As someone who lived in Hawaii for a while in the early 2000's. I wish Kei vehicles were the norm there. I feel like they're really the perfect vehicles for the islands.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more it’s the perfect little island or city car

@automaticaddict

7 ай бұрын

This! Have brought in 10 so far on Maui. Currently driving a Supercharged sambar and Hijet s83p jumbo… Decisions, decisions.😂

The Subaru Domingo was also sold in Germany as the Subaru Libero (also with EFI engines) and it was quite a popular car back then as it could match up to Autobahn speeds. Nowadays it's still a quite sought after item, with some very good kept up examples (especially these with the retracable glas-sunriof) reaching prices up to 12k€.

Unfortunately, "no replacement for displacement" isn't always right. It may be twice the size, but in reality only makes maybe 5-10 more horses than a nice turbo'd/supercharged Kei engine. The EF12 was pretty sluggish when it came out, but it's built to last. If you did get one, make sure it's got EFI and slap in a turbo. Expensive, but you'd have the fastest Kei-type van around. Really cool van either way, might run a bit nicer in town than your average Kei van too.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

For around town and just normal city driving it really is a better kei van in every way. I think the only flaw these have besides the ECVT is parts are hard to come by and more expensive than usual. but I definitely want one eventually

I didn't know about the Domingo's engine. Nice. 1200cc, if you add a turbo you get that acceleration power you need on american freeways and can cruise without super stressing the engine all the time.

@Lepretr0n

6 ай бұрын

people overrate how much acceleration you actually need for american highways. I pulled a fully loaded teardrop trailer with my fiat 500 across the states. Acceleration was horrific but someone will always end up letting you merge. (though it felt a bit sketchy at times)

@Scoots1994

6 ай бұрын

@@Lepretr0n It being possible doesn't mean it's a good idea. Chances are if you try to drive a 50cc moped coast to coast including freeways ... you won't make it :)

Definitely want to see a full vid on the bongo!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

COMING SOON

Im picking mine up from the docks in a few days! I'm hyped.

@dougnashz

6 ай бұрын

nice what options does it have and what year and color ? 5speed or slowmatic ?

@Waybeforethefame

6 ай бұрын

NICE hope its a 5 speed too

@coltonwbragg

6 ай бұрын

5speed manual. base model everything, basically. @@dougnashz

Love the seats/ fabric pattern. I own a '91 Supercharged Dias 2. For town driving, I feel that's where these should live. School runs, grocery runs. Even if I could go comfortably highway speed (it would be screaming) I just wouldn't feel safe. Even with that added 'bumper' YOU are the crumple zone.

I really want a diesel Hiace I can use to tow my race MX-5 or CRX around.

Should try doing a hill climb test up Wilhelmina Rise, its a few blocks away from the JDM Hawaii Repair shop plus you get a fun winding round to drive down after.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Slater was telling me to do that, ima give it a shot in one of the vans

The NIssan Largo is a special edition - The Highwaystar. Updated interior and exterior, seats that swivel 180, the thing is fly as hell. Take a look at the upholstery and the body kit, it's legit.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Guess I need to make a video on that one next!

It is much fun watching your reviews. Subscribed XD what camera do you use?

@Waybeforethefame

Ай бұрын

thanks! I use a gopro hero 11 black

@engineer9750

Ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame I got a hero 10 black. quality is stunning in bright sun. Do you use internal mic?

@Waybeforethefame

Ай бұрын

I use the media mod

Dude, you ought to test out the first gen Mercedes A-class (1.9L engine) and Daihatsu Sirion/Storia (1.3L, high rev engine). Both are just like 3 inches longer than the Domingo. Those will definitely scratch the itch. Though I like the Doningo slightly more. There's an undeniable charm in a 7+ people mover with a potential pop top.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

I gotta look into both those and yeah the Domingo Aladdin 5 speed is my dream van lol

Hey Guy - You need to try and get your hands on a Suzuki Carry (or Every) van with a turbocharged 3 cylinder engine. I owned one for several years. (turbocharger, intercooler, fuel injected, 4WD) It was a ROCKET!! They are rare but they're out there!!

@Waybeforethefame

10 ай бұрын

I need to find one, I really haven’t seen maybe turbo or supercharged vans in general

@Scott6459

10 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2iEzbZ6c9Hdk9I.html

@JohnHuxleySavage

9 ай бұрын

There's also the Suzuki Every Landy (1.3L) or Super Carry (1.1L) and a ton of others. Suzuki made soooooo many variations of the Carry/Every but they had limited releases in different markets. The late 90s/early 00s Landys are pretty sweet, though! Very similar to the Domingo in size and functionality and even though they moved the engine to the front, they still look really cool, unlike a lot of modern kei vans.

