A Love Letter to Japanese Cars [4k]

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2018
  • It’s likely evident to the keen-eyed observer that for a channel with a name as inclusive as “Gears and Gasoline”, we tend to pay the most attention to only one segment of the automotive market: Japanese imports. We are unabashed fans of Japan’s work in the industry, and this weekend’s video will be an indulgent love letter to all things Japanese car.
    NOTE: If you’re confused by the relevancy of the anxiety-inducing intro to the rest of the video, I am too. In my head, the sequence segwayed more seamlessly into the discussion about Japanese cars, as I was looking at Mitsubishis. The intro doesn’t really fit tonally though, to be honest, but I liked it too much to cut it.
    Special thanks to Jon, Wendall, Rapp, Chris Driver, and Driver Motorsports for helping make this video possible.
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  • @michaelwu9135
    @michaelwu9135 5 років тому +2789

    “Built by engineers not accountants”

    • @midnitestate
      @midnitestate 5 років тому +117

      And I feel most Japanese cars are now built this way...there are still some models that are still fun to drive...but the 90’s cars were amazing and still are today...

    • @giff74
      @giff74 5 років тому +20

      @@midnitestate I agree Mike, the bean counters run every big company and all the computer driver aids have certainly changed how all cars feel to drivers.

    • @colinhawks2469
      @colinhawks2469 5 років тому +18

      why I tend to like cars designed pre-2010...especially the 90s

    • @achmadfajar6845
      @achmadfajar6845 5 років тому +12

      Cars of today still made by engineers, but most of them are Electric Engineers

    • @ZyzzNutss69
      @ZyzzNutss69 5 років тому +4

      Cough...cough *american cars*

  • @Formulasoul
    @Formulasoul 5 років тому +1707

    Dude has the most tasteful z32 I’ve ever seen

    • @midnitestate
      @midnitestate 5 років тому +37

      Ello Built I was thinking the same exact thing....it’s nice to see one not riced up to hell

    • @themisvespucci9894
      @themisvespucci9894 5 років тому +9

      Theres the guy that swapped a rb26 in his z32. Its very clean and tasteful.
      www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Da7YcUj0MLDg&ved=2ahUKEwib_82JytnfAhXEnuAKHR4rBFMQwqsBMAp6BAgMEAU&usg=AOvVaw0mnq8mGHyg9sJeAgEq23uk

    • @carcrazyafrica
      @carcrazyafrica 5 років тому +18

      if clean Z32's are your thing, check out Yuichi Kato's ua-cam.com/video/bAExGSTngcU/v-deo.html

    • @gluee8674
      @gluee8674 5 років тому +9

      theres a guy around me with an extremely clean z32

    • @andy-oq9ob
      @andy-oq9ob 5 років тому +6

      It’s an absolutely beautiful car

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 5 років тому +1267

    Where are the Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Mazda, Datsun, Suzuki fans at?
    Let’s spread love not hate

    • @kasper5688
      @kasper5688 5 років тому +66

      Wait isuzu and suzuki fans are a real thing? haha

    • @jakek8101
      @jakek8101 5 років тому +23

      Kasper Leinonen the izuzu impulse rs was a god killer

    • @dAnIeLmOnGe2000
      @dAnIeLmOnGe2000 5 років тому +15

      I only ask for an SW20 Toyota MR2 Rev.5 with a BEAMS engine.
      :D

    • @SimonTrent8000
      @SimonTrent8000 5 років тому +11

      1986 MR2 4AGE 20 valve.

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 5 років тому +11

      @@kasper5688 yeah Subaru is known for the infamous WRX and STI and Isuzu was once a well known Japanese company that made good SUVs and trucks they still make good cars for the Asian market

  • @b_mb4948
    @b_mb4948 5 років тому +1318

    01:11
    "I have a problem... As you can probably tell, I'm a little bit too obsessed with cars".
    *_RELATABLE_*

  • @metor36
    @metor36 5 років тому +368

    Something I've always felt about Japanese cars, though I could be wrong, is that they have a culture of making something amazing out of the ordinary. European cars, like BMW and Porsche, used super high quality parts to reach their engineering goals, and American cars used super powerful engines to appease the culture. It was doing the basics with the best you can get.
    Japanese cars have always felt like they wanted to take something ordinary, like a basic Civic or Lancer, and make the best out of what you had. Turbo your engine rather than increase displacement, engineer ways for your basic suspension to work to the highest potential. Drift because your turbo doesn't respond as quickly as a V8, and practice your driving skills so you don't lose because of your income. It was an automotive world for people who weren't rich or lived in the country with tons of space to work. It was a culture born in driveways and under jackstands, building a reputation rather than buying one.

    • @MikaelaSelene
      @MikaelaSelene 5 років тому +20

      This is beautiful

    • @calvinwong7819
      @calvinwong7819 5 років тому +29

      Your observation is on point! Japanese Automakers are taxed on engine displacement, so the question became how to increase power without increasing engine size. This led to the development of Japanese turbo’ed 4 bangers and v tech and vvtl instead of the huge v8 engines that came out of 80’s+ America. Combine that with Japanese emissions law reform in the late 80’s, and you create a need for efficiency and sustainability. Japan needed to design their automobiles to be as efficient, cheap, and reliable as possible to avoid paying higher taxes, while still meeting early emissions standards!

