American auto buyers are frequently shocked when they see the prices of older Japanese vehicles. Since Japan is the first market to see so many new vehicles, older models depreciate very quickly. But car owners in Japan have a reputation for taking excellent care of their vehicles. Many car enthusiasts eagerly await having the ability to import pre-owned Japanese vehicles at bargain prices when their 25-year import restrictions expire. Car collectors aren’t a fan of the 25-year import law, and we’ll be talking about it more in an upcoming section.