The answer might be a Daihatsu Atrai Turbo. They make the same power as the Domingo but is a whole 300+ pounds lighter. Maybe their turbo deck van may be even a smidge lighter too!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Ive only been in one turbo kei van before and it was cool idk if it'll be better than the domingo on the highway but there's a turbo Suzuki every here in hawaii ima make a video on it and see how it drives

I think the Honda S-MX is the perfect van that meets your requirements. Yeah, it's not as small as a kei van, but it isn't too long like a regular van. I had a turbocharged S-MX that I sold on cars and bids this year, that thing was loads of fun.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

The SMX is cool I’ve drove a couple of them it’s definitely better for roadtrips but it’s not weird enough. It’s just a 3door CRV van.

@arroyoautosales8068

11 ай бұрын

@Waybeforethefame Yeah kind of, but you can't fold the seats flat into a bed on a crv. Anyways, I like the content, If you are ever in Northern California, hit me up. I always have some quirky jdm cars in stock that I think you'll like.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

@@arroyoautosales8068 🙏🙏

@JohnHuxleySavage

9 ай бұрын

Honda Element is a pretty cool little weird car. Not a van, but has some wacky features and layout and seems to get massive praise for practicality and versatility.

@rokko_hates_japan

8 ай бұрын

I almost bid on that! I think the S-MX is pretty cool! I think there is an awd version .. if only it had a bit more ground clearance.

I really like the Domingo and would prefer it over a Sambar van. I think 110kph is a fine road trip speed here in western Canada. Keep up the great videos! Here in Canada we can import anything 15 year old or older and I'm really looking forward to getting something JDM in the future.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Im being greedy wanting to go faster thanks 110-120 lol

@JohnHuxleySavage

9 ай бұрын

Got my Subaru Domingo in Vancouver this year 😎It's had a few owners and needs a little TLC, but it hums along fine on the highway and is *utterly unmatched* for city driving. Insanely versatile too.

please do some videos on all those Vans!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Coming Soon!!

Do that rocky since it looks like a jimny wide competitor.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Yeah ima see what's up with that one before I leave

I'd like to see you drive a Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Ive actually only seen one in person once, I can't wait to drive one. I would even buy one and do a fun build

@DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame I own a 1993 with the Mira Classic front that I imported myself. I love it. When I enter it in car shows here in NC, I have the bragging rights of having the slowest vehicle there.😅 I was just curious as to what you would think of it. That's mine in my pic.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

looks real good, I love the front end I would want mine to look just like that. maybe if im in NC I can do a full video on that one@@DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through

@DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through

10 ай бұрын

@Waybeforethefame If you're ever in NC, give me a holler, I'm only about 15 miles west of I-95

2nd and 3rd row seats may be a tight fit for adult, but they are excellent for kids.

the Suzuki every reminds me a lot Bedford Rascal from uk that is what i first looked at buying but uk salt the roads so finding one with little rust at fare price nearly impossible but japan most imports normally very good for no rust and ive found few importers in uk so when 100% sure i want one i have to drive one first but they look fun and love the sound ive got options to import one but have one bookmarked on my browser i really like but great condition 41k miles but quite basic high roof and rwd for £6500 ($8,251) and another still basic but same spec but very low miles £7500 so they not cheap in uk. two options due health modern car with cruise control or kei van i turn in to micro rv so when i need i lye down have rest and what ever option plan to keep for very long time hopefully decades and funny feeling kei van go up in value as petrol/diesel bans kick in and these vans get more rare

@stevekenilworth

Ай бұрын

so many speed cameras in uk, being slow is not big issue for me

@Waybeforethefame

Ай бұрын

You should get one!

Somebody somewhere has to put big bike engines in Kei vans

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Ive seen people put hayabusa and k swap engines in these kei trucks and vans but then it's just not a kei anymore. They have to strip a lot of the basic functions and space

@Scoots1994

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame yeah, and they don't really drive right either

Bring it,I'd love to put an exhaust on a "Big Block" LOL.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

I know I’ve said Id drive a lot of cars to the west coast to get an exhaust from you but the Domingo is actually fast and big enough to make that happen lol

@SpecialKeiz

11 ай бұрын

Well if you shipped it here from JDM HI you got it licked bud..lol@@Waybeforethefame

Daihatsu Atrai 7 1300cc coming soon 😊😊

@Waybeforethefame

3 ай бұрын

WOW

The fact that you can pass people is pretty good. There is a turbo van I really want, but I'm wondering if I'd need the Domingo... How much more powerful (freeway etc) is the domingo over a supercharger or a turbo kei van?

