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2023 Wiesmann Project ThunderballTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan

671 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.

Annual cost =213%of avg Japan income

Purchase Price

$341K

Base: $310K

Annual Total

$81K

Insurance + fuel + maintenance

Import Duty

$0

0% of base price

VAT

$31K

10% applied

Annual Insurance

$1K

Avg for this country

5-Year Total

$746K

Purchase + 5yr running costs

2023 Wiesmann Project Thunderball — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan

Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.

Cost ComponentAmount (USD)
Base Price (MSRP)$310K
Import Duty (0%)$0
VAT / Sales Tax (10%)$31K
Total Purchase Price$341K
Annual Insurance$1K
Annual Fuel Cost$4K
Annual Maintenance$12K
Annual Depreciation$62K
Registration & Road Tax$2K
Total Annual Running Cost$81K
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership$746K
Cost Per Kilometer$5.394

For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.

Wiesmann Project Thunderball Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan

Adjust your annual mileage and local fuel price to calculate your exact fuel costs.

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15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
¥1.45
¥0.01Current: ¥1.45¥3.50
Fuel efficiency: 18L per 100km (typical for exotic segment)

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,915

USD equivalent

Monthly Fuel Cost

$326

Per month average

Annual Liters Used

2,700L

At 15,000 km/yr

Cost per 100km

$26.10

18L × ¥1.45

Wiesmann Project Thunderball Depreciation Curve

The Wiesmann Project Thunderball loses approximately $136K (44%) of its value over 5 years.

Year-by-Year Value

New$310K100%
Year 1$248K80%
Year 2$223K72%
Year 3$202K65%
Year 4$186K60%
Year 5$174K56%

Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.

Wiesmann Project Thunderball vs. Competitors in Japan

How does the Wiesmann Project Thunderball compare to similar cars available in Japan?

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Wiesmann

Project Thunderball

Base Price

$310K

Annual Cost in Japan

$81K

671 hp all-electric

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911 Turbo S

Base Price

$210K

Annual Cost in Japan

$35K

Daily-driveable supercar

McLaren

720S

Base Price

$300K

Annual Cost in Japan

$48K

Fastest in class, lightweight

Aston Martin

DB12

Base Price

$245K

Annual Cost in Japan

$40K

Grand touring excellence

Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.

🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan

Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.

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Very Expensive for Japan

Annual car costs = 213% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)

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Average Annual Income

$38K

In Japan

Fuel Price

¥1.45/L

Gasoline dominant

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Avg Car Insurance

$1K

Per year

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Import Duty

0%

On vehicle value

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VAT / Sales Tax

10%

Applied at purchase

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Driving Side

Left-hand

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Wiesmann Project Thunderball in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about owning a Wiesmann Project Thunderball in Japan.

The 2023 Wiesmann Project Thunderball has a base price of $310,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $341,000 USD (¥341,000 JPY).