Autos in other countries -- Japan and Hong Kong
09-26-09, 05:11 PM
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Most mechanics/technicians advise you not to go more than two weeks, which is 14 days. That's their recommendation, not mine.
09-26-09, 05:18 PM
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btw, hopefully those mechanics are not still recommending oil changes at 3000 miles for normal usage, if so they need to get up to date on more than one subject.
09-26-09, 06:21 PM
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JDM Estima/Previa!!!
Hummer H1, not a smart choice in HK
I've posted this pic in another thread, but Toyota recently began selling the Vellfire, an Alphard-based derivative aimed at younger buyers.
Hummer H1, not a smart choice in HK
I've posted this pic in another thread, but Toyota recently began selling the Vellfire, an Alphard-based derivative aimed at younger buyers.
09-26-09, 06:32 PM
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Although, granted, not all engines are as unforgiving of extended oil changes as the Toyota/Lexus 3.0L V6, that engine was a good example of the sludge/gel you can get when you let the oil go too long.
09-26-09, 06:36 PM
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So the Previa is still in the JDM? I didn't know that. But, when I saw the picture you posted here, even before I read the label, that was my first reaction.....Previa. It has not changed its styling very much since back in the 1990's, when it was sold here in the U.S.....although the headlights/grille are somewhat sleeker.
However, I can understand its being dropped from the American market. It did not prove very popular here, whether RWD or AWD, and the tilt-over engine location was very hard to reach and service. The Sienna, which replaced it, of course, has been a huge success here.
However, I can understand its being dropped from the American market. It did not prove very popular here, whether RWD or AWD, and the tilt-over engine location was very hard to reach and service. The Sienna, which replaced it, of course, has been a huge success here.
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09-26-09, 06:42 PM
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So the Previa is still in the JDM? I didn't know that. But, when I saw the picture you posted here, even before I read the label, that was my first reaction.....Previa. It has not changed its styling very much since back in the early 1990's, when it was sold here in the U.S.....although the headlights/grille are somewhat sleeker.
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09-26-09, 11:52 PM
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09-27-09, 12:52 AM
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Nice photos. 
I've been to Japan before in the early '90s. Beautiful country, rich in culture and simply fascinating. Tokyo was enjoyable, a bit too hectic for my tastes but outside in the countryside where the true beauty of the country comes to life I think settling down could be great.
The issue of LHD cars in Japan is simple: it's a status symbol. It signifies "Hey, I am rich!"
Importing a LHD car into Japan is actually more expensive than buying one locally from what hear. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
I've been to Japan before in the early '90s. Beautiful country, rich in culture and simply fascinating. Tokyo was enjoyable, a bit too hectic for my tastes but outside in the countryside where the true beauty of the country comes to life I think settling down could be great.
The issue of LHD cars in Japan is simple: it's a status symbol. It signifies "Hey, I am rich!"
Importing a LHD car into Japan is actually more expensive than buying one locally from what hear. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
Were the batteries dead when you got back? Most modern computer-equipped cars have a small parasitic drag on the battery when the car is shut off, and it usually can go 10 days to two weeks before dying.
Anyhow, nice pictures.
It's interesting to see how the Japanese treat our LS460 is a Celsior taxicab.
That's probably because of taxation. Japan over-taxes everything, just like Western Europe. That, of course, means more money available for highway paving crews.
Anyhow, nice pictures.
It's interesting to see how the Japanese treat our LS460 is a Celsior taxicab. That's probably because of taxation. Japan over-taxes everything, just like Western Europe. That, of course, means more money available for highway paving crews.
09-27-09, 04:40 AM
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Amongst the Japanese, a LHD foreign car is considered a status symbol as far as I know. I've heard that some Japanese will go as far as tanning their left arms to indicate that they drive a "lefty".
09-27-09, 11:18 AM
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Check this guy's flickr set. Quite a load of pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7114457...7618605938050/
Nissan Elgrand
And Mazda 8 baby
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7114457...7618605938050/
Nissan Elgrand
And Mazda 8 baby
09-27-09, 04:33 PM
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Yeah......fickr has huge number of google photos of many different subjects. Some of my favorites are from the road trips.
OMG 
......look at the tall, narrow center of gravity on that thing. I sure wouldn't want to try throwing it around a corner. It almost reminds me of the classic British double-decker buses in London.
Nissan Elgrand
......look at the tall, narrow center of gravity on that thing. I sure wouldn't want to try throwing it around a corner. It almost reminds me of the classic British double-decker buses in London.