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  • čas přidán 23. 11. 2018
  • It’s likely evident to the keen-eyed observer that for a channel with a name as inclusive as “Gears and Gasoline”, we tend to pay the most attention to only one segment of the automotive market: Japanese imports. We are unabashed fans of Japan’s work in the industry, and this weekend’s video will be an indulgent love letter to all things Japanese car.
    NOTE: If you’re confused by the relevancy of the anxiety-inducing intro to the rest of the video, I am too. In my head, the sequence segwayed more seamlessly into the discussion about Japanese cars, as I was looking at Mitsubishis. The intro doesn’t really fit tonally though, to be honest, but I liked it too much to cut it.
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  • @michaelwu9135
    @michaelwu9135 Před 5 lety +2786

    “Built by engineers not accountants”

    • @midnitestate
      @midnitestate Před 5 lety +117

      And I feel most Japanese cars are now built this way...there are still some models that are still fun to drive...but the 90’s cars were amazing and still are today...

    • @giff74
      @giff74 Před 5 lety +20

      @@midnitestate I agree Mike, the bean counters run every big company and all the computer driver aids have certainly changed how all cars feel to drivers.

    • @colinhawks2469
      @colinhawks2469 Před 5 lety +18

      why I tend to like cars designed pre-2010...especially the 90s

    • @achmadfajar6845
      @achmadfajar6845 Před 5 lety +12

      Cars of today still made by engineers, but most of them are Electric Engineers

    • @ZyzzNutss69
      @ZyzzNutss69 Před 5 lety +4

      Cough...cough *american cars*

  • @Formulasoul
    @Formulasoul Před 5 lety +1706

    Dude has the most tasteful z32 I’ve ever seen

    • @midnitestate
      @midnitestate Před 5 lety +37

      Ello Built I was thinking the same exact thing....it’s nice to see one not riced up to hell

    • @themisvespucci9894
      @themisvespucci9894 Před 5 lety +9

      Theres the guy that swapped a rb26 in his z32. Its very clean and tasteful.
      www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Da7YcUj0MLDg&ved=2ahUKEwib_82JytnfAhXEnuAKHR4rBFMQwqsBMAp6BAgMEAU&usg=AOvVaw0mnq8mGHyg9sJeAgEq23uk

    • @carcrazyafrica
      @carcrazyafrica Před 5 lety +18

      if clean Z32's are your thing, check out Yuichi Kato's czcams.com/video/bAExGSTngcU/video.html

    • @gluee8674
      @gluee8674 Před 5 lety +9

      theres a guy around me with an extremely clean z32

    • @andy-oq9ob
      @andy-oq9ob Před 5 lety +6

      It’s an absolutely beautiful car

  • @b_mb4948
    @b_mb4948 Před 5 lety +1317

    01:11
    "I have a problem... As you can probably tell, I'm a little bit too obsessed with cars".
    *_RELATABLE_*

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 Před 5 lety +1266

    Where are the Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Mazda, Datsun, Suzuki fans at?
    Let’s spread love not hate

    • @kasper5688
      @kasper5688 Před 5 lety +67

      Wait isuzu and suzuki fans are a real thing? haha

    • @jakek8101
      @jakek8101 Před 5 lety +23

      Kasper Leinonen the izuzu impulse rs was a god killer

    • @dAnIeLmOnGe2000
      @dAnIeLmOnGe2000 Před 5 lety +15

      I only ask for an SW20 Toyota MR2 Rev.5 with a BEAMS engine.
      :D

    • @SimonTrent8000
      @SimonTrent8000 Před 5 lety +11

      1986 MR2 4AGE 20 valve.

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 Před 5 lety +11

      @@kasper5688 yeah Subaru is known for the infamous WRX and STI and Isuzu was once a well known Japanese company that made good SUVs and trucks they still make good cars for the Asian market

  • @metor36
    @metor36 Před 5 lety +367

    Something I've always felt about Japanese cars, though I could be wrong, is that they have a culture of making something amazing out of the ordinary. European cars, like BMW and Porsche, used super high quality parts to reach their engineering goals, and American cars used super powerful engines to appease the culture. It was doing the basics with the best you can get.
    Japanese cars have always felt like they wanted to take something ordinary, like a basic Civic or Lancer, and make the best out of what you had. Turbo your engine rather than increase displacement, engineer ways for your basic suspension to work to the highest potential. Drift because your turbo doesn't respond as quickly as a V8, and practice your driving skills so you don't lose because of your income. It was an automotive world for people who weren't rich or lived in the country with tons of space to work. It was a culture born in driveways and under jackstands, building a reputation rather than buying one.

    • @MikaelaSelene
      @MikaelaSelene Před 5 lety +20

      This is beautiful

    • @calvinwong7819
      @calvinwong7819 Před 5 lety +29

      Your observation is on point! Japanese Automakers are taxed on engine displacement, so the question became how to increase power without increasing engine size. This led to the development of Japanese turbo’ed 4 bangers and v tech and vvtl instead of the huge v8 engines that came out of 80’s+ America. Combine that with Japanese emissions law reform in the late 80’s, and you create a need for efficiency and sustainability. Japan needed to design their automobiles to be as efficient, cheap, and reliable as possible to avoid paying higher taxes, while still meeting early emissions standards!

