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Da Vinci

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Hizi gari hazikupata popularity hapa Kenya. Too bad one can't import any of them today kwa sababu ya age restrictions. They are very common on Tanzanian roads and there is one model you can find in Uganda, kwa sababu nchi hizi hakuna hizo sheria za miaka.

1. Toyota Mark II gx90
Hii ilikua inanunuliwa na matajiri. Haikutamba sana.
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2. Toyota Progrès
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3. Toyota Altezza
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Halafu sasa, my most favourite!
4. Toyota Brevis
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The Toyota Brevis is a twin of the Progrès, which was launched half a year before the Altezza/Lexus IS with a similar platform. Brevis was made with the concept of "Mini LS430". Unlike the Progrès, the Brevis aimed at younger customers, with Toyota saying it is intended to compete directly with imports like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. The Brevis has many styling cues from the Lexus LS 430, and was introduced at the same time as the Toyota Allion. Had this car been sold in markets other than Japan, it would likely have been sold as a model in the Lexus lineup. The price range would have been between the IS and the GS, which puts it in the US$30,000-$45,000 range at that time.

The chassis and powertrain is similar to the Progrès and the Lexus IS, with altered exterior styling and a differently trimmed interior. The headlamps consist of three round type beams. The center console houses an LCD monitor and an alloy-effect sound system which consists of an on-dash CD changer, DVD and MD playback, with seven speakers on the top model.

The Brevis is based on the same rear-drive platform as the Lexus IS, using a double wishbone suspension at all four wheels, with the wheelbase extended to 2,780 mm (109.4 in). In terms of size and weight, it stands between the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series. However, dynamically speaking it can hardly match the European rivals (in Toyota's brand images, that role is left for Lexus to fulfil), even though it rides on double-wishbone suspension. The suspension is set softer than the Lexus, steering is less direct, and its 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) kerb weight also harmed handling agility.[citation needed]

OptionsEdit
There are two choices of power plant: 2.5 litre or 3.0 litre straight-six (Toyota JZ engine), both front mounted, producing 149 kW (200 hp) and 164 kW (220 hp) respectively. Both are equipped with VVT-i and D-4 direct injection. It comes with 5-speed automatic (2WD car) or 4-speed automatic (4WD car) gearbox options, in which the 4WD option is only available for the 2.5 litre model.

Other options include a power-adjustable pedal, in which pedal positions can be adjusted to suit the driver's driving posture and the position of the pedals, steering wheel and driver's seat are memorized. There is also an electric rear sunshade and a radar cruise control system to ensure a safe following distance to the car ahead in correspondence to the traveling speed. All these are standard equipment. Also included are the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, ABS, and high intensity discharge HID headlamps.

Model changesEdit
The Brevis was changed in April 2004 as the mesh grille design was adopted for the front grille. Models after December 2005 come with EMV (with color backing guide monitor & window shade corner monitor) and also a DVD voice navigation system for G-BOOK and NAVI.AI-SHIFT (not applicable for 4WD models.)
 
Da Vinci said:
Hizi gari hazikupata popularity hapa Kenya. Too bad one can't import any of them today kwa sababu ya age restrictions. They are very common on Tanzanian roads and there is one model you can find in Uganda, kwa sababu nchi hizi hakuna hizo sheria za miaka.

1. Toyota Mark II gx90
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2. Toyota Progrès
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3. Toyota Altezza
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Halafu sasa, my most favourite!
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Any vehicle whose engine capacity is greater than 1800cc is always a tough sell as a private car locally.
 
Lakni sjaiona sense ya car age restriction. They'll argue dumping but huo ni upuss. I work with an American co. specialising in selling collector cars. In a month, they can make a sale of 450 cars, yet those things dont come at a cheap price. Kwanza nkiweza kuwa loaded naimport Chevrolet Bel Air 1956
 
Othello said:
Lakni sjaiona sense ya car age restriction. They'll argue dumping but huo ni upuss. I work with an American co. specialising in selling collector cars. In a month, they can make a sale of 450 cars, yet those things dont come at a cheap price. Kwanza nkiweza kuwa loaded naimport Chevrolet Bel Air 1956
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Your example is of two different categories.
Vintage is what you're describing.
What we have in Kenya is car dumping literally.
 
