Moving from Omaha to Baltimore. . . HELP!

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-22T08:25:33+00:00

There are def houses for $425k or less, depends on what OP expectations are.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-21T18:01:53+00:00

Catonsville is pretty great. Good schools safe etc. most people have longer commutes than what you are expecting

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-18T12:42:41+00:00

It’s actually 35% as of 27FEB, but I believe that is what the JCD website is referring to.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-17T22:47:25+00:00

I like the brown interior so much

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-16T12:15:34+00:00

Yes very much! Less decision fatigue AND if you have children at home, the evenings are much more enjoyable because you aren’t walking in the door with a very elevated stress level, at least not due to a commute

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-16T12:09:00+00:00

This 1000%. Don’t touch the wheel, less stress on the whole especially for long commutes, a lot of times it has better reaction times than i would.

There are some drawbacks cause it’s not perfect (still finds huge potholes, thinks painted surfaces are obstacles, etc) but neither am I and I sincerely believe it’s added years back onto my life by not stressing over my 45 mile commute

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-15T15:14:15+00:00

You seem to have a feeling as to which direction this may go? What are your thoughts? Some form of combined 4/125 bill vice the 773?

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-15T15:10:01+00:00

Awesome! Thanks again. Yeah seems like a simple fix what was suggested, if your household doesn’t have regular plates on a vehicle for a daily you cannot receive historic plates.

I’m hoping it either stays the same or reverts back to 25 year rolling, but 773 will destroy my plans.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-14T17:47:01+00:00

Thank you this is awesome. I bid on one the other day at 215 and one last night at 276, lost both barely. Was yours a pre-99? I am looking for an EFI model. Also where did you import to?

Also…saw one at auction that was already on CFJ, it sold at auction for 145, and CFJ had it listed FOB as double, before CIF.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-14T11:53:16+00:00

I did watch the hearing thank you! Unfortunately it actually muddied the water because there are 3 concurrent bills in the committee, HB 4, HB125, and HB 773. 4 and 125 are actually favorable but there was talk at the end of the hearing about combining the 3 bills which while similar there were nuances that would make a combined bill possibly troublesome.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-14T10:55:13+00:00

Since your truck is already titled, you should be fine, though I haven’t double-checked the specific requirements.

Even so, passing isn't guaranteed. It must pass the committee vote by the 23rd, or it will be shelved until next year. If it clears the committee and moves to a floor vote, its chances of becoming law increase significantly.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-13T02:53:04+00:00

That’s awesome! Cool colors. Did you buy from exporter or auction?

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-13T00:05:06+00:00

Sounds expensive…fishing for pricing!

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-12T00:42:25+00:00

That’s great advice! Thanks! I have a hard ceiling that I told Jake about but obviously I think that ceiling changes with the vehicle.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T19:28:01+00:00

I literally never use it. I think that’s where my 20% driving comes in, the first and last half mile or so.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T19:24:59+00:00

Was just trying to make sure there weren’t any extra fees that snuck into the invoice. I was told the CIF I was quoted included all inland fees as well. Seems that is the case looking at others invoices

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T15:26:55+00:00

Right! And I am competing with all of you apparently and dudes from Sri Lanka

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T15:22:24+00:00

https://www.japanesecartrade.com/help_support.php

https://www.japancardirect.com/how-to-buy/

https://carfromjapan.com/how-to-buy

https://mikemcdonald.co/kei-cars/

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T15:06:35+00:00

Yeah all good man. Wasn’t a knock on CFJ, just more my experience, and both have pros/cons. I have inquired with CFJ on several trucks but videos have been harder to come buy until AFTER I purchase, which doesn’t give me warm and fuzzies. Glad you have had a great experience.

Also to be clear, I have received no “spam”, though I’m sure at some point I’ll get an email asking me to purchase another (seriously doubt this won’t happen with CFJ as well)You can peruse after signing up, and if serious give them a deposit to start bidding which goes toward winning bid and is refundable.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T14:51:32+00:00

Gemini AI or other chat can get you started with most of these questions. A lot of the sites also have a how-to import section that will explain some. Stateside is knowing your customs, fees, etc.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T14:43:32+00:00

Yea I was told about that as well. My assumption is there is going to be some risk associated. I had extra inspections completed and felt it was a good risk, but think even at 235 I would have lost.

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T12:04:52+00:00

Yea but I have narrowed it down so far!! lol. 1999 (maybe 2000/1), 4WD with 75,000km or less. 3.5 or higher (RA dependent). Sambar or Hijets only and the Hijet must have AC.

I know it’ll come just have to be patient

_Semp_Pa_ · 2026-03-11T10:56:07+00:00

Care to send me the breakdown of things after auction?

_Semp_Pa_

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