.
      4. Have your invoice, japanese papers signed and your name typed out to email the broker.
      Not sure if it was necessary but I sent my documents confirming that I purchased the car to the broker.
      I thought I did my research but there's still so much stuff TH-camrs don't talk about when exporting your vehicle.
      I kinda want to make a video so that others know. I'm guessing people don't give out that information so that others would work with them to get a bit of cash you know.
      Try contacting another broker and using the U.S. Customs and boarder Protection website(That is if you are from the USA)
      There you'll find a number of agents that can help you.
      Find one in the area where you will pick up your car.
      Send out an email or call them letting them know your situation and that it's your first time.
      Send out all your documents, a picture of your ID, SSN, and other proof of US citizenship like a passport.
      They'll probably ask if your running a business you could use your name as a business or simply put N/A or None.

  • @EyeWiNN
    @EyeWiNN 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Glad you still are doing your thing bro. Keep going. Your attitude is always refreshing.

  • @SabrinaSkyline
    @SabrinaSkyline 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I need more of these port videos, it's always interesting to see what comes in. That mini looked mint 👀🖤🌸

  • @eckokid36
    @eckokid36 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I also just got my S15, same color TV3 - Brilliant Blue. Also got a Spec R but I got the Aero package. Got mine from JDM Expo. Incredible experience. Glad to see another S15 to hit American shores! Should start an S15 club.

  • @joseluna7054
    @joseluna7054 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Build another stance car thats what started it all and would be dope to see it again 😔 drift cars are cool and all but that would be awesome

    • @joseluna7054
      @joseluna7054 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And before anyone tries coming for me, i have a drift car myself and a stance car. Just miss the stance videos lol as im sure some of us do 🥹

  • @RetroSoulX
    @RetroSoulX 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One of my many dream cars! I love vehicles from the 90s especially Japanese cars and I personally feel like that was when Nissan was actually top notch.

  • @BlayneSpringer14
    @BlayneSpringer14 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Love the vids Randy you seem so fun to be around 😊

  • @Jon64scale
    @Jon64scale 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Randy bringing the 🔥 and great info content i knew it was going to be an S15 but a Spec R niceeee ! Definitely a blank canvas and i think its beautiful i cant wait to see what your plans are for it possible RB swap hmm 🤔 😁 and as always may illiminate reign forever 🙌 and keep up the great work 👍

  • @Capt_3pic
    @Capt_3pic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    love the vids, you got me into JDM cars

  • @wlly881
    @wlly881 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    an s15 with candy green paint/ wrap on chrome wheels would be super dope

  • @yt_stickgamedude9327
    @yt_stickgamedude9327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching you i have been for so long and the reason i really enjoyed watching you is because your just like my older brother that i rarely ever see

  • @JohanGavieres
    @JohanGavieres 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a truck driver I need to have my twic card to get on the port. You guys don’t need to have it to just pick up an imported car?

    • @Alex-vz2jz
      @Alex-vz2jz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This port and I'm sure other alike you'll need TWIC, Vest, ID, and Documents of your vehicle.
      Have to make sure you're car is good for customs before you can get it.

  • @PatrickMendoza-gq3ru
    @PatrickMendoza-gq3ru 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohhhh another s15 for the Illiminate cant wait to see the mods yall put keep up the work!

  • @powergray8682
    @powergray8682 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bruh fix the R32 GTR, S13, S14 first before buying more cars😭

    • @Tyler-Lord
      @Tyler-Lord 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah i wish he would be more consistent with the build but the random vlogs are still cool

  • @Itz_King1391
    @Itz_King1391 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love seeing the notifications of a new video dropping it always makes my day to see a video from you hope you’re doing well and you make me believe I can own a car like your one day 🤍

  • @robertpifer3008
    @robertpifer3008 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making this video. After talking with Matt on the phone, I finally feel like I have contacts I can trust to get my dream jdm car to California. I can't wait 😁

  • @youngshreddfilthy2930
    @youngshreddfilthy2930 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep the stock body on S15 and paint it to original paint spec. Get the iconic spoiler with the triangle brake light

  • @brwlers
    @brwlers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    casually shows one of the MR2 spyders. I believe they only made 88 of those. so cool

  • @domnmvlogz1
    @domnmvlogz1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:25 looks like you're driving on Sepulveda since those roads are no joke with the potholes lol

  • @NotStyx1
    @NotStyx1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as soon as randy said it became legal this year instantly knew it was an s15. heaps of them are going out of aus to the US too 😢

  • @TheJMedia
    @TheJMedia 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing the jdm car import process! How much would an s15 like this cost to import to the US?