    • @arnouthpessoa
      @arnouthpessoa 3 роки тому +10

      /\ This need to be imortalized. There will never be a more accurate description of JDM culture.

    • @b-santriestorock.5044
      @b-santriestorock.5044 3 роки тому +1

      The love between JDM cars and drivers are like the empathy between two underdogs, always trying so hard to overcome their own weakness and beat the competitors who are much stronger.

    • @nottobay6768
      @nottobay6768 3 роки тому

      The fact that the Japanese idea of a delicacy is just really well exicuted fish on rice really fits that.

  • @brv002
    @brv002 5 років тому +349

    There will never be cars like those Japanese in the 90's. Today's cars lack soul.

    • @Bacon-ys2xi
      @Bacon-ys2xi 4 роки тому +11

      I loved the 30's, type 10 was amazing

    • @AntJoseph_
      @AntJoseph_ 4 роки тому +3

      brv002 absolutely

    • @streetboyz1096
      @streetboyz1096 4 роки тому +20

      90’s cars are future classics. Best decade of cars ever made.

    • @stiggles98
      @stiggles98 4 роки тому +8

      Drive a GK Fit in manual. That 90's Honda spirit is still alive.

    • @AnotherRalllyRedX
      @AnotherRalllyRedX 4 роки тому +5

      That’s why I love my Hawkeye STi. It’s got blue interior and I doesn’t feel super modern but stil has nice touches. It’s just in between 90’s and modern and I love that’s it isn’t all digital.

  • @zubsmi4984
    @zubsmi4984 5 років тому +477

    I’ve owned my 96 integra type R for a while now but the day I bought it my dad looked at me in disappointment as he expected me to get something that would get me from a to b.
    I smiled at him and said, you just don’t get it. That point a to b car is something for regular people with no passion for engineering perfection. My aged Japanese machine is all I need :)

    • @zubsmi4984
      @zubsmi4984 5 років тому +134

      Brendon Morris in NZ where I’m living, they’re affordable with the right amount of saving. Question to you is, why go into a comment and mention something negative as if you would achieve any type of benefit from it. Ease up man, life’s not all about putting everyone else down.

    • @marzhemi
      @marzhemi 5 років тому +31

      i know the feeling .. if u wanted an a to b car .. just drive a newer corolla .. ur basically driving an appliance

    • @justhtip
      @justhtip 5 років тому +6

      Yeah take a chill pill man

    • @mwu365
      @mwu365 5 років тому +4

      " for regular people with no passion for engineering perfection"
      or maybe, just maybe....he's not into cars?

    • @imty8774
      @imty8774 5 років тому +5

      @Brendon Morris just cz you can't attain it doesn't mean no one else can.

  • @igorblyat7839
    @igorblyat7839 5 років тому +336

    Dude you guys gotta stop with the emotional music I'm boutta cry 😂

    • @Forgan_Mreeman
      @Forgan_Mreeman 5 років тому +1

      why you gay

    • @killallusionmedia6340
      @killallusionmedia6340 5 років тому +1

      Igor Blyat relateable 😂

    • @chadyore1104
      @chadyore1104 5 років тому +2

      Hey man, I did too. Thi was a breathtaking video with beautiful cars and just...fantastic.

    • @kairone8623
      @kairone8623 5 років тому

      Igor Blyat You ruined it....

  • @yaboirice5872
    @yaboirice5872 5 років тому +603

    I relate to this video so much, I respect muscle cars and supercars etc. There is just something about imports that I like so much more though.

    • @Archurus
      @Archurus 5 років тому +1

      Exactly.

    • @qwerty-or1yg
      @qwerty-or1yg 5 років тому +9

      Same here. I grew up with Fast and Furious movies. Paul Walker was the reason I fell in love with Imports..

    • @kylebenitez8926
      @kylebenitez8926 5 років тому +1

      I can *_p e r s o n a l l y_* agree.

    • @baggedjt
      @baggedjt 5 років тому +3

      Facts. There Is nothing like the Japanese market

    • @durrellmoses7373
      @durrellmoses7373 5 років тому

      Likewise

  • @z_max33
    @z_max33 5 років тому +197

    It’s crazy to think one day all of these cars will be considered actual classic cars

    • @Brian-vm2eb
      @Brian-vm2eb 5 років тому +24

      they already are

    • @ryanwolfe911
      @ryanwolfe911 5 років тому +13

      Mine is, it's registered as a classic, as it's 27 years old.

    • @takafumiarisawa70
      @takafumiarisawa70 5 років тому +1

      Why is it so crazy? genuinely asking.

    • @shujahchaudhary2329
      @shujahchaudhary2329 5 років тому

      Takafumi Arisawa Because of time.

    • @Brett4517
      @Brett4517 2 роки тому +1

      @@takafumiarisawa70 Because time flies by so fast. I own a 2010 wrx sti, and it's crazy to think of how long ago 2010 was. It seems just like yesterday to me. I got out of the military in 2017, and it also is something that just feels like I was with the boys yesterday.