@Waybeforethefame

8 ай бұрын

Depends on what you wanna do if your goal is to go 70mph offer I would save none of them and get something a little bigger

@rokko_hates_japan

8 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame thanks for the reply man. goal is mostly light offroading and camping. But occasionally need to go up some hills and also pop on the highway now and then. But highway driving isn't the main purpose. Finding someone that has driven a turbo/supercharged kei van, and a domingo... Near impossible lol.

Hi. Did you get the Domingo? Just picked up a green 96. Cheers Richard

@Waybeforethefame

4 ай бұрын

Hey no I was just making a video for the homies at JDM Hawaii

Hey what did you think of this Van? Its up for sale again here in Hawaii by the current owner who got it from Slater. I have a Delica from Slater. Was it way better than a Kei ? trying to decide between the Sambar and this one. Watch your videos all the time keep up the good work.Mahalo David

@Waybeforethefame

2 ай бұрын

Hey what’s up, it’s definitely a kei van just with a bit more punch I really liked it. If you need the extra seats that’s a pro. I still want to get a Domingo but it’s very hard to find them especially 5speed

@davidkrum2784

2 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame Was gonna take all of the seats out anyway dont need em. Just want a little more power for here on maui. no real flat roads here and we don't really go over 45 mph much here so its perfect. My Delica is slow af 92 l300 built out as a camper van that i rent here on Maui. How good of a condition was that van in when u drove it right now it has 53.000 miles on it and he has had it since sept. I have found quite a few manual ones around the mainland and was thinking of pulling one of your moves and driving it from Miami to the port in California. Slater has another one but he wants a ridiculous amount of money for it 18,500 !!!! no kei van is worth that yes I know its technically not a Kei but it really is. the one im looking at is 10,000 and newer in better shape.

Could you advise on a cheap reliable van that will also carry 4 mountain bikes and camping gear if we take rear seats out... and cheap on costs... fuel, insurance etc

@Waybeforethefame

Ай бұрын

From Japan or america

If you want a cab-over van with more power take a look at van versions of Toyota "LiteAce" or "TownAce" (sometimes "wagon" added to their name), also rebadged as "Daihatsu Delta Wide".

Been meaning to ask this, you think this performs better off road than an automatic Jimny from the late 90s?

@Waybeforethefame

5 ай бұрын

Definitely not, jimny is WAY better

So what size is the cut off for a Kai car. Cause I swear you mention a del soul is classified as one but CRX isn’t. But the subi you were just in isn’t one either cause of the bumpers and subsequent the overall length. So what is the basic requirements to be a kei car

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

I don't think the del sol is a kei car. For it to be a kei car it needs to be 3.4 m in length, 1.48 m in width, and 2 m in height or less, respectively, and a displacement of 0.66 liter or less.

You're being way too hard on a 26yr old 1200cc 3 cyl van. That went brilliantly for what it is!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

After watching this video back you're 100% right, 70mph is more than enough for the domingo

Turbos fix everything. 👨🏻‍🔧🚚

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

That’s big $$$$

@TheKYRifleman

11 ай бұрын

Tell Scotty Kilmer that lol

I wonder if forced induction would make it better on the highway, could you even fit a turbo and everything that goes with that in it?

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Probably but at that point just get a faster van, adding a turbo or supercharger will be very expensive and require a lot of fab work

@OrganicFoxes

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame yeah it would most likely be more of a novelty to have

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

@@OrganicFoxes don’t get me wrong I’d love to have this thing turbo but probably be throwing money away lol

The speed limit is 55 or 60mph, if you are wondering I went over that freeway hundreds or even thousands of times and I see thousands of time.

Quick question, can you import kei cars from hawaii to Québec? I would love one!

@Waybeforethefame

9 ай бұрын

I’m not 100% sure. Give JDM Hawaii a call I’m sure they’ve done something like that before

@mikalegault9012

9 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame Thanks for the advice!

does anyone know if they got airbags in 99 like kei vans? the steering wheels look a little different from the 98 version but i don't see airbag on them and it's hard to find this info online for some reason

@Waybeforethefame

18 күн бұрын

maybe some got a rare airbag options but no ive never seen a Domingo with a airbag. They stop making them in 1998 so right before airbags became normal in kei cars

So do you regularly drive over 80 MPH because I think that I’ll be more than fine

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Im thinking more of roadtrips, if were talking about just normal local driving then yeah the Domingo is basically a faster kei van which is sick

how does it compare to a supercharged sambar in terms of top speed?

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Top speed is better in this, the sambar might be quicker off the line because of the weight difference but going 110 in this really wasn’t that bad I was being greedy wanted 130 lol

Would love to see a camper build out of it.

