Good work at obtaining an S15! So the question that I have, is the one that usually seems to resurface when it comes to imports. That is, how legal is it?--(i.e. to own & run on U.S. streets, and what is required by cops and state inspectors). Is it possible today, to own it and for cops and smog experts to leave you alone enough to enjoy your dream? I am a former S14 owner; I eventually sold it, cause of all the legal fuss with getting a motor swap. Not only that, but I had everything I needed in my newly purchased Camaro anyway. Let me in on your thoughts. Enjoy your S15!
Regardless what happens with the US market the fact that the S15 is the last of its kind, the value will continue to appreciate. I own two S15's the offers I get for them is insane, best investment I've ever made thus far 😀
Just so you know buddy a Clean Low KM Miles Nissan Silvia S15 Turbo Spec R/Spec S cost a whooping $52,000AUD in Australia 🇦🇺 mate and the Nissan 200SX on Marketplace goes for 37K soo if you're OP in the video here saying get it as your first daily car then you're all fking stupid mate what you want is a good sporty cheap reliable quick car with tons of aftermarket mods parts like a Turbo 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 with WORK Wheels 👊💯
@@HuuTonyTran I never said to get this as your first daily car? I actually wouldn’t recommend that at all. As an investment or a car to get after you’re an experienced driver, then yes.
@@ThatCarLife Thats IF they've got the money mate kids & teenagers these day's want jdm cars but they ain't got the money to do so mate thats because you're not working hard enough lmao spoiled brats are a different story 🤷♂️. For me it's a different story I don't drive manual cars never learn how to but I do know my Japanese car's because I'm a mechanic from home who buy cars to fix them up before flipping it on FB Marketplace and I work in a Mechanic Workplace with 5 Car hoist mate. My point is I drive a Turbo Build 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 as my first daily car and it's an LSD Automatic Transmission which I like. I also love the Toyota Chaser JZX100 1JZGTE 2.5L Turbo & Toyota Mark II & Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex Edition Auto which also has a 2JZGTE 3.0L Turbo Yamaha Block Engine makes more power cost less than the crappy 4 Cylinder Nissan Silvia S15 SR20DET Engine mate overall it's a better JDM Daily car that doesn't break the wallet while being a RWD JDM Car 💯🤷♂️
I just bought one a week ago, it has been my dream car for quite a while now and I finally found one at a more reasonable price for what I wanted. It's a white imported Spec R with full aero, plus a nice mint set of TE37's + HKS coilovers to go with it. I paid 35k which is roughly 10-15k lower than what a decent white Spec R is going for right now, but yeah, that's still a hefty price. The only catch is there's a little bit of rust around the back window and it could use a respray, however I've already gotten a really great price on a repair + full pearl white respray thanks to mates rates. I would definitely say the 35k was worth every cent, I'm in love with the car and will probably never sell it.
It's hard to explain, I can do a straight swap for a 2014 M4, which is a far nicer car to drive overall but the kind of experience the S15 gives... I'd say yeah it's worth it! Keeping mine for a while.
Thank fuck someone made a video discussing this.. after watching the auctions for the last couple years, I've not only seen the prices increase, but the auctions almost dry up COMPLETELY! Only 5 pass through per week, 2 years ago it was about 10x that P/W.. I grabbed a Spec R here in NZ last month, now is last moment to do so, the american legalisation compounded with the vehicle shortage.. it's gonna be a blood bath
I just love this car! The most funniest thing is, when i was young, i write my name from other side Sivia and that saw other's older people. So they start to call me Silvia! But after years i found this car and i start to understand what is + in that! I fell in love with this car! And now I'm obsessed with it!😂
Pretty sure it’s a 25 year import law not 24 in the US. Also you can still import cars less than 25 years old that are foreign to the states. But it’s an expensive & lengthy process.
in 1998, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the 25 Year Rule. This allowed vehicles older than 25 years to be admitted into the country because they are “collectible”
I've bought my s15 spec S 1.5year ago now for 17.5k and i'm really wondering what the prices will be going to do once they're going to be legal in the USA 😮😢
Nice vid my bro. But fuck me I don't know how you sleep at night with the car in an open driveway 😢 (I did see the bollard) but damn mang. Protect her bruv.
