Micro Kei Truck ~ Buying a Honda Acty

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  • Micro-Truck ~ Buying a Tiny Truck, Honda Acty ACTY micro-truck. Farm Girl and Exoman purchased a Honda ACTY HA3. It's a 1995 micro-truck. This 5-speed manual, right-side driver has only 50K miles and is great for trips to the beach, store, and local errands. It would also be a great work vehicle for a farm or local delivery business.
    This is considered a kei car which is the Japanese classification for small, four-wheeled automobiles.
    Kei car is the smallest category of Japanese, expressway-legal motor vehicles. 'Kei' is diminutive for kei-jidōsha, (kanji: 軽自動車), or "light automobile" (pronounced [keːdʑidoːɕa]). With restricted dimensions and engine specifications, owners benefit firstly from lower taxes and insurance rates. In most rural areas, importantly, they were also exempted from the general Japanese shako shōmeisho (車庫証明書) parking-space ownership requirement to legally buy a motor vehicle at all, as street parking is generally restricted in Japan. Japan's carmakers also make microvans and kei trucks within this legal category.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 164

  • @user-ct3xr2df8e
    @user-ct3xr2df8e 29 днів тому +26

    日本の自動車整備士です
    かつては毎日のようにこのモデルのアクティを整備しましたが、最近は見かけなくなりました
    遠い異国で元気に走ってる姿を見ると嬉しくて懐かしくて、涙が出ます😂

  • @user-pv6lj7we8h
    @user-pv6lj7we8h Місяць тому +4

    Micro cars and Micro trucks were invented by Japan, but be careful, once their reputation around the world improves, people will start claiming that they were invented by Korea.

  • @osaume3466
    @osaume3466 2 місяці тому +22

    Japanese minicars are amazing. They are fuel-efficient and can run on rough roads because they are 4WD. And even if you get stuck, you can get out with three adults. LoL
    It's small, but it can carry a lot more than you'd think.

  • @robertbeltowski2819
    @robertbeltowski2819 4 місяці тому +26

    That is so exciting, congratulation. I just got my Honda Acty 1997 February 14, 2024. and my wife thinks I am crazy...Ha! Ha! I maybe.
    Thanks for all the videos and your travels.

  • @moonhendrix
    @moonhendrix 2 місяці тому +16

    I drove the same truck until two years ago.
    I loved that car, very attached to it.
    Have a great time.

  • @japanese-cpt
    @japanese-cpt 2 місяці тому +21

    The Kei Truck is very popular in the US, but it doesn't have a crush zone, so be careful not to get into an accident.🥰
    cheers.

  • @user-fj8rb1yj3c
    @user-fj8rb1yj3c Місяць тому +7

    I used to own a 550ccACTYTRUCK.The car had a smooth acceleration response and I was impressed with the stability of tha De Dion axle.

  • @priceostia6292
    @priceostia6292 2 місяці тому +15

    That thing is perfectly fits places like mountainous area doing farm.
    Usually mountain roads are very narrow and steep also muddy rough terrain.
    Most o KEI trucks have lower gear biased setting to climb up and down hills, if you have 4WD truck that’s even better.
    In Japan, farmers and all types of mechanics tend to use these, also a hunter. Coz they carry harvests same as farmers, i think that usage is more fitting to USA people.

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 3 місяці тому +23

    Finally, something affordable, simple, and durable !

  • @outandaboutwithsamiam5034
    @outandaboutwithsamiam5034 6 місяців тому +17

    The Marine Corps provided one of those for me when I was Security Chief for a base on Okinawa. Handy little trucks....

  • @beauridley
    @beauridley 2 місяці тому +5

    Your husband is incredible. He can fix anything. I wish I had his skills. Love your videos😊

  • @nagasako7
    @nagasako7 6 місяців тому +36

    Lots of USN enlistees when homeport at Yokosuka buy JDM Kei Trucks from Yokohama. Most expensive thing is shipping. Used 90s Japanese truck will always be better than new Domestic

  • @johnnyjujitzu
    @johnnyjujitzu 6 місяців тому +12

    Jen's smile is one of the greatest things on the internet such a beautiful lady. You guys are a great couple I really enjoy your adventures.

  • @strider8933
    @strider8933 6 місяців тому +19

    Cool truck!!! I just can't believe it HAS a 5th gear! Hehehe. Super fun and practical. Thanks for sharing.

    • @DaiIto-mo5fp
      @DaiIto-mo5fp 2 місяці тому +1

      I am Japanese and have never had the chance to drive on farm roads, but when I borrowed my cousin's micro truck and drove it, it was an incredibly refreshing and fun experience. Everything is practical and you can understand the meaning of minimalist design.

