[{"id": 1894543, "authorName": "Outpost31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outpost31/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very cool van, but the seller states that the van cruises comfortably up to 55MPH. Seller also states that an alarm sounds above 85KPH. As 85KPH is 52.8MPH I just keep wondering what happens in that next bit of acceleration. Maybe the alarm is soothing in a way.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512592049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894562, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Initial D, the series that helped popularize the Toyota Sprinter with a younger generation, was the first time I had ever heard of a speed alarm. I'm somewhat surprised, though, that they weren't introduced into the US about the time of the national 55mph limit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512592308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894570, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Outpost31\nYou are absolutely right. I mean that the van physically is comfortable moving at that speed, the alarm can always be disabled. I figured to keep it absolutely original to leave it intact. It isn't a pleasant sound.\nhttps://youtu.be/T8un4IS_UKY?t=1733\nAlso hi, this is my van. Any questions at all please let me know and I will answer them!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512592752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894593, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would suggest a pic of this next to an american SUV, as the scale on these is ridiculously amazing. I would never take a clover leaf in this at more than 20mph. I have seen some amazing things done to these, and this appears to be stock. Always great to see.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512592823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894601, "authorName": "Thud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the first pic in the gallery, it took me a second to figure out which way it was facing. Cool van. Would daily.\n\nAnd bring a beach chair to sit on while you gas up!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512593051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894622, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD\r\nSubmitted it to the auction itself but:\r\nhttps://i.imgur.com/PLIZPi6.jpg\r\n\r\nThese guys are small small *small*. \r\n\r\n@Thud\r\nIt is a bit of a weird thing to fuel it up, but at least it takes so little time that nothing has a chance to cramp up :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512593237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894630, "authorName": "tvtommy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvtommy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I lived in Taipei in the mid 80's and these little buggers (left hand drive) where everywhere! I never owned one, but lusted over them for years. I did however have a Daihatsu Rocky in Hong Kong....solid little trucks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512593318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894654, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tvtommy\nWould you be surprised to find out that my current daily driver is a Daihatsu Rugger? \nhttps://i.imgur.com/alUiES5.jpg\nTurbo diesel long wheelbase version of the Rocky.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512593611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894679, "authorName": "tvtommy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvtommy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is so cool! I miss my Rocky!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512593829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894716, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KakerMix\r\nlink doesn't work ;(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512594120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894729, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD\r\nI assume I messed it up somehow. Try this one:\r\nhttps://i.imgur.com/evOxmFc.jpg", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512594301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894731, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photograph showing scale has been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512594366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894762, "authorName": "Nerdsrock22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nerdsrock22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the chance of a 200lb 6'5\" guy driving one of these?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512594815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894772, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add a mustache to the front bumper and you've got Groucho Marx!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512594979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894795, "authorName": "Stanimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can keep this in the back of my Transit as a spare .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512595449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894800, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nerdsrock22 not good I'm afraid. Seats aren't adjustable, steering wheel is not adjustable. I'm 5'9\" and it feels like it is meant for me. I'd say 6 feet would be the comfortable limit. \r\n\r\n@Caelestis my wife calls it Groucho all the time!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512595528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894889, "authorName": "emiliorescigno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emiliorescigno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I'm in love with this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512597018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1894893, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Microvan with Super Van tires! The condition looks exceptional.\r\n\r\nI like the linked picture of the Hijet and Rugger nose-to-nose. That's going on the screensaver slide show if only for the \"What the hell was that?\" comments. They usually ask while I'm looking elsewhere and it becomes a game me trying to guess which picture it was that they saw. Something about a Ruger and a Hijack?\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512597058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895155, "authorName": "horselesscarriage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horselesscarriage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....front park lights look like eyebrows....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512600525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895192, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a Vanagon in the larva stage?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512600886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895242, "authorName": "Mjollnir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjollnir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First order of business-testing the speed alarm!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512601326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895258, "authorName": "Noprisoners", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noprisoners/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for hauling my two big, wet labs back and forth to the beach.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512601624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895288, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nerdsrock22\r\nI made a mistake. The seats *are* adjustable but my statement about 6ft tall people being the limit for comfortable driving remains. At 5'9\" I have the seats slid all the way back and it's comfortable for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512602320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895368, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512605436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895397, "authorName": "tvtommy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvtommy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this thing was made in Italy, would it be considered a personal van-detta?\r\n\r\nGood night everybody!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512606602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895445, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your steel toed shoes are your crash protection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512608757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895449, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have driven and been driven in these many times in my youth. They are a lot of fun to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512608847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895450, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great name \" Hijet\" Conjures up thoughts of great power and thrust.\r\nIf only!