Othello said:
Lakni sjaiona sense ya car age restriction. They'll argue dumping but huo ni upuss. I work with an American co. specialising in selling collector cars. In a month, they can make a sale of 450 cars, yet those things dont come at a cheap price. Kwanza nkiweza kuwa loaded naimport Chevrolet Bel Air 1956
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Watufanyie kama ile ya States, only import a car after 25 years. Saa hii majamaa zinafurahia magari za 1995 kurudi nyuma.

Siwezi mind kushika Pajero ama Nissan Patrol TD42 za kunikimbiza Arabuko Sokoke Forest nikiona hawa temporary JazzLadies hawaleti shangwe.

Boni Forest sio salama tena. Kuna AlshaBabes huko.
 
Anglututu said:
Your example is of two different categories.
Vintage is what you're describing.
What we have in Kenya is car dumping literally.
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But do they consider whether it's a classic or not? And FYI, a collector car is not necessarily an extra old car. It could also mean those cars with that timeless designs. Some classify classics as a car older than 20yrs since manufacture.
 
Anglututu said:
What we have in Kenya is car dumping literally
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Not really. Kenyans buy what they can afford. What serikali ingefanya ni kuweka tarrif-like taxes. The older the car the higher the duty payable. Kama Tanzania. The less pollutant the car is should give an importer a handsome discount. That way you encourage them to import newer less pollutant models while at the same time you give them leave to buy according to their needs and desires. Gari siku hizi ni necessity, wala sio luxury any more!
 
Da Vinci said:
Not really. Kenyans buy what they can afford. What serikali ingefanya ni kuweka tarrif-like taxes. The older the car the higher the duty payable. Kama Tanzania. The less pollutant the car is should give an importer a handsome discount. That way you encourage them to import newer less pollutant models while at the same time you give them leave to buy according to their needs and desires. Gari siku hizi ni necessity, wala sio luxury any more!
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The Kenyan consumer is too gullible, and businesses too greedy and ignorant. It is possible to import quality old cars, but only if the consumer can discern quality, and businesses can resist the temptation to swindle buyers. An importer would rather pay $1000 for a car with 150,000 kilometers than pay $1300 for a car with 50,000 kilometers. This despite the fact that the price difference between the two cars will be even smaller after you factor in the logistics and other expenses. For instance, if the two cars incur $1000 each in logistics and other expenses, the total costs become $2000 and $2300 respectively.
 
upepo said:
The Kenyan consumer is too gullible, and businesses too greedy and ignorant. It is possible to import quality old cars, but only if the consumer can discern quality, and businesses can resist the temptation to swindle buyers. An importer would rather pay $1000 for a car with 150,000 kilometers than pay $1300 for a car with 50,000 kilometers. This despite the fact that the price difference between the two cars will be even smaller after you factor in the logistics and other expenses. For instance, if the two cars incur $1000 each in logistics and other expenses, the total costs become $2000 and $2300 respectively.
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Most often, the lower mileage will be on a newer car. Not always but mostly.
Over here, the newer the car the higher the taxation.


One way I advise fellows to keep their costs manageable is pay attention to rebadged models e.g. Toyota Dyna/ Hino Dutro, Nissan Vanette/ Mazda Bongo/ Mitsubishi Delica, Isuzu Elf/ Nissan Atlas/ Mazda Titan T7000, Mazda Premacy/ Nissan Lafesta, Mazda Bongo Brawny/ Toyota Hiace H200, Nissan ADVan/ Mazda Familia Van/ Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo, Nissan NV350/ Isuzu Como/ Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Van, etc.
 
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