Nissan V Toyota

[snytchy]

what about a honda? i heard that they make nice and pretty good automobiles too!

[NTwk42]

Originally posted here by ~*Toxicmaniac*~
well, as far as i am concerned, i doesnt make a real big difference which one you pick, all parts come from the same factory, both get around the same amount gas mileage, body styles are similar to one point or another. it all just depends on what ur looking for i guess. Personally i like toyota *plz forgive me grampa, fanatical patriot* they seem to last quite long, and if you can find a nice one, that isn't beat on, are not too expensive and are just all around a better car in my opinion.

How do you figure they get their parts from the same factory? Now if the question was Lexus or Toyota, I could see your argument (even Honda v. Acura or Nissan v. Infinity). Nissan and Toyota do not share parts at all. Also, Toyota and Honda are styled similarly, but Nissan has gone a complete different route with the new Altima.

As for my choice, I pick Nissan (I also have a 97 Altima). Toyota has a better resale value, and the styling is perfect for people over 50 (if they like extremely bland cars), but they have no passion. A Nissan will last just as long as a Toyota (or Honda) but prices tend to start lower and Nissan packs more horsepower in the base model than either Honda or Toyota.

[Nth Man]

what's funny is both cars are considered imports, but most of the part come from US factories... I think either one is good. don't buy american especially fords. I had a mercury myst(ake)ique spent thousands trying to get it fixed transmision, engine rebuilt, etc!
i got rid of it now I have a hyundai

[er0k]

Originally posted here by Phat_Penguin
LOL - the boys from Oz strike again

You have to give him a bit of leeway, he is young, having a birthday, excitable and about to get a car

When he get older he will find the best car is the one that starts every morning, doesn't chew through the fuel and gets you to where you want to go .... and the one he will respect the most will be the one he pays for with his own hard earned cash !!

Enjoy your birthday er0k and drive carefully.

thanks alot phat_penguin. i now realize that this offended some of you. i guess it was a bit braggarty. sorry about me just blatantly showing my rear-end. thanks for voting on the poll though everyone, now i can at least see what the reviews are ect. around the world.

[cutty]

Well er0k I will tell you this. Toyota's are very good cars likewise Nissan's. I have driven a Toyota corona back in the days and that car performed very well and did good on gas. I am now driving a 1999 Nissan Altima and to tell you the truth so far it is wonderful. Performs well and does good on gas.

Either way you go you will be getting a good car. However I tend to side with the new Nissan Altima 2002 model. It has a nice body, has been number one in its class for quite some time and even better its reviews are great.

Good luck with which ever you choose...

Cutty

[Reality]

I love my Toyota... 200+k miles on it and runs great! But I don't think you will go wrong either way. BTW not all Americans get their vehicles purchased by daddy. I worked hard for my truck and jeep and purchased both myself.

[Azn_Acid02]

If you're more of an import type of person, then I'd stick with Toyota, last long and come of them are pertty fast. Nissan has their own block of import cars/racers and I like their's also, but I like Toyota a lot more. For a first car I'll leave you off whatever car you want, it helps to have experience in different cars so you can take care of that dream car once you get it. My vote goes to toyota though between the two.

[debwalin]

I don't think it's really fair to criticize er0k for his excitement. Turning 16 and getting your drivers license is a big deal, and it's cool that his parents think he has earned a car. It's nice if you can afford it, but I think my son is going to be pretty let down when he turns 16. But it's cool that you're getting one, and personally, a Toyota holds it's retail value MUCH longer than a Nissan, so if you think you're going to be trading anytime in the near future, a Toyota is the way to go.

Deb

[Conf1rm3d_K1ll]

LOL...I was just having a little fun. I'm a sour old man. Sorry if I offended, er0k....and Happy Birthday.

[rcgreen]

I was a great Nissan fan in the 1970s, and have owned Toyotas too.
Today Toyota probably has the advantage in technology, reliability,
and availability of parts and service. They are the undisputed
industry leader.

I still love my 1975 MG midget though.