KEI Truck Test Drive: Subaru Sambar, is it the "Demon" of Kei Trucks?

KEI Truck Test Drive: Subaru Sambar, is it the "Demon" of Kei Trucks?
I borrow Francis, 1992 Subaru Sambar and take it on a test drive! I am in for an awakening from this truck.
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  • @Polecat54941
    @Polecat549414 жыл бұрын

    I have the van version of this k4 and love it every time I go out in it, Glad to see your steering wheel on the correct side of the truck :)

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    I need to try one of the kei vans👌🏾

  • @wexflex9140
    @wexflex91404 жыл бұрын

    If you get a supercharged version you need to make a comparison. Great video.

  • @jeffsayers5986
    @jeffsayers59863 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled on your videos ,I love them thank you . I have a Mazda cx30 but I want to buy a Kei truck for a fun hobby . I’m leaning towards the Honda . What alloy wheels fit the Honda ,they look great with bigger wheels. I will keep watching cheers Jeff in Australia.

  • @lowcatalina6638
    @lowcatalina66383 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I want one

  • @michaelduong3852
    @michaelduong38524 жыл бұрын

    yes please do an off road comparison! would be very interesting to see! love your vids so far! keep up the great work!

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, we really appreciate feedback! I know we need to tryout the 4x4 systems on these trucks. The sambar really got me!

  • @mrs1180

    @mrs1180

    4 жыл бұрын

    First lets unbolt the rear differential on Marvin’s Suzuki Carry and pull it with that Sambar. 👍🏽

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mrs1180 sorry Marv🤣🤣🤣👌🏾

  • @EcclecticNerd
    @EcclecticNerd4 жыл бұрын

    Good lil review and walkaround, that interior is super clean looking! Planning on getting one of these when I move to Japan. Really gonna try and get the supercharged version if possible, cuz the idea of a supercharger noises on a lil 660 cc motor is way too entertaining to pass up.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good choice then add an exhaust..it will have a nice rumble👍🏾

  • @Gupadodo
    @Gupadodo3 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet ride! Seems like a beast for on the road driving...even though I couldn't use it for that I almost want one more than a Suzuki. And they supercharged some of these too...that's crazy haha! Thanks for sharing!

  • @GoliathAngelus
    @GoliathAngelus2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! I know only the older model. I thought Subaru doesn t use the name Sambar anymore. I can imagine how much fun you have in this micro truck

  • @islander2005
    @islander20054 жыл бұрын

    I always thought that kei vehicles were limited to 3 cylinders, I guess not. Thanks for the vid Ers!

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought so too but kei vehicles are limited on displacement at 660cc...maybe someone will make a 8 cylinder kei🤣🤣

  • @herbprivetts8448
    @herbprivetts84483 жыл бұрын

    Watching your vids, my choice was a 1993 Suzuki Carry. Had it about a year, but New York is , well they don’t like these trucks. Had to register in Vermont. Nice channel.

  • @tylaranderson8559
    @tylaranderson85592 жыл бұрын

    Really like your reviews. I was bitten by the Kei truck bug awhile back . Now I'm looking at getting a Kei van but I am 6 ft 3 you mentioned on the Subaru truck is had a taller cab do you know if their Vans are also a bit taller then the Honda ?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about the van cab height...I'm going to assume that it is because manufacturers usually use the same truck cabs for vans.

  • @thomas1699
    @thomas16993 жыл бұрын

    I understand that the reason for other Makers using the 3 cylinder Engine is because it has a longer stroke and therefore, a little more torque. (What truck doesn't need more torque?)

  • @drain_001
    @drain_0012 жыл бұрын

    After a ton of research I just put a deposit down on importing a Sambar... mainly because of this video. Thank you :)

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching...enjoy that beast🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @rc-huina8221
    @rc-huina8221 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video car👍🤗

  • @ChrisfromGeorgia
    @ChrisfromGeorgia4 жыл бұрын

    *Quick Tip* I know it should be easy to reach, but to make it easier to roll down the manual passenger window, cut a piece of PVC pipe to the correct length to reach the crank and there you go. It is easy to store behind the seat or wherever. My Pop used to have a piece cut out for his Ford pickup back in the day. Thank you for the video! Just subscribed. Peace

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub. I had a ford truck and would have to stretch to roll down the window...that would be perfect.

