dphi posted:

While there have been some cool ones posted here, I haven't really felt like I needed a little kei van as much as when I came across this pic

dphi posted:

While there have been some cool ones posted here, I haven't really felt like I needed a little kei van as much as when I came across this pic

RillAkBea posted:

Seeing Japanese workmen here on a regular basis, I'm not that surprised by the thick layer of cigarette ash, I'm just surprised nobody took 2 seconds to run it over with a wet wipe.

I've gotta say though, I do love late 80's Japanese dashboard design, where they just put a bunch of buttons around the gauge cluster.

wilfredmerriweathr posted:

1hz? Hell yeah I bet that thing is a rocket. A tippy rocket.

KakerMix posted:

Mechanically it's excellent though there is some confusion I'm working with Yoshi on about if the AC works. The way the HVAC controls are set in the pictures above means the AC will never kick on, it has to be on the arrow-bending-back-on-itself (aka 're-circulation') has to be selected. The port inspector guy (totally separate from normal inspector reports, only done because I blind-bought this van) says it 'works' but doesn't blow cold. I have a 91 Carry (the kei truck to this Every kei van) so I was out messing with it. The engine bay pictures also show the compressor not spinning as that alternator is blurry as gently caress, and the front of the compressor should also be blurry if it is spinning. Plus, there is a little green LED that lights up in the 'AC' switch if it were running.

Besides that AC thing (might work great if that switch gets flipped left) it's in good shape, lots of maintenance stickers all over the side of the dashboard and on the engine. 136,000 km is listed as the mileage, the odometer has been rolled once, giving a mileage of 85,000 miles. An easy white repaint, some new decals, deep clean, new tires, whatever immediate maintenance it needs, should be set to cruise the streets in this tiny factory-tuned van.

Darchangel posted:

Every Japanese car I've ever dealt with, the only thing required to activate AC is to push the "AC" button, fresh or recirc air source shouldn't matter, nor should the outlet vents selected. It's one of the things I really appreciated versus the American standard of "AC out of the dash vents only, gently caress you" approach. Sometimes I want to cool my legs and feet you jerks. Our Kia is the same. Korean, but seems to follow a lot of Japanese auto practices.
Super cool van, regardless.

On the Mazda Cosmos, I'm confused by the listing for the second one (the dark colored one). It says both "turbo" and "20B". I thought the 20B cars were NA. The two-rotor cars were 13B-RE turbo (slightly different from the RX-7 13B-REW.)

edit: I am wrong. The 20B was twin-turbo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Cosmo#Series_JC_(Eunos_Cosmo,_1990%E2%80%931996)
Also, while I would prefer a JC Cosmo, an '81-'89 HB Cosmo would be sweet.

everdave posted:

I thought my Prado A/C didn't work, turns out there was a second, smaller knob under the top one that turned it on.

KakerMix posted:

They went out and tested the AC again, flipped the switch to recirculate, kicked on. Is weak, but everything is working. I've got R-12 here so just having them send it.
I don't know why these Suzukis have the AC like that. Like I said I went out in our Carry and messed with it, figured out that the AC light, compressor and electric fan all turn off if the AC switch isn't on recirculate. Doesn't matter how anything else is set, if that switch isn't on recirculate the AC is not on. The controls are identical between our Carry and this Every is how I deduced.

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Yeah and to add to this, 70 series/Prados don't even have an AC button, they have the fan speed knob and a separate little switchy knob around the fan controls that you also have to rotate to get the AC on.

KakerMix posted:

I don't know why these Suzukis have the AC like that. Like I said I went out in our Carry and messed with it, figured out that the AC light, compressor and electric fan all turn off if the AC switch isn't on recirculate. Doesn't matter how anything else is set, if that switch isn't on recirculate the AC is not on. The controls are identical between our Carry and this Every is how I deduced.

KakerMix posted:

Took a deposit on the Domingo. Dude is planning on driving it from Florida to Michigan, I...don't know how I feel about that.