  • @Vhicken
    @Vhicken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    his gf giggles just like him it's so funny

  • @JuanxMunoz
    @JuanxMunoz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came for the s15, stayed and watch for Randy

  • @NelzonBlaze
    @NelzonBlaze 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    vertex body kit cant go wrong ,its clean, not scatchy and looks sporty. the car will need to go low and big rim. A JDM RIMS ....The colour is yours choice thou

  • @wonton3063
    @wonton3063 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome bro. Keep it up. Dam she cute learning in reverse 😊

  • @CO-ZEntertainment
    @CO-ZEntertainment 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was talking with my co worker that used to watch your content and I’ve kept up to speed on illiminate journey. I told him you’ve grown so much that now you import your gf from JA Pa n

  • @chaseerasmus4999
    @chaseerasmus4999 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Same Colour Bro and keep it Clean with Wheels and bag it🎉

  • @MADGENiUSProductions
    @MADGENiUSProductions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What website do you see listings for cars?

  • @moonlit_manji
    @moonlit_manji 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think it would be actually sick to just restore the s15 and make it look like brand new oem car. aaaaand as a miata fan that nb1 is pretty damn clean.

  • @no1washere89
    @no1washere89 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So if you don't recommend registering it in California then how do you go about making it legal in California?

  • @DcYpHa2o4
    @DcYpHa2o4 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im from Canada & putting some serious thought into a 04 Fairlady Z buuut i maybe overthinking a bit much as im not sure on sourcing parts...

  • @Real_CopperPenguin
    @Real_CopperPenguin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have two RHD japanese import cars, and I really enjoy them. Inconspicuous cars, such as a 1995 CRV, and 1992 Toyota Windom (lexus es300).

  • @BlancaMGarcia-rm9tc
    @BlancaMGarcia-rm9tc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s the difference between exporting new vehicles or 25years old vehicles ? Or How can I export into the United States new vehicles? I never done that before and I would like to learn, I will greatly appreciate your answer

  • @ryancarlsen5203
    @ryancarlsen5203 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been looking at importing a Prado 78 and will definitely reach out to the contact in this video. What are you going to do about registering your vehicle so you can drive it in California?

  • @90sgaragesix
    @90sgaragesix 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the new cars illiminate

  • @allengonzalez3253
    @allengonzalez3253 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do a video on the best way to register and drive in cali.

  • @stevegonzales527
    @stevegonzales527 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    perfect timing. my customs broker started ghosting me and now my car is 1 week away before landing and now i have to rush to see what paper work is needed to pick up my car.

    • @Alex-vz2jz
      @Alex-vz2jz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My comments keep getting deleted.
      I give all the info but they never show

    • @stevegonzales527
      @stevegonzales527 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alex-vz2jz all good brother appreciate you trying to help!

  • @jaywatson721
    @jaywatson721 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about registering? That’s the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger. SoCal resident

    • @awesomedude65
      @awesomedude65 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im also a socal resident, you got any connections? Im trying to import a EVO 5.

    • @jaywatson721
      @jaywatson721 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@awesomedude65 nah man never really got a clear answer besides move out of cali, the ones I asked that have done it out here are gate keeping

    • @awesomedude65
      @awesomedude65 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jaywatson721 thats a shame, I plan to moving to Texas next year anyways 🤣

  • @seifidn
    @seifidn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Clean stock body with fresh blue respray

  • @burgerbixch
    @burgerbixch 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    those gas prices though at the beginning..

  • @youtubeviewer7122
    @youtubeviewer7122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im still curious whatthe cost is like.. Nobody ever covers costs.. I dont mean cost for services im talking cost for shipping and what people charge for finders fees etc etc.