  • @ChrisfromGeorgia

    @ChrisfromGeorgia

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife Right on! Glad to help. I really like your videos on Kei trucks. They are very informative! Peace

  • @dustyjordan460
    @dustyjordan4603 жыл бұрын

    Hey, it's Guam! I currently live on Guam and have been wanting a kei van. I live down south though and I've been wondering how they would handle the hills down there? Would you recommend one model over the others for better performance on steep hills?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Subaru van would have the most HP because it's 4cyl and should perform better for hills. Most kei vans are ok on the southern hills.

  • @daatmanik
    @daatmanik Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for this great video, I want to ask you what about the heath in a daily use, I live in a beach area and a I'd like to know if one kei wo A/C will be a nice choise or definetly I must go for an A/C equipped. Thanks.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Жыл бұрын

    The A/C in the trucks don't really get that cold and since you're in a beach area I don't think you need it....I rarely use my a/c...the cab stays cool with windows rolled down

  • @kingazhar1212
    @kingazhar1212 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have the video where tou take all the trucks on off road track??

  • @TOKYOSMITH
    @TOKYOSMITH3 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Japanese car enthusiasts call Subaru Sambar, "Porsche on the farm roads" because of the rear engine rear wheel drive layout. Honda Acty is called "NSX on the farm roads" because it's MR.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol...i didnt know that but makes lots of sense....the Daihatsu should be called the Lexus of Kei trucks🤙🏾

  • @TOKYOSMITH

    @TOKYOSMITH

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife LOL

  • @floydthedroid5935
    @floydthedroid59354 жыл бұрын

    You got yourself a subscriber bud

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir👍🏾👍🏾

  • @glennoc8585
    @glennoc85853 жыл бұрын

    I had an 88 model for fetching building goods. Went really well but only 550cc two cylinder.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whoa 2 cylinder...amazing what these things can do👍🏾

  • @JunaWaAmin
    @JunaWaAmin2 жыл бұрын

    Oh shit,...this is Guam! Hey! Håfa Adai! Wow! I knew your accent sounded so homely.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hafa Adai🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @davidyoder8116
    @davidyoder81162 жыл бұрын

    Question I am leaning more towards sazuki carry , but after watching this video, I'm exploring for more options , I like the gear options, debating in my mind , which is for me , Looking for farm use, example from hauling a round bale to pulling hay implements down the road???? Do you have any video on the difference between the subaru,,, and carry?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can't go wrong with either. The advantage that the Subaru has is for higher speeds only, for hauling and general use they are about the same.

  • @davidyoder8116

    @davidyoder8116

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks One more question are the parts on subaru sambar as readily available as the Suzuki carry, Because in my book it makes a big difference.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidyoder8116 This is where the suzuki has the advantage...to me suzuki has more parts available and aftermarket too.

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍REVIEW!!!

  • @robertelmo7736
    @robertelmo7736 Жыл бұрын

    In process of getting me a dump Sambar, can't wait!

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Жыл бұрын

    Great choice...powerful kei truck👍🏾🤙🏾

  • @redneckem1
    @redneckem1 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you find the Rain guards? Would love some on my 93 sambar

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Жыл бұрын

    It came with the truck when we bought it👍🏾

  • @lur3950
    @lur3950 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy 1 of this?

  • @petermorrow3931
    @petermorrow39313 жыл бұрын

    Lol. Do you know if they make this one in an extra cab? Shoot how hard is it to find a supercharged one. That would be awesome!!!!

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure about an xtra cab but it does take some hunting for a supecharged one...with covid its even harder because it seems like no one selling on auction in Japan these days.

  • @project5783
    @project57833 жыл бұрын

    beautiful SAMBAR

  • @pizzaboi2822
    @pizzaboi28222 жыл бұрын

    Would you think this truck would be ok for a daily driver to work from Dededo to big navy?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    If your comfortable doing mechanical work...you can use it as a daily...keep it mind that the truck is over 20yrs old🤙🏾

  • @pizzaboi2822

    @pizzaboi2822

    2 жыл бұрын

    How bad is the maintenance? Is it more frequent oil changes. For reference, I used to have a 97 tacoma that was ok, frequent oil changes and replacing parts occasionally.

