August 11th, 2009
As you walk down the street and notice all those flashy yet amazing cars, you think to your self, why is it that some people are able to drive in the cars of their choices while others, like me, get stuck at the subway station or on walking on their two legs? Why is it that, every car, even if it’s not a Ferrari, Porsche, Hummer, Mercedes, why is it, that even the average cars are out of your financial range.
Wonder no more my friend, because the news flash that I have for you, will put you out of your misery forever. Japan is auctioning off their Japanese used cars to foreigners across the globe. Now these cars that are being auctioned off are of high value and one of the must haves. If you love the flashy, sporty cars, you may even be able to find one at one of these auction websites. Yes, this is the best part about these auctions that they are held over the internet, enabling almost anyone interested in these Japanese used cars, to auction them and purchase it.
As any car fanatic would tell you, Japan is one of the leading nations in the automobile industry. It has produced time after time the most durable and most desired cars in the market, Such as, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota corolla, Toyota supra, Toyota land cruiser and many more. I am sure you have heard of these cars, because these are quite common in the USA.
Fortunately for those of you out there, who have always wanted a well respected car, Japanese used cars are made available to you at relatively cheaper prices. A Japanese used car can be imported from Japan at just one click of the mouse. This can be done by the customer logging on to one of the Japanese used cars websites and browsing through to find the one they’re interested in. after you have found the one you’re interested in, all you have to do is place an order for that car. However if your on one of the auctioning websites, for Japanese used cars, then you’ll have to wait for when your desired car is auctioned.
Japanese used cars, as a matter of fact, if imported from Japan would cost you a lot less than if you get them off your local market at home. This is because with the help of Japanese government there are no taxes on the cars being exported and hence saves you a lot of money there. Also, importing a car from Japan would cost you half as much as what it would cost you in your home country.
Next time you walk down the street and wonder to yourself, why you don’t have a car, just stop for one second and have a look around to see how many of those cars around you are Japanese. Then wonder to your self that how many of them would be Japanese used cars, bought off the internet and imported here? Quite a lot aren’t they, then stop wondering and log on to the internet and start you search today, for that dream car that you have always wanted. The time to own a Japanese used car is not tomorrow, but today, you don’t want to be left behind in this fast world and so, you must act now.
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March 27th, 2009
Initially Suzuki did not jump on the pre-owned automobile certification program, but eventually they added one to help out their consumers. It is not as good as some of the other programs being offered by Japanese automakers, but if you purchase a used Suzuki that has been certified by the company then you know the car is sound and reliable.
How does the Suzuki pre-owned certification work? If you purchase the car before the end of the original in-service warranty is up, then you get a 48 month or 48,000 mile comprehensive warranty from the date the car went into service. If the vehicle is older than 48 months or has over 48,000 miles on it, Suzuki will warranty the car for 12 months or 12,000 miles comprehensive and a 0 month or 0 miles power train service from the date you purchased it. There is no deductible for the pre-owned warranty and a professional Suzuki technician will cover 144 points on the vehicle inspection.
Additionally, the used car buyer will get a CarFax history report on the car and 12 months or 12,000 miles roadside assistance. The used car is eligible for the certification program if it is five years old or under and has less than 70,000 miles on the odometer.
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March 27th, 2009
Buying a used car is one of those things our parents always warned us about, because used car dealers have gotten a bad reputation over the years. Here are ten things you should ask the used car dealers you visit when you are looking for a new car.
1. Ask to see pre-certification inspection if the car has been certified. This report will tell you what was fixed on the car when the used car dealer bought it.
2. Find out who they bought the car from and ask to see any maintenance records with the previous owner’s information blacked out.
3. If the car is certified, who did the certification work?
4. Ask if you can take it for a test drive and if you can have it overnight.
5. Can the used car dealer provide a CarFax report? If they are reputable, they will with no argument.
6. Find out what the used car dealer’s policy is on returns if the car happens to be a lemon.
7. Ask the used car dealer how much they would take for the car in cash. A lot of times they’ll accept your offer.
8. Ask if they will include any new equipment in the price if the car needs it.
9. Request a log of all the service the used car dealer has done on the car since purchasing it.
10. Finally, find out if they take trade ins if you have an old car to get rid of.
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March 22nd, 2009
Japanese vehicles are some of the best on the global automotive market because they last a long time with minimal maintenance, are fuel efficient, and save on the cost of gas to fill them up. This is one of the reasons why businesses like purchasing Japanese vehicles as fleet cars for company use. In a 2007 comparison survey between American manufactured and Japanese manufactured vehicles, the Japanese vehicles blew away their American competition. Here are a few stats to show you why both private and professional consumers like Japanese vehicles.
- Japanese vehicles rated 19.4% higher on highway mileage and 32% higher on city mileage as compared to their American counterparts, with Toyota and Honda being the leaders in cleaner car technology.
- Japanese hybrids are extremely economic, with Honda Civic GXs running on natural gas.
- They have proven over the last thirty years to be reliable, durable, and requiring little maintenance above and beyond preventative work.
- Japanese vehicle manufacturers have won more awards and certifications than the other global auto manufacturers combined.
- Japanese vehicles decline in value and sales slower than other vehicle manufacturers, with Honda once again leading the group in the selling and resale value arenas.
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March 22nd, 2009
The Toyota Starlet is a well known car in Japan that was the predecessor of the Tercel. It was available in the United States between 1981 and 1984 but mass produced by Toyota for export around the world between 1973 and 1999. Most vehicle production today is not that long, giving the Starlet a good run. The American version, which was discontinued in 1984 when the Tercel was introduced to the States, was a rear wheel drive edition. The front wheel edition was rolled off the line the same year.
