Japanese vs. German Cars

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The debate between German and Japanese car proponents has been raging for decades, and both countries have dominated the automobile industry for a long time. However, their American and Korean counterparts are also catching up. The world's largest car manufacturer is Toyota, followed by the Volkswagen group. Hyundai comes in third, followed by General Motors, Ford, Nissan, and Honda.



So which cars are better, and what's my take on this?



Well, it mostly boils down to your personal preference. Many people consider both types of cars to be durable and reliable to varying degrees, while some can vouch for each. For instance, you might come across a proud Toyota or Nissan owner who claims his Camry or Altima never let them down, and the same can be said about a proud Mercedes or Audi owner. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence for each side.



Overall, German carmakers are known for their luxury, cutting-edge technology, performance, and attention to detail, whereas Japanese carmakers are famous for their excellent blend of reliability and affordability. Japanese carmakers are mostly volume manufacturers, which means that they were designed for mass production by employing cheaper production methods to build some cars for sale in uae. Their pricing is also generally less expensive than German cars. For instance, even the most expensive Lexus LS or LX models still cost considerably less than, say, a Mercedes S or G class. An example of the technology in German cars is evident in Brake Assist and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) for Mercedes Benz cars. These systems have been standard equipment beginning in mid-2006. I remember when I was in my friend's car many years ago when his car suddenly stopped with red warning lights flashing on his dashboard. The guy was clueless and shocked by what had happened, but after a few seconds, we realized that the car, by the will of God, actually saved our lives. Autonomous braking kicked in when the vehicle in front of us stopped abruptly, and there was no way a human being would have had such an incredible braking reaction time.



In my opinion, German cars also feel studier when driving the vehicle, and you get a smoother ride. If you drive a Mercedes S Class, for instance, and a Toyota Camry, you may notice that the German car feels more stable on the road, especially on bumps and uneven surfaces. Higher-priced Japanese vehicles such as the Lexus LS can also feel incredibly smooth, but overall, German cars have better sound insulation, suspension, dampening, and stability on the road.



On the other hand, many people consider Japanese vehicles to be remarkably durable and reliable, and their technology is quite advanced. Extra perks include cheaper spare parts and fewer maintenance requirements. I have had a Nissan car that never broke down (except once due to wheel bearings, but they did not stop me from driving- they just caused a loud noise) from my personal experience, and I have been driving it for more than seven years with very little maintenance. Actually, to say "very little maintenance" is an understatement. I can't remember how many times I delayed oil and filter changes! Also, many Japanese cars are famous for offroading, even more than their German counterparts due to their durability.
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Germans are the highest quality, Japanese are the best mechanically,
Italians are the prettiest,
Americans are the bottom of the barrel.
 

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Germans need to improve their metal stamping skills. Their cars including my A90 and Golf-R look like a 4:59pm Friday before a 2 month holiday car compared to even my Subies.

Or the stamper ate too much TacoBell and moments from destroying restroom stalls..
 

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Iā€™m in the market for supra and Iā€™m in ireland the prices over here are crazy and Iā€™m thinking of importing one from Japan do U think there much to be saved and would changing navs and stuff to English be a nightmare or be as simple as updating some software Ive also looked in Uk but the japs got the extra Bhp upgrade aswell it will be my first time spending this much on a car so weighing up every option
 

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If the Germans and Japanese ever got together, they could take over the world. I mean, whatā€™s the worst that could happen ??ā€ā™‚?
They kinda tried that awhile back...
 

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As far as driveability, the Supra is the first "German" car I've ever owned and driven hard and I have to say, I'm a big fan of how German forced induction engines perform compared to Japanese. The throttle response is instant and the power delivery just feels smoother and more refined.
 

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As far as driveability, the Supra is the first "German" car I've ever owned and driven hard and I have to say, I'm a big fan of how German forced induction engines perform compared to Japanese. The throttle response is instant and the power delivery just feels smoother and more refined.
That's not German vs Japanese, that's the difference between a singe scroll, and a twin scroll turbo lol. Single scroll you got to wind up to high RPM to get power, twin scrolls give torque down low.
 

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That's not German vs Japanese, that's the difference between a singe scroll, and a twin scroll turbo lol. Single scroll you got to wind up to high RPM to get power, twin scrolls give torque down low.
Ahh makes sense. I imagine the lack of any lag also has to do with the water to air intercooler setup our vehicles have? Less piping.
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