  • @pnet
    @pnet 2 місяці тому +26

    Hello 🇯🇵 I'm Japanese. How about Japanese trucks? In Japan, everyone calls the light truck 🟰KEI-TORA. Thank you for continuing to love KEI-TORA! kawaii ❤️ KEI-TORA

  • @TheNAPSince2005
    @TheNAPSince2005 День тому +1

    HONDA Acty has been used mainly as a transportation vehicle for Japanese farmers. Japanese people recognize it as a “work vehicle,” so I have never seen the Acty with such magnificent aluminum wheels before.

  • @kevincurtis6550
    @kevincurtis6550 5 місяців тому +4

    Hope you & Jen are well & staying safe. Recovered from a mild two week bout of Covid & feeling much better. Wish you all the best with your micro-truck. Seem to be pretty handy/useful vehicles as I've seen a few in my local area, also. You are like me, Exoman, as you take a thorough look/see before you purchase something. Take care.

  • @JimJarvis-np9jy
    @JimJarvis-np9jy 6 місяців тому +14

    I'm from Canada. They have been shipping those over here but only in 4x4. I'd love one just for messing around . Have fun with it

  • @tatsuhikomiura7436
    @tatsuhikomiura7436 2 місяці тому +29

    昔の軽トラはシンプルで良いですね。

  • @user-ln5wl2fs2v
    @user-ln5wl2fs2v 2 місяці тому +7

    海外で軽トラが走っているのを見るのは不思議な気分です😊
    軽トラはメンテナンス性も良く、自分で大抵のメンテナンスができますので、これからも大切に乗ってあげてください🎉

  • @user-hw2uw5ej8l
    @user-hw2uw5ej8l Місяць тому +5

    It's amazing that this car is over 25 years old.

  • @shizumaaonuma4801
    @shizumaaonuma4801 2 місяці тому +7

    ALPINA and HONDA, wonderful collaboration.

    • @hiroki8135
      @hiroki8135 Місяць тому

      ですね!^_^b
      ALPINAのデコライン似合ってますね!

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 2 місяці тому +8

    Well done nice truck, I'm thinking about getting one in the UK was looking at the Subarus for the 5th gear but the Hondas are nice too.
    Lidls are very popular here great food at good prices.

  • @philflake
    @philflake 6 місяців тому +12

    Very cool little truck!

  • @bousouzuki7631
    @bousouzuki7631 2 місяці тому +3

    Honda's first commercially available car was a light truck with a 354cc inline 4-cylinder engine, but it was Japan's first mass-produced DOHC engine (2 valves per cylinder).

  • @taroimotuktuk
    @taroimotuktuk 2 місяці тому +12

    very nice Choice❤❤❤

  • @spankymcnugget3166
    @spankymcnugget3166 6 місяців тому +3

    Haha! young moma's bangin gears like she's in the challenger. Love it. Jen needs a hellcat

  • @Jammerjim
    @Jammerjim 6 місяців тому +8

    Those trucks are cool and handy. I used them in Japan and Korea when I was stationed there.

    • @michaelriffey1268
      @michaelriffey1268 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for ur service n yes they r cool

    • @bansheemoon
      @bansheemoon  6 місяців тому +2

      Yes! Thank you for your service Jim! 🙂

  • @gregsmith983
    @gregsmith983 6 місяців тому +8

    Nice little truck!!

  • @user-jz9zv2xg8q
    @user-jz9zv2xg8q 2 місяці тому +6

    あくてぃはフェラーリです。前後重量配分が50:50です。アクティの4WDならハンドリングが楽しくなるよ。

  • @user-vi7st2hf6g
    @user-vi7st2hf6g 2 місяці тому +23

    現代の軽トラは排気ガス規制で電子燃料制御を使うので燃費が向上して、ガソリン1リットルで20キロメートル走るよ。
    今はドライバー側だけエアバッグもつきます。

    • @user-wh3up6tb9r
      @user-wh3up6tb9r 10 днів тому

      それでも安全基準や環境基準を満たしてないので初年度登録から25年以上経過してクラシックカー扱いでしか欧米に輸出できないのが残念です

  • @Scamander1417
    @Scamander1417 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm so fascinated by how amazed you guys are of those little trucks there in the US! It's pretty common here in my country, the Philippines. And the best thing is, they're left-hand drive! Yeah, we drive on the right side of the road too. I wish Americans would get those tiny trucks here. We have a lot varieties of every brands here.

