or hi-low..? haha

Yeah, start with reinforcing the frame lol.

@@TheDonkDonk420 lol.. there's not going to be hi-low with this thing xD More like low-superlow.

TWINCHARGE IT! They make blowers suitable for 50cc, right? Asking for a friend

​@@NLynchOEcaketis electric

Why do you exist? Can you be replaced by a website form?

Ditto! Used to work at BAX, oof the amount Donut paid is way to high for importing this!

The warehouse release fees tho. Felt like extortion

@@Idiomatick Why do any of us exist...???? And we can all be replaced by websites and robots and AI

@@Idiomatick tell me you've never worked logistics or shipping & handling without telling me you've never worked it 😂

I checked on Taobao and found that in China, this car costs only US$1,100, with free postage and door-to-door delivery.

THIS thing is illegal to drive on road in China, it only works in some remote places where there is no traffic police😂😊

agricultura na china é 30% do pib é muito $, com certeza não é feito com esses toys

😢😢😢😢6%​@@pernambuco92

Will you do a review on the Japanese truck? Thanks. Good video!!!! 👍

Are you from China?

在中国老爷爷平常用三轮车从学校接孩子

@@Sanjay_ar1 In depends of where you plan on living. Housing is very expensive in big cities

your designs are all copied from german vehicles. maybe you should design something yourselves.

@@beckslemon10090 I am an American, also im not a car manufacturer I dont have any designs. Why do you automatically have to throw hate and negativity towards Chinese/ people you assume are Chinese? The people aren't the problem

You got an Instagram?

get wrecked lmao

Same here, I work in freight forwarding. Lmao

@@angercatalyst Out of curiosity, Could they have saved the storage fees somehow? :)

@@angercatalyst is there ways to save on all those import fees?

Import fees vary widely. Shipping rates even more so. At the height of the pandemic when fewest ships doing the China to LA route, cargo rates for a single 40' container were $9-$10k. Pre-pandemic, as low as $1200-$1500 and currently about $3k. Cargo rate + import fees/taxes = total shipping cost/container.

The storage fees were their own fault. If they had their customs and import paperwork together they could have grabbed it the day it arrived. If you leave something sitting on VERY valuable real estate for a week, don't be surprised if storage gets a bit expensive. It's simple economics. The warehouse company could move A LOT of freight using the space occupied by the truck while it sits there waiting. That space is valuable, and someone has to pay for it. Lesson is, if you don't know EXACTLY what you are doing, hire an agent. Those import websites are okay if you already know what you are getting into, but one piece of paper gets overlooked and it could cost you more than the vehicle is worth. I personally know of a Porsche 911 turbo that was crushed because the buyer didn't have his paperwork right, and the storage racked up to more than the car was worth. Since the import paperwork was in bureaucratic limbo, the car couldn't be imported as a car.

🎶Honeycomb's BIG yeah yeah yeah...........Chinese truck.......NO NO NO!!🎶 Truck.....velly velly uggree!! {-_-}

Yeah I really appreciated learning about that process.

so its a giant toy car? that's amazing lol

so it's the Chinese version of the reliant robin?

@@martyme6793 Yes, indeed. It's a giant toy. Only people in privates roads in the countryside use it. Useful for farming, because the paths between fields are narrow, so these big toys can easily navigate. Any serious consumer should at least look at Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, a real EV with the starting price of USD 4500 in China. This is one of the best selling EVs in China.

Awesome

Thx for the information

Are these fees similar to what one would have to pay if one did not import a whole car, but rather just the front clip (fenders, hood, front fascia)?

Thank you for pointing this out! I was also thinking of commenting exactly this. I worked at a custom clearance agency (handling emails and calls rather than actually filing the documents etc., I don’t have qualifications) The fees that Jeremiah stated were absurdly high. The invoice the custom agents give typically include the fees for the final destination forwarder, inspections and duties (which they can reduce to zero sometimes through free trade agreements), other tax and etc. I believe the fees that rack up that you are referring to are storage fees. Custom agents will try to “clear” the shipment so it can picked up before storage fees can be charged. Apologies if there are inaccuracies in what I said, I only learnt a few things at my time working there.

