In 2017, I had to return to Japan for a period of time.
Although I had gone through the effort of importing the Honda Beat myself, I decided that this was the right moment to let it go.
Passing It On to Kyle
I ended up passing the car on to a friend of mine, Kyle.
At the time of purchase, the car had around 38,000 miles (approximately 60,000 km) on it. It had been sitting unused in Japan for some time, and as a result, the fuel tank float was stuck, making it impossible to accurately read the fuel level.
Aside from that issue, however, the car was in generally good condition with no major problems.
Continuing Maintenance in the U.S.
After I returned to Japan, Kyle took great care of the car and carried out several important maintenance items.
The timing belt, water pump, high-tension ignition wires, O2 sensor, and all four tires were replaced, bringing the car into even better condition.
All of these parts were sourced by me in Japan and shipped to him in the U.S.
Seeing the Beat on American Roads
Even after leaving my hands, the Beat continues to live its life in the United States.
Watching it drive across the open roads of North Carolina feels a bit surreal, but also incredibly rewarding.
If you’re interested, I’d encourage you to take a look at the video below and see it in action.
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