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Just like the debate between analog and digital photography, the discussion on whether Japanese cars are better than American ones is now passé. Different independent factors such as reliability, affordability, fuel efficiency, aesthetics, and even personal taste have made the talk on “Japanese cars vs American cars” seem like a debate on which comic book superhero group is better, with lots information exchanged to pass the time but is really irrelevant on the whole. Most online discussions posing the question on which car “nationality” is better come up with user responses that are experience-based: comments usually include occurrences of car breakdown with no comprehensive evaluation of car makes and models. Or, the topic of car design is tackled, overlooking fuel efficiency, safety, acceleration speed. Some conversations revolve around which cars drive more smoothly on the highway, or which are more versatile when taken off the beaten path. Well, one can’t really judge the credibility of a nation’s cars by such limited standards alone; likewise, one can’t just choose a winner between the products of two car-manufacturing countries based solely on the personal experience of driving cars that may not even share the same category. What does the web say about Japanese cars vs American cars? Consumer opinions show that in terms of vehicle reliability and fuel efficiency, the trophy goes to the Japanese, while some American brands are praised for their sturdy trucks. Would it matter if a Japanese-branded car like the Toyota Camry is actually made in America? That’s surely some food for thought, especially when it comes to comparing Japanese cars vs American cars. Automotive websites come up with best and worst lists every now and then, comparing cars not only by Japan and U.S., but also by other car-manufacturing from other countries as well—South Korea for one. Different car makes and models are pitted against each other based on a number of aspects, and even if websites conduct the same assessment process with the same criteria, the results may turn out differently—why? Because, no matter how objective a judge may be, in the end the deciding factor will always be rooted in personal knowledge and experience, either by consumers or by website administrators—who all may not even have experience on all of the cars on the list. When it comes to choosing cars, you can’t really have it all; you win some, you lose some. In short, lists can show current trends and views on the state of the automotive industry but in no way can they pinpoint one sure winner in the debate on Japanese cars vs American cars. Lists can serve as guides, but picking one superhero car group as the overall champs would be a disservice not only to the automakers but to consumers as well. You want to give consumers options, not feel bad that the car they have now is only second-best. Besides, cars are only as good as the maintenance given to them. Treat a brand-new Chevrolet Tahoe shabbily and it will surely turn against you; care for a 10-year-old Corolla with devoted hands and it will serve you for a hundred thousand miles more.
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