  • @DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through
    @DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through Місяць тому

    KEI carscand trucks are very cool.
    I've got a 1993 Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through and also a 1993 Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato which has turbo and efi.
    Love em both. If you catch the bug, you get another one.
    Good luck‼️

  • @MrTonyharrell
    @MrTonyharrell 6 місяців тому

    I stopped the video at 8:42 to go to the door for something. When I came back, I noticed you both had the stereotypical male female looks on your faces! It’s funny as heck! 😂

  • @user-tv7xi9zy1s
    @user-tv7xi9zy1s 2 місяці тому +11

    小さいけど、よく働きますよ〜😊

  • @Coachbill72
    @Coachbill72 6 місяців тому +2

    Sure is a pretty golf cart!❤️🙏☝️

  • @user-hk5yn1bb7e
    @user-hk5yn1bb7e 2 місяці тому +4

    英語、解りませんが軽四輪車運転のテクニックは素晴らしいですね初めてとは思えません、最高です。

    • @ew21st23
      @ew21st23 2 місяці тому +2

      画面右下の字幕と設定で日本語選べばわかりますよ

  • @bradaltemeyer4472
    @bradaltemeyer4472 5 місяців тому +1

    looks like a good vehicle, most classic pickup trucks ride better with some load in the bed, just helps out/ and if it's snow and ice season sometimes a couple bags of sand is good to have around anyway.

  • @user-ws8ed1kj7s
    @user-ws8ed1kj7s 3 дні тому

    おおっ! ミッションか! ロー、セカンド、サード、トップ。

  • @user-fq9cg1by4j
    @user-fq9cg1by4j 2 місяці тому +10

    軽トラ内での会話って近くて好き

    • @user-iz5rr3qq2q
      @user-iz5rr3qq2q 2 місяці тому +1

      私は、通称、逆Zと読んでいます。

  • @jasonhearn768
    @jasonhearn768 6 місяців тому +1

    Jen: "Oh sh!t! Oh sh!t! Oh sh!t!...I mean, Oh shoot!" 🤣😂 That's a cool little truck/cart! 👍🏻

  • @7694
    @7694 Місяць тому +7

    Kトラの運転嬉しそう!!! こんな綺麗な橋の上をドライブしたら笑顔になるね

  • @knowltek
    @knowltek 6 місяців тому

    Thoes springs are way underrated for the load. The struts are fine…there a nice trucks…most up here are 4x4 thoe two wheel Honda the motor in the back is way better…🎉🎉🎉..cheers

  • @jamesreiss8459
    @jamesreiss8459 6 місяців тому +3

    I had the opportunity to drive and work on a Mitsubishi mighty mite truck. It looked identical to the Honda's version. Mine was left hand drive 3 speed locked out at 20 mph not road worthy. It had seat belts and turn signals. The payload could handle 1700 lbs. 3 cylinder gas engine 8 gallon fuel tank. Bed folded down like yours. Have fun driving and using it.

  • @user-dc8md5by8w
    @user-dc8md5by8w 2 місяці тому +35

    In Japan,it's called a Ferrari on the farm road.

    • @user-vi7st2hf6g
      @user-vi7st2hf6g 2 місяці тому +7

      まちがった情報です。
      スバルが造った軽トラはリアエンジンだったので農道のポルシェとよばれましたが、ホンダは正確にはミッドシップエンジンでは無く、アンダーフロアエンジンでした。

    • @user-uy4pw5sx7n
      @user-uy4pw5sx7n 8 днів тому

      NSX

  • @charlessommers7218
    @charlessommers7218 6 місяців тому +2

    Good show 👍

  • @raycox1971
    @raycox1971 3 місяці тому

    those seats are nice!!!

  • @josefantasticville
    @josefantasticville 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice truck journey

  • @sogawa7
    @sogawa7 2 місяці тому +2

    Current car models in Japan are now available specifically for women working in agriculture, and they look even cuter.

  • @rovelsoto1700
    @rovelsoto1700 6 місяців тому +4

    you're so funny, love watching you guy's

  • @wa6p798
    @wa6p798 2 місяці тому +3

    Kei trucks are extremely dangerous in the event of a collision.
    Please be careful.

  • @AngelSighbrossom
    @AngelSighbrossom 2 місяці тому +3

    ピックアップトラックと違いアオリが3面倒れるので便利だし、ホンダアクティはエンジンが荷台中央で、腐ってもホンダ。どんだけ古くても価格がつくのがホンダだ。と言ってずっと代々ホンダを乗ってた大工さんを思い出す。

  • @josephpalmieri3095
    @josephpalmieri3095 6 місяців тому

    Just keep watering it. It'd grow.

