Category Archives: Question of the Week
QotW: What’s the best way to introduce someone to the world of JNCs?
There’s a certain segment of self-proclaimed car nuts convinced that latest equals greatest. Of course, JNCers know that they’re wrong. Dubs aren’t better than a set of 14-inch vintage barrels. A powerful AWD machine isn’t better than a lightweight RWD . … Continue reading
QotW: What’s the most impressive JNC restoration job you’ve seen?
Since it’s Easter this weekend, let’s talk about resurrection. It wasn’t too long ago that Japanese cars were considered disposable and unworthy of restoration. In our opinion, that only makes you crazy JNCers even more heroic when you put your blood, … Continue reading
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Tagged fb, mazda, QotW, Question of the Week, rx-7, sa22, savanna
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QotW: If you could have one JNC as your only car, what would it be?
We know most of you have multiple cars. Your JNC, your kiddie haulers, your daily drivers, and so on. But let’s say you could only choose one vehicle to suit all your needs, and it had to be 25 years … Continue reading
QotW: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to get the JNC (or part) of your dreams?
We’ve met a lot of crazy JNC owners over the years and heard even crazier stories. From buying a one-way ticket from LA to Philly in order to drive back with a set of Celica smiley bumpers, to putt-putting a … Continue reading
QotW: What’s the best mod you can make to a classic car?
Last week’s QotW broke records for having the most answers since we started doing our weekly polls. JNCers had opinions both plentiful and strong about the absolute worst mods that could be foisted upon classic cars. Well okay then, smarty … Continue reading
QotW: What’s the worst mod you can make to a classic car?
There’s purists and there’s everyone else. At least that’s how the purists see things. We don’t expect everyone to keep their JNC showroom original, but there are things that simply should not be done. What’s the worst mod you can … Continue reading
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Tagged chevy, cvcc, honda, impala, QotW, Question of the Week, soichiro honda
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QotW: Who’s the Baddest President of a Japanese Car Company?
Since Monday was Presidents’ Day here in the States, we thought it’d be a good time to find out which captains of Japanese industry you admire most. From Mitsubishi founder and real life samurai Yataro Iwasaki to current Toyota head … Continue reading
Posted in honda, Question of the Week
Tagged honda, QotW, Question of the Week, soichiro honda
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QotW: What’s the greatest video game JNC of all time?
Many readers were plunged into the world of nostalgic cars thanks to Japanese video games. The fact that those machines were made of pixels and polygons rather than glass and steel didn’t make our lust for them any less fierce, … Continue reading
Posted in nissan, Question of the Week, Video Games
Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, a20, celica, datsun, devil z, fairlady z, nissan, QotW, Question of the Week, ra21, s30, shutoku battle, ta22, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, wangan midnight
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QotW: Which car should Japanese automakers sell again exactly as they were?
In 1998 Nissan embarked on an unprecedented program to buy back 1970-71 Datsun 240Zs, restore them, and sell them through dealerships with an official warranty. Only about 40 of the 250 planned cars were sold, and even at nearly $28,000 … Continue reading
Posted in honda, nissan, Question of the Week
Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, crx, datsun, fairlady z, honda, nissan, QotW, Question of the Week, s30
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QotW: What’s the most significant “new” nostalgic car from 1988?
It’s 2013, and that means a new lineup of vehicles has officially crossed the magical 25-year threshold to become nostalgics. Cars built when INXS and Arsenio Hall ruled the airwaves can now officially qualify for historic tags and and collector’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 180sx, 240sx, nissan, QotW, Question of the Week, s13, silvia
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QotW: What’s your New Year’s resolution?
It’s a new year, and you know what that means. Finally, for the love of all that is good and holy, it’s time to open up that good book gathering dust on your nightstand, get that oxidized heap in your … Continue reading
Posted in honda, Question of the Week
Tagged f1, formula 1, honda, QotW, Question of the Week, ra272
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QotW: What do you want from Japanese Santa Claus?
Well it’s that time of year again, when we gather with our loved ones, reflect on the last 12 months, perhaps drink some hot cocoa, and tear into colorfully wrapped boxes like feral dogs on a holiday ham. And if … Continue reading
Posted in mazda, Question of the Week, toyota
Tagged 2000gt, 323, demio, mazda, mazda 2, mf10, protege, QotW, Question of the Week, toyota
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QotW: What modern car provides the most JNC driving experience?
Classics are great but sometimes you have no choice but to drive a new(ish) car. What that happens, we’d still like something that at least feels like a Japanese nostalgic car. What modern car provides the most JNC driving experience? … Continue reading
Posted in mazda, Question of the Week, suzuki
Tagged escudo, mazda, mazda roadster, miata, mx-5, pikes peak, suzuki
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QotW: What’s the greatest Suzuki of all time?
We’re still depressed about the departure of Suzuki autos from the US. JNCers have already chimed in on what the company should have done differently, so perhaps before we can move on to Kubler Ross: 5th Stage!, we need to … Continue reading
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Tagged aw11, mr2, QotW, Question of the Week, suzuki, toyota
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QotW: What are you most thankful for, car-wise?
It’s Thanksgiving week for us Yanks and it’s a tradition to reflect on what we’re most grateful for. That’s why this week’s question is: What are you most thankful for, car-wise? For us it’s simple. We’re thankful that classic Japanese … Continue reading
QotW: What should Suzuki USA have done differently?
Alas, Suzuki, we hardly knew ye. This statement rings especially true in the wake of the Suzuki’s departure from US shores last week, because as JNC reader Tyler pointed out, many of their best cars were not sold here under the … Continue reading
Posted in kei, Question of the Week, suzuki
Tagged alto, kei, QotW, Question of the Week, suzuki, works, ymo
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QotW: What music do you listen to when driving your nostalgic?
We all know the correct answer is “the engine,” but sometimes you need to rock out to some tunes to fully capture that nostalgic feel. What music do you listen to when driving your nostalgic? With songs their bosozoku-inspired costumes … Continue reading
Posted in nissan, Question of the Week, toyota
Tagged 2000gt, kishidan, nissan, QotW, Question of the Week, skyline, toyota
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QotW: What car would you drive across Japan?
From Hokkaido to Kagoshima, Japan has some of the coolest highways and mountain passes known to man. We live vicariously through Skorj’s Grand Touring stories, in which he travels across Japan looking for nostalgic cars “in the wild.” Though he owns a Honda … Continue reading
Posted in minicars, Question of the Week
Tagged ae86, corolla, hachiroku, levin, QotW, Question of the Week, sprinter, te27, toyota, trueno
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