  • @koolbugz
    @koolbugz Жыл бұрын

    how fast was 5th gear? my daihatsu liberno with turbo hauls butt the wheel starts shimming around 110 but cleans up around 120 i think it can go to 130 but i havent done it yet

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure about the 110 mph for these 🤣

  • @koolbugz

    @koolbugz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife 110 km is almost 70 mph 120 km is about 75mph and 130 is around 80 mph my little van hauls butt to bad it shakes like a recovering alcoholic

  • @Jordan-bj7jd
    @Jordan-bj7jd3 жыл бұрын

    Aloha, cousin. I'm looking to import one of these Where is the best place?

  • @SCUZZYFM

    @SCUZZYFM

    3 жыл бұрын

    i know duncan imports in virginia has a ton of kei trucks in stock

  • @Dolcerae
    @Dolcerae Жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? Just trying to gauge how much room i would have inside a kei truck.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Жыл бұрын

    5-11"

  • @davidramirez8205
    @davidramirez82053 жыл бұрын

    Question, does a 1991 Subaru samber have the ability to drift?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    All cars can drift💥💥💥🤙🏾

  • @lilredwagon5311
    @lilredwagon53114 жыл бұрын

    I'd look to getting one of these mini trucks but it seems to be too complicated to get one from an importer...

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    I made a vid regarding using a Japanese importer....search my videos...it's a good start. A reputable importer will answer all your questions and help your through the whole process, until the vehicle arrives at your port. The main thing is to have all your questions answered.

  • @lilredwagon5311

    @lilredwagon5311

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife problem is though...I'm smack dab in the middle of the US...in the Dakotas to be exact...one dealership says I would have to set up shipping the little truck from their dealership in VA to me...but i dont know how to do that haha! Sounds a bit more different from when I bought my brand new nissan frontier from an out of state nissan dealership

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lilredwagon5311 Yep you are far from Japan...no doubt. It can be done, ive shipped a car from the east coast to my port on Guam. I know there are minitruck dealers throughout the US....just find a reasonable transporter..ive used jandstransport.com before👍🏾

  • @lilredwagon5311

    @lilredwagon5311

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife thank you sir! I've kinda been looking at lightly used efficient vehicles to compliment my midsized truck haha! Has to be a manual transmission haha!

  • @outdatedgear5036
    @outdatedgear50363 жыл бұрын

    Sir, im on Guam to. My dad just bought one, do you work on these?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just the basics...there is a Guam Kei Car facebook group if you need resources on the island🤙🏾

  • @outdatedgear5036

    @outdatedgear5036

    3 жыл бұрын

    Living This Life thank you. Keep up the good reviews.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@outdatedgear5036 i checked out your channel...you should make music for youtube videos..send me something and ill use it on a video

  • @outdatedgear5036

    @outdatedgear5036

    3 жыл бұрын

    Living This Life awesome! Yes that can happen. Could you pm me your email?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@outdatedgear5036 i dont know how to pm thru youtube but if you go to my channel and click on ABOUT you can find my instagram its 1erskin then you can message me

  • @papa606
    @papa6063 жыл бұрын

    Are you under the 25 year import law or 20 like we are in the states with 25 year law

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    25 year rule....really wish it was 20 I would be looking for an r34👍🏾👍🏾

  • @amauta5
    @amauta5Ай бұрын

    Is there a version where it comes with AC?

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    Ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @papa606
    @papa6063 жыл бұрын

    Do a hi deck van part- pick up part van

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want one of those.

  • @5time824
    @5time8243 жыл бұрын

    Easy on that clutch kid 🧒

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @97warlock
    @97warlock2 жыл бұрын

    way t0o expensive now since so much timwe has past & people began seeing it as a collector item. This mini truck wouldnt be even looked at twice in the 90s.

  • @livingthislife

    @livingthislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's one of those things...when you see it you want to own it👍🏾

  • @97warlock

    @97warlock

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@livingthislife I just saw one......5 minutes ago in Port CFharlotte going down Placida road ........5 minutes ago. Yes it looked weirdly cool

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