{"id":3259,"date":"2012-02-13T17:02:06","date_gmt":"2012-02-13T17:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njstateauto.com\/general-auto-news\/vintage-japanese-cars-becoming-popular\/"},"modified":"2012-02-13T17:02:06","modified_gmt":"2012-02-13T17:02:06","slug":"vintage-japanese-cars-becoming-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/vintage-japanese-cars-becoming-popular\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Japanese Cars Becoming Popular"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#039;s no surprise that small, fuel-efficient cars are popular among consumers. With an uncertain economy and high gas prices, it makes sense to downsize. However, there is one growing trend that may raise a few eyebrows. Over the last 10 years, vintage car enthusiasts have placed a premium on small Japanese cars and trucks from decades past, The Detroit News reports.<\/p>\n<p>The tendency is largely driven through nostalgia. Though the cars are certainly reliable, many adults who came of age as Japanese vehicles were making a splash in the &#039;70s and &#039;80s find themselves yearning for the experience of driving them once more. And unlike other vintage cars, Japanese models are not only easy to find but affordable as well.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It&#039;s a very special feeling I have for cars like these &#8211; the designs, the sound of the engines, the way they drive,&quot; Jun Imai, who owns two Datsuns from the 1970s, told the newspaper. &quot;They are so distinctive, yet most are approachable in terms of costs and availability.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Though decades-old imports from Japan have become increasingly popular among vintage car enthusiasts, current models are just as trendy. In particular, the recently redesigned <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/preowned\/index.cfm?make=Toyota\" class=\"dnautolink\">Toyota<\/a> Camry was a hit among consumers. According to Motor Trend, the manufacturer sold 28,000 vehicles in January, and Camry led the way &ndash; selling 55.9 percent more than last January. Other Japanese companies also reported growth including Nissan, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/preowned\/index.cfm?make=Scion\" class=\"dnautolink\">Scion<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/preowned\/index.cfm?make=Honda\" class=\"dnautolink\">Honda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#039;re looking for an older Honda or a more recent Toyota, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\" class=\"dnautolink\">New Jersey State Auto<\/a> Auction is likely to have you covered. With a wide variety of makes and models at affordable prices, there&#039;s something for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#039;s no surprise that small, fuel-efficient cars are popular among consumers. With an uncertain economy and high gas prices, it makes sense to downsize. 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