    • @arnouthpessoa
      @arnouthpessoa Před 3 lety +10

      /\ This need to be imortalized. There will never be a more accurate description of JDM culture.

    • @b-santriestorock.5044
      @b-santriestorock.5044 Před 3 lety +1

      The love between JDM cars and drivers are like the empathy between two underdogs, always trying so hard to overcome their own weakness and beat the competitors who are much stronger.

    • @nottobay6768
      @nottobay6768 Před 3 lety

      The fact that the Japanese idea of a delicacy is just really well exicuted fish on rice really fits that.

  • @brv002
    @brv002 Před 5 lety +347

    There will never be cars like those Japanese in the 90's. Today's cars lack soul.

    • @Bacon-ys2xi
      @Bacon-ys2xi Před 4 lety +11

      I loved the 30's, type 10 was amazing

    • @AntJoseph_
      @AntJoseph_ Před 4 lety +3

      brv002 absolutely

    • @streetboyz1096
      @streetboyz1096 Před 4 lety +20

      90’s cars are future classics. Best decade of cars ever made.

    • @stiggles98
      @stiggles98 Před 4 lety +8

      Drive a GK Fit in manual. That 90's Honda spirit is still alive.

    • @AnotherRalllyRedX
      @AnotherRalllyRedX Před 4 lety +5

      That’s why I love my Hawkeye STi. It’s got blue interior and I doesn’t feel super modern but stil has nice touches. It’s just in between 90’s and modern and I love that’s it isn’t all digital.

  • @GearsandGasoline
    @GearsandGasoline  Před 5 lety +906

    Thanks for watching guys.

  • @z_max33
    @z_max33 Před 5 lety +196

    It’s crazy to think one day all of these cars will be considered actual classic cars

    • @Brian-vm2eb
      @Brian-vm2eb Před 5 lety +24

      they already are

    • @ryanwolfe911
      @ryanwolfe911 Před 5 lety +13

      Mine is, it's registered as a classic, as it's 27 years old.

    • @takafumiarisawa70
      @takafumiarisawa70 Před 5 lety +1

      Why is it so crazy? genuinely asking.

    • @shujahchaudhary2329
      @shujahchaudhary2329 Před 4 lety

      Takafumi Arisawa Because of time.

    • @Brett4517
      @Brett4517 Před 2 lety +1

      @@takafumiarisawa70 Because time flies by so fast. I own a 2010 wrx sti, and it's crazy to think of how long ago 2010 was. It seems just like yesterday to me. I got out of the military in 2017, and it also is something that just feels like I was with the boys yesterday.

  • @igorblyat7839
    @igorblyat7839 Před 5 lety +337

    Dude you guys gotta stop with the emotional music I'm boutta cry 😂

  • @yaboirice5872
    @yaboirice5872 Před 5 lety +603

    I relate to this video so much, I respect muscle cars and supercars etc. There is just something about imports that I like so much more though.

    • @Archurus
      @Archurus Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly.

    • @qwerty-or1yg
      @qwerty-or1yg Před 5 lety +9

      Same here. I grew up with Fast and Furious movies. Paul Walker was the reason I fell in love with Imports..

    • @kylebenitez8926
      @kylebenitez8926 Před 5 lety +1

      I can *_p e r s o n a l l y_* agree.

    • @baggedjt
      @baggedjt Před 5 lety +3

      Facts. There Is nothing like the Japanese market

    • @durrellmoses7373
      @durrellmoses7373 Před 5 lety

      Likewise

  • @somed00d44
    @somed00d44 Před 5 lety +411

    Imo the 300zx is incredibly underrated

    • @xTheNameisEthan
      @xTheNameisEthan Před 5 lety +24

      somed00d one of the best looking cars ever made

    • @mrjdgibbs
      @mrjdgibbs Před 5 lety +6

      Pita to work on though.

    • @austinanderson6517
      @austinanderson6517 Před 5 lety +6

      Especially the z31

    • @Akshan510
      @Akshan510 Před 5 lety +2

      Looks like a Saturn on steroids, and I love it.

    • @Apoc447
      @Apoc447 Před 5 lety +4

      Let’s keep it that way pls....2 years ago you could get an fd for under 20k now they are going for as much as 50k .

  • @zubsmi4984
    @zubsmi4984 Před 5 lety +477

    I’ve owned my 96 integra type R for a while now but the day I bought it my dad looked at me in disappointment as he expected me to get something that would get me from a to b.
    I smiled at him and said, you just don’t get it. That point a to b car is something for regular people with no passion for engineering perfection. My aged Japanese machine is all I need :)

    • @zubsmi4984
      @zubsmi4984 Před 5 lety +134

      Brendon Morris in NZ where I’m living, they’re affordable with the right amount of saving. Question to you is, why go into a comment and mention something negative as if you would achieve any type of benefit from it. Ease up man, life’s not all about putting everyone else down.