The Port of LA is the first or second busiest port in the country too. Would that have an impact on costs?

Sounds like the Mob. "There are these made up fee's that someone is going to charge you, but if you give ME some money. I can make that all go away".

Take that thing to Moab or a cars and coffee.

yeah me too

Bet you won't reply back too me KZfaq!

Bro youtube even liked the video 💀💀💀

hey youtube stop being dum

youtube have a channel? wtf?

Nature is healing. I’ll be fully satisfied when I see a new up to speed.

*I’m impressed on how the front doesn’t look like the Winnie the Pooh’s face.🤔*

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@@craftyukraine are you ok bro?

Yes. To avoid it altogether.

🥴

I love when you buy from China or especially India and you write out a proper quote request, greeting them, detailing your needs, stating clear questions, and the reply is just "Hi.". Nothing more. Then the ball is in your court again.

I don't think I have ever gotten an actual figure for shipping cost without specifically asking for it, with all details they want, at least 5 times.

Thats quite wholesome

​@@Derek_Wyld🍆

I just want to ask: what are the laws in the usa if you drive without a licence plate pr registration. Over here in germany the police would be on your neck within minutes...

@@MrManniG it’s the same, just gotta be lucky to have no cops see you

@@MrManniG Some cops can seriously ruin your day while others will tell you just to get your ass home and say they dont wanna see it again lol. Ive had both happen.

savage mode engaged

It's probably worse than you think. Usually there is now way to register these as a truck or utv and therefore no legal way to drive on public roads. I wouldn't be surprised if getting caught in CA meant jail.

I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture

​@@TippyHippy 😢

@@TippyHippy what the fuck

It's a power wheel for grown-ups.

15:56 😮😢😢

Didn't know fed ex could do that, just helped me out on some parts I was gonna order! Thanks!

@@n0ah26 of course! To make it easier, make sure that the seller uses FedEx within their country to ship the item to you. That's how I bought my wheels (from Japan) and all I had to do was call FedEx and stay on top of it. Super simple, just a bit tedious haha

@@skyty0 just so you're aware, i've had 6 parcels destroyed by fedex so I wouldn't trust them to ship anything. they destroyed a stained glass lamp, a HDTV, a CRT computer monitor, a vaccum cleaner, my grandmother's home-cooked pasta sauce (in jars), and a bicycle that I have ordered.

How much are we talking roughly? Or can I get a free estimate? I really wanna do this for my farm for shits and giggles but don’t really wanna spend money lol

Within China it's not legally classified as a vehicle, so there's a lot of gray area.

@@teslashark And I believe same in the US

@@mibars it’s a golf cart out here

It reminds me of the scene in "World's Fastest Indian" and the hoops Burt Munro had to jump through just to get his motorcycle into the US to race.

​@@TheEnragedGamerCan you insure a golf cart for the road? If not,it is not really a vehicle either.

"the suspension is not soft", they said earlier. No kidding, the thing comes down the curb like a brick.

That was honestly something i didn’t know i needed to watch 😂😭

Don't let Elon catch you not being hardcore.

How's the company going?

how's your company now?

Were these prices reasonable in your opinion, or could he have done it cheaper?

@Jason Whitney When learning this stuff in school (import and export was an elective), I learned that all this paperwork were cumulatively added over decades to make the whole process as predictable and consistent as possible. For example, the fact that you need separate paperwork to offload cargo from the ship and into land came from disputes between importers and exporters not agreeing on which part of the cargo’s journey is which party liable for. With how Donut described their experience, it sounds like the terms that the freight forwarder used was that ownership of the cargo doesn’t transfer to the importer until the cargo gets offloaded from the ship and into their target port. There are other terms where the cargo becomes the importers property, and thus hold all responsibility for, when the cargo gets ON the ship. There’s plenty more ways to do this and it’s all up to the two parties to discuss and agree on. Business want predictability, predictability means that they can focus their attention on other parts of the business without fearing the shipping part and need lawyers on standby, and all these paperwork guarantees predictably as humanly possible.

