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Is it possible to turn a $3,000 budget into a $60,000 JDM legend without spending a fortune? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Khlok, founder of Kent Island Cars & Coffee, Cult Classic Car Meet, and the JDM & Exotics show to break down his legendary "car trading" journey.

The core of the conversation follows Jon's incredible "trade-up" journey, which began with a humble $3,000 Mercedes 420SEL and a "broken" BMW 335i that he fixed with a single $75 part. We trace his strategic swaps through a lineup of JDM and Euro legends—including a Nissan Skyline R32 GTST, a Porsche 996 Targa, and a rare yellow Skyline R34 GTT—culminating in the acquisition of a Mark IV Toyota Supra that he ultimately sold for $60,000.

We also discuss the logistics of trading cars across state lines, how to spot undervalued assets (like the N54 BMW platform), and the serendipitous story of how Jon founded one of the biggest car meets in Maryland by pitching a BBQ restaurant owner in a parking lot.

And don't miss Jon's favorite episode featuring the secrets to importing JDM Legends into the US: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17376238

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