@Waybeforethefame

10 ай бұрын

That’s my goal honestly

Remove the rear seat and spare tire, an I bet it could easily each 130, unless the gearing doesn't allow it

bruh the domingo is my dream car T^T i want it so badly!!! I wish i wasnt broke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

You'll get there brah!!!!

@failbrain3747

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame someday for sure T^T just gotta work hard

Double the horsepower is not double the speed. Rolling resistance is linear but aerodynamic drag increases with the square of the velocity. To go twice as fast requires four times the power.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Maybe not double the HP but the Domingo is much faster than any kei van. I just need that top end speed

@Liberty4Ever

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame - I had my TwinCam Hijet up to 115 KPH today without really trying... not quite full power. It'd be wound out at 120 KPH but not deadly to the engine, although I'm sure sustained full power would reduce engine life.

Full time 4WD probably robbed some power, and it looked like the Domingo was geared for 110 KPH cruising, with 130 near redline? I'm not a fan of full time 4WD, partly for the handling but mostly for the fuel economy. I've always thought that the US market should have kei trucks and kei vans, but with 1200 cc engines.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I can see these being sold in America with some airbags

@JohnHuxleySavage

9 ай бұрын

I had a 94 Subaru Leone wagon back in Australia and loved the selectable 4WD - was thinking of getting something similar when I moved to Vancouver (Canada), but immediately jumped at the chance to get a Subaru Domingo when I saw one for sale. For the weather here (averaging >160 rainy days a year, w/ occasional snow, slush, leaf mulch and mud) the full-time 4WD is honestly lovely to have. Might not be the greatest for fuel economy if you are driving a lot or doing lots of highway driving, but for getting around a wet city and the occasional shitty road, it's a nice little feature.

prob 3 cylinder a bit more torque maybe than if same size engine but 4 cylinder

Looks nice but not liking the 3rd row of seats. I'd rather just have a 2nd row and use a foam flip chair for an extra seat and a bed when I need it. That way you can put in some storage space on the side for storage.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

You could probably remove the middle or rear seat in the back and how a cool setup inside

@frankdemith3849

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame he has some great looking stuff but the shipping costs just make it too expensive. Too bad there isn't a cargo plane to fly it from Hawaii to the east coast. Or even a ship that would bring it to the east. I love what he is doing with that yellow 4 wheel drive car. That is going to be amazing.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

I feel the same way I would love to buy one of these cars too@@frankdemith3849

@frankdemith3849

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame I'm looking forward to seeing the Bravo Josh is getting in, but I think it's going to be too expensive.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

Yeah that one is a classic and deckvan I never seen one like that before@@frankdemith3849

Maybe a Toyota Lite Ace.or Nissan Vanette.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

those aren't vans? I believe those are both trucks

Firstly!

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

🏆🏆🏆

Bro a hiace isn't so happy over 120. I cruise mine about 110 just to be nice to it.

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

True True, at least with a Hiace you're very cozy and riding on real size wheels lol

@Biggja22

11 ай бұрын

@@Waybeforethefame yeah well mine has a 2" lift and general grabber all terrains. I take that bitch everywhere

Do you guys know the difference between an engine and a motor you keep calling that engine a motor

110 km/h sounds find to me; I drive a Mercedes Sprinter at that speed and I'm still faster than most other cars.

@Waybeforethefame

7 ай бұрын

The sprinter motor is like 3x this one lol but I agree 110klm is good

I think if the vehicle had a supercharger it would meet your expectations

@Waybeforethefame

11 ай бұрын

I agree, but I think I'm also being greedy, 70 MPH in a kei van is more than enough for a car shaped like a box

what does JDM mean? What does KEI mean? i love these silly little vans but I want one I can drive on the street legally.

@Waybeforethefame

10 ай бұрын

JDM Mean "Japanese Domestic Market" and refers to cars that were made by Japanese companies, obeying the country's regulations. Kei is a class of cars that are small and awesome pretty much lol

@getprobed838

10 ай бұрын

Does Kei mean something in Japanese like small or something? @@Waybeforethefame

Seven seater ? For kids ? Dwarfs ? Dogs ? 🤣🤣🤣

@Waybeforethefame

9 ай бұрын

7 thin Japanese people brah

What are you excepting from Kei runs too slow for you Then just buy big truck I

@Waybeforethefame

6 ай бұрын

not a kei tho, engine is double the size

if man if your looking for powerful engine kei cars not for you man.. . kei cars a utility car not a race car..lol

@Waybeforethefame

6 ай бұрын

This isn’t a kei car though

wow the pavement is terrible, worse than where I live