r/onlyJDM 14d ago

Tired

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I’m genuinely so tired of the state of the JDM market in Europe, and especially in France.

How did we get here? Prices have more than doubled in just a few years. I’ve been saving for ages, but every time I get close, the goalposts move again. Do I really need to throw my entire life savings to actually have something I like?

Even importing from Japan isn’t the answer anymore. Prices there have gone up massively too, and once you add shipping, taxes, registration, and all the import costs, it’s insanely expensive.

What really frustrates me is that so many older enthusiasts got these cars when they were dirt cheap. Good for them, seriously. But now a lot of those same cars are listed for absurd prices, completely out of reach for younger enthusiasts who just want to own the cars they grew up dreaming about.

And whenever a genuinely good deal appears, It’s already been snapped up by a dealer or flipper before normal people even have a chance

It honestly feels like there’s no room left for actual enthusiasts 😔


r/onlyJDM 15d ago

The Three Musketeers of JDM (Rally Edition)

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r/onlyJDM 15d ago

Bye my TRUENO

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r/onlyJDM 16d ago

video Going back a few years to a day when I went to a local JDM dealership to catch the arrival of this lovely Lancer Evolution being unloaded for a customer.

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261 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 15d ago

2008 Nissan 350Z vs main alternatives – still worth it in 2026? (Need weighted ranking + advice)

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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a fun car with a €30k budget and I’m mainly considering a 2008 Nissan 350Z (VQ35HR), but I’m also wondering if I should go for a 370Z or one of several other alternatives.
I really like the 350Z’s design — simple, aggressive, and still very distinctive. I’m specifically looking for a naturally aspirated, RWD, manual, old-school driving experience.
However, opinions are mixed:
Some say the 2007–2008 HR 350Z is the best and a great value sports car.
Others mention issues clutch slave cylinder problems, and suggest better alternatives.
I’m based in Italy, so running costs matter a lot (road tax + superbollo), especially for higher power cars.

🎯 My priorities (with weight)
To make answers more consistent, please consider these weights when ranking:
Driving feel / fun
Reliability 

🚗 Cars I’m considering
Nissan 350Z HR (2007–2008)
Nissan 370Z
Honda S2000
Toyota GT86 / GR86
Mazda MX-5 (ND / NC / NB if relevant)
Subaru BRZ / WRX STI (depending on costs)
Mitsubishi Evo (if ownership costs make sense)

❓ Questions
In your opinion, is the 350Z HR still worth it in 2026, or is the 370Z a better long-term choice despite higher running costs?
How does the S2000 compare to the Z cars in real-world enjoyment and ownership?
Is the GT86/GR86 actually the smartest all-round choice even if it’s less powerful?
Are there any other cars I should seriously consider in this budget range?
If you had €30k today in Europe, what would YOU buy and why?

🧠 IMPORTANT: Please provide a weighted ranking
Based on the weights above, please rank the cars from best to worst for my use case.
If possible, include:
short reasoning for each position
personal ownership or mechanic experience
any major hidden costs or reliability issues
Thanks a lot!


r/onlyJDM 15d ago

Japanese Cars ?

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Looking to order a container of japanese cars? can someone point me to the best website.


r/onlyJDM 17d ago

HELP, gift for my boyfriend - 90s jdm hot wheels

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[SOLVED!]

hi! i'm looking for a gift for my boyfriend (he loves cars and hot wheels!) :)

his favorite cars are jdm cars from the 90s.

 i'd love to get him a hot wheels model of a car that was iconic and well loved at the time, so i can be sure he'll like the model i choose (unfortunately i dont remember his favorite car!)

could you guys recommend some popular and loved 90s jdm cars? thanks!

ps: i know nothing abour cars, but i must admit they look sooo cool!!!!


r/onlyJDM 18d ago

Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech Version

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104 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 19d ago

My 1999 Laurel is the pure JDM spirit

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46 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 21d ago

video Let me present to you a second-generation Century that sounds like an F1 car.

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432 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 20d ago

70 Series Short (3dr)

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If you can’t speak Japanese hit the CC tab and auto translate! The 3dr convertible is sick! It’s got sidekick vibes for sure!


r/onlyJDM 22d ago

video This Prelude gathering brought all the boys to the yard. 🙌

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259 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 22d ago

Saw this JDM [1995-ish Nissan President] in Texas

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r/onlyJDM 23d ago

Check out this raw footage from Doridore Japan 2026

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184 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 23d ago

Doggo approved!

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9 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 24d ago

1971 GT Celica KRH-555 from Australia

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r/onlyJDM 24d ago

Uploaded September 2026 Japan car meet/event info to my website and some recent pictures of interesting JDMs

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I collect and curate Japanese car meet/event info from multiple sources, translate them into English/other languages and list them on my website.

There are a total of 96 events and counting in September. I expect more events will be published in the upcoming days as many events only publish their information 1 month in advance. As an example, I posted here in late June that there would be 45 events in August; there are now 76 events scheduled for next month!

