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.

How To Safely Buy Your Used Japanese Car From Durban To Zimbabwe,Zambia,Malawi...and other African countries

Safely Import Your Japanese Second Hand Car To Zimbabwe,Zambia,Malawi or any other Country.

Buying  used cars from Japan should never be a hustle.So many questions pop up the moment you think or plan to import any second hand vehicle from Japan to Zimbabwe,Zambia or any country.Basically speaking,you start to worry about how you can safely import your car,do you have to buy it on the internet or you need to go on your own,how much is the car,duty or transport is gona cost me,where am i going to stay in Durban?However truth of the matter is importing Japan used cars to Zimbabwe,Zambia or any other African country is not all that difficult and expensive as most people would like to think.

Should I Buy A Second Hand Japanese Vehicle On The Internet?

Let us briefly tackle some of the above questions.Buying your car from Durban is cheap and easy.However most people now adays are purchasing goods and services on the internet and just wait for them to be delivered.If you are buying a brand new car,but to a certain extent you may also do that but you need to be cautious.Buying a used car on the internet is not highly recommended.Why?Simply because the outer body or the pictures you see on our or other websites may deceive you.All that glitters is not gold.It is always good to buy something which you have physically seen,touched and possibly tested.Our recommendation is for you to travel to wherever you want to buy the car from and see for yourself.

Iam sure you may have come acroos some people who bought things or even used cars on the internet only to be frustrated after receiving them.Sadly there wont be any refunds or exchanges so its your loss and the car dealer's gain.

Besides,the mere thought of giving your personal information to complete strangers freaks me out.The world of e-commerce is possibly one of the greatest innovations in information technology.However with it came corn-artists and scammers lurking on the horizon waiting for any simple move so that they can pounce on you the gullible and unsuspecting prey.Do not be a victim.Only buy from trusted sites if you decide to take that route.My advice,go and buy that vehicle on your own.

How Much Is Japanese Used Cars?

Another question which boggles the minds of potential buyers is the issue of prices of the cars.Basically speaking,this depends on a number of factors which you should be aware of.Things like the model,make,car type,size and most importantly mileage come into play.Truth is when it comes to used cars from Japan,they seem to have everything for everone.Even though the costs may be as high as $10,000 for some few selected cars,you can get some cars for sa little as $2000 or even less than a thousand dollars.A BMW 1999 model may go for as low as $5000 or less.Another  thing you need to budget for is transport.Most car carriers for Japan used vehicles normally charge three thousand dollars to the beitbridge border or to Botswana.

What To Do After Buying Your Car In Durban ?

When you are in Durban or any other country,once you buy the car make sure that the cars or car is loaded on the carrier in your presence.I have seen so many people purchasing their vehicles and being told to go and wait for the vehicles by the boarder or in Botswana.There is nothing wrong with that.However there are some unscrupulous Japanese used car dealers who will load a totally different car from the one you have purchased.You will only discover that across the boarder and there wont be any turning back.

I recently came across a guy who bought a white Toyota Rav4.He waited for his delivery at the boarder as per the car dealer's instructions [and just like anyone else].When the car was delivered he was surprised that the car was not only black but was a Yaris as well.Upon phoning the car dealer he was told that it was the driver's mistake and his car was mistakenly sent to Botswana hence he had to go there to fetch it.

After speaking to some of the drivers,i was told that thats what some car dealers do.They sell one car to three or five different people.They then run around to other dealers looking for the same car.If they get it in black and you had bought white,they will simply send it with no remorse.If they fail to get the same car they will have to wait for some new deliveries from Japan.That is very wrong,but unfortunately it is happening.

To sum it up all - come to buy the car on your own and make sure you get what you need.On the price side,you should roughly pay for the cost of the car,import duty,transportation fee  and the registration fee.That is how easy it is to buy a Japanese used car from Durban South Africa.

If you are coming down South to buy any Japanese used vehicle and you want to do it as safe as possible get all the assistance you would need by contacting Mr Kapingura or Mr Zhou on +27837841046 /+27735476907.They can organise transport to and from Durban station for you to some trustworth car dealers.They can also make accommodation arrangements for you in some of the safest but affordable hotels,lodges and guest houses around in and around Durban.