    • @marzhemi
      @marzhemi Před 5 lety +31

      i know the feeling .. if u wanted an a to b car .. just drive a newer corolla .. ur basically driving an appliance

    • @justhtip
      @justhtip Před 5 lety +6

      Yeah take a chill pill man

    • @mwu365
      @mwu365 Před 5 lety +4

      " for regular people with no passion for engineering perfection"
      or maybe, just maybe....he's not into cars?

    • @imty8774
      @imty8774 Před 5 lety +5

      @Brendon Morris just cz you can't attain it doesn't mean no one else can.

  • @harrier1830
    @harrier1830 Před 5 lety +115

    That 300zx and skyline looked so so so so gorgeous there will always be love forJDM's no matter what

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +638

    Another banger. Nothing like a jdm car!

    • @Hitman7151
      @Hitman7151 Před 5 lety +17

      You are becoming the Justin Y. of the CZcams Car Community

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před 5 lety +2

      JDM cars are dead.

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety

      @@Hitman7151 haha

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +16

      @@DuBstep115 not at all brotha. They don't make them like they used to of course, but the spirit lives on through the enthusiasts!

    • @casomii7576
      @casomii7576 Před 5 lety +10

      DuBstep115 couldn’t be further from the truth. Japanese car community is thriving more than ever

  • @jake10386
    @jake10386 Před 5 lety +73

    We eat, sleep, and breathe this. There's nothing that makes me feel any other way than these cars. When our cars are down, we go into this depressed state, when they're up, all we want to do is drive them. This addiction to just these pieces of metal make us honestly happier and makes us get together in these groups to show off our passion. My car has been down for 6 months, and I just worked on it until I sat down to watch this video and honestly I cried. Because this is a part of me, and like Asian Ben said "I could never grow out of it."

    • @christopherelrod8788
      @christopherelrod8788 Před 5 lety +2

      Keep it up man! Just work on it when you can. When my motor had to be pulled I was doing 40 hours of college a week and full time job (and a father of a new born) 10 minutes here and there add up and one day I was able to start her up and go for a drive. Most satisfying feeling ever

    • @andypower31
      @andypower31 Před 5 lety

      preach

    • @benjamininostroza3131
      @benjamininostroza3131 Před 4 lety

      Julio iglesiias

    • @rcodyromero
      @rcodyromero Před 4 lety

      preach

  • @hectorescobar9450
    @hectorescobar9450 Před 5 lety +32

    300zx is the most aesthetically timeless Japanese car i can think of. It’s retro future

  • @jordanprice9285
    @jordanprice9285 Před 5 lety +246

    It is something about Japanese cars that has such a charm and character about them that no other country has really ever captured like they did..Japanese folk are some of the smartest people out there and it's evident why!

    • @qwertzqwertz7618
      @qwertzqwertz7618 Před 5 lety +34

      I wouldnt say smart. Its a mentality of continous improvement, making the very best product and always giving 100% for the customer. Also, as introverted, shy and conform Japanese are, they also like to be a little crazy in private, in their thoughts or fantasies. Boring on the outside, weird (in a good way) inside. That's why they are both great at producing normal grocery getters as well as interesting, different unique sport cars with character. Gotta love Japan.

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 Před 5 lety +4

      @@qwertzqwertz7618 I never looked at it from that angle bro and that's actually a great way to put it tbh! I guess this is what I meant by "smart" but I am not always the best with explanations :P

    • @NintendoGeek26
      @NintendoGeek26 Před 5 lety

      @@qwertzqwertz7618 unless youre bosozoku

    • @AntilleanConfederation
      @AntilleanConfederation Před 5 lety

      Jordan Price the Italians make the best cars.

    • @Archurus
      @Archurus Před 5 lety +2

      @NEPTUNE117 Nah. We have opinions, and we JDM enthusiasts doesn't like supercars as much as JDM tbh, like what the original comment said.

  • @jordanprice9285
    @jordanprice9285 Před 5 lety +162

    6:03 Also why is it everyone forgets about the 3000GT VR4? That car deserves to be apart of the JDM Legends too considering it was made for the competition as well, and it was the most advanced at the time!

    • @Josh-fu7fq
      @Josh-fu7fq Před 5 lety +1

      It wasn't JDM tho...

