You know all the names: Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru, Isuzu. Have you owned one? Anyone who has owned a Japanese vehicle knows that these cars, trucks, and SUVs are made to last, with many of them running on the same engine for over 200,000 miles or twenty years easily. Additionally they are great looking vehicles both inside and outside, and they tend to be extremely fuel efficient vehicles. The mileage people get out of these vehicles is probably the biggest factor in their purchases.
With the global economy being in such bad straits, many people are looking for a way to cut costs starting with the amount of gasoline they need to get them through the week. A Japanese car is a good investment in that it helps save gas, with many of them getting 38/52 city and highway miles per gallon. The cars are sturdy, and with proper maintenance they can last you for many years to come. They are built to last as they have shown over and over and they are easy to import into the United States.
If you already own a Japanese car and are looking for parts for it, consider contacting an importer for your parts. You will save considerable amounts of money on them as compared to buying them from a local dealership.