  • @odevious8081
    @odevious8081 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im in Tacoma WA if anyone wants help, btw the car fits her well lol

  • @noxgore5400
    @noxgore5400 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So how much money would that all cost? Let’s say I want a s15 like not even perfect condition maybe like yours how much would it be in total? Like with car and importing and all that stuff

  • @iannesopanget
    @iannesopanget 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    video suggestion: u should teach homegirl how to drive a manual

  • @SupraB007
    @SupraB007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m thinking of purchasing a Celica GT4 from cars from Japan to Long Beach. Where are you guys registering your cars? MN? I have an IL address. Can I just register it there to bypass the Cali CARB/emissions and smog etc? Thanks

  • @Tyler-Lord
    @Tyler-Lord 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are people ao concerned with stuff that doesnt even matter to them in the slightest, bro can be or do anything with whomever he wants and doesnt owe the slightest explanation. Live and let live

  • @mr.lostmyaccount4721
    @mr.lostmyaccount4721 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you get one get the NA, pop up lights beats everything

  • @Jamixr
    @Jamixr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should definitely get a Miata NB!! Such a great car!

  • @fvkaciv
    @fvkaciv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    w matt for getting an nb, and actually in japan the 2nd generation “miata” aka nb was called the mazda roaster not eunos roadster 👍🏻

  • @Lucky719ner
    @Lucky719ner 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dont know the import laws, would it be possible to import a 2003 subaru legacy b4 2.0 gt?

  • @boohst
    @boohst 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the CA emission laws, the ECU and what not? Would it pass that part of the smog check, the jdm ecu

    • @zachdelacruz6429
      @zachdelacruz6429 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Register out of state or have it listed as a historical car

  • @RBL717RBL
    @RBL717RBL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think my Chaser was on that boat. Got dropped off in Tacoma in mid May. Boat name Lily something I believe.

  • @frankieslim3322
    @frankieslim3322 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i hope 2 years from now you guys are doing this service. I want a Chaser

  • @juannieves5540
    @juannieves5540 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you only allowed to import used cars? How about new cars?

  • @ericgonzalez2368
    @ericgonzalez2368 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ? U said not to register ur car that u import from Japan but if u don’t register n California how can u drive u have to have California license plate to drive it here don’t u I always wanted to buy a chaser but the dmv said u have to have California license plates if u live n California if u register ur car n a different state I won’t get pull over for having different states plates

  • @iiMiSSiOnZz
    @iiMiSSiOnZz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do all their WiFi and security maintenance for that terminal. 😅

  • @lastasianks6547
    @lastasianks6547 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Should help me import an s15 spec r 😭

  • @ricosuave3717
    @ricosuave3717 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys make it sounds easy, but being here in Cali there seems like so many steps😅

  • @abofficial5834
    @abofficial5834 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone else try to buy to stuff for entrees but it wouldn’t take your card info, I’ve been trying for the past 3 days to buy entrees and it won’t let me

  • @xpapawsx1581
    @xpapawsx1581 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got my blue S15 Spec R this week!!

  • @ericgonzalez2368
    @ericgonzalez2368 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randy can u help me with that ? Please 🙏 u said not to register a car here n Cali cus s to expensive so how can I register n a. Different state with out getting pull over 🚔

  • @censoredlevel4118
    @censoredlevel4118 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Turn it into the monalisa from Tokyo drift

  • @1takejay_ak
    @1takejay_ak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:02 randy do you think they do donuts in that boat to test the durability of the wheels 😭😭😭

  • @Randompersom69
    @Randompersom69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I grow older I wanna import a lancer evo 9 if I can’t find any in Australia

  • @nielsdewolf1676
    @nielsdewolf1676 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paint the car original yellow from the s15 like jimmy oaks have one that collor is so sick on the s15

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randy I've asked this before ever since your video on Illiminate and how everyone went their own way but are you still keeping the illiminate branding/logo? Will the name change eventually?

