According to a forecast by PwC, approximately 107 million vehicles will be manufactured worldwide in 2020. It’s a safe bet too that many of those vehicles will be Japanese. Approximately 7.83 passenger vehicles are produced in Japan each year.
A good number of those cars will find their way to America. That goes for car parts as well. In 2016, Honda produced two of the two selling cars in the U.S., the Accord and the Civic. In 2016, the top three important categories to the U.S. from Japan were vehicles ($50 billion), machinery ($29 billion) and electrical machinery ($1.6 billion). That means there are plenty of used engines California and in other parts of the U.S.
There are many benefits of Japanese cars including:
- Reliability: Japanese cars from trusted brands like Honda and Toyota are known for being some of the most reliable cars in the world. With proper maintenance and service, Japanese cars can last a long time with some owners reporting their cars can last up to 200,000 or 300,000 miles.
- High Quality: Strict quality tests in Japan ensure that when customers buy Japanese cars they are getting a quality product. Japanese used cars tend to be high quality as well. With high quality and creative designs, Japanese cars don’t become outdated easily and tend to keep their designs longer than some frequently resigned American or European cars.
- Bang For The Buck: In addition to being high quality and reliable, Japanese cars can usually be found for reasonable prices. Resale of Japanese used cars is pretty high as Japanese cars don’t depreciate as fast as other styles of cars.
If you’re in the market for a Japanese used car or a used Japanese engine, there are some important things to keep in mind:
- Japanese cars are generally smaller both in size and design. For American buyers, this can be a drawback as the size of a vehicle is often equated with its ability to withstand the impact of an accident. While there’s no definite proof of this, potential buyers may be turned off if they believe it’s true.
- Because of the reliability and durability of Japanese cars, a bigger down payment may be required even if you’re buying a used car. Depending on the age and condition of a vehicle, a bank may be less willing or more willing to loan more or less for a particular Japanese vehicle you may be interested in.
All that aside, if you’re not in the market for a used car, a new engine may what you need. But if you’re in search of used engines California, keep these things in mind:
- Make sure your engine actually has a problem. If a Check Engine Light comes on, there could be any number of reasons for the problem. An online search can help you diagnose the problem and auto parts stores allow customers to rent a diagnostic tool to fix the problem.
- Depending on what you’re looking for, a new engine ranges anywhere from $4,700 to $9,000. For that price, you can always buy a used vehicle. On the flip side, you might expect to pay anywhere from $1,800 to $4,000 or a used engine.
- Whether you’re buying a Japanese engines or American engines or Italian engines, it’s likely you’re not just paying for the engine. If you can’t swap engines yourself, you’re going to need the services of a mechanic, which could run you more than $1,000 in labor costs.
- Also keep in mind that imported engines from Japan, if used, have likely been remanufactured to meet industry standards. Rather than looking at it as buying trash, think of used engines for sale as being refurbished.
Ultimately, buying used engines California, Japanese or not, is going to come down to personal choice and whether or not it’s worth it. If you’re worried about your vehicle’s longevity, a new engine might be the best bet, but a used engine can be the way to go if you’re looking to spend a little less.
If you’re looking for other used car parts, imported engines from Japan or used Japanese transmissions are of high quality. If you’re in the market for used engines California, many used auto parts stores can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
