Japanese cars vs Pakistani cars.
I'm however using 2 JDMs Vitz's 2002 and 2007 and a Pakistani assembled Corolla.
My verdict Japanese cars are definitely better built. Probably because they are meant to be reused. The japanese cars never let me down. And parts have never been an issue.
In fact I had hard time sourcing parts for suzuki baleno when we had one.
Both new and used parts are easily avaliable and at very competitive pricing. When compared to Pakistan assembled cars. Although not as cheap as Mehran or Margiela parts. But defiantly not more costlier then that of a corolla.
My problem with Pakistani cars is only that they haven't upgraded with time. I mean if cell phones were assembled in pakistan would we still be using nokia 3310 limited edition euro I I.
I know family members who would sarcasm me that I don't get a Mehran because I have status issues and I'd always tell them idown rather get a dead Mehran and rebuilt it rather then buying a brand new one.
No wonder a brand new car gives you trouble free 3-5 years and mostly you get customer care. Even after having Japanese cars I recommend people buying brand new zero meter cars. Because of the fraud involved in Japanese cars.
One needs to know too much to get a trouble free untempered car. And referring someone a used car is he'll if it turns out to be wrong.
But honestly speaking the 2011 Corolla we have is driven within defence only and had its shock absorbers leaked under 50k kms. And because of that bushings etc needed work too.
The engine main seal leaked under 5000km driven covered under warranty.
Alternator failed under 45,000 kms.
The Vitz's have done 200k+ AND 120K+ Probably more but they are good to go. They are driven from and to site sheirshah defence areas and take the ugliest tampering.
All cars being electronic are now less trouble makers and definitely lesser trips to mechanics. All cars need regular servicing.
But the Pakistani cars with localization are getting lowest qualities and no one cares. That is definitely questionable.
I do agree all other Asian cars like Indonesian, Thailand cars are no better too but Japanese assembled cars have definitely set hopes hi