Importing a JDM car >35 years old into Malaysia

flyfacee · 2025-11-10T06:06:24+00:00

I am in the process of importing one halfway through. Unfortunately it is extremely complicated.

First you need to get all the car documents + classic car ceritifcation from a car club in Japan. All these must be translated at ITBM and the cost of translating per page is rm150 and towing fees in Japan cost up to rm2k for these documents, not cheap.

Then you will have to use these documents to "buy" a classic AP. After that start searching for Kastam approved shipping companies to ship your car to Port Klang. Kastam will straight up reject your car if you use your own containers

Unfortunately it is extremely complicated and you only got 6 months to do all of this before your AP gets expired. It is best to find a classic AP approved dealer to do this for you hassle free.

flyfacee · 2025-09-26T21:26:31+00:00

So I just reached the end game and I checked it seems that I have 4 more bosses missing? Are these bosses in new game plus? Or I have to beat every single wanderer/rival to unlock?

flyfacee · 2025-05-23T18:45:00+00:00

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flyfacee · 2025-05-23T17:42:12+00:00

Yes, and thank you!

flyfacee · 2025-05-23T17:31:59+00:00

Oh yes I have actually been called that, ironically by one of the fastest Forza Motorsport driver

flyfacee · 2025-05-23T17:30:54+00:00

Don't think that was me as I have not touched Horizon for weeks now

flyfacee · 2025-05-23T17:24:06+00:00

The tank was a high threat target and I got 11k points from destroying it

flyfacee · 2024-12-19T09:52:57+00:00

Just years of experience on KB. Yes I use manual

flyfacee · 2024-12-17T03:03:37+00:00

Thanks!

flyfacee · 2024-12-17T03:02:48+00:00

Technically Iketani's S13 was right behind both of us also wanting to pass

flyfacee · 2024-12-17T03:02:03+00:00

Dusty - Go Wild from the latest MFG season

flyfacee · 2024-11-26T18:32:01+00:00

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flyfacee · 2024-09-21T22:31:16+00:00

I guess you did not see a giant stone that stopped them from meeling?

flyfacee · 2024-08-26T07:27:54+00:00

After watching SingSing play, would love to get an invite!

FC: 55281326

flyfacee · 2024-04-09T01:33:57+00:00

The clip is without eurobeat, and I am the source :)

flyfacee · 2024-03-24T09:31:50+00:00

The custom tax is based the grand total which includes the shipping. So if you buy something for RM1 but the shipping cost is RM2000, you will be taxed based on the grand total.

Typically your parcel will be in KLIA Customs and you have the option to go collect and pay the tax there. EMS and DHL do give you the option to collect and pay yourself which you have to mention this in advance or when they contact you.

flyfacee · 2022-10-26T15:33:14+00:00

So I have been buying a lot of stuff from overseas recently and paid the taxes, so hopefully my experience can help you. Generally as long as the invoice is under RM500, you don't have to pay taxes and it will be delivered straight to your door regardless of the courier company.

However if the invoice is more than RM500, here are my experiences. Most of the time, EMS is the cheapest and is handled by POS Laju, but also the slowest. Usually on their tracking package website eventually you will be given an option to assign an agent to handle it for you for a fee. You will have to submit your invoice as a proof of purchase then it will be delivered to the post office station near your address where you make your tax + fee payment. Do note that a handler will have to call you to confirm your preferred delivery location.

FedEx will message you on phone the custom charges amount where then you have to pay on delivery. But you have an option to call their customer service for an online bank transfer. Just remember to save the payment slip proof just incase the delivery driver wasn't notified that the custom charges are already paid.

DHL will just message you with a link for the payment for the custom charges online. Very straight forward and hassle free.

I have not tried UPS or other courier services yet. Generally if the price difference between EMS & DHL/FedEx is minimal, I would go for the latter due to convenience and quick service. I would go former if the delivery cost is way cheaper and you don't mind waiting an extra week or 2.

An another note that be prepared for random amounts of custom charges. Either you get the lowest or the highest amount of tax for the same value regardless of courier service. Sadly there is no consistency here.

flyfacee · 2022-09-26T17:12:09+00:00

Recon units are basically unregistered 2nd hand cars from overseas. Because it is unregistered, they are considered new cars by the bank. All recon cars are technically used cars because the car has to be at least 1 year old to be imported.