  • @GearsandGasoline
    @GearsandGasoline  5 років тому +906

    Thanks for watching guys.

  • @harrier1830
    @harrier1830 5 років тому +116

    That 300zx and skyline looked so so so so gorgeous there will always be love forJDM's no matter what

  • @somed00d44
    @somed00d44 5 років тому +412

    Imo the 300zx is incredibly underrated

    • @xTheNameisEthan
      @xTheNameisEthan 5 років тому +24

      somed00d one of the best looking cars ever made

    • @mrjdgibbs
      @mrjdgibbs 5 років тому +6

      Pita to work on though.

    • @austinanderson6517
      @austinanderson6517 5 років тому +6

      Especially the z31

    • @Akshan510
      @Akshan510 5 років тому +2

      Looks like a Saturn on steroids, and I love it.

    • @Apoc447
      @Apoc447 5 років тому +4

      Let’s keep it that way pls....2 years ago you could get an fd for under 20k now they are going for as much as 50k .

  • @jordanprice9285
    @jordanprice9285 5 років тому +246

    It is something about Japanese cars that has such a charm and character about them that no other country has really ever captured like they did..Japanese folk are some of the smartest people out there and it's evident why!

    • @qwertzqwertz7618
      @qwertzqwertz7618 5 років тому +34

      I wouldnt say smart. Its a mentality of continous improvement, making the very best product and always giving 100% for the customer. Also, as introverted, shy and conform Japanese are, they also like to be a little crazy in private, in their thoughts or fantasies. Boring on the outside, weird (in a good way) inside. That's why they are both great at producing normal grocery getters as well as interesting, different unique sport cars with character. Gotta love Japan.

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 5 років тому +4

      @@qwertzqwertz7618 I never looked at it from that angle bro and that's actually a great way to put it tbh! I guess this is what I meant by "smart" but I am not always the best with explanations :P

    • @Iiemp4926
      @Iiemp4926 5 років тому

      @@qwertzqwertz7618 unless youre bosozoku

    • @AntilleanConfederation
      @AntilleanConfederation 5 років тому

      Jordan Price the Italians make the best cars.

    • @Archurus
      @Archurus 5 років тому +2

      @NEPTUNE117 Nah. We have opinions, and we JDM enthusiasts doesn't like supercars as much as JDM tbh, like what the original comment said.

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike 5 років тому +637

    Another banger. Nothing like a jdm car!

    • @Hitman7151
      @Hitman7151 5 років тому +17

      You are becoming the Justin Y. of the UA-cam Car Community

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 5 років тому +2

      JDM cars are dead.

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike 5 років тому

      @@Hitman7151 haha

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike 5 років тому +16

      @@DuBstep115 not at all brotha. They don't make them like they used to of course, but the spirit lives on through the enthusiasts!

    • @casomii7576
      @casomii7576 5 років тому +10

      DuBstep115 couldn’t be further from the truth. Japanese car community is thriving more than ever

  • @jake10386
    @jake10386 5 років тому +73

    We eat, sleep, and breathe this. There's nothing that makes me feel any other way than these cars. When our cars are down, we go into this depressed state, when they're up, all we want to do is drive them. This addiction to just these pieces of metal make us honestly happier and makes us get together in these groups to show off our passion. My car has been down for 6 months, and I just worked on it until I sat down to watch this video and honestly I cried. Because this is a part of me, and like Asian Ben said "I could never grow out of it."

    • @christopherelrod8788
      @christopherelrod8788 5 років тому +2

      Keep it up man! Just work on it when you can. When my motor had to be pulled I was doing 40 hours of college a week and full time job (and a father of a new born) 10 minutes here and there add up and one day I was able to start her up and go for a drive. Most satisfying feeling ever

    • @andypower31
      @andypower31 5 років тому

      preach

    • @benjamininostroza3131
      @benjamininostroza3131 5 років тому

      Julio iglesiias

    • @rcodyromero
      @rcodyromero 4 роки тому

      preach

  • @hectorescobar9450
    @hectorescobar9450 5 років тому +32

    300zx is the most aesthetically timeless Japanese car i can think of. It’s retro future

  • @jordanprice9285
    @jordanprice9285 5 років тому +162

    6:03 Also why is it everyone forgets about the 3000GT VR4? That car deserves to be apart of the JDM Legends too considering it was made for the competition as well, and it was the most advanced at the time!

    • @Josh-fu7fq
      @Josh-fu7fq 5 років тому +1

      It wasn't JDM tho...

