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new 2006 RAV 4 being unveiled by John Connel
(L), Managing Director of Toyota Jamaica,
while Hideo Matsuura (R) and Hon. Phillip
Paulwell looks on at their Spanish Town Road
office. |
Love
was in the air, or rather on the ground, as Toyota
Jamaica Limited unveiled their all-new 2006 Toyota
RAV4 sports utility vehicle. Car-lovers and others
turned out to get first glance of the dealer's
newest line for 2006 at a spectacular reception
held at their 427 Spanish Town Road showroom.
Toyota for 2006 has reinvented
the car-based compact sports utility vehicle
which they introduced a decade ago. Dubbed to
hit the sweet spot of the market that demands
the comfort of a car, the utility of a truck
and the performance of each, the 2006 RAV4 is
completely redesigned. Like its predecessor,
the Recreational Action Vehicle (RAV) which
is ideally suited for any setting, continues
to offer versatility but with increased size
and space, while maintaining its economical
nature and lower fuel consumption.
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BY: Christopher
Serju
The period November to January
is usually the best time to check the market for
new or used car purchases, as last quarter of
the year discounts on new and pre-owned vehicles
from dealers are usually matched by Christmas
specials from financial institutions offering
lower interest rates with longer repayment time.
Dealers are again likely to offer major discounts
with attractive incentives in the New Year, as
they try to clear old stock to bring in the latest
make and model vehicles. Dealers in pre-owned
vehicles are faced with a similar situation since
their vehicles are, for all intents and purposes,
also a year older.
Which option is the better deal?
In a bid to provide readers with the facts necessary
to make an informed choice, Buzzz spoke with Kent
LaCroix, Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Association
of Jamaica Ltd and Kenneth Shaw, President of
the Used Car Dealers Association. LaCroix’s
association is comprised of 22 certified new car
new dealers, while Shaw represents 130 Government-certified
dealers who trade in pre-owned vehicles. We also
got some feedback from Cleon Haughton, processing
manager of the COK Co-operative Credit Union,
one of the largest financial institutions of its
kind, in the region.
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