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Toyota Estima Fuel consumption, and who even gives a rats?

By guest blogger Brett Phillips How often does it happen to you that you’re bragging about the wondrous virtues of your sacred automobile, when the inevitable question drops…? What’s the fuel consumption like? As a Toyota Estima enthusiast, people ask me the very same thing (after first asking what [...]

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Japanese Car Imports: Toyota Estima Vs Nissan Elgrand

Have a tribe of your own and thinking to get a people mover? Let’s find out why Toyota Estima and Nissan Elgrand are so popular with Antipodeans and which one is a perfect fit for you. If you don’t consider yourself a car enthusiast, the market is full of exciting choices. You’ve got an Imax, a [...]

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FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: Don’t Place a Deposit on a Vehicle Until You Read This Blog Post

Special thanks to my customer Michael Sleeman, who inspired me to write this post and even film a video on the topic (me on camera is always a huge blow to my self-esteem, but you gotta do what you gotta do)! In September of 2020, I did a couple of free mileage + auction grade checks by VIN number [...]

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Romance with Tono.

In my world of Japanese imports everyone wants a Tono. If Tono isn't there, drama unfolds: Oh noooo... how come it's not there? Why? Can you get us one? We can't drive like this... To clarify: TONO Cover is OPTIONAL and not every Estima GSR50/55 comes with it. (Elgrand E52 should always come with o [...]

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3 Common Rookie Mistakes When Buying an Import

In the world of fab Japanese imports, I often have to deal with a very special breed of clients. Bright eyed excited newbies. They’ve just found out about the imported cars from Japan and have been hit with a few truths: They don’t need to strain their bank account and buy a brand-new Kia to have [...]

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New Cars Vs Used Cars?

Which one should you buy? We find the Australian market continuously flooded with new model vehicles from the highly competitive Chinese, Korean and Japanese auto industries. From cheap ‘hot hatches’ to the most luxurious people movers and SUV’s, the options seem endless... But, where to begin when [...]

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VICTORIAN ROADWORTHY: How to Transfer Estima or Elgrand Purchased in NSW. All You need to know

I’ve recently received an email from Anthony, who is looking to buy an Estima from NSW and has a few questions regarding VIC Roads transfer. I thought no one can give better answers than Jad, my new customer from Melbourne who purchased Nissan Elgrand and successfully transferred it in their names [...]

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Toyota Estima. Advantages and Disadvantages.

Some Advantages and Disadvantages - With Tim Neill It’s great for school drop offs and pick-ups. You can enjoy it on the long road trips and the short weekend drives. Perfect for Bunnings and Ikea shopping frenzies. Car-pooling with friends? No problem! Wherever your life takes you, Toyota Estima d [...]

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Why is Delica still an import favourite in Australia?

There’s something magical about discovering a new road. In the Australian Alps. At 100 km/h. Behind the wheel of a brand new limited-edition $1.6 million Nissan GT-R50. You’ve managed to secure that blue one with the gold accents and you’re on top of the world: the music is blasting, and the wind is [...]

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How to Read an Auction Report. You need those basics.

99.9% of all Japanese imports are sold through the auction houses, where each vehicle is issued an auction report with the grade. It’s a one-page card that lists make, model, VIN number, mileage, features and problems + other bits and pieces. Auction report comes in Japanese, however even if you d [...]

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