  • @michaelriffey1268
    @michaelriffey1268 6 місяців тому +2

    Tiny but very cool n very handy

    • @bansheemoon
      @bansheemoon  6 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! Thanks Michael!

  • @jasmine7576
    @jasmine7576 2 місяці тому +4

    彼女の方が運転がうまいです😘
    故障はほぼありませんが安全性もありません、市街地・山間部・買い物に最適です。

  • @seanyowies8532
    @seanyowies8532 6 місяців тому

    I watched this movie yesterday. It’s been bugging me since! TRY ALWAYS TAKE OFF IN 2ND GEAR. Only use 1st gear for hill start. It is still a little truck . You can try and whine the adjustable suspension back down! Go to motorcycle shop for the tool, much cheaper there.❤

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 3 місяці тому +1

    THIS IS THE FUTURE!

  • @Ryan4469
    @Ryan4469 2 місяці тому +1

    Very cool 🎉

  • @harleyshihtzu5558
    @harleyshihtzu5558 6 місяців тому

    On that Honda most of them have the 5th gear locked out because there not safe at fifth gear speed. But you can take trans apart and cut the lock stop out.

  • @donbxman7080
    @donbxman7080 6 місяців тому

    In the Philippines this truck would be converted to left hand drive! Don't know HOW I'd do on a manual right hand drive. For sure it'd take a LOT of getting use to!

  • @ntsuka4568
    @ntsuka4568 Місяць тому

    The legal speed limit on general roads in Japan is 40km/h or 50km/h. Light cars are designed to Japan's own standards without the intention of exporting them, so if you don't drive at a reasonable speed, the ride will be unstable. I recently switched to a light car.

  • @doniotte681
    @doniotte681 6 місяців тому

    Do you guys ever get Snow there, maybe I should relocate because I really hate Winters here in New England

  • @joeyadams8750
    @joeyadams8750 6 місяців тому

    Hated to see her car go lol the doge very nice ride lol

  • @user-nz1xn5ox7i
    @user-nz1xn5ox7i 2 місяці тому +2

    軽トラは丸洗いできるのが嬉しいよね

  • @jimlane6335
    @jimlane6335 6 місяців тому +1

    This thing will make certain tasks some easier I think. But I don't think I could drive it far. I'm 5'10", not quite as tall as Exoman, but I have arthritis in moth knees so sitting behind the wheel for long would KILL ME!!! LOL!!

  • @uojUnXyoiDD
    @uojUnXyoiDD 2 місяці тому +3

    軽トラの運転は楽しいね
    でも、ボディ柔らかいから事故には気を付けて

  • @stevewalters6853
    @stevewalters6853 6 місяців тому +1

    They’re selling for 6k/10k here in Tennessee.

  • @RICO-BugkillerFPV
    @RICO-BugkillerFPV 6 місяців тому +1

    How fun!

  • @smokiejonny
    @smokiejonny 14 днів тому

    アルピナラインが昭和感あって^_^
    前のオーナーの愛が伝わります^_^

  • @Hobby1kenobi
    @Hobby1kenobi 9 днів тому

    私もホンダアクティを使っています。1996年型HA3です。まだ10万KMで快調に走ります。燃費はおおむね18km/Lくらい。良く回るのでついアクセルを踏んでしまう。
    F1のホンダの血が流れてるんですね。笑)

  • @cwmoser
    @cwmoser 6 місяців тому

    I tried to get in one of those mini trucks but couldn't. How tall are you guys?

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif 5 місяців тому

    nice truck.

  • @user-ee6sr5yk3y
    @user-ee6sr5yk3y Місяць тому +1

    great!

  • @redwhiskey
    @redwhiskey Місяць тому +1

    The Power of Dreams

  • @nishiy5538
    @nishiy5538 Місяць тому +1

    軽トラのアフターパーツがアメリカでも出てくれるといいな

  • @kimbkllsd5
    @kimbkllsd5 Місяць тому

    good sound

  • @RealCapricousCavy
    @RealCapricousCavy 6 місяців тому

    5 min. later 10:30 homeowner walks out "someone stole our free sign board"

  • @user-io4iq2te9g
    @user-io4iq2te9g Місяць тому +1

    軽トラの良いところは、目茶苦茶頑丈で長持ち

  • @chrissmith8773
    @chrissmith8773 6 місяців тому +3

    If you think this is cute, then a Suzuki SuperCarry panel van will blow your mind.