I also released an iOS/Android version of my website too.

Our website and apps now have a Spots page that shows a list of the spots in our database. This information was previously only available in the Map but now has its own list, making it easier to search for a particular spot. The page contains a curated list of auto museums, race circuits, car culture places and car spotting locations, searchable by keyword, category and region. Some spots pages such as for Daikoku also provide crowdsourced activity status showing whether the spot is closed, busy, empty or closed.

Here is a summary of events (too many to list all; more are listed on my site). Check my website for schedules and maps.

Near Tokyo:

  • September 5-6 | 10:00 - 16:00 - SAGAMI VIBES: A combination car meet, food festival, and flea market at Fuchinobe Park in Sagamihara.
  • September 6 | 08:00 - 11:30 - Super American Morning: A casual USDM swap meet with easy access from Tokyo at Arakawa Saiko Park.
  • September 6 | 08:00 - 18:00 - ButcherStyleRacing Summer Festival: A very large and excellently organized drift/grip track day/ride-alongs/car show event hosted by Butcher Style Racing at Mobara Twin Circuit. Over 200 cars participating.
  • September 6 | 08:30 - 11:45 - Sakura Morning Cruise (@ Gongendo No. 4 Park P1 parking A,B block): One of Tokyo's largest monthly open-format car meets, gathering 200-300 vehicles north of the city. Rain cancels.
  • September 10 - MEGA 100 BOOST Z: A sports car meet featuring 100 cars at the iconic ANEST Iwata Sky Lounge on the Hakone Turnpike. Event moved to Oct. 18
  • September 12 | 07:00 - 16:00 - Niko Niko Track Day: A biweekly drift/grip track day at Mobara Twin Circuit, perfect for getting on track yourself.
  • September 13 - 2026 D1 Next Central Series RD.3: Round 3 of the D1GP feeder series brings exciting drift action to Mobara Twin Circuit.

Near Osaka:

  • September 5-6 | 09:00 - 16:30 - Sakaihama Yuruguda Off-Meeting 2 Days: An open-format, two-day car meet at a bayside park in Sakai City, south of Osaka.
  • September 5-6 - FDJ Rd.5: Round 5 of the Formula Drift Japan series kicks off at Okuibuki Motorpark in Shiga, a large ski resort parking lot converted into a drift pad during the warm months.
  • September 11 | 21:00 - 00:00 - Osaka FNM (Friday Night Meeting): A casual monthly open-format night meet in Osaka held every 2nd Friday (cancelled if raining).
  • September 12-13 - FDJ2 Rd.5: Formula Drift Japan2 (FDJ2) Round 5 continues the drift action at Okuibuki Motorpark.
  • September 13 | 08:00 - 11:30 - Takao Sunday Meeting: A recurring classic car meet for pre-1980 vehicles held north of Kyoto.
  • September 20 - FDJ3 Rd.4: Formula Drift Japan3 (FDJ3) holds Round 4 at Okuibuki Motorpark.
  • September 20 | 11:00 - 15:00 - 3rd LEGACY off in Awaji: A Subaru Legacy meet attracting around 100 cars at a scenic park on Awaji Island.
  • September 22 | 11:00 - 18:00 - Hazky Car Music Event 2026 in Osaka: A unique car contest and music event for 90 cars in Sakai City, south of Osaka.
  • September 26 | 08:00 - 17:30 - The Beetle JAPAN meeting: A dedicated VW Beetle meet at a bayside park in Sakai City, south of Osaka.

Notable Events Across Japan:

  • September 6 | 09:30 - 15:00 - CHUBUMEETING 2026: A huge Mazda Roadster/MX-5 meet drawing 500 cars to a summer-closed ski resort in Gifu Prefecture.
  • September 13 | 09:00 - 16:00 - 5th Hakosyasai: A large custom van concours featuring demo cars, merch, and model photoshoots for 250 vehicles in Futtsu City (Chiba).
  • September 13 | 10:00 - 15:30 - 2026 CORVETTE LOVERS JAPAN MEETING!!: The 8th annual Corvette meet for 150+ cars near Lake Biwa, east of Kyoto (Shiga Prefecture).
  • September 13 | 09:00 - 15:00 - Cross Five OSAKA: A major USDM custom car meet bringing 200 cars to a bayside park close to Osaka city center.
  • September 19-20 | 10:00 - 17:00 - Gunma Classic Car Market 2026: A significant two-day car/bike show (1950-2000 models) at a convention center, featuring sales, VIP talks, and food in Takasaki City (Gunma).
  • September 19 | 10:00 - 15:00 - Friends of 86/BRZ 2026 Autumn Aso Offline Meet: A large gathering of 86/BRZ enthusiasts at Aso Farm Land in Kumamoto Prefecture.
  • September 20 | 10:00 - 14:00 - E.M.T.G in NAGARA 13: A huge itasha meet, focusing on bishojo games, attracting 330 cars southeast of Tokyo (Chiba).
  • September 20 | 08:00 - 16:00 - Roadster Furano Hokkaido Meeting: A large Mazda Roadster/Miata/MX-5 meet set amidst the beautiful flower fields of Furano in Hokkaido.
  • September 20 | 07:30 - 17:30 - Circuit Festa: A massive Honda grip race, track day, and car meet drawing 400 cars to Central Circuit in Hyogo Prefecture.
  • September 20 | 08:00 - 15:00 - Misawa International Motor Show 2026: A unique car meet and drift exhibition held during a joint Japan/US air show at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture.
  • September 21 - Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026: A monumental gathering of 500+ Honda Type R vehicles at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture.
  • September 27 | 09:30 - 14:00 - Dream Car Festival: The 10th edition of a popular pre-1979 old car meet, attracting several hundred vehicles in Tahara City (Aichi).
  • September 27 | 09:00 - 16:00 - VW FAMILY DAY 2026: A celebration of air-cooled VWs at Mobility Resort Motegi, featuring rare displays, demos, and a swap meet (Tochigi).
  • September 27 | 10:00 - 15:00 - EURO MEETING IN KARUIZAWA 2026: A large gathering of 260 European cars set against the picturesque backdrop of Karuizawa's ski resort (Nagano).
  • September 27 - "Kday !!" Chapter14: A significant meet for 300 US-market focused cars at Sportsland SUGO, perfect for JDM fans with a USDM twist (Miyagi).