    • @Its_Me_Romano
      @Its_Me_Romano 5 років тому +19

      Jordan Price because it's extremely rare so people tend to forget about its existance

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 5 років тому +12

      @@Josh-fu7fq it is actually since it has been made in Japan and not only produced in Normal Illinois like the Eclipse was.. there are RHD variants of it as well

    • @shiingo
      @shiingo 5 років тому +15

      Yeah it's the Mitsubishi version of the Supra, Rx-7, or 300zx idk why people don't mention it

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 5 років тому +11

      @steezyskids sounds to me like you got a molested and abused base model but idk.. these can do basically what the Evo can and they can take 4G63 swaps as well soooooo.. second fastest 3000GT is 4G63 swapped anyways🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @joeslater5531
    @joeslater5531 5 років тому +89

    I totally get the cliché of Japanese car enthusiasts just being fanboys and wanting a million horsepower supras but to me there's so much more its just enjoying a kind of car in a way that makes you feel passionate to the way it looks, the aesthetic, the mechanics and most importantly the drive this video sums that up quite well. Top job lads
    Edit: the guy with the 300zx is so humble

    • @xTheNameisEthan
      @xTheNameisEthan 5 років тому +8

      Joe Slater that’s why a bone stock first gen Miata is my favorite car of all time

    • @joeslater5531
      @joeslater5531 5 років тому +2

      @@xTheNameisEthan huh ye the MX-5/Miata/Roadster appeals mainly to the enthusiasts not the fanboys

    • @pringelz5339
      @pringelz5339 5 років тому +1

      Most people just don't get it.That's all.

    • @magnusandersen8898
      @magnusandersen8898 5 років тому

      Nobody wants a million horsepower lol

    • @joeslater5531
      @joeslater5531 5 років тому

      @@magnusandersen8898 you get the point

  • @sebz7248
    @sebz7248 5 років тому +159

    The Japanese are very different compared to us Americans. They care about quality. Here in America its all about the money. Don’t get me wrong us Americans have some fantastically engineered vehicles but nothing close to the Japanese. It not even just with cars the Japanese overall make very high quality products. Japanese cars will forever be my favorite and I hope we can keep this beautiful tradition for many years to come. Lets take care of these sacred vehicles because in the near future we might not even see some of them and it honestly scares me.

    • @sean3717
      @sean3717 5 років тому +10

      And yet Americans complain about the plastic interior in imports

    • @scottjs5207
      @scottjs5207 5 років тому +12

      That's very dependent on era. Let's not forget that American companies bled racing in the 60s and designed road boats with intricate exterior and interior trim in the 50s. I'm sincerely interested in knowing if you've seen historical American cars, through each decade, cause I know I have, and some really show creative passion and appeal, not just money gobbling corporation.

    • @sebz7248
      @sebz7248 5 років тому +4

      Sean Lim Hey if anything alot of our Interiors are plastic as well. Especially Ford and Chevy

    • @sebz7248
      @sebz7248 5 років тому +1

      Scott JS Like I said in my comment us Americans of course have had some fantastically engineered vehicles! Its just not how it used to be! I think ever since the 2000’s started its been all about making money instead of quality

    • @gapplebees
      @gapplebees 5 років тому +3

      @@sebz7248 How so? Americans make some of the highest performing cars for the lowest cost in the world. Look at the Camaro SS 1LE and Viper ACR. I'm more of an import guy myself but I think it's silly to say that American sports cars are lower quality in today's age.

  • @intrikatekennels
    @intrikatekennels 5 років тому +66

    As proud as I am to be an American, there's simply nothing like the nostalgia and glory of JDM vehicles in my opinion. Honestly it's not even about who's fastest, it's about the unique craft and fun that these vehicles are able to provide that American cars are just missing. To each their own, you like what you like. But til the day I die JDM will be the way to go.

  • @Mr0erick0
    @Mr0erick0 5 років тому +26

    Opening Craigslist scene is the reason I have a 1968 datsun 510, 1967 Mustang, and a 2014 wrx... way to addicting

  • @McXexon
    @McXexon 5 років тому +9

    That Z32 is so aesthetic from every angle😍

  • @AlphaLlama
    @AlphaLlama 5 років тому +21

    I love how your videos have a story to it. And you can see the ammount of effort put into a video with every new upload!

  • @jimmorrison3715
    @jimmorrison3715 4 роки тому +5

    That 300zx is absolutely perfect, my favorite of the 90's Japanese cars and that man really did that thing justice. Good job sir

  • @notbuggs6034
    @notbuggs6034 5 років тому +76

    Im a 14 yrs old that loves jdm but too young to own a car... im afraid that if i will grow up... these 90s jdm cars will be no more ... it is getting and getting more rare and more expensive... i wish that in the near future i can still buy my r32 gtr

    • @dankbass6549
      @dankbass6549 5 років тому +9

      I'm young too and I hope I can get an nsx in the future

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 5 років тому +17

      By the time you have money for R32 GT-R, they have banned petrol cars.. so GG have fun

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 5 років тому +15

      By the time you have money for a GTR all of them will be 100 grand for a stock clean one

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 5 років тому +4

      @@alexstromberg7696 By 2035 - 2040 a GTR will be worth 2 dollars. It will be junk, you cant drive it. They will ban petrol cars in every major city by 2035

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 5 років тому +6

      @@DuBstep115 they say that, won't happen.

  • @JlGGLYPUFF
    @JlGGLYPUFF 4 роки тому

    this is still my single favorite video on youtube,and maybe even on the entire internet. speaks to me so much. please,keep ip the good work. I love all that you do.