@Jason Whitney it probably is wild west, as (if I understand well) we are dealing with freight companies obeying laws from different countries and themselves usually being seated in some far away tax heaven. Although big freight from China is probably handled by some Hong-Kong or taiwanese mega giant like Evergreen.

hi and low alibaba truck 💀

Oh yea! rip out everything but that cute little cab and bed and replace it with Low Trucks engine and frame!

@@RonCurrie-dq3wx no.

Yeah then do a head to head against a side by side atv. And not the cheapest one. Please

Yes ! Please ! Change the electric engine, the suspensions, the brakes, etc... Make it cool

Depends on what you are buying. Consumer goods tend to be cost plus shipping, and FedEx delivers directly to your house/business. Things like computer parts, chargers, power bars, ect... I bought 4 cases of computer mice a few years ago, roughly $6 each and .40 per in shipping and fees. (I had them air freighted since it was a small load)

​@@SigFigNewton unprofitable? Its owner is one of the richest man in the world.

​@@JohnDir-xw3hf most rich guys have high gross. Not net. And rich guys usually ride off credit.

@RWXR yah I should have clarified. I was referring to things like the truck they bought. Stuff like that are always cheap on the surface

For R34 i'd get on another boat and meet it in the middle of the ocean

​@Mirza this legit made me laugh 😂

Happy little cargo ship

I did the same thing this year with a '99 Aristo. Lol. It's weird because it was allowed to come here, but it's not allowed to leave the port until June.

What country are you from?

For real this is the first video I’ve watched in ages and it was great

@@mateogala2183 u been missing out

Massive lift and big off-road wheels and tyres

​@David Bunce put big wheels and tires on it and it will probably go even slower.

@@Fister_of_Muppets then put one of the old Z engines in the back (assume it's not going to fit under the hood)

Tell me more, please. Like, do they ship out of China, or are they the acting middle men and end shipper & delivery men? I'm looking to purchase an electric trike scooter from China; that's why I ask.

@@catwhispurrer137 Super late but it's probably much easier for an electric scooter than an entire car... whenever I buy stuff from Alibaba, I just pay and they well- they give me a tracking number. Definitely helps that you don't need an entire shipping container for an electric scooter!

​@strawbaria never shopped there, always seemed sketchy. How is it? Do you pay shipping right when you check out?

I haven't had good experiences with Alibaba. I prefer made in China. The people have the items either ready for the FedEx van to be shipped or have their own shipping ways for you. They are much more professional about things. But they will make you handle your importing costs (duties). That's why I use FedEx for it because they calculate these costs, and get things through for you.

So here's the problem with UPS and FedEx, and frankly DHL. They are very large corporations that specifically focus on either air freight or ocean freight as part of a holistic product. While that's a good thing for speed and time, it's an expensive option. When you want to actually move cargo around the world. Most of the time, a good freight forwarder can help you out with this. There are many national conglomerates that can act in the same manner, but there's also a lot of good mom and pops that are out there as well.

LMAO 🤣🤣 you're right!

The agent who received the message: "😊 I got a live one here!"

Really not the sellers fault though, just seems like importing stuff is $$$$$.

@@spillsndebris Come on. You're blaming the agent for this fiasco when the American side gouged $4k out of the guy for pretty much filling out paperwork?

Nolan should probably consider exercise and a better diet.

The Super Saiyan sound is what really makes it.

It's like putting a prius into sport mode

Don’t put Sport Mode in air quotes! It’s a real thing! 😂

​@Joshua Gibson you should probably try not being such a asshole 😂

It will be different for a travel trailer ?

Agree!

Fr

110% agree about this!

