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bcrdukes · 08-20-2025, 07:59 AM

What is the price difference between a local 996/Boxster/SLK compared to the JDM import?

Are you looking for the thrill of importing to scratch the itch + mid-life crisis? Trying to understand the thought process so we don't steer you in the wrong direction.

There's a guy in my MBA cohort who imports JDM Toyotas for his personal use. He's got an older Alphard that he shares with his wife and recently got another JDM Toyota for his daughter, but his purposes are more utilitarian than anything. That, and he drives them to the ground until they don't make sense to be repaired anymore. For him, it was a matter of cost savings as oppoesd to getting a fun car. Let's be real. None of us dream of owning a late-90s Alphard to be cool (unless you are Badhobz.)

08-20-2025, 07:59 AM	#221
bcrdukes RS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Your Location Posts: 34,112 Thanked 15,666 Times in 6,629 Posts Failed 562 Times in 377 Posts	What is the price difference between a local 996/Boxster/SLK compared to the JDM import? Are you looking for the thrill of importing to scratch the itch + mid-life crisis? Trying to understand the thought process so we don't steer you in the wrong direction. There's a guy in my MBA cohort who imports JDM Toyotas for his personal use. He's got an older Alphard that he shares with his wife and recently got another JDM Toyota for his daughter, but his purposes are more utilitarian than anything. That, and he drives them to the ground until they don't make sense to be repaired anymore. For him, it was a matter of cost savings as oppoesd to getting a fun car. Let's be real. None of us dream of owning a late-90s Alphard to be cool (unless you are Badhobz.) __________________ Stock & Noob Meet 2026 - Stay Tuned!