Tagged: buying
22 items tagged with "buying"
Honda Acty vs Suzuki Carry: Which Kei Truck Should You Buy?
Honda Acty vs Suzuki Carry head-to-head comparison. Engine, drivetrain, parts availability, price, and which one wins for your use case.
Are Kei Trucks Safe? An Honest Look at the Risks
The question every buyer's spouse asks. A straight answer on kei truck crash safety — what the real risks are, where the 'no crumple zone' criticism is fair, how speed and use change the math, and how to own one responsibly.
Best Kei Truck for Beginners: Top Picks at Every Budget
The best first kei truck at every budget level. From $5,000 beaters to $15,000 show-ready trucks, with specific model recommendations.
Buying a Kei Truck on Facebook Marketplace: What to Know
How to buy a kei truck on Facebook Marketplace without getting burned. Red flags, questions to ask, what to inspect, scam avoidance, and negotiation tips.
Kei Truck Buying Guide: How to Buy a Kei Truck in the US
The complete guide to buying a kei truck in America. Where to buy, what to look for, how much to spend, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Should You Buy a Daihatsu Hijet? The Complete Review
The Daihatsu Hijet is the second most popular kei truck in America — and some owners swear it's actually the best. Here's everything you need to know before buying one.
Just Bought a Kei Truck? Your First 30 Days Checklist
You just got the keys to your first kei truck. Here's exactly what to do in the first month — registration, insurance, maintenance, mods, and the stuff nobody tells you.
Daihatsu Hijet vs Suzuki Carry: The Ultimate Head-to-Head
The two most popular kei trucks in America, compared on every metric that matters — price, reliability, parts, power, comfort, and the stuff nobody tells you.
Is Buying a Kei Truck Smart? The Honest Pros and Cons
The brutally honest case for and against buying a kei truck. Cost, practicality, safety, resale, legal issues, and who should (and shouldn't) buy one.
Is a Kei Vehicle Worth It? The Real Math
A skeptic asked 'why tie up so much money in a tiny truck?' Here's the real math — total cost of ownership, 5-year comparisons, and when it does (and doesn't) make sense.
How to Buy a Kei Vehicle at Japanese Auction
A practical guide to buying kei trucks and cars at Japanese auto auctions — how the system works, reading auction sheets, using buying agents, and what it actually costs.
Kei Cars: The Complete Buyer's Guide for the US
Everything you need to know about buying a Japanese kei car in America. From the legendary ABC sports cars to practical city commuters — what they are, what they cost, and how to get one.
Kei Truck vs Full-Size Pickup: Which Is Better?
Kei truck vs full-size pickup comparison. Size, bed length, payload, fuel economy, cost, and when a tiny Japanese truck beats a Ford F-150.
Kei Trucks for Landscaping: The Small Truck Making Big Business Sense
How landscapers, contractors, and small service businesses are saving thousands by switching to kei trucks — and whether it makes sense for your operation.
Kei Vans: The Complete Buyer's Guide for the US
Everything you need to know about buying a kei van in America — from choosing between the Suzuki Every, Subaru Sambar Van, Honda Vamos, and more, to camper conversions, pricing, and what to inspect before you buy.
Buying a Kei Truck From Another State: How Title Transfer Actually Works
Buying a kei truck that's already titled in another state? How title transfer works, why an out-of-state 'Mini Truck' title can complicate things, and what to check before you drive to collect it.
Kei Truck Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
The pre-purchase inspection checklist for kei trucks. Frame, engine, transmission, electrical, body, tires, and documentation — with red and yellow flags.
What's My Kei Vehicle Worth? The Resale Value Guide
Data-driven guide to kei vehicle resale values in the US — price ranges by model, factors that move the needle, market trends, and how to get top dollar when you sell.
Subaru Sambar Buyer's Guide: The Kei Truck (and Van) That Does It All
The Sambar is the Swiss Army knife of kei vehicles — truck, van, supercharged, rear-engine, AWD. Here's everything you need to know before buying one.
Should You Buy a Suzuki Carry? The Complete Review
The Suzuki Carry is the most popular kei truck in America. But is it the right one for YOU? An honest review covering what it does well, what it doesn't, and who should buy one.
Why Can't I Buy a New Kei Truck in the US?
Suzuki and Daihatsu still build kei trucks. You still can't buy one new in America. The reason isn't one rule — it's three, and only one of them expires.
Will I Fit in a Kei Car? How to Find Out Before You Buy
Nobody publishes interior dimensions for kei cars, so "will I fit" gets answered by guesswork. Here's what's fixed by law, what actually varies, and how to measure before you spend $15,000.