Importing JDM Cars: Skyline R34 & Japanese Auctions

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Why are used cars from Japan always in such pristine condition? (Hint: It involves school children and brooms). 🧹🇯🇵In this episode, we sit down with Muhammad Azeem, former General Manager of MDK Japan and current JDM importer based in Northern Virginia. With over a decade of experience exporting cars to Russia, Africa, and South America, Muhammad shares the secrets of the Japanese auction houses and how he navigates the complex world of importing 25-year-old legends into the USA.We dive deep into his personal garage, his dream car (the Nissan Skyline R34), and why he believes the Honda Integra DC2 has one of the greatest engines ever made.In this episode, you’ll hear:🇯🇵 The JDM Difference: Why Japanese culture creates the cleanest used cars in the world (and the one flaw you might find: cigarette burns).🏎️ The "Manly" Skyline: Muhammad's obsession with the Nissan Skyline R34 and the legendary RB26DETTengine.🚢 The Import Process: How "Roll-on, Roll-off" shipping works and how you can get a JDM car delivered straight to your driveway.💼 Facebook Marketplace Hustle: How Muhammad sold over 45 imported cars using only his personal Facebook profile.🚗 First Car Stories: From a gifted Toyota Vitz (Yaris) to a hybrid Honda Insight, and his current weekend toy, the Honda Integra DC2.Check out f Mohammad's favorite episodes with JDM legend, the Mazda RX7: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16805989-why-rotary-engines-are-worth-it-rx-7-tales-from-inside-mazdaWhether you are looking to import your own JDM legend, love the Fast and Furious franchise, or just want to know how the global car trade really works, this episode is a masterclass in automotive logistics.🔗 Links & Resources:Check out the inventory: mdkjapan.comFind the episodes you love in our 30+ episode archive:                             🌲🔗https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What is your dream JDM car? A Supra, a Skyline, or maybe a tiny Honda Beat? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeCheck out one of Mohammad's favorite episodes with one of the famous JDM cars, the Mazda RX7 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16805989-why-rotary-engines-are-worth-it-rx-7-tales-from-inside-mazdaConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...