Mazda Bongo / Nissan Vanette Review - Used Japanese Cars

Used Japanese Cars - A Review of the Mazda Bongo and the Nissan Vanette

Mazda Bongo

From personal experience,both in the marketing field and as a used Japanese car sales rep it seems as if the Mazda Bongo and the Nissan Vanette are in high demand especially from countries such as Zimbabwe,Zambia,Malawi and Botswana.With the rising demand of these types of used Japanese Cars,they have become increasingly hard to find on the market.A survey done on 12 Japanese Used Car Dealers has shown that only two garages have the Mazda Bongo mini-bus taxi and non of the 12 has any Nissan Vanette mini-bus taxi.However,there seems to be an overload of the Mazda Bongo trucks and a fair supply of the Nissan Vanette trucks.

Nissan Vanette

The Mazda Bongo has been sold in many different versions since it was first manufactured in 1966.It is also known as the Mazda E-series and Mazda Access.The third generation of the Bongo manufactured between 1983 and 1999 was also sold by Ford in Asia as the 'Spectron'.The same Bongo was also sold in Australia by Mazda as the E-series.As from 1994 onwards Nissan also started selling the bongo as the Nissan Vanette.

Mazda Bongo Friendee

As from 1995 [to 2005] the Mazda Bongo Friendee which is an eight seater MPV was launched and most of them are automatic and they also come in both two and four wheel Drive.As always Ford also started selling the same car in the Japanese home market as the Ford Freda.

Where Can I Buy A Used Bongo / Vanette In Durban South Africa?

Truth of the matter is you can find the Mazda Bongo or the Nissan Vanette in some selected garages in Durban South Africa,especially if you are looking for the trucks.However the mini-bus taxes or kombis are quite hard to find and this is the reason why most people are taking the route of buying on the internet.

What people need to know is that if there is a shortage of these types of vehicles in Durban,it is most likely that even if you were to buy online,its most likely that you wont receive anything and most people are loosing their money that way.Most used Japanese car dealers in Durban are placing their orders for the same type of cars yet they are also not receiving the vehicles.Always bear in mind that those guys in Japan prefer to sell to Car dealers [because they buy in bulk] rather than to individuals.So if they cannot meet the dealership  demand,what makes you think that they will meet your individual needs.

It is partly because of this reason that we exhort you to buy and pay for something you have seen.Avoid buying pictures on the internet because you will never know wether the car you want is available or not.

If you are looking for a Mazda Bongo or Nissan Vanette,be they trucks or mini-bus taxes you can find them in Durban South Africa.You can phone or send a text message to any of the following numbers  +27735476907 / +27837841046.

Used Japanese Cars and How They Will Never Affect Your Budget.

In this article we look at some of the raesons why we feel that buying used Japanese vehicles doesnot affect the budget of many consumers in particular those from countries such as Zimbabwe,Zambia,Malawi and Botswana.

1. Firstly is is because anyone with a considerable amount of money can find a car which can suit their individual budget and needs.For example,if you have say even $2000 you can find a vehicle which has a mileage of less than 90 000Km.Before the introduction of Japanese used cars,it was quite hard to buy a reliable auto in excellent condition with the same amount of money.It is for this reason that we say your budget wont be much affected as compared to buying a brand new car from local dealerships.
2. Another reason we say so is because almost on a daily basis we receive a lot of people like you and me who come to invest in Japanese used vehicles.Most of our consumers happen to be normal civil servants from Zimbabwe,Zambia and Malawi who talk to us,tell us their budgets and the cars as well as amounts they are prepared to spend on their autos.We then go through the various cars available which can perfectly fit into their budgets.Most of them go home happy.Unfortunately some may not be lucky enough to get the cars of their choice either because we will be waiting for new stock or their budgets will simply wont be enough for any vehicle.
3. Transport is not all that expensive to such an extent that some ordinary men and women find it far much easier to have their vehicles transported from Durban South Africa to Zimbabwe,Zambia or Malawi.After buying the Japanese used cars,they have to pay the carriers which cost less than four thousand rands to have their vehicles transported to their home countries.This also means that your car is saved from unnecessary mileage increament and you also save on other costs which may be incured along the way.
4. If you are buying your Japanese used vehicle from us,we provide all our customers with transport to and fro either the airport or Durban station.This in a way also saves you money since its free of charge.If you were to arrive in Durban at night,you are likely to hire a meter taxi to take you to where you will be staying.The minimum they are likely to charge you is fifty rands,moving around Durban looking for the car which you need may also require that you hire another meter-taxi.If you are doing everything through us,you will enjoy added benefits of free transport to your hotel or lodge or guest house,free transport to our garages and back to your hotel.When you go back home,we will still provide the transport to Durban station or the airport at no extra charge.
5. You may also save on accommodation.The problem faced by many Japanese used vehicles buyers is that of accommodation.With little information and knowledge about Durban,they end up booking themselves in exepensive hotels which may put some unnecessary strains on their budgets.However there are lots of affordable and luxurious lodges and hotels around and in Durban where you can stay.Some of them are self-catering hence there wont be any need to spend money on take-aways unless you want to.A decent meal at one restaurant may cost you as much as two hundred rands per person.If you opt for a self-catering lodge or hotel then that amount could be enough for a small grocery to last you for at least two nights for three people.It depends on what you will be eating of course.If you are coming from Zimbabwe for example you can buy a 2kgs of hupfu [mobika sadza renyu ] for less than fifteen rands,buy a brai pack of chicken for almost thirty rands,tomatoes,onions,soups,oil and Cool drink wont exceed fifty rands,you may even buy some beef and pork.All in all two hundred rands is almost enough to buy you a grocery which may last you two to three days if you are running on a shoestring budget.Buying used cars from Japan should never be that expensive.

If you would like our assistance with regards to Japanese Used Vehicles,be it small cars,luxury vehicles,trucks or mini - bus taxes feel free to give us a call on +27837841046 / +27735476907.

We hope you will enjoy you stay in Durban as you find you dream used Japanese car,truck or mini-bus taxi.Wishing you all the best.