Driving in Japan (show your car)

[SgtBeavis]

Originally Posted by Nyororin

I`ll just scratch my head at the store one, because I`ve never seen a store using those. Attendants I have seen, but they`re usually to raise and lower them, not to actually move the cars.

Yea, I've only seen that a one or two stores around Zama. Of course this was back in '93.

[Nyororin]

Originally Posted by SgtBeavis

Yea, I've only seen that a one or two stores around Zama. Of course this was back in '93.

That could definitely have something to do with it. I`ve only been here since '98.

[Tolbarizhei]

i love the idea of the cars, i mean they use them, but the roads are smaller, and the cars are smaller, and theres more rules imposed on them and the environment is better.. yay

[Novah]

Gah! How to prefer a Toyota or Nissan in front of a Mustang Nothing sounds so good as a real american v8 engine *shivers* that is real music ( I know I know.. This is a Japan inspired forum.. But still gosh... ) american muscle cars with a big v8. (Ok ok... I would not say no if someone got the idea to give me an brand new skyline or supra)

[Nyororin]

Originally Posted by Novah

Gah! How to prefer a Toyota or Nissan in front of a Mustang

A: Gas prices
B: Engine longevity

:P I don`t trust Nissan though. We had a car from them and it`s engine failed in the weirdest way. (Pistons detached and flew out of their little spots!)
Toyota though - I don`t think we`ll ever buy a different brand.

Remember, people may think gas in the US is expensive, but in Japan we`re paying $1.20/liter (as of yesterday when I filled the tank) - That`s like $5 a gallon. And the prices are sort of low right now.
There is no way someone could convince me to drive a car that consumes gas like there is no tomorrow, that starts rusting in less than a year (FORD!!!), and that`s engine is expected to fatally fail in some area within 3 years (ie. Every US car my family has ever owned.)

Plus, I prefer the engine to be quiet while I`m driving. I like the inside of the car to be... peaceful. To each his own, but I`ll never drive a US car again.