Auction Sheet posted:

5mt, ac, timing belt sticker at 95737km, aftermarket parts, inspection records, spare key, ceiling liner seats and interior panels torn, carpet burns, mirrors scratched, aftermarket steering wheel, wheels corrosion, slightly oily, small chips in windshield, undercarriage dents scratches and surface rust, aftermarket air filter, other dents scratches paint waves uneven paint

Inspector posted:

engine starts ok, slight vibrations at idle, revs ok, no smoke or vibrations, timing belt sticker at 95737km, no sludge, coolant ok, oil pan area slightly oily but not dripping, front tires at 70%, rear tires worn, spare ok, no leaks mold or rust in trunk, undercarriage/wheel wells/fenders slight surface rust only, boots ok, body as is in diagram, windshield chips small, drivers seat 10cm x3 tears, other seats ok, dashboard ok, ceiling liner loose and needs replacement, ac ok, clutch ok maybe aftermarket?, gears ok, check lamps ok, lights ok, wipers ok

Auction Sheet posted:

5mt, ac, timing belt changed, inspection records, seats torn 10cm, mirror paint peeling, undercarriage painted, other dents scratches

Inspector posted:

engine starts idles and revs fine, no smoke or vibrations, slight tappet noise, no timing belt sticker, oil ok, coolant ok, no oil leaks, tires at 90%, spare ok, no leaks mold or rust in trunk, undercarraige painted but does not appear to hide rust, boots ok, body as is in diagram, drivers seat 10cm tear on door side, passenger seat ok, dashboard ok, ceiling liner ok, no burns, ac ok, clutch ok, gears ok, check lamps ok, lights ok but headlights yellowing, windows ok, wipers ok, no leaks from roof

everdave posted:

What did that Cappo sell for? It was on my short list that is the closest I’ve been to bidding on one, that looked like a good one. Was just comparing sold prices on BAT and they all topped out around $6k so I didn’t bid. If I was after a personal one that one looked very nice and honest.

Somewhat Heroic posted:

I very much wanted some KM3’s for my LX 470 but read they were not as good in the snow. It will be my primary driver during winter months so while the KM3 definitely looks the business I settled for the KO2.

Still a little sad I didn’t go white letters out.

everdave posted:

That looks great man, very nice.

I have a whole lot going on right now but I did just win another. Celsior with 19k miles, mint.

KakerMix posted:

You Am I posted:

None of those images are working for me because they are not https

Auction Sheet posted:

4mt, lj50 engine, inspection reports, small chips in windshield, interior dirty and tears, undercarriage surface rust, 5 digit odometer, cargo area dents scratches surface rust, other dents scratches surface rust

Inspector posted:

engine takes some time to start, ok once started, idles and revs fine, 2 stroke smoke, no vibrations, coolant ok, engine rear area slightly oily but ok, tires have 4mm tread left and cracked, spare cracked but ok to use, surface rust in cargo area but no flaking or holes, undercarriage surface rust only, body as is in diagram, windshield chips small, drivers seat door side 4cm tear, seats dirty, dashboard faded, ceiling liner ok, door molding torn, clutch ok, gears ok, check lamps ok, lights ok, wipers ok

KakerMix posted:

but does say it has inspection records.

Jomo posted:

Paid the deposit earlier this week. Was planning on going with something mainstream like a Mazda Axela (Mazda 3) to keep the re-sell side of it simple and focus on getting the end-to-end process down, but then I stumbled on this beauty so might be throwing in a low-ball bid depending on what the translation says.

I'll be importing to NZ so no 25 year rule, however there is essentially a dead-zone (mid)1999-2006(ish) due to vehicles having to comply with frontal impact laws and emissions, but being exempt if over 20 years old. Also vehicles over 2000cc have to have Vehicle Stability Control, which isn't a huge issue since most cars post 2008(ish) seem to come equipped with it. 20 years old exemption still applies for this as well.

Only other snag/hoop that Yoshi explained is that NZ & AU have to go thru Autohub to do the pre-boarding inspection and all the other extra fun stuff w.e have to deal with (odometer check, heat treating if necessary etc.)

slothrop posted:

Mum has an Axela and it’s not that great. It’s a bit newer than my Corolla, a bit more powerful but tbh less enjoyable to drive. Hers has some JDM body kit, it’s too low for the sort of car it is. The clutch is heavier than it needs to be and you can’t open the boot with the key. Might be that it’s got some Japanese aftermarket weirdness going on but I wouldn’t bother importing one, you can get one on TradeMe. Or Mum will sell you hers, she barely drives it.

The Subaru will be fun, but prepare for maintenance.

KakerMix posted:

This right here is a 1980 2-stroke Suzuki Carry with 9,940 km on it. Doesn't say one owner but does say it has inspection records. I don't know how many owners a sub-6500 mile car can possibly have. This is now the lowest mileage vehicle we've ever imported while also being the oldest. It is also the first two-stroke so I get to cross that off my list. Scored it for 1032 US monies. I can't imagine this will be some huge sale or anything, but there is a chance it will be going to Puerto Rico and will be a real nice neat thing to have next to all of the rest of the neat things we have/have had.