2 Reasons Why There Are Many Good Used Japan Cars For Sale

The whole world is aware of the fact that used Japan cars are the cheapest in this planet. Moreover, the used Japan cars come with many bundled accessories, which make buying a used Japan car more profitable. All the used Japan cars that are sold will be in top condition. The looks of the used Japan cars will be as good as the new ones. With all these good things, have anyone wondered why these used Japan cars are sold for dead cheap prices? Just keep reading on the article to know the top 3 reasons behind the cheap pricing of the used Japan cars and the great availability of the same.

1. The price of cars is the Cheapest in Asia

You will be well aware of the fact that the pricing of the cars are cheapest in the Asian countries. When it comes to Japan, the prices of the cars are even dead cheap. That is the reason why the Japanese people buy new cars frequently as the new models are introduced. This makes their old used Japan car to be sold at very low prices. As the old cars will be well maintained by the owner, you can see many good used cars for sale at very cheap prices. The Japanese used car inventory expands as people keep on buying new model cars and sell the used car for very low prices.

2. The very special Japanese loan system

Though this loan system cannot be explained in few words, we'll try our best to make it understandable in this article. The outline of the car loan system in Japan is that you can buy a new car for almost half the original price of the vehicle. Here is how it works. Let's take an example that you are buying a car that costs US $50,000 which has a resale value of 50%. Through the unique Japanese loan system, you will have to pay only US $25,000 for the vehicle. The car loan system provides an opportunity to deduct the resale value of the car. After some 2 years, you have to resell the car to the dealer and get a new car in the same manner. This makes used Japan cars accumulate to the inventory.

People around the globe really have a hard time when importing luxurious used cars from other countries. There are certain situations where the import tax of the used car will be very much greater than the price for which you bought the car. However, things are very different in the case of importing used cars directly from Japan. You should have heard that importing used Japan cars are not associated with any import tax. Yes that is absolutely true. You don't have to pay even a single penny as import tax while importing used cars from Japan. Moreover, all the car related taxes are very low for the used Japan cars when compared to the others.

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5 Reasons a Japan Snow Trip is a Must!

The country that brought us the kids' favourites 'Hello Kitty' and 'Pokémon', forgot to tell the rest of the world about the fresh powder snow in their backyard. Although Nagano had the 1998 Winter Olympics, it's only been recently that Japan has really started to demand some attention from the International powder hunter, as a 'must-shred' destination.

For most Japanese resorts, the snow season generally starts around mid-December, peaking in January and February, and goes through until about the end of March. Whilst the weekends and national holidays at popular resorts can sometimes get pretty busy with the locals, on weekdays you will often find yourself riding solo on the slopes.

The huge investment into the Snow scene in Japan during the 1980's, means the large ski and snowboard resorts in Japan have fairly modern lift systems, with high-speed quad lifts, gondolas and ropeways. Many resorts now feature snowboard and ski parks, halfpipes, quarterpipes, snow tubing, and other facilities to add to your experience.

Japan has over 500 ski resorts, and two main ski areas, the Nagano prefecture, with The Hakuba Valley the most developed and popular ski area in the South Island. In the North Island, Hokkaido is the most developed ski area, with Niseko a more well-known resort location for many regulars.

The Hakuba valley incorporates 10 ski resorts, over 200 runs, 139 lifts, a local village, ski/snowboard shops, a combination of traditional and Western dining and apres ski entertainment. A popular option with all skiers and boarders of any ability is the multi-resort lift pass, giving you access to Happo One, Hakuba 47, Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba Highland, Sunalpina, Iwatake and Tsugaike ski resorts.

Niseko continues to grow at a fast pace and each year sees a larger number of foreigners on the slopes, meaning no language barrier problems. Niseko Annupuri the main mountain in Niseko, has 3 resorts, with slopes for all ages and abilities. The 'Niseko United' pass is a great option for flexibility, giving you access to 48km of groomed trails, 57 runs, and entry to the other 2 resorts, Niseko Grand Hirafu (Hirafu and Hanazono) and Niseko Village.