Cheers man!! Hahaha I know bro, its all I got unfortunately😞! She legit got broken into in 2020 when I had no alarm / security for it like a dumbass! Now I got the bollard and all the car security bells and whistles in it which helps me sleep better at night 🤣
I 100% agree with you ! Back in mid 2017 I looked at multiple s15s for around the 16-17k mark and they were all junk ! No way would I pay 60k for that same car ! I bought an fg xr6 turbo Instead a much nicer car , and only cost 16k at the time
Jordan you’re right even houses in 2014/15 were $500k but now in 2023 $1 million plus. As far as S15 I Can’t afford it as prices for all cars are astronomical At the moment I’m looking at a 2014/16 WRX and they’re like $25-$35k for a car that was $39k BRAND New 😮 😊
Love your videos man, I'm in Sydney as well hopefully one I see you in ur s15 or ur pulsar, I'm 16 and I'm very close from buying my first car and I'm leaning towards to a SSS cos of ur vids keep it up man 💪🏼
crazy, $10k??? aren't you lucky, lol. Cheapest s15 I found that is in really good condition currently is available for $22,800 directly from Japan before shipping. Highest, $43K!!!!
not going to lie the dramatic shifts are funny, but yea a few years back at japanese auctions you could grab these for way cheaper, probably not worth it today
@@Hype679 I got my S13 for $2400 in pieces in 2012. With a Sr20 Ret top and 15k in fresh goodies from a friend it was his dream build. I love it but I can't believe people pay these prices for a 90s car its not 30k good. People just can't chose there own path, bunch of followers. These Damm youtubers blow up all the good whips!!
From 2010-2017 I owned most of the major jdm cars multiple times I had 2 s15s both with under 150000kms and both cost less than $16k One was even a one owner car with full service history I just can’t justify paying over $30k for one That why I went out a bought an 86 It’s not as easy to get power out of but I do prefer driving a newer car
I’ve left my s15 in the garage for 2 months but tomorrow I am getting some nice tyres on my brand new SSR SP1’s 3P And then going to do some work bring on 500hp I’m in Auckland so I’m heaps keen
Only recently i wanted to get one but damn I’m sure I’m not going to be able too :/ idk how to do it and ehhh i don’t have the money in full cause i msure next year the prices are gonna spike
Hey guys! Sorry about the audio going a bit quiet at 0:21! (Got copyrighted for the song I used there 😥)
Winglets lol fing winglets
Good work at obtaining an S15! So the question that I have, is the one that usually seems to resurface when it comes to imports. That is, how legal is it?--(i.e. to own & run on U.S. streets, and what is required by cops and state inspectors). Is it possible today, to own it and for cops and smog experts to leave you alone enough to enjoy your dream?
I am a former S14 owner; I eventually sold it, cause of all the legal fuss with getting a motor swap. Not only that, but I had everything I needed in my newly purchased Camaro anyway. Let me in on your thoughts. Enjoy your S15!
Regardless what happens with the US market the fact that the S15 is the last of its kind, the value will continue to appreciate. I own two S15's the offers I get for them is insane, best investment I've ever made thus far 😀
Agreed! Thats awesome bro hang onto them!
i also own one have a aust delivered spec r fac sunroof owned it from new.. best investment ever..
Just so you know buddy a Clean Low KM Miles Nissan Silvia S15 Turbo Spec R/Spec S cost a whooping $52,000AUD in Australia 🇦🇺 mate and the Nissan 200SX on Marketplace goes for 37K soo if you're OP in the video here saying get it as your first daily car then you're all fking stupid mate what you want is a good sporty cheap reliable quick car with tons of aftermarket mods parts like a Turbo 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 with WORK Wheels 👊💯
@@HuuTonyTran I never said to get this as your first daily car? I actually wouldn’t recommend that at all. As an investment or a car to get after you’re an experienced driver, then yes.
@@ThatCarLife Thats IF they've got the money mate kids & teenagers these day's want jdm cars but they ain't got the money to do so mate thats because you're not working hard enough lmao spoiled brats are a different story 🤷♂️.
For me it's a different story I don't drive manual cars never learn how to but I do know my Japanese car's because I'm a mechanic from home who buy cars to fix them up before flipping it on FB Marketplace and I work in a Mechanic Workplace with 5 Car hoist mate.
