As far as used cars go, you can’t do much better than the Toyota Prius

Particularly in this economy, it’s no wonder used car sales retain their prevalence to new car sales in America. Opting for a used vehicle is typically a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new vehicle because car buyers evade paying for the depreciation that comes at a big expense with new vehicles.

However, many car buyers find that the catch-22 of such a money saving tactic often means sacrificing reliability and quality for a low price tag. But Toyota NJ dealers car buyers can avoid compromising quality much the same as they can avoid can paying for the cost of a new vehicle’s depreciation by conducting simple research.

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What the Toyota Tundra brings to the table

Here’s an oxymoron: the casual pickup truck buyer.  Pickup truck buyers aren’t casual.  Pickup truck buyers are a devoted, fanatic breed who can tell you with more certainty how much payload a Dodge Ram 1500 can take than the month their wife’s birthday falls in.  Pickup truck buyers, they want a truck that can haul stuff, a payload capacity of at least half a ton; they want road monsters that make compact and smart cars duck for cover on the shoulder.  Yes, this much is true. … Continue Reading

The Prius is coming! The Prius is coming!

Toyota Motor Sales will validate their status as a leader in automotive hybrid technology with the arrival of a plug-in version of the Prius Hybrid. Talk of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) has been circulating for some time now, leaving eco-conscious drivers drooling with anticipation for the PHV’s arrival.

The desire to get your hands on the vehicle may not be fulfilled in the near future, but Toyota didn’t become the front runner in sustainable mobility by procrastinating. As it turns out, the company is as much a leader in the safety of vehicles as they are in the hybrid technology of vehicles.

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Multi-Terrain Selector on new 4-Runners mean it is one SUV ready for adventure

The Toyota Forerunner is new and improved!  The 2010 model at your Staten Island new Toyota dealership has a lot of cool features for the rugged driver craving some off-road adventure.

I recently had a chance to test drive one and let’s just say I had a great time.  A Friday afternoon well spent!  The Forerunner comes in three different models: SR5, Trail and Limited.  I drove the Trail.  I found it to drive very smooth and evenly, even on the off beaten path!  This model has several features that help it do well off road.  One is the Crawl Control.  What this does is help the Toyota car dealers NJ truck brake going up or down a hill and modulates the throttle automatically.

The Forerunner also has special tires that are designed for that perfect off-road experience.  The upholstery is waterproof, which came in handy!  Another feature that helped me keep my eye on the trail were the audio controls on the steering wheel.  I am a frequent channel changer and this has gotten me a few close calls in cars that do not have this feature!

For an SUV that is used off road by many of it’s loyal drivers, it also did well on the traditional highway.  The Trail model has a V6 engine that delivers 270 HP.  Very impressive!  Another attribute is the large cargo space- perfect for transporting your child to college, friends to the movies, and so on!  This Staten Island new Toyota SUV really is great and worth checking out!

A feature that makes the 2010 Forerunner really stand out is the Multi-Terrain Selector.  This feature will most likely be found on the 2011 Toyota NJ model that is scheduled to come out in Fall 2010.   Instead of writing about this nifty gadget, I found a video that I feel does more justice in describing it to you.

Mutil terrain selector video

Toyota car dealers NJ currently carry this awesome vehicle and the friendly staff are waiting for you to come in and check it out!

Toyota provides status on its progress in promising to help environment

Grandma always said, “Waste not, want not” and Toyota is taking that to heart with its participation in the WasteWise program in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Toyota dealers in New Jersey are proud to be on board.

A Toyota official says this “program is a great opportunity to recognize the efforts of Toyota associates that contribute to our waste reduction and recycling efforts every day” and Toyota car dealers NJ hope that will trickle down to their individual dealerships. … Continue Reading