    • @purecountry6672
      @purecountry6672 6 місяців тому +1

      Not cute. They are just following along with the fad of all the other youtubers. Yay, China 😂 gtfo

  • @ephjay6t87
    @ephjay6t87 6 місяців тому

    Get the 4x4 with low range and rear locker if you want a work truck.

  • @user-zg5qs5ei5k
    @user-zg5qs5ei5k Місяць тому

    How do you like JPN Kei truck ?

  • @dannyr.edwards4721
    @dannyr.edwards4721 6 місяців тому

    Cool...

  • @philipgibb458
    @philipgibb458 6 місяців тому

    😂 I'm 6ft4" there's no way I could get in 👌

  • @netfalsifikaciiistorii
    @netfalsifikaciiistorii 6 місяців тому

    Used Acty in Russia - is about $10...12k. (8 years | 80 000 miles)

  • @ephjay6t87
    @ephjay6t87 6 місяців тому

    Careful. They grow on you and infect your mind. Next thing you know you got spare engines and making room for a fleet of Kei trucks. 😂

  • @JJKHaywood
    @JJKHaywood 5 місяців тому

    Cool🎉

  • @williamb.9110
    @williamb.9110 6 місяців тому

    "Don't accidentally put it into reverse"... LOL

  • @michaelriffey1268
    @michaelriffey1268 6 місяців тому

    It's just like a Cab over

  • @narcoosseefl
    @narcoosseefl 6 місяців тому +7

    Careful. There's zero crush zone in front-end collisions. 😞

  • @Gregknows-uj8gg
    @Gregknows-uj8gg 6 місяців тому +1

    The sign was not free it was just set out there too advertise the other free stuff. It was an antique and very expensive. I hope you got good use out of it.

    • @johnconroy4002
      @johnconroy4002 6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, I thought that was obvious, too.

  • @outoftokyo
    @outoftokyo 2 місяці тому +1

    The wheels realy look like BMW Alpina. The previous owner was joking.

  • @masatoyamaguchi5054
    @masatoyamaguchi5054 2 місяці тому

    今晩わ✋お疲れ様でした。 公開は有難う御座います。Good👍安全運転して下さい🛻 では良い日を。

  • @peelmeone
    @peelmeone 6 місяців тому +1

    To convert kph to mph, multiply kph by .6. So, 70kph equals about 42mph.

    • @ephjay6t87
      @ephjay6t87 6 місяців тому

      About 8 km to 5 miles on the speedo' in my Hijet. 42 kpm=25 mph and 72 KPM =45 mph.

  • @denisvermeirre1024
    @denisvermeirre1024 6 місяців тому

    The first time I drove a right hand drive vehicle I reached to shift and grabbed the window crank instead.

  • @dcw1540
    @dcw1540 6 місяців тому

    Jen have to give you credit for putting up with that old fart.thanks

  • @randymartin5521
    @randymartin5521 6 місяців тому

    Is it 4 wheel drive? I assume not, I'm sure you would have mentioned it if it were. I've been toying with the idea of getting a 4wd one. I hadn't considered the leg room aspect though. I'm 6'1" also and have long legs, I've ruled out regular sized vehicles in the past because my knees were nearly touching the dash.

    • @hurtnpinksock
      @hurtnpinksock 4 місяці тому

      If it helps, im 6'2" & my knee's are 1" from the dash. The van i have, has 6" of clearance

  • @user-g3sczb
    @user-g3sczb 27 днів тому

    このアクティは幸せだね、こんなに喜ばれて!日本にいたら潰されていたかもしれない。
    アメリカで現行の軽トラが走れないのは残念ですが、進化した軽トラいいですよ。

  • @YuriUK
    @YuriUK 2 місяці тому

    Jeeeez she burned that clutch. Have you replaced it by now?😊

  • @user-wh3up6tb9r
    @user-wh3up6tb9r 10 днів тому

    ホームセンターでゴルフカートが売られてるのが日本人にとっては驚きだ
    軽用のオイルエレメントや12インチのタイヤみたいな消耗品がアメリカでも買えるのかな?
    夏はクーラーが無くても暑くなりにくいRRやMRの駆動系が一番いいね
    ダイハツの軽トラで高速道路の走行中にラジエターキャップから蒸気が噴出して焦った思い出があるからFRの軽トラは怖い

  • @kenken1550
    @kenken1550 2 місяці тому

    アクティは、雪道は強かった~ リアルタイム4WDなので、ステアリングは重かった エンジンがリアなので、高速ではお尻も熱くならないし五月蠅くなかった 日本では車検が有るため、古くなると部品の調達が難しくなり手放しました  今はハイゼットジャンボに乗って居ます