Which do you prefer: American, European, Japanese, or Korean cars? Why?

Question

I prefer American. I am an American, I want to support the workers that are working here on the home front so hard to give us the products that are the lifeline of our modern society.

I have nothing against Japanese cars, but I really don't believe they're as good as believed to be. They're good at making more fuel-efficient cars, which there is a large market for in America, but Honda is the only Japanese brand I trust in terms of dependability and comfort.

Korean cars...suck. As for European cars, they're uber-expensive to repair, and the only Euro brand I'd trust for reliability is Volvo.

I have a Dodge Intrepid with 212,000 miles; I put an average of 20,000 miles a year on that thing. The "check engine" light has stayed on for the last 20,000 miles, but me, my dad, and my mechanic (who is a darn good one, at that) can't even find anything wrong. It's running in tip-top condition, looks nice on the outside, very comfortable--I may just "drive it into the ground."

Also: my dad has a Dodge Caravan ('94) with 240,000 miles and still running better than most newer vehicles I've rode in. Previously, he had an '88 Caravan that he had to give up at 225,000 miles, but it was still a good, dependable ride.

Answer 1

I prefer Dodge vehicles myself. Mopar or no car.

Answer 2

Everyone's personal experience is different. You have had luck with Dodge/Chrysler products, but in MY personal experience they are the worst made American cars. You like Volvo's as a European car, yet I have found from my experience that they are overpriced, very safe, but spend tons of time in the shop. TONS! You don't like Korean cars, but I once owned a Kia that went forever with zero problems. I have owned lots of cars in my 54 years and I have to say that Honda is the best made car in the world. Toyota second. Nissan third. As for American cars? Chevrolet all the way. As for supporting American workers? All Japanese cars that we buy are made in America. Accords for example are made in Ohio. I'm surprised you didn't know that.

Answer 3

European, hands down! But I must say I'm disappointed with the way some of them are going design wise. They're starting to look too Japanese, losing that awesome European look.

My favourite brands are Mercedes and Porsche, they're built for looks and precision and the "airy" sound of the their engines (as opposed to the crude, "throaty" sound of American cars, or the weak, pretentious "whizzing" sound of Japanese cars...) symbolise unbridled automotive sophistication.

Answer 4

Japanese

Answer 5

I prefer American, doesn't cost and arm and a leg for the parts. Import car parts are more expensive, plus I support the US by buying American, and it helps because it keeps americans working.

Answer 6

Anyone living in the US should buy American cars. Thats all I buy because, first they are the fastest, and second they dont cost hundreds of dollars to fix, like your japanese rice grinders. Chevy all the way.

Answer 7

I drive a new Toyota Camry. I like it, so I guess I like Japanese cars? Truthfully, I prefer American cars, but the sensible sedans are freakin ugly and I like the new Camry design. In college I drove an Escort, it was dependable.

Answer 8

American because a lot of my family and a few friends are members of the United Auto Workers Union. I am a member of a (diff) union myself.

Answer 9

American of course. There cheaper and easier to fix. Foreign car parts are too expensive and complicated to fix.

Answer 10

I had a Toyota Camry with 325,000 miles and still running great but got in a tight spot and had to sell.My uncle also has a Corolla with 275,000 that still runs like it's new.