If you're into your 80s Rock & Pop you're in luck! The Japan 'ski experience' would not be complete without the sounds of J-Pop pumping through the speakers as you carve the slopes. Songs like Wham's "Last Christmas" will be pumping from 8am - 5pm, (the normal operating hours of the lifts), and may be a reason to make sure you pack the iPod before you leave, if hearing George Michaels' vocals aren't your thing!

Here's Our list of 5 things to entice you to come to the Land of the Rising Sun:

The Snow

Japan's Power is the driest in the world, meaning the powder is light and fluffy for skiers and boarders, meaning premium snow conditions. The average snowfalls are upto 14 metres and is right up there with the big mountain resorts of North America, with tree line skiing possible in off-piste areas.

Food

Hungry? The Fresh Japanese food is amazing, and every area has regional specialties, as well as the more traditional Japanese food we associate with the country (sushi, tempura, soba noodles etc.), just watch for 'horse' on the menu if you'd rather bet on the racing kind, than eat 'Mr Ed'! If the local grub isn't your thing, many ski villages also offer lots of Western and other ethnic dining options (from Mexican to Thai and everything in between).

Culture

Your experience will never be like your average North American or European destination. Here you can partake in 'Japan Only' experiences like a Japanese Tea Ceremony, Ride the Bullet Train, observe the fashions of the "Harajuku Girls", and if you're lucky, train with a Samurai. The influence of Buddhism is also clearly evident with the bronzed statues located around the country.

Onsens (Thermal Hot Springs)

Most traditional Japanese guest houses will have a private onsen that is often split between the two genders, as bathing in them requires you to be naked. There is no shortage of onsens in Japan, and each one has something different to offer, with options like crystal clear water, high levels of minerals (to refresh the body), indoor, outdoor (rotenburo) and stunning views, this is the perfect way to finish up a day of skiing or boarding.

Entertainment

Want to party? Places for nightlife, to play pool, foosball, darts, sing karaoke and dance the night away are dotted all around the ski resorts. Less lively ski resorts still have traditional Japanese pubs, (Izakaya), as well as hotel lounges and bars to relax and have a beer with friends and compare the days best runs. If you can manage a stopover in Tokyo, you'll see the neon lights, that make the city famous, and if you are from a Western country, it is not uncommon for you to be approached in the street and asked for a photo with the locals, and be treated like a D-grade celebrity!

I'm Jordy Heis, I write insider tips and use my local resort knowledge to help you get the most out of your snow trip to Japan, specialising in The Hakuba Valley. My day job is booking in Aussies for Japan Snow holidays at Liquid Snow Tours in Melbourne, Australia, whilst at night I dream of fresh lines and blue birds.

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3 Killer Reasons Why You Need to Get Your Used Cars From Japan

First Killer Reason - Used Cars from Japan are Cheaper

Yes, they have to be shipped around the world to get to you, but even despite that, you will find that used cars bought directly from Japan will punch above their weight in terms of value for money.

So, why are used cars so cheap in Japan? Well, first of all, you know it's not because they are poor quality in the first place. Japanese brands like Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are known the world over for their quality and longevity. They lead the world. No, there are several good reasons why perfectly good cars can be picked up cheap in Japan.

First of all, the dream of every Japanese business is to be number one in its home market - Japan. In the car industry, to be number one means to be the guy who has sold the most cars in a given year. But why do you care about this - you aren't after new cars anyway? Well, think about it: If you are Toyota and your motivation is to sell the most cars to be number one, are you going to be too concerned about making a big profit on each vehicle? Obviously not. Sure you want some profit, but basically you want to shift as many units as possible as fast as possible, and to do that you need to keep prices down. So the fight to be the number one new car maker has the knock-on effect of keeping new car prices low. And if the car starts low when it is new, it is only going to be even cheaper when it's secondhand.

