My imported 1988 Suzuki Alto Works RSR

Greenkirby21 · 10-13-2016, 09:35 PM

Hello

Just recently imported a car from Japan to the USA. I wanted something unique and fun that would serve as a car to work on and learn more about cars.

I ended up importing a 1988 Suzuki Alto Works RSR

It is the epitome of 80's kei cars.

.5 liter 3 cylinder turbocharged engine
revs to 10k RPM
4WD
Stickers on the outside, and crazy interior

. Mine is kinda the tame version, the other interior option is hot pink which I was looking for, but couldn't find!!

I bought the car from japancardirect.com and did the import paperwork myself + broker

TrAcK TRaP · 10-13-2016, 09:39 PM

Ohh my lovely God. Great find loved it. Enjoy the ride

trustbran · 10-13-2016, 10:26 PM

So Sweet!! The JDM in me is in love

-Brandon

princelybug · 10-13-2016, 11:20 PM

wakdady · 10-13-2016, 11:45 PM

dooooood!!!!!
that is awesome!!!!!
i'm sure you'll treat her well.

eluded · 10-14-2016, 12:37 AM

Why?

Never_Enough · 10-14-2016, 06:45 AM

No thanks lol

angelr · 10-14-2016, 10:56 AM

So cool. What did it cost you?

Viffermike · 10-14-2016, 11:14 AM

Amazeballs! That IS one of the quintessential 80s Kei cars. Congrats!

(A related aside: I've seriously thought about importing a Japan-only bass guitar on a number of occasions. That market gets THE best rock basses available, and has for decades. For instance, John Taylor (Duran Duran) wouldn't have developed 'his' sound if it wasn't for an Aria Pro bass he bought in Japan on that band's first world tour -- and Metallica wouldn't really be Metallica without its Pre-California Pro Shop ESPs and the Aria Pro that Cliff Burton preferred before his death.)

angelr · 10-14-2016, 11:26 AM

Years ago we brought over one of these along with a few more coveted cars as all we had to do was pay for the transport costs...it was thrown in as a freebie. Ran a 21 second 1/4 and made 33 whp after ignition advance and more octane

I could lift the rear easily and I'm 145lbs.

Viffermike · 10-14-2016, 11:32 AM

People often forget that in 1988, Suzuki also started making this:

It and the Kawasaki Ninja line were the high-strung sportbikes of the day. Nothing else (not really even Honda quite yet) came close to 'em.

MightyMouseTech · 10-14-2016, 11:36 AM

Such a cool car, congrats!

Can't say I have ever heard the term "Twin Cam 12" before though.

FriskyDingo · 10-14-2016, 03:40 PM

Cool as f*&#!!

I'd love to import something from Japan. In just a few years, there's going to be some really good stuff available.

phoenx · 10-14-2016, 04:43 PM

Awesome! Love it!

kamber · 10-14-2016, 04:50 PM

Super cool, have fun haha!

Greenkirby21 · 10-16-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eluded

Why?

The car is in really good condition, only has 50,000 miles from a 1988 car. Paint is 7/10, a good clay, polish, seal/wax will make it look like brand new. There are only a few in the US. The price was within budget, about $5k. The car itself is quirky with the 10k rpm limiter and FWD. I hope to keep it and enjoy it, and hopefully sell it to make some $$$

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelr

So cool. What did it cost you?

The car itself? about 3 grand in auction. However, I am slowly fixing things up, a lot of which is cosmetic thankfully. I did have to get the A/C repaired in japan which cost $650. Shipping to the USA was $1,000 (ship internally japan 350, then to texas 700). Next on my list is to fix the headliner, which the company from japan included a new headliner they bought, but hadn't installed yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Amazeballs! That IS one of the quintessential 80s Kei cars. Congrats!

(A related aside: I've seriously thought about importing a Japan-only bass guitar on a number of occasions. That market gets THE best rock basses available, and has for decades. For instance, John Taylor (Duran Duran) wouldn't have developed 'his' sound if it wasn't for an Aria Pro bass he bought in Japan on that band's first world tour -- and Metallica wouldn't really be Metallica without its Pre-California Pro Shop ESPs and the Aria Pro that Cliff Burton preferred before his death.)

Thanks!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

Cool as f*&#!!

I'd love to import something from Japan. In just a few years, there's going to be some really good stuff available.

There really is, I love the Mazda AZ-1! would be a fun track car

dzvero · 10-18-2016, 12:38 AM

Very cool car ! Enjoy it !

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