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[The Perfect Cup of Coffee]

That guilt trip the NA autoworker unions try to lay on people is such b.s. I voted for Japanese as I've seen my parents and friends continually by NA crap cars, new and used, that break down for the stupidest reasons. Meanwhile a friend back home bought a '98 Civic that runs like a damn immortal god or something. Simply refuses to break down out of spite.

[Muffin]

I have had two Toyotas and they were very reliable. The only problem is if you do need a new part they are very expensive. Ditto German cars I have heard.

My parents have had many Toyotas but their most recent one was a newer model manufactured in Britain and it has not been quite as good.

On a recent short break to the UK I picked up a 15 year old Nissan at auction. It went like a bird and I sold it on to a student friend who has had no trouble with it.

Japanese cars are built to last but they are not very exciting.

[dogshed]

I'm a big Subaru fan. Unfortunately the only pickup they make is the Baja.

I wish Mazda made a pickup and other cars with the rotary engine instead
of just the RX8.

[MissSeoul]

[pest2]

[pest2]

What cars are produced in Canada???

[rocklee]

Yeah I was just about the mention that (sorry my knowledge of Canada is not withstanding).

I'm surprised people would rate Korean cars higher than British! (let alone Italian!!!) Guess people have never heard of Aston Martin, TVR, Maclaren, Noble, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mini, Lotus or Ariel.

Ok 99% of the people out there may have never heard of the Ariel Atom, but as well as fast, luxurious and full of character, British cars are also very innovative. Something I find all Korean cars lacking in.

The Aussie option is indeed needed. Their Holden cars are actually doing very well internationally (middle east and UK) and has been been featured in films (Transformers).

[rocklee]

[pest2]

[idonojacs]

I think we have a winner:

[SeoulFinn]

At a country level I'd say that Japan makes the best cars. Just think about the reliability, functionality, variation, low cost of maintenance (plenty of spare parts available) etc. But would I buy a Japanese car after driving one for more than 10 years? Probably not. I don't like Honda that much, but I admit that Toyota makes some really well made vehicles suitable for carefree use. Not that flashy but it will still take you there.

Right now, if I was looking for a new "better" car, I'd go for Audi A6 Quatro. Audi is expensive to buy and keep and not so reliable in the Finnish winter, but I'd still love to have one. Well, that or SAAB or Volvo. At least the Swedish cars were/are built to last and won't die when the temp drops to -20 C or lower. Alfa Romeo, Seat, Fiat and some other Southern European brands used to have difficulties of functioning in cold weather.

[Jizzo T. Clown]

Not sure about the best, but my favorite cars are Japanese. Every American car I've owned (as well as my parents) has mechanical problems within months of buying it. Chrysler sucks. I miss my Nissan Frontier, which is waiting for me back home (very fun to drive!):