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Toyota Reports All-Time Best-Ever Certified Used Vehicle Sales

12 May 1999

Toyota Reports All-Time Best-Ever Certified Used Vehicle Sales for Third Consecutive Month

    TORRANCE, Calif., May 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A.,
Inc., reported today the best-ever month in Toyota Certified Used Vehicle
sales history for the third-consecutive month.  It also is the second
month-in-a-row that it has sold more than 10,000 units in one month.
    April sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled 10,414, an increase
of 30.5 percent compared to April 1998.  Calendar-year-to-date sales total
35,637, up 26.3 percent compared to the same period last year.
    "After posting our third record-breaking month of sales, there's no doubt
that consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of purchasing a Toyota
Certified Used Vehicle," said Guillermo Hysaw, TMS corporate manager, used
vehicle operations department.  "With certifications and sales at an all-time
high, we're in position to enjoy another strong month of sales in May."
    The Toyota Used Vehicle program, established in 1996, provides the best
pre-owned warranty in the industry.  The warranty, from date of first use,
includes six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain coverage, as well as an optional
comprehensive 100,000-mile vehicle service agreement.  And, 24-hour roadside
assistance also is provided free of charge for one year.
    All 1995-1999 Toyota models with less than 55,000 miles are eligible for
the program.  Prior to sale, each vehicle receives a rigorous 128-point
inspection of all mechanical and safety functions, as well as overall
appearance considerations.

    The top ten Toyota Certified Used Vehicle dealers for April were:
    1. Roseville Toyota, Roseville, Calif.
    2. Longo Toyota, El Monte, Calif.
    3. Hamer Toyota, Mission Hills, Calif.
    4. Elmore Toyota, Westminster, Calif.
    5. Toyota of Escondido, Inc., Escondido, Calif.
    6. Miller Toyota, Manassas, Va.
    7. Toyota of North Hollywood, North Hollywood, Calif.
    8. Colonial Toyota, Inc., Milford, Conn.
    9. Beaman Toyota Co., Nashville, Tenn.
   10. Amity Toyota Superstore, Amityville, N.Y.