[don_rapheal]

I was wondering if JDM Honda parts were just as expensive in Japan as they are over here? I would like to know because I know a few people over there who are not into Honda Tuning. I really want to get some stuff for my Civic. Please let me in on the info!!!

 

[clique]

Taking an educated guess here; most JDM parts are pricey due to both mark up and the fact that they're imported. I doubt they're the same price (in yen equivalent) in Japan.

 

[OhSoFast]

they are probably a bit cheaper - but not by much - The Yen is worth more than the US dollar -

 

[trentdx]

they are probably a bit cheaper - but not by much - The Yen is worth more than the US dollar -

uhm no, 130.865yen is = to 1usd this means a single yen is worth less than a penny or at least that was the exchange rate at the end of today

 

[oneslwcivic]

The markup is incredible. I was reading an article in super street or scc and they said spoon (i think) was selling vision corners for $20 bucks. They cost like 150 here or something like that. The import business is total profit. I wouldnt doubt they get full front clips for like 500-600 but Im not sure. Please anyone that knows tell me the markup on the stuff like motors, front clips, rims (spoons etc)

 

[TnyTouchsGrlSKR]

The markup is incredible. I was reading an article in super street or scc and they said spoon (i think) was selling vision corners for $20 bucks. They cost like 150 here or something like that.

Yup, exactly true! When I was looking through a magazine, you could get a fixed up spoon del sol for about $6000!

 

[ADIDAH]

Guys don't forget paying for shipping here, and then all the import taxes. Its not as easy you might think. You can't just have a friend ship an engine as a gift, and not have it taxed and wait till you pay customs

 

[cr00klyn718]

yupp jdm parts are wayy cheaper out there....we get ripped off out here..but hey what can we do

 

[Daft]

I am now thinking about going to Japan, buying my engine...
The exchange rate is getting better every day it seems.
Then I'll just take that new engine as my carry on!
I am sure that ANA would not have any problems with that.
Because hell, I'm an Amerika-jin damn it. I do what ever the hell I want to.

 

[ADIDAH]

IF its the same for engines as it is in cars, you have to own the product for a year WHILE YOUR IN JAPAN, and then when you have it shipped back you pay less taxes..

But who knows...

 

[don_rapheal]

Does anyone know of any websites in Japan that are in english that show prices of Honda stuff?

 

[TnyTouchsGrlSKR]

Does anyone know of any websites in Japan that are in english that show prices of Honda stuff?

takakaira

 

[moel_lee]

yup, they all got jacked up! that's why there's a lot of fakes JDM style now, and you can get them for a more reasonable price
well still get the JDM look on your car, only without the "Honda" prints on the items

 

[don_rapheal]

Thank you, TnyTouchsGrlSKR!!


:vpleased:

 

[don_rapheal]

Any other websites?...anyone!? Maybe a Discount JDM Honda website? Replacement parts maybe?

Oh I made it to 100!!!