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If you are looking for a retro-inspired, capable off roader you can’t go far wrong with the Toyota FJ Cruiser. What started out as a design concept turned into one of Toyota’s most interesting cars of the 2000s. In this buyers guide we are going to be looking at everything you need to know about …
The Subaru Legacy GT is one of the best JDM wagons of all time (although various export models were available). When I was growing up, the Legacy GT was a fairly common sight on the roads here in New Zealand. Subaru was the king of fast wagons in the mid-late 1990s (with perhaps only Volvo …
Following on from the first gen MX-5 Miata (NA), the Mk2 (NB) had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, Mazda retained the formula that made the NA such a widely loved sports car. While some were disappointed by the lack of pop-up headlights and similar performance, the slightly more refined and modern driving experience won many …
Since the early 1990s (technically 1989) Lexus has worked hard to become a byword for dependable luxury. If you want to treat yourself to a comfortable, reliable, and opulent vehicle that typically exceeds the standards of European prestige brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, then Lexus is the ticket. Lexus’ first foray into the luxury vehicle …
Toyota has Lexus. Honda has Acura. Mazda had Amati (emphasis on the had … which is a story for another time, and an interesting one at that) Subaru has … head gasket issues? Just joking. But what about Nissan? Nissan’s luxury export brand is Infiniti; taking some of Nissan’s best vehicles (particularly those originally intended …
Over several decades, Acura has built a solid reputation for taking Honda’s already excellent reliability, quality and pursuit of driving enjoyment, and packaging this in a more luxurious form. Although Lexus is probably the most well known of the Japanese luxury “export brands”, Acura actually came first with the release of the Legend and the …
Mazda has been on a tear in recent years, building a range of stylish, comfortable, practical and well-performing vehicles in key segments like the SUV space (with such popular cars as the CX-5 and CX-9). It is good to see Mazda having this brand revival, after sitting somewhat in the doldrums in the mid to …
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has become one of the world’s most loved and popular sports cars. The first generation model reintroduced the British-style “wind-in-your hair” style motoring and it was such a hit that the MX-5 has become the best-selling two-seater convertible sports car of all time. This buyer’s guide will give you all …
After several years of bringing you detailed classic car buyer’s guides, hands-on product reviews and interesting car facts, we have an exciting new development. We have recently launched a classified system, giving you the ability to list your classic car for sale. List Your Car For Sale For Free For a limited time we are …
When upgrading, fixing/repairing, or otherwise modifying a car, you might have the opportunity to purchase a JDM engine. But are JDM engines any good? In this edition of Car Facts, we are going to look at the pros and cons of using a JDM engine in your car. NB: For the purposes of this article …