  • @car_love_3652
    @car_love_3652 5 років тому +12

    This makes me miss my 1990 300zx so much definitely can feel the love and passion awesome video

  • @championhorse8877
    @championhorse8877 5 років тому +9

    The combination of sad music and emotional talks from owners made me realize,
    I really need to save my money if I need to achieve my dream of buying a R32.

    • @gmartirosyan
      @gmartirosyan 4 роки тому +1

      Dude, go for it!! You live your life once. Btw, I am on the same route even though my dream car isn't japanese, but who cares dream is a dream

  • @pravinlucasofficial8149
    @pravinlucasofficial8149 5 років тому +5

    It's good to see that my crew and I aren't the only ones obsessed about Best Motoring and JDM cars.
    Seeing a GTR or a Supra, even at this age makes me feel like a child meeting my childhood heroes!
    like you said, we'd probably never get tired of having them in our lives..
    My fsmily's Accord Euro R is such a big part of my life, I feel its an extension of me. It's engine really speaks to me. It feels like its got a soul! Hope everyone feels the same about something in their lives!

  • @nomadman2884
    @nomadman2884 5 років тому

    Yall seriously are one of the few channels that truly get the bond of a person and their car. I love watching your videos because you can tell they are made by true petrolheads.

  • @revnto7k
    @revnto7k 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic video, tugged at my heart strings for sure! Growing up I have always loved 90's Japanese cars, and I would argue are the best the world has ever seen. What I would give for that gorgeous red Z32!! Possibly my favorite car of all time.. Great work, thanks so much!!

  • @hybus5052
    @hybus5052 5 років тому +17

    that white r32 is so clean

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow 5 років тому +1

      It's amazing how beautiful R32s look....

  • @Adicti0nsgaming
    @Adicti0nsgaming 5 років тому +7

    Those 2 shots at 12:46 are just amazing. I remember watching Eric's wrx vid, awesome how much you guys have grown.

    • @coltonkey123
      @coltonkey123 5 років тому

      Adicti0nsgaming really want those as a background...

    • @Adicti0nsgaming
      @Adicti0nsgaming 5 років тому

      Could just screen shot it, it's in 4k but UA-cam does have its compression :/

  • @FeralGameing
    @FeralGameing 5 років тому

    Best video I've watched in years... liked and subscribed, you can really feel all of the emotion and love you guys have for cars...

  • @mikemarranitalivreiro5120
    @mikemarranitalivreiro5120 3 роки тому

    Man I fricking love your videos, such good work behind them, you can feel the passion

  • @adamcallahan3418
    @adamcallahan3418 5 років тому +3

    I’m 40yo and Japanese cars have impacted me since 1998 when I saw a yellow eg hatchback and s13 getting off the highway and I found myself slowing down in my own car and staring until I couldn’t see them anymore. And since then it’s been those long creepy nights looking for parts that aren’t in my direct reach.
    I purchased a set of sw388 spoon wheels in 2001 and it took 6 months to get them. I’ve modeled my life around these cars and always brushed off the shit talking from American car guys who I don’t think would ever understand the precision put into those “plastic 4 bangers”.
    And now you find a lot of those American car makers are making their cars more in Japanese car enthusiast interests. Squeezing out ridiculous horsepower out of something that didn’t make that much power 10-15 years ago when Japanese cars were putting out more horsepower per liter n/a motors.
    I find myself missing those friends I made along the way with those cars. Some are still in contact and some are just really good memories when life was simple and driving was really fun and not a competition. Just enjoying what you built and not an Instagram heart. When black wheels were taboo and watching videos about cars with people speaking in a language you wished you could speak.
    Great video and thank you for the memories

  • @sandplasma
    @sandplasma 5 років тому +7

    Z32, RX7 FD, Supra, 3000GT, Lancer Evo, NSX = pure sexy

  • @NourRodriguez
    @NourRodriguez 4 роки тому +1

    This is literally one of my all time favorite videos on UA-cam ♥ and I get exactly the same face expressions watching how spiritually and beautifully these cars were made. Gears and Gasoline as Always the best videos, I just arrived here too late I guess but still.

  • @Gorillatankadin
    @Gorillatankadin 4 роки тому

    Probably one of the most emotional Videos I´ve seen here on YT. Well made.

  • @jax1079
    @jax1079 5 років тому +12

    I've always had a soft spot for the early 90s Nissan 300ZX. It was one of the first cars that made me go "whhoooaaa," just by looking at it. And red. It had to be red. 😎

  • @xgxmax2893
    @xgxmax2893 5 років тому +6

    Its videos like this that bring the itch back in me to want to build the jdm car ive always wanted. That car for me is a Nissan Pulsar GTi.

  • @Genevo9
    @Genevo9 5 років тому

    Another well made video bro! I've always been in love with Japanese cars since a little kid. Owning one now is a dream come true to me even though its not the lowest mileage, most perfect, it still tickles my heart strings every time I open up my garage.

