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ohmyfuzzy69 · 03-25-2018, 04:48 PM

Looking into buying from Japanese classics in Richmond, VA. Anyone buy from them? Trying to make sure I don't get screw over trying to buy me a skyline sedan. Any info on them good or bad would help me decide on staying away from em or not.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 03-25-2018, 05:16 PM

Two guys I work with have bought a car from them with no issue at all.

crzsteveo · 03-26-2018, 07:54 AM

I would personally check out the particular car in person (obviously). I've seen way to many locals buy cars and discovers holes rusted out on the floor pans, jacked up wiring etc. then again these cars are coming from Japan

Tealash_Garage · 03-26-2018, 08:32 AM

I purchased my s13 Silvia from them in September of 2016. I had them send me detailed pics and facetime me to go over the car. They are very helpful and I am still very pleased with my purchase to this day.

smink · 03-26-2018, 09:10 AM

A good friend of mine bought an A31 Cefiro from them. They are legit and very helpful with the entire process of purchasing.

ohmyfuzzy69 · 03-26-2018, 10:01 AM

I plan to drive up and see the car in person before I put any cash in their hands. Being the car I've always wanted I'll go over every inch and drag my father along to help look it over as he's been working on cars for 50 years like lambos, porsche, ferraris, maserati and such. I just want to make sure the place don't have a bad reputation or is known for selling lemons. I couldn't find any bbb stuff.

Thanks

iiEddieGii · 05-29-2019, 07:13 PM

How'd it go with Japanese Classics? Considering buying from them myself.

kanyedian · 05-29-2019, 07:36 PM

A few years ago when they weren't so well known I came close to scooping up an S13 coupé but I didn't hear back from them. Idk how serious I was because I only emailed and it did say Pending Sale on the particular car I wanted..

But here I am and I have a RHD vert so all's well. I do like the detailed pics and descriptions on their site.

Green Arrow · 05-30-2019, 04:35 AM

What they sell for and what they list the cars for a different things, also ask side skirts to be removed for photos or if your there at any point. Rust hides...

izzy- · 05-31-2019, 10:18 PM

They were called out on fb for passing a R as a grade 4 or something like that. Shady

Farzam · 05-31-2019, 10:44 PM

Generally speaking the cars I've seen sold by them seem pretty solid. I'm sure there are a few cars they've sold that are meh-quality, but that's how the import game goes sometimes. I think a lot of people don't realize that cars don't age as well in JP as they do in certain parts of the US, so your expectations need to be a little lower unless you're paying absolute top dollar.

Driver Motorsports in Rustburg, VA has some good cars from what I've seen as well. A zilvia member works there too.

ohmyfuzzy69 · 06-03-2019, 12:06 AM

I actually ended up buying a Bugeye wrx wagon that is in great shape for 2500. I lucked out as everything I would of done to it is already done. Needs a few dents pulled and color change to WRB as I hate the red color

kanyedian · 06-03-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ohmyfuzzy69

I actually ended up buying a Bugeye wrx wagon that is in great shape for 2500. I lucked out as everything I would of done to it is already done. Needs a few dents pulled and color change to WRB as I hate the red color

True that. I dig those cars. Gonna have to change your signature now!

*DALAZ_68* · 06-04-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Farzam

Generally speaking the cars I've seen sold by them seem pretty solid. I'm sure there are a few cars they've sold that are meh-quality, but that's how the import game goes sometimes. I think a lot of people don't realize that cars don't age as well in JP as they do in certain parts of the US, so your expectations need to be a little lower unless you're paying absolute top dollar.

^this... it snows like a mother out there when it does...

SupaDoopa · 06-06-2019, 01:45 PM

Their reputation is pretty good. With all things in the automotive world, these aren't new cars. Shit happens especially when being loaded in a container and shipped over a massive body of water after six thousand people put their dick beaters all over it prodding ever hole like a Marsha May video shoot. Go and physically check the car yourself or if you're too sketched out, buy an imported car from the marketplace here - or where ever it's cool to do that now - and buy from a member and get a better deal if you have cash.

