The World of Exotic and Import Cars: A Guide to the Best Options

In recent years, the automotive world has seen a significant rise in popularity among exotic and import cars. These vehicles are often sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate their unique design, performance, and exclusivity. In this article, we'll explore some of the most interesting and desirable options available on the used car market.

One of the most exclusive cars ever produced is the Toyota Supra, a top-secret model that was only available to a select few. With its sleek design and impressive performance capabilities, the Supra has become a coveted collector's item among car enthusiasts. The Supra's popularity has led to a thriving used car market, where buyers can purchase one of these rare vehicles and enjoy the thrill of owning a true exotic car.

Another Japanese vehicle worth mentioning is the Nissan Elgrand, a two-ton minivan that's packed with features and options. With its impressive array of gasoline and diesel engine choices, as well as two or four-wheel drive, the Elgrand is an ideal choice for those who want a versatile and practical vehicle. Additionally, the Elgrand boasts a range of innovative features, including Nissan's first internet-enabled satellite navigation system.

For those who love to camp and enjoy off-roading, the Honda Delica and Hiatus are popular options. However, for those who prefer something more fast-paced, the GTR is an excellent choice. The R33 generation of the Skyline GT-R has been available to import to the US for a few years, but there's a special edition that's worth mentioning – the Nismo 400R and some other obligation special edition.

The Nismo 400R is a limited-edition model that boasts impressive performance capabilities, including nearly 400 horsepower. With its upgraded engine, suspension, and aerodynamics, this car is a true beast on the road. The fact that only 44 units were produced makes it an even more exclusive and coveted collector's item.

But what about the Honda NSX Type S? This sleek and sporty car is often considered one of the most desirable exotic cars available. With its lightweight aluminum body, BBS wheels, and carbon Kevlar hood, the NSX Type S is a true masterpiece of engineering. The addition of special features such as a Momo steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats adds to its exclusivity.

The NSX Type S has also undergone several revisions over the years, including the introduction of the Type S Zero. This even more stripped-down version boasts an impressive array of weight-saving measures, making it a true hot rod for the discerning driver. However, with only 30 units produced, this car is extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors.

Importing a car to the US can be a complex and costly process, but for those who are determined to bring their dream vehicle home, there are several reputable importers to consider. Top Tank Importers and Jamie at orchideuro.com are just two examples of companies that specialize in importing exotic and import cars from around the world.