  • @blackinferno9434
    @blackinferno9434 5 років тому +1

    i love this channel, please upload regularly - a good suggestion all the way from Kenya, keep up the good work

  • @MiguelDsm
    @MiguelDsm 5 років тому +14

    Those DSMs in the beginning 💪🏼

  • @giff74
    @giff74 5 років тому +21

    I can relate..... I've owned 3 Civics and an Integra, JDM parts on all and two had swaps. Now I'm in my 40's with a job, wife and kids. I couldn't ride my motorcycle to work anymore so I bought a Chevy Cruze (it is a hatch and 6 speed). The Cruze is reliable and gets good mileage, but it does nothing for my soul. I miss the howl of VTEC and knowing I was in the "Honda club."
    Trust me I understand!

    • @RatelHBadger
      @RatelHBadger 5 років тому +7

      3 Civics, with Spoon engines?

    • @giff74
      @giff74 5 років тому +1

      Ratel.H Badger I wish!!!! Maybe through as Mugen in for sure excitement.

    • @zhain0
      @zhain0 5 років тому

      Why do people think a job, wife and kids mean you can't get a decent car..... Buy an sti forester or stagea, crown, 4 door skyline, Evo wagon.... There are loads of options

    • @lakeshoresubtleties
      @lakeshoresubtleties 4 роки тому +1

      @@zhain0 ...or the current 5 door civic hatch, in this family guy's case.

  • @JoeyyTube
    @JoeyyTube 5 років тому

    Great video dudes, love of these machines and the community has def been a big part of my life. This brings me Joy!

  • @f.fishelele7956
    @f.fishelele7956 5 років тому

    i shed tear or two when watching this. thanks for making such an awesome and emotional video.

  • @demetriosb5758
    @demetriosb5758 5 років тому +12

    Everyone forget the 3000gt man. Guy who lives down the street from me owns a 99 VR4. Which is super rare in the states. I swear I need to knock on his door one day and give him my number if he ever wants to sell it.

    • @thejohn6912
      @thejohn6912 5 років тому

      Demetrios b where I live, theres 2 vr4 3000gts and one FTO base model 3kgt and I couldn’t be more happy, they’re such bomb cars

    • @az_3kgt714
      @az_3kgt714 5 років тому

      sorry your comments old. But your right 3000gt's are bomb ass cars and i picked up an SL about a year ago. Still catching up on the maintenance of it. Not the fastest thing but it's still fun as hell to drive with the 5-speed. Also kinda cool having dudes in 2017 corvettes going that car is beautiful man. Mines a pearl yellow 3000gt it sticks out were ever it goes.

  • @derekb370z
    @derekb370z 5 років тому +8

    This video hits home in so many ways. Thank you! I don’t think I will ever outgrow the love for Japanese sports cars. With all the money in the world my garage would still be full of Japanese cars. NSX, GTR, RX-7, Z, WRX, Evo, Supra, S2000, AE86, BRZ I could go on for a while but so many iconic cars all from one place.

    • @Iiemp4926
      @Iiemp4926 5 років тому +1

      What about Hakosuka, Kenmary, GX71, GX81, Cima, Celsior, etc?

  • @VEDEMRACING99
    @VEDEMRACING99 5 років тому +1

    Great video as always guys! Product quality of your videos never disappoint!

  • @kaelenwinnett
    @kaelenwinnett 5 років тому

    Your guy's videos never disappoint and hit every point spot on, keep the amazing work up!

  • @gustavom7869
    @gustavom7869 5 років тому +4

    4:44 “but toasters too” oh wow that is a cool toaster.

  • @alexsurh1472
    @alexsurh1472 5 років тому +5

    300zx is one of the nicest looking cars imo

  • @DriversSide
    @DriversSide 5 років тому

    You guys always pump out some amazing content. Great work with this one!

  • @richard197
    @richard197 5 років тому

    I just wanna say that you guys make your videos so high quality and amazing, they make me and an enthusiast feel validated * if that's the right word * because I've grown up in a non car person family, always been the odd one out. The funny thing is at the moment is I love imports but I'm stuck with a 1998 silverado and your videos give me hope for that one day ill purchase my dream car ✌thx for making videos guys

  • @aaronesau9427
    @aaronesau9427 5 років тому +3

    Saw the title and like it before watching!!

  • @stix_fn4183
    @stix_fn4183 5 років тому +6

    Whenever I think of cars, I always come here

  • @coltonsalmons7321
    @coltonsalmons7321 5 років тому

    One of the best car videos I've seen in a while. Well done!

  • @sameerdavids9808
    @sameerdavids9808 5 років тому

    I'm honestly never disappointed when I watch your vids, keep up the good work bud

  • @georgegiesbrecht8224
    @georgegiesbrecht8224 5 років тому +19

    Perfect 5/7 video

  • @TBills3000
    @TBills3000 5 років тому +23

    JDM for life 🇯🇵💪

  • @alexgonick
    @alexgonick 5 років тому

    I could watch this a million times and never get tired of it. Everything you said is so true. Thank you for making this amazing film.

  • @unicorn7337
    @unicorn7337 5 років тому +1

    Very relatable video. I have an interest in all Japanese cars, but have been obsessed with 80s and 90s Toyotas since I was about 10 or 11. I went to rally stages here in Ireland where almost every competitor was driving a Subaru or Mitsubishi, but a couple of guys were competing in Celica GT-Fours and Corollas which were so different looking to the 4 door Imprezas and Evos. I fell in love with the GT-Four and now drive a 1994 JDM ST205 which is my pride and joy. I also have my sights set on adding a JDM SW20 MR2 to my garage next year.

