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Re: Re: Re: Do We Resemble Germans?

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Originally posted by onewhippedpuppy
Yes, but even an affordable German sedan has a higher quality feel than an American one. Compare a Chevy and a VW.
VW Jetta ($17,900 starting) 2.5L 22/30mpg (manual)
22/30mpg (automatic) 150 hp 2.5L 5-cylinder


Pontiac G6 ($17,990 starting)167 hp
EPA (City/Highway) 23/34 mpg†
Engine: 2.4L 4 Cylinder ECOTEC®


Chevy Cobalt SS
MSRP* $18,790.00
Engine: 2.4L DOHC ECOTEC four-cylinder with 171 hp

I will agree that in the 80's American cars < ROW cars. But the cars being made today are very comparable to German cars. It is a perception that has been highly cultivated that US cars are junk.
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