American Vs, Japanese Vs, European

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Originally posted by askia47
Well guess what.........
While parts of the data said here is true, one region is better than another

sorry to say this frustrated palm but all american companies have problems plain simple and it's pretty much a damn fact. European cars are a tad pricey, and Japanese cars are more reliable than american car companies. is that right or wrong?

Here is the heirarchy of which region has the best vehicles

Japanese
European
American
Korean
That is A DAMN FACT. Deny it and that is your opinon and not fact.
Each region has it's own problems but America has the worst. Not all american cars suck yet the majority rules. Plain simple.
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Well, I used to read your posts, but after a series of statements as ignorant and misinformed as this, I'm moving you to my Ignore list. I refer you to my 'cultural bias' post a page or two earlier in this thread...

For what it's worth, I had more trouble with my Japanese car ('85 Supra) by a long shot than I've had with two '95 Neons (supposedly the worst car on the face of the planet, according to the conventional wisdom people seem to 'know'), and it was much harder to work on and way more expensive to fix.

So take your Japanese superiority and peddle it somewhere else.
 
Originally posted by M5Power
True, but remember, Skylines are primarily rear-drive unless wheels begin to spin.
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Ah yes, I forgot about this. the added weight is always there however.
 
Originally posted by askia47
Well guess what.........
While parts of the data said here is true, one region is better than another

sorry to say this frustrated palm but all american companies have problems plain simple and it's pretty much a damn fact. European cars are a tad pricey, and Japanese cars are more reliable than american car companies. is that right or wrong?

Here is the heirarchy of which region has the best vehicles

Japanese
European
American
Korean
That is A DAMN FACT. Deny it and that is your opinon and not fact.
Each region has it's own problems but America has the worst. Not all american cars suck yet the majority rules. Plain simple.
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What, Japanese companies have little or no problems?
Survey done buy the RSO:

Japanese companies with major problems in past ten years:

Honda
Mazda
Toyota
Subaru (with only two of their cars)
Mitsubishi (one car)

There is more but the next page is missing, will have to go back to get another copy tomorrow. The fact is just because a company has problems, doesnt mean it is bad. No region is better than the next, no region has the worst cars. Hell even German cars have had some problems in the past and they are usually the most refined ( can stand a roll over at 165MPH and walk away from the scene) cars in the world...
 
Originally posted by KikoSanchez
first pushrods are very old technology, and second i didnt say old tech couldnt make power, it can. i just said they still use alot of old technology.

and now you people are saying that certain regions' cars are better than others. I believe each region excels in certain areas, and no one regions' car is better. i think japanese excel in reliability and quality. european excel in great fit&finish and of course some great design, and american cars excel in making easy power and recall reports :)
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Actually the reason why the few componies that use 'old tech' stuff is because it works. Why throw it out? Plus it saves money for the consumer buying and maintaining the car. In the old days all you needed were some wrenches, a screwdriver, and a weekend and you could fix/modify a car. Nowadays you need a specially qualifyied technition or a $60 manual and a bunch of expensive equipment to fix a car. In some ways the new technology is better, but sometimes its more work than it is worth. 70% of a modern car is controlled by a computer these days...
 
It isnt really a comparison. It's just a couple of ppl going 'japanese cars are better bc *insert random good thing here*' which makes them better than everything else'. Most everybody else is going 'u cant make a comparison bc its all based on opinion.' I tend to side with the latter group.
 
It is getting old I must admit and getting nowhere, but Im not about to let some people who dont know much about cars try and compare them(not all of you apply to this). Some people think that because they handle bad in the game it must be true in real life, geez...
 
Originally posted by advanR
Ah yes, I forgot about this. the added weight is always there however.
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Fair point, especially with the Skyline's extremely advanced (i.e. very heavy) system.
 
Originally posted by Frustrated Palm
Actually the reason why the few componies that use 'old tech' stuff is because it works. Why throw it out? Plus it saves money for the consumer buying and maintaining the car. In the old days all you needed were some wrenches, a screwdriver, and a weekend and you could fix/modify a car. Nowadays you need a specially qualifyied technition or a $60 manual and a bunch of expensive equipment to fix a car. In some ways the new technology is better, but sometimes its more work than it is worth. 70% of a modern car is controlled by a computer these days...
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good points, my dad is always groaning and moaning when he has to work on cars 'nowadays' and always brings up the good old days :lol:
 
S***, Korean cars are way better than those crappy American cars from Detroit.

BTW, Where are the Austrailian, and Korean cars
 
Originally posted by askia47
This is not your favorite manufacters thread and i propose something different. What region has the best cars and what region has the most potential . My thoughts?

