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Toyota Porte is a small sized van from the Toyota lineup similar to the Peugeot 1007. The Porte, is a car with very unique styling. The car was was launched in 2004 and meant to be sold only in the japanese market.
The unique design features of the car include driver's side normal door and sliding door on the other side, asymmetrical seats, and a boxy shape which is in tandem with the Japanese car styling. The large passenger side sliding door is the main feature of the car. In fact the name of the car is given keeping in mind the door, the name 'Porte' is derived from the french word for door.
The Porte is a 2wd with automatic transmission. The engine fitted to the car is either a 1.3L VVti gasoline or 1.5L VTTi gasoline engine. The is prized at around US$ 17000 for the 1.3L version and US$19000 for the 1.5L version. The car has a capacity of 5 people. The interiors of the car is spacious and comfortable. The ride quality, although not very remarkable, is pretty good. The Porte is a great family car, specially for the urban areas.
When shopping for a new or used car it is important to do your research. Used cars may or may not carry baggage. You ought to study the CarFax reports. You ought to see the mileage the vehicle has and how many miles it is expected to have during its lifetime. It also important to analyze the expected car maintenance for a specific car. If the vehicle owner took great care of the car, has had all the oil changes, you will save on car repairs on a yearly basis. That savings can go towards the purchase of a better vehicle.
This is why we tend to recommend Toyotas. They last a long time, are cheaper to maintain, and are very reliable.
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