    • @Its_Me_Romano
      @Its_Me_Romano Před 5 lety +19

      Jordan Price because it's extremely rare so people tend to forget about its existance

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 Před 5 lety +12

      @@Josh-fu7fq it is actually since it has been made in Japan and not only produced in Normal Illinois like the Eclipse was.. there are RHD variants of it as well

    • @shiingo
      @shiingo Před 5 lety +15

      Yeah it's the Mitsubishi version of the Supra, Rx-7, or 300zx idk why people don't mention it

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 Před 5 lety +11

      @steezyskids sounds to me like you got a molested and abused base model but idk.. these can do basically what the Evo can and they can take 4G63 swaps as well soooooo.. second fastest 3000GT is 4G63 swapped anyways🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @joeslater5531
    @joeslater5531 Před 5 lety +89

    I totally get the cliché of Japanese car enthusiasts just being fanboys and wanting a million horsepower supras but to me there's so much more its just enjoying a kind of car in a way that makes you feel passionate to the way it looks, the aesthetic, the mechanics and most importantly the drive this video sums that up quite well. Top job lads
    Edit: the guy with the 300zx is so humble

    • @xTheNameisEthan
      @xTheNameisEthan Před 5 lety +8

      Joe Slater that’s why a bone stock first gen Miata is my favorite car of all time

    • @joeslater5531
      @joeslater5531 Před 5 lety +2

      @@xTheNameisEthan huh ye the MX-5/Miata/Roadster appeals mainly to the enthusiasts not the fanboys

    • @pringelz5339
      @pringelz5339 Před 5 lety +1

      Most people just don't get it.That's all.

    • @magnusandersen8898
      @magnusandersen8898 Před 5 lety

      Nobody wants a million horsepower lol

    • @joeslater5531
      @joeslater5531 Před 5 lety

      @@magnusandersen8898 you get the point

  • @Mr0erick0
    @Mr0erick0 Před 5 lety +25

    Opening Craigslist scene is the reason I have a 1968 datsun 510, 1967 Mustang, and a 2014 wrx... way to addicting

  • @intrikatekennels
    @intrikatekennels Před 5 lety +66

    As proud as I am to be an American, there's simply nothing like the nostalgia and glory of JDM vehicles in my opinion. Honestly it's not even about who's fastest, it's about the unique craft and fun that these vehicles are able to provide that American cars are just missing. To each their own, you like what you like. But til the day I die JDM will be the way to go.

  • @McXexon
    @McXexon Před 5 lety +9

    That Z32 is so aesthetic from every angle😍

  • @sebz7248
    @sebz7248 Před 5 lety +159

    The Japanese are very different compared to us Americans. They care about quality. Here in America its all about the money. Don’t get me wrong us Americans have some fantastically engineered vehicles but nothing close to the Japanese. It not even just with cars the Japanese overall make very high quality products. Japanese cars will forever be my favorite and I hope we can keep this beautiful tradition for many years to come. Lets take care of these sacred vehicles because in the near future we might not even see some of them and it honestly scares me.

    • @sean3717
      @sean3717 Před 5 lety +10

      And yet Americans complain about the plastic interior in imports

    • @scottjs5207
      @scottjs5207 Před 5 lety +12

      That's very dependent on era. Let's not forget that American companies bled racing in the 60s and designed road boats with intricate exterior and interior trim in the 50s. I'm sincerely interested in knowing if you've seen historical American cars, through each decade, cause I know I have, and some really show creative passion and appeal, not just money gobbling corporation.

    • @sebz7248
      @sebz7248 Před 5 lety +4

      Sean Lim Hey if anything alot of our Interiors are plastic as well. Especially Ford and Chevy

    • @sebz7248
      @sebz7248 Před 5 lety +1

      Scott JS Like I said in my comment us Americans of course have had some fantastically engineered vehicles! Its just not how it used to be! I think ever since the 2000’s started its been all about making money instead of quality

    • @gapplebees
      @gapplebees Před 5 lety +3

      @@sebz7248 How so? Americans make some of the highest performing cars for the lowest cost in the world. Look at the Camaro SS 1LE and Viper ACR. I'm more of an import guy myself but I think it's silly to say that American sports cars are lower quality in today's age.

  • @hybus5052
    @hybus5052 Před 5 lety +17

    that white r32 is so clean

  • @notbuggs6034
    @notbuggs6034 Před 5 lety +76

    Im a 14 yrs old that loves jdm but too young to own a car... im afraid that if i will grow up... these 90s jdm cars will be no more ... it is getting and getting more rare and more expensive... i wish that in the near future i can still buy my r32 gtr

    • @dankbass6549
      @dankbass6549 Před 5 lety +9

      I'm young too and I hope I can get an nsx in the future

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před 5 lety +17

      By the time you have money for R32 GT-R, they have banned petrol cars.. so GG have fun

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 Před 5 lety +15

      By the time you have money for a GTR all of them will be 100 grand for a stock clean one

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před 5 lety +4

      @@alexstromberg7696 By 2035 - 2040 a GTR will be worth 2 dollars. It will be junk, you cant drive it. They will ban petrol cars in every major city by 2035

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 Před 5 lety +6

      @@DuBstep115 they say that, won't happen.

  • @jimmorrison3715
    @jimmorrison3715 Před 4 lety +5

    That 300zx is absolutely perfect, my favorite of the 90's Japanese cars and that man really did that thing justice. Good job sir

  • @championhorse8877
    @championhorse8877 Před 5 lety +9

    The combination of sad music and emotional talks from owners made me realize,
    I really need to save my money if I need to achieve my dream of buying a R32.