America cars do not suck, yet they are weak and well it is the truth. Sure america had the Dodge Charger and Shelby's but lets talk about the present. Some could argue that American cars are much better yet you can't beat facts.

American cars are not dependable where Japanese cars are. Also Japanese cars have more potential because they can be customoized better. While America has their Mustangs, Vipers and Corvettes, Japan has became famous over night with their Skylines, rx-7s, supras and more. Also while Americans cars NOW have some muscle a lot of people llike to gaze yet never buy, while Japanese cars get more praise even with their less impressive stats and smaller size.

European Cars factor in here too, yet thats a whole other story and i will post on it later.
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You are absolutely correct, in every way!!!!!!!!!!:D
 
Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
S***, Korean cars are way better than those crappy American cars from Detroit.

BTW, Where are the Austrailian, and Korean cars
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:lol: My opinion of you has soooo gone downhill recently.
 
Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
S***, Korean cars are way better than those crappy American cars from Detroit.

BTW, Where are the Austrailian, and Korean cars
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Not a chance in my book. My worst experience was with a Korean car(I thought it was Japanese till you guys corrected me). Pile of crap right off the showroom floor. I will never make that mistake again.
 
Korean cars are worse than American cars! Personaly I like Japanese cars. You can tune thoes things to hell! I've seen an integra LS motor (1.8 L) with 500 hp!
 
Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
S***, Korean cars are way better than those crappy American cars from Detroit.

BTW, Where are the Austrailian, and Korean cars
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Shows how much you know about cars(in other words nothing)...
 
What the **** is this thread about? No way in hell can you compare one continent's cars with another. We all have a hard enough time comparing cars from within a single continent, never mind generalising them all into one "Continental Car" that shows off all the pros and cons of the cars designed and built in that continent.
 
Originally posted by askia47


Here is the heirarchy of which region has the best vehicles

Japanese
European
American
Korean
That is A DAMN FACT. Deny it and that is your opinon and not fact.
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:lol: Whatever.

Maybe you could break down the European countries like you did for Asian countries. Or is there not a European country who's reputation you're trying to prop up like you're obviously doing for Japan.:rolleyes:

This whole thread is pro-Japanese crap. All you people with anime avatars, posting endlessly about drifiting and Initial D are getting a little tiresome.

If I had money I'd probably buy a late model Viper as I do not like the newer style as much. As far as reliability goes... if you can afford a Viper it's a moot point.

If Korea has the worst cars why do they have the best warantee?
 
I'd much rather buy a Korean car than a American car, but I defiantly buy a European (to many countries to mention) car over a Korean car. I would buy a Japanese car over any other car.
 
Originally posted by KikoSanchez
korean cars have made vast improvements in the past few years though and i have much more respect for them now than i did 3 years ago
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Moi aussi. Korean cars today (Hyundai Tiburon, XG350, Santa Fe, Kia Optima, Sorento) are MUCH better than Korean cars of even just three years ago (Sephia, Nubria :rolleyes:...). Korea is making vast improvements. Warranty, especially. If only they could help out their own resale values...
 
Originally posted by milefile

If Korea has the worst cars why do they have the best warantee?
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Another fair point, though the true details of your warranty, milefile, are fairly clear when examined closely. Hyundai figures -- and probably right-on -- that most Americans will sell their car well before that ten-year warranty is up. Their warranty, along with partner Kia's, is only transferrable to second owners if they are in your immediate family. This way, Korea figures, in five years when you might be looking to sell, Korea no longer has to cover the car if it's sold outside your family.
 
Originally posted by M5Power
Another fair point, though the true details of your warranty, milefile, are fairly clear when examined closely. Hyundai figures -- and probably right-on -- that most Americans will sell their car well before that ten-year warranty is up. Their warranty, along with partner Kia's, is only transferrable to second owners if they are in your immediate family. This way, Korea figures, in five years when you might be looking to sell, Korea no longer has to cover the car if it's sold outside your family.
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True, but they still give you what you'd have to pay for with any other company.

But this whole thread is just another place where a bunch of white kids who wish they were Japanese can comiserate.
 
Originally posted by sinbad
What the **** is this thread about? No way in hell can you compare one continent's cars with another. We all have a hard enough time comparing cars from within a single continent, never mind generalising them all into one "Continental Car" that shows off all the pros and cons of the cars designed and built in that continent.
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Finally someone has summed up the idiocy that is this thread. And I have only myself to blame for continuing it....
 
Originally posted by Hooligan
Finally someone has summed up the idiocy that is this thread. And I have only myself to blame for continuing it....
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You can blame me, I appreciate taking blame.
 

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