Before 1978, the car was called the Publica 40 and when the 60 series engine was introduced the company changed the name to the Starlet used car. It was available with a 1.0, 1.2, and 1.3 liter four cylinder engine nestled in a two or four door hatchback and a limited edition four door wagon. It was easy to maintain and offered owners great gas mileage, both in the city and on the highway. In 1999 Toyota discontinued making the Starlet and introduced the Toyota Echo in its place. The Echo is also known as the Toyota Vitz, the Toyota Platz, or the Toyota Yaris depending on the market it is being sold in.
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March 15th, 2009
Another light duty commercial truck to come from Japan, the Mitsubishi Canter was introduced to the world in 1962 for the company’s Asian market. For the first twenty years of production it was only available in Japan and Asia, and the Canter was introduced to the American market in the 1980s. The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck replaced the Canter in quite a few of the international markets. It was sold at around the same time the introduction of the truck was made in America.
The Canter is still a very popular vehicle in Australia and it is still being produced there today with local parts. A newer version of the truck was introduced in 2005 to address some safety issues, and the Canter Eco Hybrid is available in Japan only. If you are looking to purchase a used Canter for sale, you can check with your local used car dealer to see if they can get one for you or you can contact an international vehicle exporter. They should be able to get you a used CANTER for sale by importing one in from Japan, and you may even get lucky and lay your hands on one of the Canter Eco Hybrids this way.
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March 15th, 2009
When you get ready to purchase a used car for yourself, it is important for you to carefully select the right used car dealers to work with in order to get a reliable used car that is not going to break down within the first month of ownership. Many used car dealers are not honest, and the vehicle that you purchase may come with hidden problems that you are not alerted to right off the bat. Additionally, these used cars traditionally do not come with any form of warranty and many used car dealers do not offer one. You could drive a car off the lot after paying a few thousand dollars for it and have it break down as you are driving down the road.
Selecting the right used car dealers require some intensive research on your part that will pay off in the long run. Check their record with the Better Business Bureau to get a feel of their general practices. If anyone has issued a formal complaint against the used car dealers, it will be issued with them. Talk to people who have bought cars from the used car dealers you are considering to find out if they have had any problems with the dealer. By doing due diligence, you can find used car dealers that are honest, reliable, and selling used cars that are inexpensive and in good condition.
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March 8th, 2009
Sister vehicle to the Toyota Sprinter Trueno, the Toyota Corolla Levin was a smaller, lightweight version of the original Toyota Corolla that was introduced to the world in 1983. The Corolla Levin was rolled off of the production line as part of the fifth generation line-up of Toyota vehicles in the Corolla range, and it was given the designation AE86 to specify the difference between the standard Corolla chassis and engine as compared to the one used in the Trueno and Levin cars.
The COROLLA LEVIN and the Sprinter Trueno had only one visual difference between them, and that was in the configuration of the headlights. The Toyota Corolla Levinユs headlights were of the fixed variety. Even though the car was exported simply under the name of Corolla, the AE86 Levin model came in a rear wheel drive version and was one of the last to be manufactured that way as most passenger vehicles were switching to the more popular front wheel drive. The AE86 versions of the Toyota Corolla Levin were replaced with a front wheel drive model, the AE92, in 1987.
The car was offered in a two door coupe or three door hatchback body style. Toyota changed the body styles between the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno in 1986, and the coupe version has always been considered the tougher but lighter version of the Corolla Levin.
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March 8th, 2009
Used cars are the perfect way to put a younger member of your family into a vehicle. They save you on insurance costs and from having to make high monthly payments for a new car. Purchasing a used car is also well worth the effort if you have the car properly checked out to make sure it is in as good a shape as it appears. Japanese used cars are very popular choices because they are built to last and have shown year after year how reliable they are. If you are considering purchasing a used Japanese car, then you may wish to look for Japanese used car dealers in your area.
Japanese used car dealers will be knowledgeable about the cars on their lots, and they will be able to give you all of the manufacturing specifications on each vehicle easily. Because they only deal with the many different Japanese manufactured vehicles, Japanese used car dealers should have the make and model you are looking for on their lot or they will be able to easily procure one for you from another Japanese used car dealer. Some of these Japanese used car dealers may also be able to service or secure replacement parts for your used car, and by working with one of these dealers you will able to afford that used car for your family.
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March 6th, 2009
Suzuki started out selling lightweight motorcycles in the United States in 1963. They are still considered one of the worlds Big Four motorcycle manufacturers. They are also one of the top twelve automakers in the world, and they sell the most automobiles in the United States. They are also the inventor of the four wheel drive ATV as well as a wide line of outboard motors that feature electronic fuel injection and four stroke power. Originally, the company was involved in making weaving looms for the booming Japanese silk industry.
The company began producing a small car in 1937, and by 1939 SUZUKI had produced several compact prototype cars. Production stopped during World War II and the company went back to producing looms for textile manufacturing. When the cotton market collapsed in 1951, the company went back to producing cars.
With six corporate offices around the world and over 1,600 independently owned Suzuki dealerships, the company continues to grow. Some of the models produced by the company since coming to the United States in the 1980s include the Grand Vitara, the Jimny, the Sidekick and the Samurai. The Sidekick and Samurai are still highly sought after Suzuki vehicles in the United States today.
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