Move over, Norkis!

The demised or almost dead SUvic imported smuggled Japanese/US vehicles and suplus Korean vans market especially in Cavite is now being replaced by "localized" or refurbished (newly-painted and reconfigured) second hand Japanese minivans are selling like hotcakes in Cavite.

For instance, a company called RUSI (RUSI minivans) is earning alot because of its nice lookin refurbished and rebadged minivans.

The vans and mini-pick-ups are nice looking but the main selling point of the vehicles is the small 600 to 800cc fuel efficient Daihatsu and SUzuki engines.

The price ranges from 80,000 pesos only cah or installment.

It seems the Philippine market is really ready for small vehicles.

I hope Pinoy auto assemblers and manufacturers will take this an opportunity to build a Pinoy version.

The only downside is the maintenance aspect. Are their spareparts available?

Pinoy autoparts makers should also take this as another business opportunity...