My point is I drive a Turbo Build 2JZGE RWD Lexus IS300 as my first daily car and it's an LSD Automatic Transmission which I like.
I also love the Toyota Chaser JZX100 1JZGTE 2.5L Turbo & Toyota Mark II & Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex Edition Auto which also has a 2JZGTE 3.0L Turbo Yamaha Block Engine makes more power cost less than the crappy 4 Cylinder Nissan Silvia S15 SR20DET Engine mate overall it's a better JDM Daily car that doesn't break the wallet while being a RWD JDM Car 💯🤷♂️
i’m 17 years now & this is my dream car, by the time i can get one prices are gonna sky rocket 😭
Keep the grind bro you never gonna know you might get it next year
@@justinluntao2811love the positivity in this comment
I paid the premo price at the start of the year but for me was always on the bucket list, no regrets!
Totally worth it!!
I just bought one a week ago, it has been my dream car for quite a while now and I finally found one at a more reasonable price for what I wanted. It's a white imported Spec R with full aero, plus a nice mint set of TE37's + HKS coilovers to go with it. I paid 35k which is roughly 10-15k lower than what a decent white Spec R is going for right now, but yeah, that's still a hefty price. The only catch is there's a little bit of rust around the back window and it could use a respray, however I've already gotten a really great price on a repair + full pearl white respray thanks to mates rates. I would definitely say the 35k was worth every cent, I'm in love with the car and will probably never sell it.
It's hard to explain, I can do a straight swap for a 2014 M4, which is a far nicer car to drive overall but the kind of experience the S15 gives... I'd say yeah it's worth it! Keeping mine for a while.
Thank fuck someone made a video discussing this.. after watching the auctions for the last couple years, I've not only seen the prices increase, but the auctions almost dry up COMPLETELY! Only 5 pass through per week, 2 years ago it was about 10x that P/W..
I grabbed a Spec R here in NZ last month, now is last moment to do so, the american legalisation compounded with the vehicle shortage.. it's gonna be a blood bath
That Skyline r33 at 5:44 😅
I just love this car! The most funniest thing is, when i was young, i write my name from other side Sivia and that saw other's older people. So they start to call me Silvia! But after years i found this car and i start to understand what is + in that!
I fell in love with this car! And now I'm obsessed with it!😂
R we just gonna ignore the Skyline GTR that appears on the left in 5:44
Would love one, but prices and quality don't match int his market unfortunately
I live in Japan. Just paid 17k for a stock Spec R 60k miles. Please be patient people there out there.
From where ? I’m in Japan searching for a stock Spec R too or at least a decent price spec R
Its not a risk. They 100% will go WAY up in value when they are legal here in the States.
Random r33 just parked at 5:44 lmao
Pretty sure it’s a 25 year import law not 24 in the US. Also you can still import cars less than 25 years old that are foreign to the states. But it’s an expensive & lengthy process.
in 1998, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the 25 Year Rule. This allowed vehicles older than 25 years to be admitted into the country because they are “collectible”
The kids on marketplace will be fuming after watching this!! 😂😂
i am very much angry 😭
I've bought my s15 spec S 1.5year ago now for 17.5k and i'm really wondering what the prices will be going to do once they're going to be legal in the USA 😮😢
everything bout it is perfect the colour,the rims,ride height you lucky s.o.b!
Bro. Why is everyone blowing up the S15 market…. Like shut up, last thing I want to deal with are a million scalpers
It’s a great investment better than buying land and will appreciate in value more
❤ amazing video bro
Thank you! ❤
Simple,clean and rare car i'v ever seen❤
@4:20 should make the following Audio after a tok sound 🥹
If i got enought money, that will be the first thing I would buy.
What wheel size and offsets are you running?
25 Year Import rule if the car wasn't homologated for the US
Nice vid my bro. But fuck me I don't know how you sleep at night with the car in an open driveway 😢 (I did see the bollard) but damn mang. Protect her bruv.
