While the Big 3 U.S. automakers may be a patriot’s first choice for models that represent America, in terms of construction and parts sourcing, it may be worth taking a look at used Toyota cars in New Jersey.

Cars.com issued a report recently that found four of the models in the Toyota line were in the top-10 for American parts use and construction including the Camry, Sienna and Tundra.

“In today’s global economy, there’s not an easy way to determine just how American a car is,” said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief. “[Our] American-Made Index helps consumers identify the most American vehicles based on production location, percentage of domestic-parts content and American sales volume.”

Indiana-made used Toyota Siennas from 2006 could provide families with the ability to fit nine passengers at once, while adding cargo space if the third-row seat is folded down according to Edmunds.com editors.

It is one of their most highly recommended minivans because of features like cargo hooks, storage compartments and a smooth-handling suspension that makes it “clearly one of the category front-runners,” they said.

Some fans of Toyota‘s Prius may find it better to buy a used version of the car manufacturer ‘s popular hybrid car in an effort to avoid being placed on a waiting list that, according to the New York Times, is several months long.

The third generation of the fuel-efficient vehicle has been an “instant hit” in Japan with approximately 80,000 orders prior to the car being officially placed on sale and has begun entering American showrooms, which in turn is creating a buzz, according to the article.

Yet, because of the popularity of the car, the waiting lists to purchase one have become long. In the U.S., one reason may be because of government tax incentives for residents who buy fuel-efficient cars.

People interested in used cars in New Jersey may find comfort that they can bypass the waiting game buy purchasing a used Prius.

According to the editors at Edmunds.com, the 2009 Prius has “outstanding fuel economy” and is “particularly well-suited to the city,” thanks to its ability to spend more time in full-electric mode during stop-and-go driving.

While the new Prius, as well as some other Toyota models, will have new plastics from plant material, a used Prius may offer environmentally friendly features for those looking at used cars in New York.

The Prius will now come with some of its plastics made from a combination of petroleum and plant materials, which Toyota says will help to reduce carbon emissions caused by producing the car by about one-fifth.

They say the goal is to have the new plant-based plastic make up about 60 percent of the interior of the car, as well as some Lexus models across the range in the next couple of years.

Since the plants help to trap carbon dioxide, the company says that it can be more green when it uses them to make the plastics used in trim and seat cushions.

But those looking at a used Prius may find a similar nod to the environment, especially in the first model released here in 2001.

Features like the anti-lock brakes that helped recharge its hybrid powerplant allow city drivers to use less gasoline, helping it to reach an EPA-estimated 52 miles per gallon in urban areas.

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