The deal is only as good as your investigative skills, pocket depths and personal feels.

jumpman2334 · 06-06-2019, 02:51 PM

there was someone on here who had a bad experience with them. i dont remember who it was, but basically echoing off of #3 and #9. the person said they werent 100 % true with their ad. i remember one of the big gripes being a terrible respray, where JC said it was professionally done (among other, smaller issues).

hopefully this person im talking about will chime in. but from what i gather, a lot of these issues can be resolved if you see the car in person prior to committing. although i do understand these cars go fast. not sure how you would coordinate that.

edit:
i cant believe i remembered it. its likely cause of the cool/unique swap. read post 9:
https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=664830

03-25-2018, 04:48 PM	#1
ohmyfuzzy69 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio Age: 38 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thinking of buying from Japanese Classics Looking into buying from Japanese classics in Richmond, VA. Anyone buy from them? Trying to make sure I don't get screw over trying to buy me a skyline sedan. Any info on them good or bad would help me decide on staying away from em or not. __________________ In the search of a new ride.. have around 2500 to play with

03-26-2018, 09:10 AM	#5
smink Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: wv Age: 36 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	A good friend of mine bought an A31 Cefiro from them. They are legit and very helpful with the entire process of purchasing. __________________

03-26-2018, 10:01 AM	#6
ohmyfuzzy69 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio Age: 38 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I plan to drive up and see the car in person before I put any cash in their hands. Being the car I've always wanted I'll go over every inch and drag my father along to help look it over as he's been working on cars for 50 years like lambos, porsche, ferraris, maserati and such. I just want to make sure the place don't have a bad reputation or is known for selling lemons. I couldn't find any bbb stuff. Thanks __________________ In the search of a new ride.. have around 2500 to play with

05-31-2019, 10:44 PM	#11
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles / Raleigh, NC Age: 33 Posts: 5,182 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Generally speaking the cars I've seen sold by them seem pretty solid. I'm sure there are a few cars they've sold that are meh-quality, but that's how the import game goes sometimes. I think a lot of people don't realize that cars don't age as well in JP as they do in certain parts of the US, so your expectations need to be a little lower unless you're paying absolute top dollar. Driver Motorsports in Rustburg, VA has some good cars from what I've seen as well. A zilvia member works there too. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ███████████████]

06-03-2019, 12:06 AM	#12
ohmyfuzzy69 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio Age: 38 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually ended up buying a Bugeye wrx wagon that is in great shape for 2500. I lucked out as everything I would of done to it is already done. Needs a few dents pulled and color change to WRB as I hate the red color __________________ In the search of a new ride.. have around 2500 to play with

03-26-2018, 07:54 AM	#3
crzsteveo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: manasshole, VA Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I would personally check out the particular car in person (obviously). I've seen way to many locals buy cars and discovers holes rusted out on the floor pans, jacked up wiring etc. then again these cars are coming from Japan

03-26-2018, 08:32 AM	#4
Tealash_Garage Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: tampa Age: 34 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I purchased my s13 Silvia from them in September of 2016. I had them send me detailed pics and facetime me to go over the car. They are very helpful and I am still very pleased with my purchase to this day.

05-29-2019, 07:13 PM	#7
iiEddieGii Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	How'd it go with Japanese Classics? Considering buying from them myself.

05-29-2019, 07:36 PM	#8
kanyedian Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 34 Posts: 342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A few years ago when they weren't so well known I came close to scooping up an S13 coupé but I didn't hear back from them. Idk how serious I was because I only emailed and it did say Pending Sale on the particular car I wanted.. But here I am and I have a RHD vert so all's well. I do like the detailed pics and descriptions on their site.

05-30-2019, 04:35 AM	#9
Green Arrow BANNED Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Korea Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What they sell for and what they list the cars for a different things, also ask side skirts to be removed for photos or if your there at any point. Rust hides...

05-31-2019, 10:18 PM	#10
izzy- Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: illinois Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They were called out on fb for passing a R as a grade 4 or something like that. Shady

06-06-2019, 01:45 PM	#15
SupaDoopa Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 隠された意図 Age: 36 Posts: 3,689 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Their reputation is pretty good. With all things in the automotive world, these aren't new cars. Shit happens especially when being loaded in a container and shipped over a massive body of water after six thousand people put their dick beaters all over it prodding ever hole like a Marsha May video shoot. Go and physically check the car yourself or if you're too sketched out, buy an imported car from the marketplace here - or where ever it's cool to do that now - and buy from a member and get a better deal if you have cash. The deal is only as good as your investigative skills, pocket depths and personal feels.

06-06-2019, 02:51 PM	#16
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	there was someone on here who had a bad experience with them. i dont remember who it was, but basically echoing off of #3 and #9. the person said they werent 100 % true with their ad. i remember one of the big gripes being a terrible respray, where JC said it was professionally done (among other, smaller issues). hopefully this person im talking about will chime in. but from what i gather, a lot of these issues can be resolved if you see the car in person prior to committing. although i do understand these cars go fast. not sure how you would coordinate that. edit: i cant believe i remembered it. its likely cause of the cool/unique swap. read post 9: https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=664830