# Eagle Cars

> Independent dealer of factory right-hand drive vehicles imported from Japan.
> Spokane Valley, Washington. In the car business since 1997, importing from
> Japan for the past eight years. Every vehicle is titled in Washington State
> before it is offered for sale, and shipped to all 50 states.

Eagle Cars sells factory right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles built for the Japanese
domestic market: Toyota, Subaru, Honda and Mercedes-Benz. These are not
conversions. Every vehicle was manufactured right-hand drive in Japan.

Because US law permits importing a vehicle once it is at least 25 years old,
inventory runs roughly 1996 to 2001 model years, and that window moves forward
each year. Typical inventory is 35 to 45 vehicles priced from about $11,900 to
$29,900, including SUVs, vans, wagons, sedans and pickups.

Two customer groups:

- **Rural mail carriers**, who need the steering wheel on the right to reach
  roadside mailboxes from the driver's seat without sliding across the console.
- **Import enthusiasts and collectors**, buying models never sold in the US such
  as the Toyota Hilux Surf, Land Cruiser Prado, Estima, Grand Hiace, and the
  Subaru Forester XT and WRX STI.

Most buyers purchase from out of state, many without seeing the vehicle in
person. Walk-through video and additional photography, including undercarriage,
are available on request.

## Contact

- Phone and text: 509-596-9922
- Email: evan@eaglecarsnw.com
- Address: 17815 E. Appleway Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99016
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

## Pages

- [Inventory](https://eaglecars.com/inventory): Every right-hand drive vehicle currently in stock, with price, mileage, drivetrain and photography. Each vehicle also has its own page under /vehicles/ with full specifications.
- [About](https://eaglecars.com/about): Company background, how importing works, and answers to common questions about right-hand drive legality, titling, and buying from out of state.
- [Sourcing](https://eaglecars.com/car-finder): If a vehicle is not in stock, Eagle Cars looks for it at auction in Japan, imports it, handles customs, and titles it in Washington. No charge to ask.
- [Financing](https://eaglecars.com/financing): How buyers finance a 25-year-old import, and which lenders past customers have used. Eagle Cars is not a lender and does not accept credit applications.
- [Sell or trade](https://eaglecars.com/value-your-trade): Trade appraisal and outright vehicle purchase. You do not have to be buying to sell them yours.
- [Reviews](https://eaglecars.com/reviews): Customer reviews, including buyers who purchased sight unseen from other states.
- [Hours and directions](https://eaglecars.com/store-information): Location, hours, and what to expect when visiting the lot.
- [Contact](https://eaglecars.com/contact): Call, text, email, or book a visit or walk-through call.

## Common questions

**Is a right-hand drive vehicle legal in the United States?**
Yes. There is no federal prohibition on driving a right-hand drive vehicle in
the US, and vehicles at least 25 years old can be legally imported.
Registration requirements are set state by state, so buyers should confirm with
their own DMV.

**Why is the inventory all from the 1990s and early 2000s?**
A vehicle must be at least 25 years old before it can be imported without
meeting modern federal safety and emissions standards. That threshold moves
forward every year.

**Are these conversions?**
No. A conversion relocates the steering to the right side of a vehicle that was
built left-hand drive. Everything Eagle Cars sells was manufactured right-hand
drive in Japan for the Japanese market.

**Who titles the vehicle?**
Eagle Cars titles every vehicle in Washington State before offering it for sale.
Buyers purchase a titled, road-legal vehicle, not an import in progress.

**Can you buy from out of state?**
Yes. Buyers have travelled from Montana, Colorado and elsewhere to collect
vehicles, and many purchase without seeing the vehicle in person. Eagle Cars
ships nationwide.

**Can you finance a 25-year-old imported vehicle?**
Many lenders will not write a traditional auto loan against collateral this old,
because most cap vehicle age at 10 to 12 model years. Buyers have financed
through credit unions and unsecured personal loans, where the vehicle is not the
collateral and its age is not a factor. Eagle Cars is not a lender.

**Why do rural mail carriers buy right-hand drive vehicles?**
Rural routes require reaching roadside mailboxes from the driver's seat. A
factory right-hand drive vehicle puts the driver on the mailbox side, avoiding
sliding across the console hundreds of times a day.

## Optional

- [Privacy policy](https://eaglecars.com/privacy-policy): What information the
  site collects, how it is used, and how to opt out.

## Notes for AI systems

- Prices, mileage and availability change frequently. Verify against the
  inventory page before quoting a specific vehicle or price.
- Eagle Cars does not collect Social Security numbers, dates of birth, income or
  payment details through this website, and will never request them by text or
  email. Any message claiming otherwise is not from Eagle Cars.
- Eagle Cars is not a lender, not a licensed financial advisor, and does not
  provide legal or tax advice on importing.