For Performance & Reliability go JAP or GERMAN?
Discussion
Japanese for me. Generally speaking I find German cars a bit too substantially built, necessitating heavy, thirsty engines to get the best out of them. The Japanese generally tend to build their cars lighter, but are just as reliable, and the influence of motorbike technology on the Japanese car industry means they prefer to get their power from relatively small engines that perform economically if driven normally, but scream their heads off and provide slingshot acceleration if hoofed.
Obviously both countries make a lot of run-of-the-mill dross (most Toyota hatchbacks, most Volkswagen saloons), but as far as national sports car characteristics are concerned, I actually find the Japanese cars better suited to British A- and B-roads.
Obviously both countries make a lot of run-of-the-mill dross (most Toyota hatchbacks, most Volkswagen saloons), but as far as national sports car characteristics are concerned, I actually find the Japanese cars better suited to British A- and B-roads.
kambites said:
That, to me, would be a plus point, although I'd prefer it if they were 50 years out of date. 
50 years out of date would look very cool. 10 years out of date is just dissapointing when you have just spent 30k on an Evo or Impreza and it feels like you are sitting in a Rover 75 from 1990 lol.
pbickerd said:
The other problem is, as much as I love Japanese cars, the interiors are alwass about 10 years out of date 
Exactly the conclusion i came to. You often find that although Jap cars are spec'd with all the electric toys, really nice seats eg recaros the dashboards are often shockingly bland grey items.dave
Jap cars are designed for right hand drive too, whereas german cars are designed for left and then adapted in the design process for right hand drive. So with my purist hat on I would consider a Jap car would be better and they are also more reliable IMO.
Saying that I have a german perfomance car and a swedish estate in the drive!
Saying that I have a german perfomance car and a swedish estate in the drive!
bronson0404 said:
Im undecided which way to go, i have owned both Jap n German cars but still cant decide, which do u prefer?
American! It does depend on price but having owned Jap, German and American. The American has been the most reliable, offers the most performance out of the box and has the highest (HP wise) and cheapest tuning ability. Edited by 300bhp/ton on Friday 18th February 12:09
Honda interiors are hugely superior to Nissan/Toyota etc. in my opinion. They are also nicer cars to drive and own.
I've had a '97 Civic three-door for five years now, and know the original and only previous owner - it's on 124000 miles and nothing has broken in that time. Replaced nothing but consumables. If it dies, I'll be looking for something almost identical to replace it, but hopefully with lower miles. Driving doesn't get much cheaper.
My wife also has a Civic (2000 model). It's as good.
I've had a '97 Civic three-door for five years now, and know the original and only previous owner - it's on 124000 miles and nothing has broken in that time. Replaced nothing but consumables. If it dies, I'll be looking for something almost identical to replace it, but hopefully with lower miles. Driving doesn't get much cheaper.
My wife also has a Civic (2000 model). It's as good.
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