So, the car starts off cheap when it's new. What about the used car market? With all these cheap new cars around, does anyone buy used vehicles in Japan? Of course, just like everywhere in the world, there are used car dealers in Japan too. But the next reason Japanese used cars are relatively cheap is that Japanese people themselves are culturally-programmed to prefer new products. Let me give you an extreme example: Where I am from in the UK, a house is still considered basically new even after ten or fifteen years, and people live in houses that are literally hundreds of years old. Well, get this - in Japan the average age of a home is 27 years! This means that your average house in Japan is torn down and completely rebuilt every 27 years. That is how strong the preference for "new" is for Japanese people. So, when a Japanese person goes to buy a used car, they won't to look at it as having anywhere near the value of a brand new one.

The final reason is that Japan has a strict and expensive system of roadworthiness testing which kicks in 3 years after the car is bought. (Linguistically-minded readers may be interested to know that this test is called Shaken - pronounced "shah-ken" in Japanese.) Just imagine you are Japanese and have a car a few years old that is approaching its "Shaken" test in a few months. You would be pretty tempted to trade it in, wouldn't you? And this is exactly what happens, leaving a lot of low-mileage, relatively new cars on the market.

For Japanese businesses that own vehicles another major crunch time is the end of the financial year, which also coincides with when car tax expires. This explains why you will see a surge in the numbers of cars passing through the Japanese car auctions in Spring each year, as companies offload their old cars before this deadline passes.

Killer Reason Two - Low Mileage and Good Condition

If you ask someone who has never been to Japan what they imagine it to be like, they will often mention Temples, mountains or Zen rock gardens. Very "Last Samurai", but not the reality of most Japanese people's everyday lives. The fact is that the vast majority of the population live in the concrete jungle of the big urban centers. Huge metropolises like Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya are where the population concentrates. That's right - these are urban driving environments with traffic lights every few meters, where a journey of a few kilometers can easily take well over half and hour.

What does this tell you about cars in Japan? Simple! They have usually not gone very far, and where they have been, it was not at any great speed. In fact, if my experiences are anything to go by, you average Japanese car will have spent most of its working life idling at red lights.

Not only do secondhand cars in Japan have lower mileage than their counterparts, but they have also been better maintained. To some degree, cars here are still a status symbol. People who get their cars new make sure they stay in that condition as long as possible, passing on the benefits of thorough maintenance to whoever gets that car next.

The Third Killer Reason to Get Used Cars From Japan - Fuel Economy

There was a time back in the early 90s when a barrel of the black gold could be yours for just $10. That's right - ten dollars! Doesn't that seem a long time ago now? In truth, it was a different world. A world ruled by giant SUVs and pickup trucks. And yet it was in this world at this time that Japanese companies like Toyota and Honda started working on the hybrid technologies that are all the rage now.

Why were the Japanese car makers so far ahead of the game with this hybrid technology? Why were they investing millions developing these new ideas when the other big players pandered to their customers' demands for ever-thirstier vehicles?

One big reason is geographic: Japan has almost no natural resources. It is one hundred percent dependent on foreign oil. Not only did the forward-thinking Japanese automakers realize that the black stuff would one day be no more, but they also realized that in order to win big sales in their dependent home market, they would have to make sure their cars were fuel efficient.

Of course, if you know anything about the car market in Japan, you will know that for years their has also been a class of vehicles called Kei (pronounced "kay", meaning "light) Cars that have a maximum capacity of 660cc. The Japanese car companies have vast experience in making these light, compact and very fuel-efficient vehicles. The same technologies of light-weight vehicles with small, efficient engines can be applied across the spectrum of vehicles. This is another reason why the Japanese are ahead of the game now. So, what you find is that when it comes to fuel-efficiency, the cars in front are Japanese.

And what does that mean for you? Well, the cars that your customers want right now - cars that sip, not gulp - are ready and available right now in Japan.