  • @SummonerArthur
    @SummonerArthur 5 років тому +10

    That 300zx is gorgeous!
    Congratulations Jon!

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 5 років тому

      Summoner Arthur Jon*

    • @SummonerArthur
      @SummonerArthur 5 років тому

      @@jtg5238 *jhohnh
      (Alright, I'll fix it)

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 5 років тому

      Summoner Arthur do you know Jon? 😂

    • @SummonerArthur
      @SummonerArthur 5 років тому

      @@jtg5238 no, I dont. Why do you ask? LOL

    • @jtg5238
      @jtg5238 5 років тому

      Summoner Arthur just wondering cause me and him are friends

  • @marcellis7002
    @marcellis7002 5 років тому +4

    "Race gutted" lmao it's just so funny to me. 😂😂

  • @afcreative22
    @afcreative22 5 років тому

    I love your production quality. You give me an almost unobtainable benchmark to strive for.

  • @dimidope
    @dimidope 5 років тому +1

    It's a passion, it doesn't need an explanation. And i think the car you own represents who you are.
    Again a really nice video!!! Grtz from Belgium

  • @cartergarnon6299
    @cartergarnon6299 5 років тому +3

    I just finished restoring a 91 300zx tt that I found last winter. You’d have to show up with $50k+ in cold hard cash to convince me to part with it.

  • @jacksonevans1746
    @jacksonevans1746 5 років тому +48

    0:24 wat dat mouf do ?

  • @Eji66
    @Eji66 5 років тому

    It’s your passion. It becomes apart of you from the very beginning. That feeling of sitting in the seat, strapping in and turning the key is the best part. Nothing like it

  • @koenlangedijk1087
    @koenlangedijk1087 5 років тому

    this made me warm from the inside of me. love this video guys!

  • @rex_s80
    @rex_s80 5 років тому +6

    Yes, more cinematics

  • @robbalinski1606
    @robbalinski1606 4 роки тому +3

    I've always though the Z32's were timeless beautiful.

  • @Ronphila
    @Ronphila 5 років тому

    Quality is always there. Love these videos

  • @tmlmagee
    @tmlmagee 5 років тому

    Always quality content from you guys Thanks Ben and Ben!

  • @xtianruiz5375
    @xtianruiz5375 5 років тому +15

    JDM cars are SuperCOOL car... i own a 1989 corolla sedan .here in Philippines

    • @bathingape9369
      @bathingape9369 5 років тому +2

      your car is not jdm. it's usdm. it originally came with a left hand drive dash.

    • @calvinnotklein6368
      @calvinnotklein6368 5 років тому

      Bathing Ape93 Eh, the term JDM has become hella broad as time went on. Just any Japanese car, that’s JDM now.

  • @1969ChevroletCamaro
    @1969ChevroletCamaro 5 років тому +5

    12:49 Retro Jdm 300zx light 😮🇯🇵

  • @EricSchofhauser
    @EricSchofhauser 5 років тому +2

    This was beautiful. Thank you for making this.

  • @flyingpigsracing5018
    @flyingpigsracing5018 5 років тому

    Great edit guys, always stepping your game up. The channel's quality is so high keep it up.

  • @kyleno4148
    @kyleno4148 5 років тому +20

    I bought a z two hours ago, I have a problem

    • @liamlyda2116
      @liamlyda2116 5 років тому +2

      Yeah you ain't driving it right now

    • @kyleno4148
      @kyleno4148 5 років тому +2

      No trans

    • @liamlyda2116
      @liamlyda2116 5 років тому

      @@kyleno4148 well that's unfortunate

  • @liamsilvia460
    @liamsilvia460 5 років тому +5

    Hey I’m not sure if you made a video on this but i feel like as a 13 year old walking around the car show taking picture and I feel like no one want to talk.I know most people would think oh it’s just another 13 year old that thinks he knows everything.But I don’t and all I want to do is learn and talk about cars.I have talked to people about cars for like 2 hours and I love it.All I want to do is go a car show and talk about imports but no one wants to talk to a 13 year old.

    • @dooleyskater
      @dooleyskater 5 років тому +1

      Try being the one who starts the conversation. If someone or a few people are around a car that you are interested in just ask. I can guarantee you that they would love to help you learn and share stories about their car with you. We're one big family. Talking about our cars is something we love to do. I won't lie though, there are some people who are just plain rude and you can't take it to heart. The majority of people you'll meet and speak with are genuine and are probably excited you love cars too. Next time you're at a show, don't be afraid to just ask questions. You'll learn more than you think and you'll meet amazing people along the way. :)

    • @liamsilvia460
      @liamsilvia460 5 років тому

      Ben Dooley thanks bro on the advice

    • @zhain0
      @zhain0 5 років тому

      Just don't act like a jumped up kid, be at the maturity of the people you are talking to and most people will be more than happy to have a chat

  • @Akshan510
    @Akshan510 5 років тому +1

    One of the best car-related channels, change my mind.