    • @gmartirosyan
      @gmartirosyan Před 4 lety +1

      Dude, go for it!! You live your life once. Btw, I am on the same route even though my dream car isn't japanese, but who cares dream is a dream

  • @adamcallahan3418
    @adamcallahan3418 Před 4 lety +3

    I’m 40yo and Japanese cars have impacted me since 1998 when I saw a yellow eg hatchback and s13 getting off the highway and I found myself slowing down in my own car and staring until I couldn’t see them anymore. And since then it’s been those long creepy nights looking for parts that aren’t in my direct reach.
    I purchased a set of sw388 spoon wheels in 2001 and it took 6 months to get them. I’ve modeled my life around these cars and always brushed off the shit talking from American car guys who I don’t think would ever understand the precision put into those “plastic 4 bangers”.
    And now you find a lot of those American car makers are making their cars more in Japanese car enthusiast interests. Squeezing out ridiculous horsepower out of something that didn’t make that much power 10-15 years ago when Japanese cars were putting out more horsepower per liter n/a motors.
    I find myself missing those friends I made along the way with those cars. Some are still in contact and some are just really good memories when life was simple and driving was really fun and not a competition. Just enjoying what you built and not an Instagram heart. When black wheels were taboo and watching videos about cars with people speaking in a language you wished you could speak.
    Great video and thank you for the memories

  • @sandplasma
    @sandplasma Před 5 lety +7

    Z32, RX7 FD, Supra, 3000GT, Lancer Evo, NSX = pure sexy

  • @AlphaLlama
    @AlphaLlama Před 5 lety +21

    I love how your videos have a story to it. And you can see the ammount of effort put into a video with every new upload!

  • @jax1079
    @jax1079 Před 5 lety +12

    I've always had a soft spot for the early 90s Nissan 300ZX. It was one of the first cars that made me go "whhoooaaa," just by looking at it. And red. It had to be red. 😎

  • @pravinlucasofficial8149
    @pravinlucasofficial8149 Před 5 lety +5

    It's good to see that my crew and I aren't the only ones obsessed about Best Motoring and JDM cars.
    Seeing a GTR or a Supra, even at this age makes me feel like a child meeting my childhood heroes!
    like you said, we'd probably never get tired of having them in our lives..
    My fsmily's Accord Euro R is such a big part of my life, I feel its an extension of me. It's engine really speaks to me. It feels like its got a soul! Hope everyone feels the same about something in their lives!

  • @car_love_3652
    @car_love_3652 Před 5 lety +12

    This makes me miss my 1990 300zx so much definitely can feel the love and passion awesome video

  • @giff74
    @giff74 Před 5 lety +21

    I can relate..... I've owned 3 Civics and an Integra, JDM parts on all and two had swaps. Now I'm in my 40's with a job, wife and kids. I couldn't ride my motorcycle to work anymore so I bought a Chevy Cruze (it is a hatch and 6 speed). The Cruze is reliable and gets good mileage, but it does nothing for my soul. I miss the howl of VTEC and knowing I was in the "Honda club."
    Trust me I understand!

    • @RatelHBadger
      @RatelHBadger Před 5 lety +7

      3 Civics, with Spoon engines?

    • @giff74
      @giff74 Před 5 lety +1

      Ratel.H Badger I wish!!!! Maybe through as Mugen in for sure excitement.

    • @zhain0
      @zhain0 Před 4 lety

      Why do people think a job, wife and kids mean you can't get a decent car..... Buy an sti forester or stagea, crown, 4 door skyline, Evo wagon.... There are loads of options

    • @lakeshoresubtleties
      @lakeshoresubtleties Před 4 lety +1

      @@zhain0 ...or the current 5 door civic hatch, in this family guy's case.

  • @MiguelDsm
    @MiguelDsm Před 5 lety +14

    Those DSMs in the beginning 💪🏼

  • @mikemarranitalivreiro5120

    Man I fricking love your videos, such good work behind them, you can feel the passion

  • @Adicti0nsgaming
    @Adicti0nsgaming Před 5 lety +7

    Those 2 shots at 12:46 are just amazing. I remember watching Eric's wrx vid, awesome how much you guys have grown.

    • @coltonkey123
      @coltonkey123 Před 5 lety

      Adicti0nsgaming really want those as a background...

    • @Adicti0nsgaming
      @Adicti0nsgaming Před 5 lety

      Could just screen shot it, it's in 4k but CZcams does have its compression :/

  • @demetriosb5758
    @demetriosb5758 Před 5 lety +12

    Everyone forget the 3000gt man. Guy who lives down the street from me owns a 99 VR4. Which is super rare in the states. I swear I need to knock on his door one day and give him my number if he ever wants to sell it.

    • @thejohn6912
      @thejohn6912 Před 5 lety

      Demetrios b where I live, theres 2 vr4 3000gts and one FTO base model 3kgt and I couldn’t be more happy, they’re such bomb cars

    • @az_3kgt714
      @az_3kgt714 Před 4 lety

      sorry your comments old. But your right 3000gt's are bomb ass cars and i picked up an SL about a year ago. Still catching up on the maintenance of it. Not the fastest thing but it's still fun as hell to drive with the 5-speed. Also kinda cool having dudes in 2017 corvettes going that car is beautiful man. Mines a pearl yellow 3000gt it sticks out were ever it goes.

