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Very few multi-purpose vehicles come along that can actually decrease in value but still remain a highly sought after and reliable vehicle.  The Toyota Ipsum is one of these vehicles, and they are just one in a long line of reliable and gas efficient Toyotas to come down the automaker’s production line.  The only way you can get your hands on one of these cheap Ipsums is to export into the country using a reliable Japanese used car exporter.  Why?  The Ipsum was never released in the North American auto market for resale.

The Ipsum is a seven seated vehicle that is roomy and comfortable.  If you have ever seen the Picnic or the Avensis Verso or even the SportsVan, then you have seen the Toyota Ipsum.  It is known simply as the Avensis in Australia and it is one of the most popular vehicles there.  The first time the Ipsum rolled off the production line was in 1995 with a version for export being released in 1996.  It had two four cylinder inline gasoline engines in a 1.8 and 2.0 liter version and was equipped with 16 valves and DOHC.  The Ipsum was also available in a 2.2 liter diesel engine.  When the second generation of the Ipsum was released, it was completely based on the Avensis platform.

The Ipsum never did make it into the North American market even though it was released as an export to Europe in 2001 with the second generation edition.  It is still being manufactured overseas and exported as the Avensis Verso, with Toyota updating the vehicles name to give it a more appealing and modern sound.  You can only find this compact minivan under the Ipsum name still in Japan.  There has been no third generation release as of yet and there is no word as to whether or not Toyota will update it for the 2010 model year.

Because it has only been released overseas, the only way you can get your hands on a cheap Ipsum is by going through a used car exporter.  If you use a reliable exporter like second hand cars - PicknBuy24.com you will be able to view pictures of the Ipsum you are interested in buying before making a commitment.  Currently this exporter has cheap Ipsums from 1996 to 2006, with the 2006 model costing you $16,350 with shipping and warranty included.  Other models start at $1,800, a far sight cheaper and in better condition than any comparable vehicle you will find on the used car lot.

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