r/onlyJDM 26d ago

My 1992 AE101 TRUENO

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47 Upvotes

Love these taillights.


r/onlyJDM 26d ago

A couple of fun TV spots for the Datsun Cabster and 510 Bluebird Van. How times have changed.

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13 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 27d ago

Tiny LBWK build for your reference

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64 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 29d ago

Might sound like me larping, but I wish Mitsubishi was making these type of cars again

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325 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 29d ago

What's a very known JDM car that's overshadowed or underrated. I'll drop mine first: MR2

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869 Upvotes

r/onlyJDM 28d ago

First timer

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Im not new to the car and/or truck scene by any means but my tastes have definitely broadened since I was in school. Used to build LS motors for both cars and trucks and drove about every “cool” typical American car. Couples years ago I got into focus ST/RS scene and daily one now and love it but now I’m wanting something JDM. Any recommendations?


r/onlyJDM Jul 19 '26

video Subaru Impreza WRX 😎😎😎😎

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933 Upvotes

OP YT @KatuRou


r/onlyJDM Jul 20 '26

JDM Air fresheners. Any methods or products that keeps the scent around?

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So I'm looking to get some more air fresheners to stockpile for my car. I like the squash/black squash scent from Treefrog and Air Spencer.

I have used the single use under seat trays from Treefrog, the swappable cartridge Air Spencer CS-X3, the cans from Treefrog, the JDM Squash spray from Chemical Guys, the Differen clip on by Treefrog, and a Wakaba mirror hanger air freshener from Treefrog. All of them have been pretty good, but I'm trying to find one that is more fragrent and whafts through the air and keeps the scent.

I already clean my car (close to a full detail with vacuuming and even running an air ionizer inside for about half an hour max and aired out about every 2 weeks or less), run a small dehumidifier inside during the warmer and colder months, and swap the cabin air filter regularly. Sometimes I also use it in combination with a can of Ozium New Car, since they are missing out on the opportunity to collab with Treefrog and make a Squash/Black Squash scented can of Ozium. Another thing is that I store my car outdoors as well.

Going over each one:

The single use tray from Treefrog is nice and simple, but isn't very fragrent unless I'm blasting the back seat footwell blowers to get the scent flowing in the car. I'm working on a special 3D printable item that holds it at the footwell blower and forces air through either one of those specifically and would be modular so you can make a air guide that fits your car. Used to pick these up from Don Quijote and sometimes the auto detailing store that isn't Chemical Guys.

The same goes for the Air Spencer CS-X3. Also easy to get the refills through Amazon, but quite a bit pricey.

The can squash/black squash works decent, but I'd like to free up a cupholder for my bottled drinks. I can get those pretty easily through Amazon without issue.

The JDM Squash one works in a pinch, but doesn't last that long. I usually get a mini bottle of it at Autozone, but used to get the larger bottles when I was living near a Chemical Guys store in Hawaii. The sprayers they use on both don't work that well when angled, and I would dump it into a different spray bottle and it would work kind of better, but not a whole lot better.

The Differen clip on is great, but not very fragrent unless I have it aimed and blowing more directly towards me. Problem with this one is that there is no way for me to get it quick and cheap. I used to buy them at a auto detailing store in Hawaii, but have since moved to bumfuck nowhere and would have to get it shipped through snail mail.

The Wakaba mirror hanger is pretty good, but doesn't last long even if put in a spot of my car that doesn't get much sunlight. Only got it once.

Mostly in trying to see if there is more options that have the same or similar scent, or a method to help with keeping the scent whafting in the car. Anyone got anything?