Whether you're looking for an exotic sports car or a practical minivan, there's an incredible range of options available on the used car market. By exploring these unique vehicles and learning more about their history and features, you can find the perfect ride to suit your needs and style.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en(car engine revving)- Well, we made it throughanother year somehow,which means that we have been blessedwith a bunch of new 25 year old carsthat can finally be imported to the USAas long as you live in Florida.Hope you remember the lyrics to MMMBopbecause today we're goingback to 1997 town, baby.I'm James, I'm very excited.And this is the D List.A big thank you to Winc forsponsoring today's video.Everyone knows that wine isa very complicated drink.- Not to mention, very expensive.- Come on, guys, it's prettysimple and affordable.Thanks to Winc.Curated by over 5million customer ratings,Winc is the only winesubscription out there craftingand delivering 200 plus highquality wines for any budget.- Simple, Nolan, adorable.Buying wine is one thing,but figuring out your winepallet takes years of experience.- Really?Because with Winc'seasy to use pallet quiz,they select the perfect winesfor you in just one minuteand deliver them right toyour door with free 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pirate's favorite car,or if you're like me andlike to impress peopleby using chassis codes, the EK9.The EK or the hatchback versionof the six generation civicwas the first one towear the Type R badge.And guess what the R stands for.Racing!It came with stiffershocks, a close ratio,five speed transmission, alimited slip differential,a seam welded body to make it extra rigid.It also had the reddest interiorthat you have ever seen.You can spill ketchup or cocktail sauceor whatever all over thoseRecaros and nobody would know.Have you been eating shrimp cocktailsin your car again, James?No.James, we think you've beeneating shrimp cocktailsin your car again.Prove it.We can't.Oh, and another thing that it hasis a hand ported B16B enginethat makes 182 hersh pers,that's one of the highesthorsepower per liter ratiosfor a naturally aspirated engine ever.And the whole thingonly weighs 2300 pounds.Now people have been makingType R clones in the USsince day freaking one.But now, you can actuallybring in the real dealstarting in August 'causethat's when the oldest EK9sVIN turns 25.Okay, but listen closelybecause this isn't the last Hondawe're gonna see on this list,but you're gonna have to waitbecause this next car is a Mitsubishi.I'm talking about theMitsubishi FTO and no,I don't mean foot ticklers of Ohio.That's my other channel.I'll put a link in the description.The Mitsubishi FTO actually stands forFresco Tursmo Omoligato,which is Japanese Italianfor Fresh Turing Origination.And it's a spicy little two-door,front wheel drive coupe, just like the EK9that we just talked about.Now, it's true that we'vebeen able to import the FTOfor a few years now, but in 1997,Mitsubishi decided togive it a little facelift,which has also when Igot my first facelift,but besides the facelift,1997 was also the year thatthe GP Version R came out,not the Type R, the Version R.Okay?Stands for racing, yes.It came with upgraded suspension,a limited slip differential,a freaking mad nineties rear wing.The facelift came out in February of '97.The same year that Scottish scientistscloned Dolly, the sheep, who's dead.But maybe that's not enoughMitsui for your Bishi.That's fine 'cause I gotan even better Mitsubishi.This is one of my favorite cars ever.I'm talking about the Pajero Evolution.Now we've talked about thiscar truck on this show beforeand for good reason, it freaking slaps.Look at this thing.It's like, it looks like a Gundam.This was a homologationvariant of the Pajero.And it dominated theDakar Rally for decades.That's because it was builtfor exactly that purpose,to dominate the Dakar Rally.In fact, the Paj Evo,as I like to call it,'cause we're buds,has won Dakar more than any other vehicleand was even driven by the first womanto ever win the event.What is up, Jutta Klein Schmidt.Between 1997 and 1999,Mitsubishi built 2,500 ofthese freaking road Gundams.And starting this year, youcan bring one into America.We're gonna come back to Japan soon,but for now, let's take atrip south of the equator,a little place I liketo call criminal Englandor America's upside down twin, Australia.I love Australia,the Ford Falcon of Australiais nothing like theFord Falcon in America.It was produced all the wayup until 2016 over there.And they got a ton ofwild versions of this hog.I'm talking freaking Utesand stuff, with the tray.But by the late nineties,the Falcon had kind ofstrayed a bit from its rootsand lost most of the sport pedigreethat it was originally known for.But that didn't stop Fordfrom making the FalconXH XR8 Utility.The funky looking Ute with a Windsor V8lifted from the Mustang.This puppy's good for about 250 hers pers,but that's just the beginningbecause it's a Ford V8.There is a ton of aftermarketsupport for those little toad,little bull frogs.Probably superchargethat car for 800 bucks,might not be theprettiest car on the list,but it's one of the lastreally cool V8 Falconsof the 20th century.Let's keep this road trip moving.Next stop, little place Ilike to call Germanyville.Next up on the list is the Volkswagenbecause I like talking about Volkswagensand there are a lot of weirdversions of Volkswagens.But the weird versionwe're talking about todayis the mark for Mark Four Golf VR5.That's right, not V6, V5.And to clarify, the enginein my Golf is not a V5,it's a straight five.Volkswagen took aperfectly good VR6 engineand chopped off one of the cylinders.Why?Five cylinders engines have a soundthat is unlike any other engine set up.I have one in my car.It's very cool.