jap or german

[Nezmond]

Unfortunately barring the 350Z it does seem that the japs are lagging behind again as said before.

I do think that when the new nsx, gtr and supra are released it will be back on an even footing again!!

[MalcQV]

Didnt help matters that i had a drive of one at a honda open day, that really was a case of good idea/bad idea

I agree its very rare that a car looks good from all angles, and that engine is superb!!

Never a good idea to drive a superb car then get back in to a "normal" car

[Fishr]

I have been driving Hondas for the last 7 years, starting with an Accord, Prelude, Civic and now an S2000. I have now just bought an A6 Avant Quattro V6 Diesel for its load capacity, economy and above all the relaxing comfortable drive. The S2000 is a brilliant car, but hard work to drive compared to the A6! The two cars are obviously very different but the Civic is also nice, easy to drive and the engine loves to be revved just like the S2000! This is what is taking me the longest to get used to with the A6, it is such a relaxed way of driving!

The main reason I have bought Hondas is for the reliability, I owned both the Prelude and the Accord well into their 130Ks, the Accord had nothing ever go wrong with it, the Prelude had a few wear and tear parts like ball joints go, which then involved replacing whole lower suspension arms which were a Honda only part that cost hundreds. The Civic and S2000 are still quite low mileage and have both been trouble free, I am just hoping that the A6 is going to be as reliable. Should I be worried?

The S2000 is for sale if anyone is interested! 52 plate with 31K on the clock!! Very sad to see this go, but practicality is the requirement…….for the moment anyway!

[Jimbo1.8t]

i have £5.50 in my wallet if you could bring it around this week end that'll be swell!!!

[MalcQV]

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The S2000 is for sale if anyone is interested! 52 plate with 31K on the clock!! Very sad to see this go, but practicality is the requirement…….for the moment anyway!

I am toying with the idea of parting company with my Passat (and have been since the first month of ownership ). The S2000 is worth at very least twice as much as my dullard. The two seats only, might be an issue though .

Good luck with selling it, though I doubt you will have any problems

[Brekka]

I have a Passat TDI 110 but used to have a MY94 Impreza WRX import (not strictly japanese but tend to get labelled jap-crap) that was tuned to 280bhp.

There is no comparison for me personally, the impreza just blows the Passat away on so many different levels, but then it's not really fair to compare the two as they were designed with very different things in mind.

If we ignore speed, handling, etc and look at real world comparisons then the Subaru had bullet-proof mechanicals, overall better build quality (7 years older than my Passat, done the same miles but the interior looked and felt brand new!), interior options and layout were roughly equal in my opinion. Then the real biggy for me, and this is very much a personal thing, is that the Subaru was the comfiest car i have ever sat in (but then thats just a case of ergonomics as i'm 6'6'') and by that i mean the seat suited my build not that there was more or less headroom/legroom. Also as a side issue servicing was very cheap.

In the real grown up world though we have to face facts that the Japs/Koreans don't build diesel cars and there aren't many people building diesels as well as VAG, so when it comes to keeping my money in my pocket the Passat wins every time!

[Freshup]

Not having owned a german car, if they are anything like the Transporters we own (plastic bits falling off, high maint costs, average component life. but must concede quiet & comfortable for vans) then Jap for me. Currently drive old fogey car, GS300 Lexus, now thats a car!

[Fishr]

I am toying with the idea of parting company with my Passat (and have been since the first month of ownership ). The S2000 is worth at very least twice as much as my dullard. The two seats only, might be an issue though .

Good luck with selling it, though I doubt you will have any problems

I hope I have no problems selling, the car is absolutely perfect, but with this summer weather... Last thing on peoples minds is a nice convertable!

Have you thought about a nice second car!

[MalcQV]

I hope I have no problems selling, the car is absolutely perfect, but with this summer weather... Last thing on peoples minds is a nice convertable!

Have you thought about a nice second car!

Yes I have, and am keeping it

[bestcara1]

We all know the japs have the reliability issue sorted but why do we buy german.I hate jap crap but what do you think

It's got to be down to the quality of materials used, Mercedes paintwork excepted of course! Sit inside an Audi or VW and you can't fail to be impressed, sit inside a Jap equivalent and you're snoring within minutes.

I've been involved in the motor trade for a number of years and although I am suitably impressed by Japanese reliabilty the mid range product can only be described as bland, give me a Golf, Passat or A4 any day over an Avensis, Primera (yuk!) or Mazda 6, they just do not compere, seriously!