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Originally posted by Jon_Snow While I love the aesthetics of European cars they generally are more expensive and less reliable than their Japanese counterparts. My opinion is based on reviews and real world experience. The owner of the company I work for had to have the engine of his Audi replaced after 5 years and 50k. The dealership told him it was due to not being driven like a sports car. He once let me borrow the car took me 5 minutes to start the car. Apparently there is something wrong with the ignition. The key gets stuck, you have to push it a certain way to get it to turn. All this from a 60k+ car. Does one car condemn all European cars no but it's enough to dissuade me from buying one.

I know too many people happily driving beamers and Audi's for over 25 years to get that opinion. For the record I'm driving 100% Japanese with a Honda and a Toyota.

What about the Mini?

You'll find problem cars everywhere.

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Originally posted by Trance-M I know too many people happily driving beamers and Audi's for over 25 years to get that opinion. For the record I'm driving 100% Japanese with a Honda and a Toyota. What about the Mini? You'll find problem cars everywhere.

A friend owned a mini had nothing but bad things to say backed up with bad reviews. That's another example of good looks bad car. Jaguar is another...bad looks bad car.

If the Golf R is available here, or my dealership can get one for me when I'm ready to buy again, I'm def gonna get one. I want that AWD!!

I drive dis...

2014 E350 Sport Sedan, I'm in love with this beast.

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Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY I drive dis...

Maybe we can race once I get my Lancer Evo 9

2013 BMW 550i M sport...

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Originally posted by Dj Skez 2014 E350 Sport Sedan, I'm in love with this beast.

nice!!!!!

Still in a 2003 Honda Pilot EX. It gets the job done and is big and comfy on long trips. A bit expensive though MPG wise.

New transmission in it last winter. Has just over 150k miles on it (transmission went at 148k). I need a new windshield too, there is a crack along the top on the passenger side.

2003 Mazda Tribute. Has decent amount of problems but i still love my baby

1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. No issues and it's still on the original clutch.

I had a 2012 BMW 3 Series when I lived in the US. That was fun. Leased on the business, so I looked after it really well...

I should buy a new car, but I only use it once a week, so it's hard to justify. I was thinking about getting a 2013 Subaru Forester, because I go on fishing trips twice a year and it's a lot safer for country driving.

2009 mazdaspeed3. Stock 265 hp. Had it tuned to 300
At the wheels. Step Up wrx sti and evos

Right now I'm abusing a purple 1995 Ford Ranger while I search for something less awful

Must be a hatchback or station wagon, and be manual

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Originally posted by Swamper

Looks like a Fiero with a body kit haha

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Originally posted by Jon_Snow While I love the aesthetics of European cars they generally are more expensive and less reliable than their Japanese counterparts. My opinion is based on reviews and real world experience.

It is a grand exercise of two things- extensive marketing and after a while it becomes brand value. People who perceive that their Audi, BMW, VW or Mercedes is 'better' than an equivalent Japanese or domestic brand because its repeated often enough and seen through media placement, that it must be better and thus an aspirational object of desire. Given a wide swathe of the general public is mechanically illiterate cretins that don't know the difference between a turbo and an alternator, or see manufacturers numbers representing 'completely unbiased facts', they'll eat anything presented as a truth.
Plus, if you've ever paid a large amount of money for anything, having anything go wrong is a bitter pill to swallow and is simply brushed aside, rather than be proven that you are wrong and made a poor life choice.

I ended up with a Mercedes in our garage instead of a Camry, simply because a certain 'someone' wouldn't let go of it... its a slow as a Camry, its got about the same road holding, ride quality and build quality as a Camry. The differences thus far are:
It cost nearly 4x the price
It has some nice fittings, more features and other stuff
It costs anywhere between $800-2000 to have it serviced, compared to the Camry which would cost about $150-450
Its spare parts are 5-6x the cost of Toyotas
Its insurance is ridiculous

But most importantly, it means that I don't get nagged for being a "stingy tightarse" and get left alone with someone else's aspirations fulfilled.

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Originally posted by Lilith But most importantly, it means that I don't get nagged for being a "stingy tightarse" and get left alone with someone else's aspirations fulfilled.

HRH, indeed

I'm not even going to explain my levels of rage and anxiety.

My Holden Calais sedan, she got in an accident in years ago and it was written off.
My 4wd is 'too big' for the city
Her Corolla was sold years ago
I bought a little MX5 for her to learn to drive manual in, she hates it, gets sold a month later.
Can't drive my car, its just too insane
She wants a BMW or an Audi, I can't stop laughing and its NEVER going to happen while I still draw breath and can pull the trigger on money or a handgun.

So the Merc was a compromise and I have peace, less money... and I'm not paying for the upkeep.

Mostly I drive the RAV, but like today my wife wanted it for shopping so then it's the Honda, she hates parking the Accord.

Think both still look nice for their age, Honda 2008, Toyota 2005, both 2.0, but nothing special:





Edit: not 100% Japanese, rims both are Italian MAK's.

At work:



At home:

The "Face Celica". Can never unsee, lol.

Always there. Always looking, smiling.

First time seeing a Celica convertible. Interdasting.

yes.....

Not having any buyers remorse yet.

JDM impreza, spec c.

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