Whiz-Bang Finale

So there you have it, folks. Three killer reasons why the cars you want for your used car sales business are waiting for you in Japan right now. Offer your customers these and they will not only buy them, but thank you as well.

But wait a minute! Houston, we have a problem: The cars are in Japan... and you are not. And you don't speak Japanese. How can you square this circle? What you need is a partner, but how can you find one? Well, if this is you and you would like to know more, please contact me directly at www.integrityexports.com, and I will be happy to get you started.

About the Author

Stephen Munday works for a company called Integrity Exports which buys vehicles from Japanese car auctions for used car dealers around the world.

This article is (c) Stephen Munday 2011. Permission is given to reproduce this article in whole with the URLs correctly hyperlinked.

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21 Reasons for Exporting a Used Car from Japan

Introduction

There has never been a better time to import a used car from Japan and save big dollars. Exports from Japan have been steadily increasing for the last three years as more and more dealers, wholesalers and private buyers around the world realize this great opportunity.

Reason #1: Wide product range: Due to the very competitive domestic Japanese car market, there are an abundance of models and manufacturers in Japan manufacturers including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Suzuki and Daihatsu.

Reason #2: K-class Mini Cars: This is a new type of car which has been created in Japan to address Environmental concerns, demand for fuel efficiency and the general the lack of space on Japanese roads. All K-class vehicles meet a specification which restricts the weight, engine displacement (maximum of 660cc) and exterior dimensions. K cars have excellent cost performance are in growing demand around the world.

Reason #3: Excellent Japanese road conditions: Despite the lack of space, Japanese roads are extremely well maintained meaning normal wear and tear which might be attributed to poor road conditions in other countries is not a problem in Japan.

Reason #4: Average vehicle age: The average age of all vehicles on Japanese roads is almost sure to be lower than most other countries. It is unusual to see cars older than 15 years on the roads at all. The Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association (JAMA) reports average vehicle age to be approximately 5.8 years.

Reason #5: Higher model specifications: Due to an abundance of models from each manufacturer and the Japanese penchant for new electronic and other gadgetry, the specifications of a Japanese vehicle produced for the domestic market will usually be much higher than foreign-produced equivalents. This means you can buy a Japanese export model with all the features you like for the same price as a base model bought domestically.

Reason #6: Low mileage: Most Japanese live in cities which lack space and are very dense in terms of population. Since everything necessary to live a comfortable life is within close reach for the typical Japanese, domestic drivers average mileage is typically less than half that of other countries. The Japanese Motor Vehicle Inspection Registration Association reports average mileage for Japanese domestic drivers to be around 9,000km annually. American drivers, on the other hand, drive and average of 19,000 kms each year.

Reason #7: Relative cost: Even after taking into account costs such as freight and local compliance it is almost always cheaper to import a used car from Japan than to buy an equivalent used car locally. There are several reasons for Japanese exports being so cheap, primary amongst them is the mandatory Japanese vehicle safety inspections which effectively increase the cost of ownership as the vehicle ages.

Reason #8: Excellent resale value: Japanese cars, particularly Toyota and Lexus, generally hold much more of their value over the lifetime of the product than foreign counterparts such as Ford and GM.

Reason #9: Highly efficient automated auction systems: Instead of purchasing from private sellers or through local used car dealers whose reputation and business practices may be circumspect, used Japanese cars may be purchased at wholesale prices through very efficient auction houses run by Toyota, Nissan and other reputable companies. Each vehicle placed into an auction is photographed, inspected and graded and this information is useful, accurate and available to potential buyers.

Reason #10: No need to deal with sleazy local used car salesmen: It is an unfortunate fact that the used car industry around the world has the reputation of being filled with unsavory types who deceive and lie in order to gouge their customers on every deal. Whether this is true or not, buying a Japanese export car removes the need to deal with these individuals at all.

Reason #11: Japanese cultural habit of always buying new: Typical Japanese drivers are loathe to buy a car that someone else has used, regardless of the value proposition inherent in doing so. Thus Japanese customarily purchase new cars every 5-7 years, creating a pool of high quality, low mileage, high-spec used cars ready for resale around the world.