  • @JlGGLYPUFF
    @JlGGLYPUFF Před 4 lety

    this is still my single favorite video on youtube,and maybe even on the entire internet. speaks to me so much. please,keep ip the good work. I love all that you do.

  • @FeralGameing
    @FeralGameing Před 5 lety

    Best video I've watched in years... liked and subscribed, you can really feel all of the emotion and love you guys have for cars...

  • @xgxmax2893
    @xgxmax2893 Před 5 lety +6

    Its videos like this that bring the itch back in me to want to build the jdm car ive always wanted. That car for me is a Nissan Pulsar GTi.

  • @SummonerArthur
    @SummonerArthur Před 5 lety +10

    That 300zx is gorgeous!
    Congratulations Jon!

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 Před 5 lety

      Summoner Arthur Jon*

    • @SummonerArthur
      @SummonerArthur Před 5 lety

      @@jtg5238 *jhohnh
      (Alright, I'll fix it)

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 Před 5 lety

      Summoner Arthur do you know Jon? 😂

    • @SummonerArthur
      @SummonerArthur Před 5 lety

      @@jtg5238 no, I dont. Why do you ask? LOL

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 Před 5 lety

      Summoner Arthur just wondering cause me and him are friends

  • @VEDEMRACING99
    @VEDEMRACING99 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video as always guys! Product quality of your videos never disappoint!

  • @DriversSide
    @DriversSide Před 5 lety

    You guys always pump out some amazing content. Great work with this one!

  • @alexsurh1472
    @alexsurh1472 Před 5 lety +5

    300zx is one of the nicest looking cars imo

  • @derekb370z
    @derekb370z Před 5 lety +8

    This video hits home in so many ways. Thank you! I don’t think I will ever outgrow the love for Japanese sports cars. With all the money in the world my garage would still be full of Japanese cars. NSX, GTR, RX-7, Z, WRX, Evo, Supra, S2000, AE86, BRZ I could go on for a while but so many iconic cars all from one place.

    • @NintendoGeek26
      @NintendoGeek26 Před 5 lety +1

      What about Hakosuka, Kenmary, GX71, GX81, Cima, Celsior, etc?

  • @Genevo9
    @Genevo9 Před 5 lety

    Another well made video bro! I've always been in love with Japanese cars since a little kid. Owning one now is a dream come true to me even though its not the lowest mileage, most perfect, it still tickles my heart strings every time I open up my garage.

  • @f.fishelele7956
    @f.fishelele7956 Před 5 lety

    i shed tear or two when watching this. thanks for making such an awesome and emotional video.

  • @TBills3000
    @TBills3000 Před 5 lety +23

    JDM for life 🇯🇵💪

  • @RAP302
    @RAP302 Před 5 lety +8

    You can NEVER be to obsessed about Japanese cars!

  • @revnto7k
    @revnto7k Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic video, tugged at my heart strings for sure! Growing up I have always loved 90's Japanese cars, and I would argue are the best the world has ever seen. What I would give for that gorgeous red Z32!! Possibly my favorite car of all time.. Great work, thanks so much!!

  • @nomadman2884
    @nomadman2884 Před 5 lety

    Yall seriously are one of the few channels that truly get the bond of a person and their car. I love watching your videos because you can tell they are made by true petrolheads.

  • @jacksonevans1746
    @jacksonevans1746 Před 5 lety +48

    0:24 wat dat mouf do ?

  • @robbalinski1606
    @robbalinski1606 Před 4 lety +3

    I've always though the Z32's were timeless beautiful.

  • @NourRodriguez
    @NourRodriguez Před 4 lety +1

    This is literally one of my all time favorite videos on CZcams ♥ and I get exactly the same face expressions watching how spiritually and beautifully these cars were made. Gears and Gasoline as Always the best videos, I just arrived here too late I guess but still.

  • @kaelenwinnett
    @kaelenwinnett Před 5 lety

    Your guy's videos never disappoint and hit every point spot on, keep the amazing work up!

  • @1969ChevroletCamaro
    @1969ChevroletCamaro Před 5 lety +5

    12:49 Retro Jdm 300zx light 😮🇯🇵

  • @stix_fn4183
    @stix_fn4183 Před 5 lety +6

    Whenever I think of cars, I always come here

  • @afcreative22
    @afcreative22 Před 5 lety

    I love your production quality. You give me an almost unobtainable benchmark to strive for.

  • @Eji66
    @Eji66 Před 5 lety

    It’s your passion. It becomes apart of you from the very beginning. That feeling of sitting in the seat, strapping in and turning the key is the best part. Nothing like it

  • @xtianruiz5375
    @xtianruiz5375 Před 5 lety +15

    JDM cars are SuperCOOL car... i own a 1989 corolla sedan .here in Philippines

    • @bathingape9369
      @bathingape9369 Před 5 lety +2

      your car is not jdm. it's usdm. it originally came with a left hand drive dash.