(wheels squeaking)- Yeah, baby.- They even made an all wheeldrive version of this car.So if you want yourself aweird five cylinder Golf Rgrand pappy, you canstart bringing those overin October.All right, guys,let's say for some reasonyou want a British carand you want it to be really,really, really British.You're the kind of guy whoeats like blood sausageand beans for breakfast.You're in luck 'cause 1997was the first year of the LT1TX1, AKA the London Taxi.It's roomy, it hasclassic inspired styling,looks like you're freaking PT Cruiserand it's powered by aNissen Diesel engine.Oh my Lord.Put your clothes back on guys.I know this is soexciting, but jeez Louise.We're on set, we're at work right now.Whole camera crew just naked'cause they're so horny with me describingthis fun car, if it'sgood enough for the queen,it's good enough for you, all right?You know she's been injuredby her corgis multiple times.But what if it's not good enough for you?What if you want a chofer carwith a little bit more class,a little bit more luxury,a little bit more cylinders.Well, that brings us to oneof my favorite cars ever,definitely on this list,the 1997 Toyota Century.Century, were back in Japan.The Century has been aroundfor almost a century,since 1967 as the Rolls Royce of Japan.But in 1997 for the cars 30th anniversary,they updated it withnew architecture stylingand a big, fat honking V12, baby.This is the same V12 thatSmokey Nagata shoe hornedinto his top secret Supra.We talked about it a few weeks ago.You know how it works,link in the description.This car was so exclusivethat Toyota decideswho could even buy one,but now they're on the used car marketand you could cruise one ofthese yachts down route 66,which is not as cool asI thought it would be.Another Japanese vehicleI'd like to mentionis a van because I really wanna benefitfrom that van life SEO.JDM vans have seen ahuge rise in popularityin the last few years.Some states are downrightbanning them all together.Nolan made a video about the subjectand I definitely recommend you watch itif you're thinking about importing one,'cause the government mightcome and take it from youand crush it.So if Delicas and Hiatusesare too mainstreamfor your likings, wenow have another option,talking about the Nissan Elgrand.This funky looking, two-toneminivan came with a slew,an absolute slew of gasolineand diesel engine choices,two or four wheel drive.And Nissan's first internet enabledsatellite navigation system.Not only is it fully insulated,but it has a ton of room inside.People in Europeare already doing fullcamper convergence on these.And now it's our turn,but you probably aren'twatching this videobecause you wanna go camping.You're probably watching thisvideo 'cause you're a freakand you'd like to go fast.So let's talk about the GTR.The R33 generation ofthe Nissen Skyland GTRhas already been availableto import to the USfor a few years.We talked about it in last year's video,but there's a special editionfor the '97 mile a yearcalled the Nismo 400Rand some obligation specialfor 24 hours of a mall.Nismo, Nissan's racing division,took the standard GTR andimproved nearly everything,they board and stroked the RB 26DETT,upgraded nearly all the internalsand bumped the red line up to 9,000 RPM.The thing makes 400horsepower, hence the name.And it gets up to 60 milesper hour in four seconds.Plus it looks nastyand there's no plan onproducing 100 of these,but only 44 made it out of the factory.And the best news,the 1997 model yeartechnically began productionat the end of 96.So by the time you're watching this video,you can already in pourone legally, go get one,you got 300, 400 grand burninga hole in your pocket, do it.We have one more car to discuss today.I teased it at the beginning.If you, maybe you noticed,remember at the beginningwhen I told you that,'cause this isn't the last Hondawe're gonna see on this list.You remember?Well, I'm not a liar.I'm a truth teller.This next car's a Honda.Talking about the Honda NSX Type S.The NSX Type S came withlightweight aluminum,BBS wheels, a lightweight rear spoiler,a Momo steering wheel.So you know it's seriousand carbon Kevlar,Recaro bucket seats.They had a lightweight batteryand didn't even have power steering.They even used a special mesh engine coverto help drop the weightnearly a hundred poundsversus the regular NSXand to take full advantageof all of these weights savings,Honda refuse to sell it to fat people.They also revise the suspensionwith stiffer front dampersand a thicker rear sway bar,but that's not even thebest version of the NSX.They also made one called the Type S Zero.That was even more bare bones.And I'm sure more expensive,no cruise control, noradio, no power locks,no traction control, no fog lights,no airbags, that took off about 110 poundscompared to the regular Type S.Now they only made 30 of these bad hogsstarting in 1997.So if you want one, youbetter start looking.Now, it's not easy toimport a car to the US,it costs a lot of money,and there's a lot of redtape to jump through,you should get yourself a broker,but if you're really determined,and this is something that you need to do,it's not impossible.And hopefully you got afew ideas from this video.We have a couple offriends that import cars.If you want something JDM,check out Top Tank Importers.If you want somethingEuropean, checkout Jamieat orchideuro.com, bothvery reputable dudes,'cause you don't want toUncle Sam crushing your car.Thank you guys so muchfor watching this videoand thank you for watchingall of the other videos.It's been a weird couple years.Let's keep going, I love you.