jimxo

Has anyone ever driven one of these.

I was told you cannot import a car from Japan unless its 25 years old.

I would love to own one of these.

http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_vellfire.htm

rominl

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i have said it many times. if they import the vellfire or the alphard, i am getting one

KillaIS250

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There are a lot of people that wish the vans of JDM land could be brought here. Some of them are just too sick!

BNR34

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I don't imagine they would drive any differently then a USDM Sienna.

You can smuggle them in. I see illegal JDM import on the street on a daily basis. Everything from Suzuki Cappuccino to Nissan President, and of course stuff like old Skyline GTR (hell I had 2) and S15 Silvia.

No cop is ever going to care if a minivan is actually US legal

blacksc400

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+1, bring the Alphard please!

T0ked

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Am I the only one that thinks that would make a really nice Lexus minivan? completely loaded with those rear recliners, might be a nice. the front already looks like it would translate into the spindle grill very well.

rominl

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nop you aren't alone, quite a few people think like us. too bad they aren't doing it, i guess size is what the problem is

blacksc400

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They are keeping the good stuffs themself.

I would love Royal Crown here too!

STIG

my family has Alphard in Asia. Really really nice vans. A bit under powered, and a bit tall. But really nice to be driven around.

Cartune

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yes vellfire and honda odyssey need to be in the states. few friends back home have these cars, so plush and awesome.

bitkahuna

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haven't been a fan of prior ones i've seen but the one in that video is pretty freaking sweet

msubee

I've driven Toyota Vellfire few times in South east Asia. IMO, the ride is okay, interior is plush, design & quality wise on par with Lexus. However, the drawback is there are lots of rattles for this vehicle, and it is considered normal!! My friends and relatives who owns this car said they have rattles as well.

superchan7

I've driven an Alphard. It drives more or less like a V6 Previa/Estima and probably very similar to a North American Sienna. Features and equipment, of course, are a few steps above Siennas and more similar to a base model Lexus LS. In major cities, it offers Lexus-like isolation and fits the needs of those who can afford them.

Haven't experienced a Vellfire, but since it's more or less an Alphard styled to target younger buyers I'm sure I would like it too.

msubee

Alphard & Vellfire basically the same car, like Subaru BR-Z / Scion FR-S. They only differ in front end and back end of the car and some other minor interior differences.

rominl

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hahaha, it's the same car but yeah, it's a car you probably appreciate interior more than exterior