    • @calvinnotklein6368
      @calvinnotklein6368 Před 4 lety

      Bathing Ape93 Eh, the term JDM has become hella broad as time went on. Just any Japanese car, that’s JDM now.

  • @marcellis7002
    @marcellis7002 Před 5 lety +4

    "Race gutted" lmao it's just so funny to me. 😂😂

  • @JoeyyTube
    @JoeyyTube Před 5 lety

    Great video dudes, love of these machines and the community has def been a big part of my life. This brings me Joy!

  • @richard197
    @richard197 Před 5 lety

    I just wanna say that you guys make your videos so high quality and amazing, they make me and an enthusiast feel validated * if that's the right word * because I've grown up in a non car person family, always been the odd one out. The funny thing is at the moment is I love imports but I'm stuck with a 1998 silverado and your videos give me hope for that one day ill purchase my dream car ✌thx for making videos guys

  • @cartergarnon6299
    @cartergarnon6299 Před 5 lety +3

    I just finished restoring a 91 300zx tt that I found last winter. You’d have to show up with $50k+ in cold hard cash to convince me to part with it.

  • @georgegiesbrecht8224
    @georgegiesbrecht8224 Před 5 lety +19

    Perfect 5/7 video

  • @tmlmagee
    @tmlmagee Před 5 lety

    Always quality content from you guys Thanks Ben and Ben!

  • @sameerdavids9808
    @sameerdavids9808 Před 5 lety

    I'm honestly never disappointed when I watch your vids, keep up the good work bud

  • @kyleno4148
    @kyleno4148 Před 5 lety +21

    I bought a z two hours ago, I have a problem

  • @liamsilvia460
    @liamsilvia460 Před 5 lety +5

    Hey I’m not sure if you made a video on this but i feel like as a 13 year old walking around the car show taking picture and I feel like no one want to talk.I know most people would think oh it’s just another 13 year old that thinks he knows everything.But I don’t and all I want to do is learn and talk about cars.I have talked to people about cars for like 2 hours and I love it.All I want to do is go a car show and talk about imports but no one wants to talk to a 13 year old.

    • @dooleyskater
      @dooleyskater Před 5 lety +1

      Try being the one who starts the conversation. If someone or a few people are around a car that you are interested in just ask. I can guarantee you that they would love to help you learn and share stories about their car with you. We're one big family. Talking about our cars is something we love to do. I won't lie though, there are some people who are just plain rude and you can't take it to heart. The majority of people you'll meet and speak with are genuine and are probably excited you love cars too. Next time you're at a show, don't be afraid to just ask questions. You'll learn more than you think and you'll meet amazing people along the way. :)

    • @liamsilvia460
      @liamsilvia460 Před 5 lety

      Ben Dooley thanks bro on the advice

    • @zhain0
      @zhain0 Před 4 lety

      Just don't act like a jumped up kid, be at the maturity of the people you are talking to and most people will be more than happy to have a chat

  • @blackinferno9434
    @blackinferno9434 Před 5 lety +1

    i love this channel, please upload regularly - a good suggestion all the way from Kenya, keep up the good work

  • @flyingpigsracing5018
    @flyingpigsracing5018 Před 5 lety

    Great edit guys, always stepping your game up. The channel's quality is so high keep it up.

  • @aaronesau9427
    @aaronesau9427 Před 5 lety +3

    Saw the title and like it before watching!!

  • @rex_s80
    @rex_s80 Před 5 lety +6

    Yes, more cinematics

  • @coltonsalmons7321
    @coltonsalmons7321 Před 5 lety

    One of the best car videos I've seen in a while. Well done!

  • @EricSchofhauser
    @EricSchofhauser Před 5 lety +2

    This was beautiful. Thank you for making this.

  • @aftaabdomun6291
    @aftaabdomun6291 Před 5 lety +10

    I freaking love cars
    If I could marry one I would

  • @igorblyat7839
    @igorblyat7839 Před 5 lety +19

    Japenese car fans rise up!

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow Před 5 lety +1

      I salute! I report to serve the Japanese car community! Let's send those American muscle cars packing!

    • @igorblyat7839
      @igorblyat7839 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheBeatlesShow Yes!

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow Před 5 lety +1

      @@igorblyat7839 What's your favorite Japanese car? Mine's the R32 GT-R!

    • @igorblyat7839
      @igorblyat7839 Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheBeatlesShow Thats not possible......its mine too lol + Evo 9

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow Před 5 lety +1

      @@igorblyat7839 Those are all just too fast! Gotta love 'em!

  • @Gorillatankadin
    @Gorillatankadin Před 4 lety

    Probably one of the most emotional Videos I´ve seen here on YT. Well made.

  • @alexgonick
    @alexgonick Před 5 lety

    I could watch this a million times and never get tired of it. Everything you said is so true. Thank you for making this amazing film.

  • @therebelliousgeek4506
    @therebelliousgeek4506 Před 5 lety +26

    AE86 anyone?