    • @papi
      @papi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im pretty sure he just got rid of his marketing team

    • @Tyler-Lord
      @Tyler-Lord 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@papiand the clothing/ street brand

  • @YnoT.B375
    @YnoT.B375 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cant wait for the s15 refresh. New paint would be so nice, with a nice nardi wheel 😲

  • @mldgcure
    @mldgcure 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love the euro roadster but the silvia has my heart frfr

  • @bryansalas1564
    @bryansalas1564 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can’t wait until you upload the video of the LZ world tour brotha :)

  • @carlosruelas8781
    @carlosruelas8781 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aye, I was near the area in Wilmington(long beach/Wilmington port) where the yellow RX7 was at. I believe it got picked up on the 4th of April.

  • @kavancooney214
    @kavancooney214 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yo do the Abo-Moon paint- Toyota Yaris paint code with hella flake... what ever gets chosen make it drippy af

  • @datboisxe
    @datboisxe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where did you guys look for the cars, like yahoo auctions? is there a japanese craigslist 😅

  • @hi_saylee
    @hi_saylee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The camera quality is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DreBroChill
    @DreBroChill 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish yall would've said how much it costs so we can get an Idea

  • @YoungYoda666
    @YoungYoda666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much would it be to get the car or to even put it on the boats😭 and get it here (Atlanta GA)

  • @zFxnn
    @zFxnn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really want to see you guys making a sick Miata

  • @JayCastillo1115
    @JayCastillo1115 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love you Randy!!! 🔥🔥💙

  • @JoseMartinez-ki7el
    @JoseMartinez-ki7el 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn that’s crazy your car made a quick stop in my home state/ home town, Tacoma Washington

  • @RIP_BadluckS13
    @RIP_BadluckS13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Btw will u upload anything for the lz world tour?

  • @philtheoccultist
    @philtheoccultist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    leessssgoooo matt w da roadster hell yeah

  • @Andy4543
    @Andy4543 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel like you should just wrap it instead of paint it, save some money that way

  • @dopestatus11
    @dopestatus11 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Garage Mak S15 Track Car or C west bodykit or Tokyo Drift Monalisa hahaha

  • @kitdaffyd71
    @kitdaffyd71 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Eunos is definitely one of my dream cars. Would be a sick give away

  • @mrrsvisuals1596
    @mrrsvisuals1596 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    kiwami's on the jeep looks sick!!!

  • @mrulsafwan6982
    @mrulsafwan6982 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let's see how this S15 change. Make this like LBWK or Rocket Bunny kit Randy!

  • @kidzuurg7545
    @kidzuurg7545 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    giveaway on the roadster would be the best giveaway

  • @Ebk1988
    @Ebk1988 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn’t that car belong to that guy w the beanie?

  • @mafuyukirisu4644
    @mafuyukirisu4644 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought you already have an s15

  • @kavancooney214
    @kavancooney214 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂😂 u got us good Randy; I totally thought it was the white S15

  • @Backyardigens
    @Backyardigens 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much did you pay for your s15

  • @2grmr2
    @2grmr2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    SW20 Spyder is rare asffff

  • @theamazinggoldfish8713
    @theamazinggoldfish8713 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want the "New" Subaru WRX wagon in "Manual" which is offered in Mexico now but not the US. 🥺😢😭

  • @baguyaj5918
    @baguyaj5918 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    it’s been a minute since i watched randy, i forgot how pretty bro was 😻

  • @Diiego.qFitty
    @Diiego.qFitty 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Need me a s15 one day before the prices go up😩

    • @josephjoestar5444
      @josephjoestar5444 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kinda late prices been up 😂

  • @Bubblebunzz
    @Bubblebunzz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro I think they are shadow banning your content.. I was waiting for an upload. Went to your channel and you had 5 new videos up?? Would explain the view count being so low aswell.

  • @twofortykevv
    @twofortykevv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much was it to import and buy that s15?

  • @yonggunnuh
    @yonggunnuh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Build the Eunos. 🔥

  • @RIP_BadluckS13
    @RIP_BadluckS13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe dark grey and white pearl on the s15?

  • @halo002kgaming4
    @halo002kgaming4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give away on a roadster would be crazy.