Why are vehicles from Japan significantly cheaper than used vehicles in Canada?
Vehicles from Japan are cheaper than ones in North America because there are strict laws imposed on motor vehicles and they must meet excellent standards. This translates into people buying new vehicles more often, reducing the market for used cars which drives down the price. It must be kept in mind though that the reduced cost does come at a price. A vehicle that is not in Canada, must be shipped to Canada, which takes time.