  • @arandomname1_5
    @arandomname1_5 Před 5 lety +34

    you can never be TOO obsessed with cars BURN THAT PRIUS

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow Před 5 lety +19

      I think the Prius deserves some love. I mean, it's not fast at all, but that's not what it was built to be. It was built to be reliable and fuel efficient, which it does extremely well. Cars should be judged by if they're good at what they were designed for. Like, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is awesome because it's extremely fast. The Toyota Prius is awesome because it's inexpensive and efficient.

  • @sidney4211
    @sidney4211 Před 5 lety

    Boi you guys deserve much more credit for your work

  • @joshuahebert9949
    @joshuahebert9949 Před 5 lety +6

    Who the hell says a Z32 looks dated?
    ...haters

    • @MJ-uk6lu
      @MJ-uk6lu Před 3 lety

      Probably Camry losers.

  • @ajmalnajath1399
    @ajmalnajath1399 Před 5 lety +3

    this is better than any made up hollywood love stroy. period.

  • @unicorn7337
    @unicorn7337 Před 5 lety +1

    Very relatable video. I have an interest in all Japanese cars, but have been obsessed with 80s and 90s Toyotas since I was about 10 or 11. I went to rally stages here in Ireland where almost every competitor was driving a Subaru or Mitsubishi, but a couple of guys were competing in Celica GT-Fours and Corollas which were so different looking to the 4 door Imprezas and Evos. I fell in love with the GT-Four and now drive a 1994 JDM ST205 which is my pride and joy. I also have my sights set on adding a JDM SW20 MR2 to my garage next year.

  • @THEALKYL
    @THEALKYL Před 5 lety +1

    “Auto” was my third word as well. Born and raised in Stuttgart, I have nothing but respect for the Japanese automotive industry and the Japanese people. A people and culture as strong as a Katana: forged in fire out of many layers, sharp, tough, hard, but flexible enough to be virtually unbreakable. Mazda: Made in Hiroshima. Daimler and Porsche made in Stuttgart.

  • @jyukaid2669
    @jyukaid2669 Před 5 lety +6

    remembered Jeremy Clarkson said the gt86 was "designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.", I feel like lots of the older Japanese cars were designed that way. and pretty disappointed by the newer ones if to be honest. there are exception tho haha

    • @kasper5688
      @kasper5688 Před 5 lety

      Jyukai D Flying cows are more realistic than the gt86 being designed buy enthusiasts.

  • @dylanmiller9414
    @dylanmiller9414 Před 5 lety +6

    I love my 03' 350z. I don't think I'll ever get rid of that car loll

    • @dankbass6549
      @dankbass6549 Před 5 lety

      Get a g35

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před 5 lety

      Not a JDM car tho

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 Před 5 lety +1

      DuBstep115 lol it's Nissan same people who made the legendary s13 and gtr.

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 Před 5 lety +1

      DuBstep115 lol it's made by Nissan. The same people who engineered the legendary s13 and the amazing gtr.(r32 is the best btw;)

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 Před 5 lety +1

      PeskyObeseCat I looked through the options and I found a good deal on the car so I bought it up

  • @koenlangedijk1087
    @koenlangedijk1087 Před 5 lety

    this made me warm from the inside of me. love this video guys!

  • @dimidope
    @dimidope Před 5 lety +1

    It's a passion, it doesn't need an explanation. And i think the car you own represents who you are.
    Again a really nice video!!! Grtz from Belgium

  • @drift5170
    @drift5170 Před 5 lety +3

    I relate to this and my parents even complain when I’m always talking about cars and how awesome they are and even question me when I tel them I like cars from the 90s and I’m only 12 but my first car that got me into cars was a Lamborghini murcialago poster now I’m love hundreds 😍💯👌🏽

  • @tonijovanovic6665
    @tonijovanovic6665 Před 5 lety +11

    Jdm4Life 🔰

  • @Krcelich
    @Krcelich Před 4 lety +2

    That 300zx is one of the most beautiful 300zx's I have ever seen

  • @reddyuda
    @reddyuda Před 4 lety +1

    Z32 300ZX is just such a timeless design. The last one was produced almost 20 years ago.
    Among the ranks of the FD RX7, NSX, Supra, R32 and R34 Skylines. The era of Pacific muscle.

  • @backgroundnpc2251
    @backgroundnpc2251 Před 5 lety +3

    People saying "great vid" and the video was only out for 30 seconds

    • @applesyo
      @applesyo Před 5 lety +1

      Seimor Skinner always a 99.9% chance that they upload a banger. Never disappoints.

  • @muhammedq9109
    @muhammedq9109 Před 5 lety +6

    People drive cars to drive to work.. In car culture You drive to get away from work..

  • @robk7196
    @robk7196 Před 5 lety

    Great content as per usual! Keep up the good work guys!

  • @chadyore1104
    @chadyore1104 Před 5 lety

    Wow...what another perfect video You guys are really doing them fantastic, keep it up! I LOVED this one!

  • @pilsman2733
    @pilsman2733 Před 5 lety +1

    A tear came out of my eye I love this vid keep it up guys