Re: Do the Germans or Japanese Make Better Cars?

Actually most modern Toyotas are far from tinny and the fit and finish 
is top notch in most cases. Sit in a new Camry or Sienna Minivan and say 
that. Styling may be bland but the car screams quality. The only vehicle 
that may feel a bit tinny in the line is the Tacoma but thats also an 
older design.

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> It's funny, cuz I know a guy who worked at the Honda plant in Ontario, and
> said he won't buy a Honda. Yah Toyotas are reliable, but they seem to cheap
> and tinny... VWs are solid, their panel gaps are perfect, their interiors
> are out of a luxury car... come on. Its a car you WANT to drive. VW's
> problems are supplier related. This is even a bigger problem with American
> cars, the parts are cheap... German car manfs have to skip on stuff or else
> their prices will probably go up way more.
> 
> I would saw Audi/MB/BMW break down more because of the absurd level of
> technology that isn't really tried and true in them. At least they aren't
> afraid of the bad rep to try it out.
> "AdamN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > As a lover of German cars and a driver of a 2001 GTI I can honestly say
> that
> > I totally agree with the JD Powers results mostly. Toyota truly is the
> crème
> > da la crème of quality even if some of their models are a bit boring. The
> > others like Honda as well. VW's have really have major quality issues but
> I
> > bought my VW because I like the personality and slightly more distinct
> looks
> > over the cookie cutter looks of many of the Japanese models. The VW's fit
> > and finish are also top notch at least initially. But ask me what to buy
> if
> > ya want good reliable well assembled not in the shop all the time
> > transportation and I'll say Toyota or Honda hands down. Steer clear of the
> > VW unless you are willing to deal with all the issues it will have. Who
> > knows, you could get a good one though the odds are alot higher you won't.
> > Guess I live dangerously. :-)
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> > "Harry Wilke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Do the Germans or Japanese Make Better Cars?
> > > >
> > > > by Trevor Hofmann, auto123.com / Canadian Auto Press (December 1,
> 2003)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > German Study Turns Up Unexpected Response
> > > >
> > > > German cars are better right? While that might hold some credence
> among
> > > > luxury car buyers, according to a consumer satisfaction survey
> compiled
> > by
> > > > German automobile association ADAC, together with the Center for