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512608876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895505, "authorName": "tvtommy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvtommy/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by tvtommy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512611110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1895658, "authorName": "renvez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/renvez/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by renvez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512618307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1895742, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the opportunity to drive one of these once but at 6ft 2in I just could not fit behind the wheel. I'd think 6 feet max as suggested is a bit of a stretch. These are solid little vehicles, BTW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512623338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895747, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadmaster\r\nStretch nothing, More like a bit of a crush.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512623429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895752, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cScuffs on the glovebox\u201d?\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s where the passenger\u2019s knees go.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512623757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1895755, "authorName": "GutCheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gutcheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of when I attached my roller skate to a shoe box and dragged it behind my Schwinn. \r\nI love it! Cal emissions suck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512623907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1896158, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caelestis \r\nDurwive da Cah and win a pwize! Wink, Wink!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512659581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1896957, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It sounds like footprints on the windshield may be more of an ergonomic necessity rather than locker room bragging rights.\r\n\r\nKudos to the seller for being up front with the height limitations.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512678870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1897743, "authorName": "bonanzace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonanzace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do yourself a favor and search Hijet Hayabusa on youtube. I am building a 1969 Suzuki Carry with a Gsxr1000 and am adding a 7\" section to the back of the cab to make room for a 6' driver (me).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512688847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1897922, "authorName": "KennySutton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennysutton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if this has already been asked but is it a 2 stroke or 4 stroke motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512696701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1897954, "authorName": "Trapper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trapper/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Trapper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512697993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1897965, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bonanzace\nI have seen (only a few times, mind) people altering the seat rails to push the seat back and give themselves more room. Granted if you have a truck like you then yeah you gotta alter the cab itself. \n@KennySutton\nIt's a 4 stroke.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512698346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1897991, "authorName": "renvez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/renvez/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by renvez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512699765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1898013, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun Mini Econobox! What impresses me the most is the cargo area. You can fit all sorts of stuff back there. While it wasn't mentioned, fuel mileage must be pretty good. I have been enjoying all the JDM small trucks and cars that have been showing up here. I keep learning every day. Really neat little Diahatsu!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512700576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1898018, "authorName": "Sean425", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean425/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Sean425", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512700725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1898021, "authorName": "Sean425", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean425/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 91 Honda acty. Being 6\u20193 250lbs I barely fit. Actually I don\u2019t fit, probably shouldn\u2019t bid on this come to think of it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512700867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1898029, "authorName": "renvez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/renvez/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by renvez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512701139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1898056, "authorName": "Sean425", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean425/", "bidAmount": 6875, "content": "$6,875 bid placed by Sean425", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512702268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1898865, "authorName": "denforth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denforth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...but how do you downshift with the steering column in the way?\n\nSeriously cute. Way too nice (as the bidding shows) for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512757385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1898976, "authorName": "bandett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was Volkswagen upset about them copying their van in 5/8 scale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512759877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1901307, "authorName": "vanderwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanderwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've recently imported a 1999 Daihatsu Move (660cc, AWD) here to northern Alberta. It is the factory \"Hello Kitty\" model. What a delightful, functional little van. It easily copes with the severe weather challenges here and even has ac for the summer. This older one should deliver miles of smiles!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512915743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1901420, "authorName": "Caroholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caroholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to travel to Japan for business and would see these things on the road. I often thought about buying one and sticking it in my carry-on luggage to take home with me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512923206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1901563, "authorName": "Thaddeus_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaddeus_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked for a large electronics company that had a couple of these in their facilities maintenance shop. They were pickup versions and one was 4 wheel drive with a tip bed.\r\nBest I could get them to go was about 35 mph. Maybe had a governor on them. We were told not to drive them offsite.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512932663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1901586, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing has ever carried its Beigeness so well. With two SUVs and a minivan already in the fleet I sure as heck don't need it, but I certainly do want it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512935399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1904530, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thaddeus I know there are some companies and even military bases that will have these to run around closed off areas and they always have a governor of some sort on them. I've seen ones that the 'governor' is simply a metal plate bolted to the transmission stick to prevent shifting into 4th (or 5th) gear. I linked that video earlier where I spend way too long going over the Hijet and take it on a long drive. I hit 55 mph no problem. Uphill even!\nhttps://youtu.be/T8un4IS_UKY", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513094471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1907852, "authorName": "Lorax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lorax/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Lorax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513196228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1907875, "authorName": "Lorax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lorax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/13/17 for $7,200 to Lorax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513196402, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1907881, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Sale here! Congrats All!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513196437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1908832, "authorName": "KakerMix (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kakermix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And that's the end. Thank you all for your interest in this weird little van!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513213257, "type": "comment"}]