RL1s were actually made here in Canada. The later generations are made in the USA. They're becoming a rarer sight even over here because of their age and the transmission issues. RL3 and newer are still common though, I drive a midnight blue RL3 but the paint is peeling pretty badly. It's very interesting to me that these vans have a niche in Japan when they're mostly overlooked here. We like to import JDM cars that are perhaps more mundane over there so maybe it's not surprising the opposite is true.
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
I am aware that all Japanese edition RL-1, or LAGREAT, are also made in Canada. However, this car had a VIN NO of 5FNRL, so I listed it as an American RL1 is very rare in Japan. This is very interesting because Japanese import USDM as Americans import JDM.
@RikuKawai
Ай бұрын
@@user-ge7ne4qu9s Oh I see what you mean, because it's a LHD Odyssey not a RHD LaGreat. I've noticed that all of the Odysseys imported to Japan are USDM which is interesting because I would have thought Canadian models would be preferred for the km/h speedometer.
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
@@RikuKawai For the Japanese, the American version is the real thing, and the Canadian version is actually not popular. That is why MPH meters are popular and rare. My ODYSSEY is a Canadian model and is equipped with an engine core heater, which is very convenient. The temperature in Japan is higher than Canada, but we have more snow than any other country on earth, so the Canadian model is very convenient.
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
@@RikuKawai For the Japanese, the American version is the real thing, and the Canadian version is actually not popular. That is why MPH meters are popular and rare. My ODYSSEY is a Canadian model and is equipped with an engine core heater, which is very convenient. The temperature in Japan is higher than Canada, but we have more snow than any other country on earth, so the Canadian model is very convenient.
@RikuKawai
Ай бұрын
@@user-ge7ne4qu9s Ah I see, it's a prestige thing then. Canadian models are typically better equipped for winter climates yes, like the Hokkaido versions of Japanese cars. Mine doesn't have a core heater but the windshield washer tank is about twice the size of the American model and I have heated seats.
@CRAPO2011
Ай бұрын
How many RL1 still on the road in your club Hyenas?
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
As of today, my club has about 135 members, 156 cars in active service and 12 cars for parts.
@user-re2zy6zg4o
Ай бұрын
Здравствуйте друзья)))! Увмдел RA модель 5:51)))Это тоже из клуба Hyenas?
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
Этот Odyssey - машина, которой дорожат товарищи по клубу.
@user-re2zy6zg4o
Ай бұрын
Эх.. С запчастями сейчас проблема... Собираю свой E-RA4 по зернышку...
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
@@user-re2zy6zg4o Жаль, что я не могу отправить его из Японии.
@CRAPO2011
Ай бұрын
Tafetta White originally i see why he painted it gray, the paint starts peeling horribly on that color.
@user-ge7ne4qu9s
Ай бұрын
This car was originally purchased from an acquaintance of mine, and at the time it was terrorized with paint stripper, causing the paint to peel off and making the car look like a rat. After I gave the car away, the next owner's young daughter painted it this color as a DIY project.
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