Content has been coming around. This is much more creative and original than the product and quiz videos. Which are fine every now and again, but this is quality over quantity with these past few.

Maybe when they do there next up to speed they should unknown and we’ll known cars and do them by a different decades so like early 1900’s, 20’s and so on.

I ABSOLUTELY second that idea!!! Stroke of genius Paul!!!

Praise Paul

yes!

Just commented that myself! It would be so fun to watch. I can see it now. One truck gets parts, the other gets wish parts

would still be cheaper then 17 wrx engines

That thing would break in half. All of the components are 100% shit. Although I guess that's the point?

Did you see the tires tho? 😬

Did you not watch them go over the curb?!? That’s as off road as it gets in that shit LMAOO

They went on the sidewalk, that’s pretty off the road 💀

​@@tunahxushi4669 I'd honestly trust my life over a car that was completely molested for 2k than that truck lol

I’m totally stealing this!

As someone watching this in crocs, sport mode did me in.

I just wish they used the cocking sound effect they use when he adjusts his glasses XD

this is the most millenial comment thread I’ve ever seen

@@LYAR0 it's just a copied comment trying to get attention

Right?!

Yeah seems like a lot of bullshit

At least it’s not 2nd hand. Less than 9k for a brand new truck.

@@Alex-pj8nz yeah but it’s a hunk of junk. A Mitsubishi or Suzuki would have been a better option to buy. But I see why they made the video for others to see how hard it is to import.

No joke. A buddy of mine has one of those Japanese truck at his ranch. That thing is a little beast. Other than the steering wheel being on the right side. It's pretty cool.

How much used Japanese cars cost there ?

Mozambique here

Wonder how many normal people in Mozambique are driving around in cars that Americans would go crazy over.

@@jasonmiller3011 4000

what is the site?

I'm truly fascinated by the fact that there's a whole complex system for moving stuff around the world and a massive number of people are involved in it, but most people are only vaguely aware that it exists.

he simply should not have kept the item in the port storage for a week

@@Olhado256, ofc imagine if it didnt exist, everyone would export their own narcotics

As someone who still does work in supply chain logistics, I agree! 😂😂😂😂

So is it really cheaper to manufacture goods in China?

I agree

I agree, but it sounds like you used a KZfaq survey to build this comment 😂

@@Elim_84 lol literally

what a nice robot!

@@keeganslattery **beep boop** thank you human

What port do you work for?

Scammer

why is this process so stupid?

@@chrisornot What State And County Do You Reside In?

@@chrisornotwhat’s your mothers maiden name?

The Zeremiah synergy is real

I think they should sign up for Uber or Lyft, and give people rides for a week.

high low series, get a Japanese K truck as high car!!!!!!!!

I agree, they’re back to somewhat the type of stuff they used to do

@@dauntedurbin6811 enough with their react videos lol

It might as well be one going by its specs, it's just more practical than your typical mobility scooter

It’s exactly the machine translation of “老年代步车” which is what it’s called in China. This thing can not even be driven on the road legally since it doesn’t meet the lowest standards for a CAR. 😂

Actually, it is very much an "elderly mobility scooter". They are designed to be driven by old chinese people since oldies in china don't often have a driving licence and are too old to be on E-bikes. And those "scooters" are very cheap locally. They used to be very popular all around the country until the government decided it was too much of a safety risk and outlawed them. Just think about it. Old people driving 60kph in basically cardboard boxes. Not at all safe. Despite them being illegal now, there are still thousands of those running around in rural areas where the cops don't patrol often.

@@stans_eth these low speed electric vehicles are actualy street legal outside the us. in germany all you need to drive one of these on general roads is a drivers license for small vehicles up to 45km/h and an insurence sticker on the frame. doesnt even need to be registered cause its top speed is below 60km/h.

😂

Amen, brother!

Definitely would like to see a series with this little car. I don’t know maybe a hi-lo 😂

It won't go far

Need a High/Low episode on a pair of these bad boys. Lets see how improved breaking, traction and suspension will improve the lap times.

