I just heard, I am moving out of the country for work. Great opportunity so I cant pass it up.

Has anyone done it? Unless someone knows how to ship/register a car in Tokyo, my brand new baby might be for sale.

 

Tokyo may be a ***** to drive around. From what I have heard, it is really crowded.

 

Ya, thats what im afraid of too. So might not be worth shipping. super

 

yeah it is probably best for you to sell it and get something there.
then when you come bback get a 911 tt.
good luck. i hear tokyo is fun place.

raja

 

Not true. Just came back from Tokyo auto saloon. saw plenty of porsche there. They have more lower cars per capital than any state or country. The problem is you may not want a porsche when you see all the cars you couldn't buy here in the states. E.g Evo wagon.....J/k that might not be your taste . Can't wait to go back next year..

Alex

 

so do you guys know anyone that has actually shipped one over, registered it and driven it around?

 

oh no, you just bought the car!!

 

I would talk to either a large shipping company like DAS that handles overseas shipping, or a dealer/broker that exports cars.

 

Maybe the Japenese Embassy could help answer that for you.

 

Would it have to be modified to meet emissions standards? (No idea if they're looser or more stringent in Tokyo)

 

atlas 310 said: Would it have to be modified to meet emissions standards? (No idea if they're looser or more stringent in Tokyo)

see i have no idea either, anybody know?! i wouldnt even know how to find out - - - HELP!!! i dont wanna sell my brand new car!!!!

 

hello!
I do have experince about shipping cars overseas.

First, you need to contact your destinations customs. I am not aware of Japanese regulations since my destination was Korea, however, I belive you have to figure out how you could register the car there, would there be any duties and stuff like that. I belive you could get some info through used car dealers located in Japan dealing with importing foreign vehicles to Japan.

This first part is hard and sounds lost, however, if you do little search, it will start to make sense.

When I did mine, I found a broker who is only dealing with importing/exporting cars to Korea and I paid certain fee and he took care everything. The fee was very minimal compared to all the hassles I had to go through if I were to do myself.

Hope my experience helps a bit.
I will try to locate some broker for you if I can.

 

Oh one more thing.
Do not worry about emission.
Usually Asian countries do not have as strict regulations as America.
As long as you have exhaust on place, there won't be any problem.

 

thanks for the info. how bout the type of gasoline they use vs US? and was yours a 911?? ya, if you have a broker for japan that would be great.
thanks!!

 

About gas, Asian countries are using good to high quility gas. I belive it is usually from 91 to 95+. Depending on gas company, they have diffrent octane ratings or if you want high level octane, they usually have supreme gas usually runs 97+.

I did not ship 911. My shipping was for F-car and they actually took care very well.
I think if you want maximum safety about transporting your car, you should go with air cargo which will cost you bit more money.
Most brokers will quote you based on boat shipping.

Give me a day or two, I will ask the broker if they do business with Japan.