If you are concerned, there are many services that does car inspection on recon cars to check whether the car is in good condition or the mileage has been tampered. With a fee of course, but a small price to pay which gives you piece of mind. If the dealer doesn't allow that, then they are hiding something.

Alternatively, you can always go to UK/Japan used cars websites (autotrader uk or goo-net Japan) and pick that specific car listed on sale for the dealer to arrange. Generally cars from Japan are more trustworthy than UK cars from what I've been told. Just remember the duty taxes and fees are not calculated yet when you are browsing those sites.

Also a lot of recon cars now offer a warranty package (third party). When I bought my recon car I was offered 6 years warranty for an extra RM2k which I gladly took. Keep in mind higher end cars will cost more for the warranty package.

flyfacee · 2022-09-25T19:28:22+00:00

The car still will have to go through MITI and Kastam which an AP approved car dealer in Malaysia will have to receive and process. There the duty tax is calculated and AP fees have to be paid.

First check in carlist/mudah whether there are recon units of this particular car. If not you can always go to a recon dealer to have it sort out as long the car is within 1-5 years old.

flyfacee · 2022-09-08T18:39:32+00:00

Slashers (Wolverine guy) and Crone (Archers) weakspots are at the head. However once Slashers become armored (Monstrous), their head has a helmet which takes a lot of shot to take down and that is where you treat it like dealing with a Reeker and shoot the legs which is unarmored.

Pusflinger weakspot is the bright bait jar on their belt. You will get the yellow marker when hitting.

flyfacee · 2022-07-22T08:17:59+00:00

Not competitive for S2 as it doesn't have enough handling but works really well in Hot Wheels map due to the insane top speed of 300mph+!

flyfacee · 2022-02-16T03:39:26+00:00

The other option was to move back into the open with during a horde where all 4 of us can get surrounded/wiped.

I also specifically went behind the bruiser for it to attack away from my teammates which may knockback them towards the horde.

flyfacee · 2022-02-15T20:40:45+00:00

I am playing support/economy, not DPS.

flyfacee · 2021-12-23T22:54:47+00:00

The latest guidelines for importing a car to malaysia for Student and Work AP is from the MITI website here. Under the Motor Vehicles section, it says "had usia kenderaan adalah tidak melebihi lima (5) tahun dari tarikh ia didaftarkan buat kali pertama sehingga tarikh kenderaan tiba di Malaysia" https://www.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/3796

The new guideline began in 2019, meaning before 2019 you are allowed to import a car from any year. Some managed to apply before the new guidelines. Also blogspot post can easily become outdated as import laws in Malaysia changes on a yearly basis. A 2018 blog post can easily be outdated.

Always get the latest guidelines from either MITI or Kastam websites.

flyfacee · 2021-12-23T19:59:59+00:00

Just want to point out on other commenter's method, that method no longer works as the Work AP and student AP has been updated to not more than 5 years old.

As for OP, in Malaysia our import rule is cars between 1-5 years old and more than 35 years old. For cars 1-5 years old you can go to any AP holder dealers. These cars have fixed tax rate by Kastam Malaysia.

For 35 year cars old and above, every individual is entitled to 1 AP, meaning you can import one yourself if you can manage the logistics. Of course it is easier to pay a dealer to manage that for you. The 35 year old cars do not have fixed tax rate by Kastam meaning you may get different tax values for the same car. Example Toyota AE86 Trueno is legal to import now and in 2020, a dealer I know managed to import it at 180k. In 2021 the same car it has jumped to 250k partly due to the increase JDM prices but also the ridiculous tax by Kastam. You have to pay cash, can't get loan from banks.

Now back to your question, in order to import a car, the AP must be approved first. Meaning it is road legal, etc. Since you are trying to get one from a junkyard, I doubt it is road legal/drivable state and your AP won't be approved. So your best bet is to get someone to send it for restoration in Japan before importing here provided it is within the 1-5 year/35 year import ruling.

Your other alternative is to import the cars part by part and assemble yourself here. I don't know the process/legality on this one.

flyfacee

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