  • @chadyore1104
    @chadyore1104 5 років тому

    Wow...what another perfect video You guys are really doing them fantastic, keep it up! I LOVED this one!

  • @aftaabdomun6291
    @aftaabdomun6291 5 років тому +10

    I freaking love cars
    If I could marry one I would

  • @therebelliousgeek4506
    @therebelliousgeek4506 5 років тому +25

    AE86 anyone?

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow 5 років тому +2

      I've just been in this place before!

  • @DavidJackTumusiime
    @DavidJackTumusiime 5 років тому

    Dashing to repost on my Facebook wall. Love this! Thank you! Chills at 6:49 to 7:05. THAT is why one buys a car!

  • @tonijovanovic6665
    @tonijovanovic6665 5 років тому +11

    Jdm4Life 🔰

  • @ajmalnajath1399
    @ajmalnajath1399 5 років тому +3

    this is better than any made up hollywood love stroy. period.

  • @ahernalex6196
    @ahernalex6196 5 років тому

    Absolutely amazing video. Every time you kill it!! I’m always looking forward to ur vids keep it up

  • @pilsman2733
    @pilsman2733 5 років тому +1

    A tear came out of my eye I love this vid keep it up guys

  • @igorblyat7839
    @igorblyat7839 5 років тому +19

    Japenese car fans rise up!

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow 5 років тому +1

      I salute! I report to serve the Japanese car community! Let's send those American muscle cars packing!

    • @igorblyat7839
      @igorblyat7839 5 років тому +1

      @@TheBeatlesShow Yes!

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow 5 років тому +1

      @@igorblyat7839 What's your favorite Japanese car? Mine's the R32 GT-R!

    • @igorblyat7839
      @igorblyat7839 5 років тому +1

      @@TheBeatlesShow Thats not possible......its mine too lol + Evo 9

    • @TheBeatlesShow
      @TheBeatlesShow 5 років тому +1

      @@igorblyat7839 Those are all just too fast! Gotta love 'em!

  • @jyukaid2669
    @jyukaid2669 5 років тому +6

    remembered Jeremy Clarkson said the gt86 was "designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.", I feel like lots of the older Japanese cars were designed that way. and pretty disappointed by the newer ones if to be honest. there are exception tho haha

    • @kasper5688
      @kasper5688 5 років тому

      Jyukai D Flying cows are more realistic than the gt86 being designed buy enthusiasts.

  • @chrisgray-strwealthbuilder
    @chrisgray-strwealthbuilder 3 роки тому

    Great video! Man this takes me back. My first cool car was a 1997 Eclipse GSX (purchased in '99) which I still own. My best bud at the time had a 1990 300ZX-TT. This brought back some awesome memories.

  • @mzondi1970
    @mzondi1970 5 років тому

    You never grow out of it if it truly is your passion. I'm 48 years old and have always been a Honda fan. My uncle had a little Civic hatchback in the 80s with a header and a Weber carburetor and I love that car. That's what got me hooked and I still own and drive Hondas and currently have a EM1. It never goes away if you really enjoy it

  • @drift5170
    @drift5170 5 років тому +3

    I relate to this and my parents even complain when I’m always talking about cars and how awesome they are and even question me when I tel them I like cars from the 90s and I’m only 12 but my first car that got me into cars was a Lamborghini murcialago poster now I’m love hundreds 😍💯👌🏽

  • @backgroundnpc2251
    @backgroundnpc2251 5 років тому +3

    People saying "great vid" and the video was only out for 30 seconds

    • @applesyo
      @applesyo 5 років тому +1

      Seimor Skinner always a 99.9% chance that they upload a banger. Never disappoints.

  • @r0bn8or
    @r0bn8or 5 років тому

    Such a great video. Gears and Gasoline is my favorite UA-cam channel. The videos are very well put together, but still organic enough they feel authentic. They’re informative, sometimes humorous, but you can sense the passion behind it. I’m glad they haven’t sold out the typical UA-cam mantra.
    WHATS UP EVERYBODY TODAY IM GOING TO MAKE ANOTHER GENERIC BLOG VIDEO WHERE I DO SOMETHING CLICKBAIT WORTHY AND TALK ABOUT STUFF FOR 10 MINUTES.

  • @robk7196
    @robk7196 5 років тому

    Great content as per usual! Keep up the good work guys!

  • @dylanmiller9414
    @dylanmiller9414 5 років тому +6

    I love my 03' 350z. I don't think I'll ever get rid of that car loll

    • @dankbass6549
      @dankbass6549 5 років тому

      Get a g35

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 5 років тому

      Not a JDM car tho

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 5 років тому +1

      DuBstep115 lol it's Nissan same people who made the legendary s13 and gtr.

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 5 років тому +1

      DuBstep115 lol it's made by Nissan. The same people who engineered the legendary s13 and the amazing gtr.(r32 is the best btw;)

    • @dylanmiller9414
      @dylanmiller9414 5 років тому +1

      PeskyObeseCat I looked through the options and I found a good deal on the car so I bought it up