Cheers man!! Hahaha I know bro, its all I got unfortunately😞! She legit got broken into in 2020 when I had no alarm / security for it like a dumbass! Now I got the bollard and all the car security bells and whistles in it which helps me sleep better at night 🤣
This guy took the aero a little too far
I’m tryna take off with this spoiler tbh 😂
Why would they buy them from Australia when it's easier for them to buy them from japan
Cause it’s more S15’s for them to get ahaha more variety
Raise the front abit please
Yes I need to ahahaha
A sss makes dosing noises
If it’s turbo then yes it will 😂
That dose is getting boring brooo
No way ahaaha will never get boring for me 😂
Should You BUY An S15 In 2023?
No. its a $20 grand car selling for $50k-$60k. Thats what I spent on my BMW M140i NEW!
Let’s see what car continues to appreciate, while the other depreciates
@@shenods Dealers are already calling me to buy the car back.
😂 okay mate
@@shenodsnobodies gonna pick up m140i over an s15
I 100% agree with you !
Back in mid 2017 I looked at multiple s15s for around the 16-17k mark and they were all junk ! No way would I pay 60k for that same car !
I bought an fg xr6 turbo Instead a much nicer car , and only cost 16k at the time
Jordan you’re right even houses in 2014/15 were $500k but now in 2023 $1 million plus.
As far as S15 I Can’t afford it as prices for all cars are astronomical
At the moment I’m looking at a 2014/16 WRX and they’re like $25-$35k for a car that was $39k BRAND New 😮
😊
Love your videos man, I'm in Sydney as well hopefully one I see you in ur s15 or ur pulsar, I'm 16 and I'm very close from buying my first car and I'm leaning towards to a SSS cos of ur vids keep it up man 💪🏼
Or a integra 😉
Thanks so much for the support! Thats awesome, both are great choices! :)
crazy, $10k??? aren't you lucky, lol. Cheapest s15 I found that is in really good condition currently is available for $22,800 directly from Japan before shipping. Highest, $43K!!!!
not going to lie the dramatic shifts are funny, but yea a few years back at japanese auctions you could grab these for way cheaper, probably not worth it today
It’s 25 not 24
Some kids had Lambo or Ferrari posters. I had S15!
80-100k is a crazy estimate. I doubt they shoot past 50~60k. Nobody in their right mind is buying a Silvia for the price of a gtr lmfao
Give it time. People are spending those numbers on old Type Rs and such already. More money than sense out there.
I don't think he's too far off, tbh. I can see a S15 Spec R in good shape go for 80k in 4-5 years time.
@@Hype679 I got my S13 for $2400 in pieces in 2012. With a Sr20 Ret top and 15k in fresh goodies from a friend it was his dream build. I love it but I can't believe people pay these prices for a 90s car its not 30k good. People just can't chose there own path, bunch of followers. These Damm youtubers blow up all the good whips!!
@@dannyb3664 Yeah, they're good. But not that good. For $30K I could buy a 370Z instead. In a couple years, maybe even a bruised 400Z.
Soon they will lol
From 2010-2017 I owned most of the major jdm cars multiple times
I had 2 s15s both with under 150000kms and both cost less than $16k
One was even a one owner car with full service history
I just can’t justify paying over $30k for one
That why I went out a bought an 86
It’s not as easy to get power out of but I do prefer driving a newer car
I’ve left my s15 in the garage for 2 months but tomorrow I am getting some nice tyres on my brand new SSR SP1’s 3P
And then going to do some work bring on 500hp
I’m in Auckland so I’m heaps keen
Only recently i wanted to get one but damn I’m sure I’m not going to be able too :/ idk how to do it and ehhh i don’t have the money in full cause i msure next year the prices are gonna spike
answer is yes but for over 6k no
I cannot lie there is no way in anything that this channel ain’t got 250k+ subs, there is no way with this kinda video quality
Thank you that means so much!! ❤️❤️
worth every dollar
If you want one import it you’ll pay half as much as those Facebook marketplace listers
Not really
80k for s15 or gtr ?
GTR’s are around that price now but yes S15’s are estimated to get there soon!
@ThatCarLife no way bro there not worth it at all I'd rather a gtr at that stage
Considering selling my 33 gtr to buy 2 s15’s. Also I sold my s15 for 13k 5 years ago 😅
Don't do it 😅
What are the rims called?
Work emotion t7r reps !