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*Yeah, make it off road capable. Take this “truck” off a cliff.🤔*

THIS. ONLY THIS. FOREVER.

you didnt have time to finish the video before writing this comment

@@braydenhardman3112 I watched it twice and still thought it was hilarious and loved the “2000$” truck

It's funny but also a very interesting lesson on logistics lol

It looks like a transgender and is not safe for kids nor bathrooms to be around. 😂

Haha, that thing he drove wasn't stock at all.

He jacked that thing.

Seen it as well, very impressed

That kid is a jerk.

just watched it....too funny

Insert a bike engine.

@@TheLiamis lol

@@TheLiamis yes

@@TheLiamis LS swap

Put it in microcar category with subcategory of driven rights. In USSR it were category of lightweight cars with motorcycle engine

They could make like some US states and call them ATVs

在道路上是否安全应该是驾驶者的问题，而能不能上路驾驶是地方法律问题。摩托车也是没有安全气囊，还不是上路驾驶

Weren't there some kei cars sold in China? I imagine they'd be similarly regulated, unless they just never caused any issues without it.

In EU there's quadricycle. There's also 13 circles of bureaucratic hell to get a vehicle registered. Basically if no company has imported and registered said vehicle, you're out of luck. Also, to me it's weird that he didn't pay customs and tax. Or was it in the warehouse release cost?

Good advice. Also, if you do something fun like this again, consider STRONGLY renting a shipping container. It is usually super cheap vs small freight. I've helped a friend import a bunch of cars and he managed to make it into a smooth process. Ended up being so easy he kept the container for a full year and basically loaned it out to other collectors doing the same thing. His first unimog cost something like $18k to shop to the states vs a few k for the container delivered to his shop.

Based on the way he was saying I have a hunch it sat a couple extra days at the warehouse waiting on paperwork. Easily could rack up $300/day given its size

​@@AlkalineGamingHD I hadn't thought about that. That makes more sense to me.

@@AlkalineGamingHD oh yeah. Paying to store something at the port is expensive. Didn’t think about that.

The warehouse he got the load from, STG only provides few days of "free pick up dates" and will charge by the size of the cargo per day when you miss it. He had to have missed those dates by accident. Not to mention there is a penalty to import Chinese goods when you're paying for the customs

Yes, I am pretty sure he could have avoid at least half the fees if he had been prepared to plan. Or if he had enlisted a full service freight company at least had a full quote up front that might have been a little less expensive. But doing it this way makes for a "better video".

This idea has my vote👍

I second this, hard price limit build matching the cost of this truck to your build

right this is what youtube is for

Vote no.4

Or a ship 😂

Location location

No it isn't. There is a lot of expenses that comes with it. And if you Rent it you, you also carries the risk of tenant not paying rent for almost a year and then file for bankruptcy.

I worked warehouse operations for the last ten years, I have seen more warehouse owners going bankrupt than I can count lol.

yea well you gotta stock that warehouse with whatever stuff you are.. warehousing. just owning one doesnt mean jack shyt lol

Changli Raptor!

New High/Low

Crush it, melt it, bury it as deep as you can and buy an used truck

*driven

Literally same.

​@@Thea-dg9ov lol, what

@@Redstoneprofi01 I own an apparel manufacturer (small niche manufacturer) and get emails like that one all day long. I think that's the joke.

@@Thea-dg9ov Bahahahha this is craaazy it's a real manufacturer what the helll

@@MrMontanaNights Yes, I work in supply chain and get these several times a day as well.

yeah but thats not the sellers problem, thats just americans fees

@@charlymrivera7236 not that the problems are purely American, they are rather logistical

But that's because they didn't do the paperwork previously and they will send it to some kind of warehouse. It was like 2000 extra... srry for my bad english

well, here in brazil to import any vehicle is 50% of the vehicle value in taxes + freight@@charlymrivera7236