All Japanese trade and most private sales go through their many auction houses. These are precise operations with hundreds of people in front of computer screens processing rapid turnovers. All auction cars are inspected and given an appraisal sheet showing interior and exterior condition by grade. Most cars have a much lower mileage than their UK equivalents, partly because Japan is a small country and residents are encouraged to walk or cycle in the towns.
On top of this most speed limits are less than 60mph so in general the cars travel more slowly; all Japanese cars are restricted to mph. In addition Japanese drivers are encouraged to sell their cars before they get too old, compared with the UK practice of hanging on to vehicles for a long time. To encourage quick turnover there is a very strict Japanese MOT equivalent called the Shakken, which includes rigorous emission testing.
To stimulate people to buy new cars, Japanese tax increases as cars age. Japanese parts are usually cheap so servicing is done on a regular basis. The myth that insurance is necessarily high on imported cars is simply untrue; there are many insurers who compete on prices for these cars. Contact us if you need to find one. All rights reserved. As we approach the 30 th birthday event of the Nissan Figaro, we wanted to look back at its history.
History of the Nissan Figaro. What Made the Nissan Figaro Different? But the Figaro was different. It was a neo-classic convertible coupe, with cues of 60s retro styling combined with more modern reliable Japanese mechanicals.
It was the perfect recipe for success. The most easily recognised feature of the Figaro must be its cabrio roof, which folds away easily into the upper boot allowing the driver to make the most of the summer sunshine.
It is the ultimate fun classic car! What Colour do Figaros Come In? It was originally made available to lucky buyers in one of four colour palettes, one for each of the seasons: Emerald Green for spring, Pale Aqua for summer, Topaz Mist for autumn, and Lapis Grey for winter. The Figaro body colour dictated the matching interior trim for each one, including the dashboard tops, leather seat piping, carpet and the horn button. Topaz Mist is the rarest Figaro colour and now the most desirable of the 4 with only around cars produced in this colourway.
Want to turn heads? What you really require is a Nissan Figaro. Cuter than a basket of puppies, the Figaro is notable for predating retro-styled cars from Volkswagen, Ford, Mini, and Chevrolet. Response was so enthusiastic, Nissan launched Figaro sales in Japan on Feb.
Limited to 20, units, Nissan officials expected demand to outstrip supply. They were right. Figaros were delivered, using a lottery system, in three allotments: an initial units, followed by two batches of cars later in What buyers received was a two-seat convertible coupe built on the Nissan Micra K10 platform, a banal economy car never sold in the U.
It comes in four colors, one for each of the four seasons: Lapis Grey for winter, Emerald green for spring, Pale Aqua for summer, and Topaz Mist for fall. Name your car accordingly.
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