Reason #12: No need to waste time and money with private sellers: It is well know that buying a used car from a private seller is sometimes a good way to find a bargain, but this kind of purchase may be quite risky for a buyer who is not mechanically inclined. It can also be very time consuming dealing with private sellers, trying to schedule meetings and test drives and traveling around town to inspect vehicles which are often not as advertised. .

Reason #13: Abundance of Japan-based used car exporters and specialists: Since Japan represents the second largest vehicle manufacturing country in the world and the number of exports from Japan are growing every year there are many exporters and specialists who can assist you in sourcing and exporting your car. Due to the number of people vying for your business you can choose an exporter that you like and gain very competitive pricing as well.

Reason #14: Japanese safety regulations: The Japanese roadworthy testing system is a positive for two reasons: (1) All Japanese vehicles are subjected to exhaustive bi-annual testing and mechanical checks to ensure they are well maintained and (2) gaining roadworthy (called Shaken in Japan) usually costs a lot, artificially inflating the ongoing running costs year by year as the car gets older. The latter is one of the primary reasons Japanese drivers trade up to a new car so quickly and so often.

Reason #15: Increasing shipping capacity and shipment options: Many vehicle transportation companies are increasing their capacity to freight both new and used vehicles from Japan due to growth in this market. For individuals wishing to purchase 2-4 cars at a time shipment by container is also an option which may be faster, more secure and possibly cheaper depending upon the destination port.

Reason #16: Availability of objective information: On the internet today there are many automotive review sites dedicated to the provision of accurate, timely and objective data for all types of Japanese cars. It is no longer necessary for individual buyers to rely on salespeople or manufacturer marketing literature to gain an accurate understanding of specifications, prices and vehicle conditions prior to purchase.

Reason #17: Auction assessments and evaluations: Every auto auction house in Japan performs mechanical tests and assessments by trained technicians prior to entry of the vehicle at auction. These evaluations are very detailed and accurate and include all pertinent information along with grading for the exterior and interior of the vehicle.

Reason #18: Flexible payment terms: While most exporters prefer to be paid via telegraphic transfer, credit card/paypal payments and payments via letter of credit are becoming more common. Most exporters are open to alternative payment methods and the foreign buyer may also consider escrow services if hesitant about sending large sums of money abroad for the first time.

Reason #19: No need to speak Japanese: Due to the huge market which has developed in used Japanese car exports there are many people from many different nations involved in this business. Buyers from Pakistan can communicate with exporters in Urdu. Buyers from Russia can speak in local dialects with Japanese exporters in Northern states, where Russian speakers are common. Almost every Japan-based exporter speaks English too. You do not need to worry about communication problems.

Reason #20: Availability of parts: While Japanese domestic models are usually higher spec than their foreign-manufactured equivalents the fact that so many Japanese manufacturing plants exist around the world mean that common parts for popular vehicles are likely to be available cheaply in local markets. In the event that a part is not available domestically, there are many parts specialists who can help in locating a required part.

Reason #21: Trucks, buses ands machinery also available: While used cars are currently the most popular automotive export, sourcing of buses, trucks and machinery is also becoming more common. Japanese trucks are mostly purpose-built, while those manufactured in other countries are not. Thus it is possible to obtain the perfect truck for the job at hand by exporting it from Japan. Once again, the quality and value of these items exceeds what could normally be attained locally.

Conclusion

Buying a new or used car from Japan is a great way to get your dream car and save money doing it. Although it may not be the quickest way to buy, more and more satsifed buyers are taking advantage of this great opportunity. Since the purchase of a car is usually a major decision and an expensive proposition, exporting your next car from Japan is definately worthy of consideration.

Keith Gottliebsen resides in Japan and maintains a website to assist buyers in exporting new and used Japanese cars & trucks ([http://www.ascent-trading.com]) to countries around the world.

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