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If you really want to make an investment, better to deposit them in a bank or buy a land. I mean, those are two entirely different vehicles and each one of them would give you different outputs. Owning a KDH would have the resale value, practicality and go anywhere advantage. But the Shuttle would be much of a sportier and comfortable drive at the expense of resale value and expensive running costs. A car would carry a bit of more prestige than a Van here in SL. Anyway whether you go for a van or a car deep down inside it’s just A to B transportation so, it’s your choice.

It's time to replace the shocks on my Axio NZE-141. As the TL OEM shocks (which are also KYB, albeit a higher grade) are prohibitively expensive - the typical choice is the regular KYB replacement shocks available in Sri Lanka. None of the European/US brands (Monroe etc) make shocks for the JDM cars. However, in my experience the aftermarket (non-TL) KYB shocks for Axio/Allion etc tend to sit a little higher than the official OEM shocks and also give a stiffer ride - particularly in the front. Does anyone have experience in replacing these with 'used' (called reconditioned, although there is no such conditioning) OEM shocks? If so, what is the expected mileage for a fairly ok set of shocks? Any other thoughts/ options you have tried? Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Most of the cars does not sell cause sellers are asking for ridicules prices. If you do a proper market research and price it correct any thing will sell.

10 years is a long long time. Thinking that far ahead when buying a vehicle doesn't make sense. Lot's of variables could change. And the 'Toyota nam market' ideology has been changing over the years. I know this by experience I sold a Honda Fit hybrid within hours of advertising last year when Two people I know struggled for weeks to sell....surprise surprise an Allion and an Axio. So really don't base your car buying decision on Resale value. Think of what you requirement is. If an investment that is likely to pay dividends in 10 years is what you're after Don't buy a vehicle Buy a plot of land those things hardly depreciate.

Yeah when finding a Toyota you need a bit of a luck as well. Got a 2004/2007 Allion 240, 2 years back. 100k on the clock. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Love the ride and the comfort ❤️

I would never recommend used shock absorbers. Like other pointed out, most of them might have been sitting with water, dust and rust. I personally had bad experience after using KYB Excel-G in my previously owned Corolla 121, so I would never recommend anyone to use them. I bought them from the agent (T**s agencies) but after installing the I experienced no difference in ride height but a significant reduction in comfort. Usually reconditioned(G,X and Luxel grades) are more comfortable than the brand new imported xli,gli,lx limited variants. But with the new shocks I was amazed how comfortable was the brand new imported ones. Even on the carpeted roads I felt a notable reduction on comfort. On the other hand handling was much better and I would still choose 121 over a 260 Allion anytime for driving pleasure. At the moment I prefer a comfortable and relaxing drive over a sporty drive without hesitation. I also heard that Toyo Lan uses higher quality grade of KYBs but don't know about the truth.@kflyer What is the price Toyo Lan quoted for shock absorbers? I also need to change the shocks of my 260 Allion and I will not put KYBs ever again, because I bought the car recently and hope to keep it for another 4-5 years.