mrcoolautofix:
Lot of you will have a close mind to look critically into this, but based on my point of view and observations on this our politically castrated roads and cars, I have seen a lot, and what most asian car user would say is,

Check most cars you see in mechanic garages, you are seeing japanese and asian cars not because they are many but cos these cars is designed without ruggedness and durability in mind, so that's why they spoil easily on the control and handling parts,

My technical analysis for this reason is, a light weight cars can never measure up in terms of parts durability, Benz check, volvo check, BMW check heavy duty trucks check, from vw mk4 ford check, peugeot check, contrast to japanese cars that are light weight,

Cheap parts good fuel consumption or better gas mileage but in my book if you buy parts more often than fuel, I am certain you rubbing peter to pay Paul,

Listen for each time a volkswagen, audi, mercedes, bmw opel, volvo car owner purchased one hub for his car,

Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia have replaced 4 if not 5,

This is the pure and undiluted truth,

When I speak of volkswagen most of you who have phobia for quality runs into hiding, and found toyota Nissan as your save heaven,

The Volkswagen mk4 that I currently have is going about 3 years now, and has been touring around this forbidden roads we have, that pothole and unfortunate bumps created by poor people will shake you up to heavens.
And the most interesting thing is, the shocks, the hub, brake disk, break pads, cv joints, lower arms haven't been changed, including steering racks and power steering pumps, as much engine mounts and bushing.

Grow up africans, even americans respect German auto makers when quality and durability comes to mind,

9icetoo:

Lightweight equals poor quality and durability?
Seriously, why do you do this?
You started well but recently.....
Take am easy oo.
If you care to know, some Asian cars weigh more than their european counterparts. But who cares, they are light weight.

mrcoolautofix:

Cars that are lighter have lighter parts, cars that are heavy on ground can never use a light weight metals for it parts cos it won't last..
Like check Toyota SUVs and cars, their suv parts last longer than their car parts. Check

2cribz:
[/b]Just buy suv at least 1.8m height or more and enter pot hole at top speed,no level[b]. Forget sedans.

9icetoo:

I'm trying to point out the error in your assumption. I am not checking anything.
There are lightweight alloys of steel that are stronger than steel itself.
Duralmin used in making aircraft shells are lighter than aluminium yet they are stronger than aluminum.
My point is light weight does not mean low quality or low strength. The spider silk is stronger than steel. It is lighter.
Mechanical properties go beyond weight.
History of use of the cars are also a factor.
You cannot generalise without data or statistics to back it up.
Reliability studies have always proven otherwise.

weyreypey:

Good to see you finally adding some value.

9icetoo:

I will ignore the thinly veiled insult.
What did you finally realise in the other thread?
My posts have always been either to educate or calm tensions.
I will advice you stop following me around. It's not healthy.

weyreypey:

Serious improvements. Keep it up.