Far Eastern Cars - Why?

SpikeyBush | 22:38 Mon 18th Jul 2011 | Motoring

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Years ago the argument was settled quickly. The Datsun 120Y started on a frosty morning when the Viva / Escort / Allegro didn't. But now the Astra and Focus (there isn't any new Allegro, due to the perseverance of the trade-union movement) are as reliable as the Corolla and Almera but they cost a lot less to keep on the road. Having had Japanese and Korean cars in the past I can't understand why their spares are so expensive when there is no benefit any more with reliability. Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Kia and Hyundai are taking you all for mugs and in my opinion if you buy one you need your head looking at. Feel free to post if you disagree, I am prepared for heated discussions. Polite of course.

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The missus after having a Micra and two Daewoos was getting peed off (or rather I was as I hold the purse strings) at the servicing costs. After putting her last Lanos in a ditch I got her a Fiesta. Price of servicing tumbled. Spares so cheap I queried the bill at the motor factors, thinking they had missed some out. Never again will a car from the land of the rising sun grace (or disgrace) my driveway.

Her favourite over the years was a new shape J reg Astra. It felt solid whereas the Nissan and Daewoo felt light and tinny.