Someone had better tell the Britts they bought more Focus’s last year than ANYTHING else! Learn’t that from that Richard Hammonds new interactive game we were discussing last night Wheelnut!

Just as Daihatsus are essentially Toyotas as they use Toyota engines – Daewoos are Essentially Holdens as they use Holden Engines..
Their build quality fit and finish is pretty much the same as is their poor crash test safety rating – which is why they are so cheap.. you get what you pay for

Therefore; for you to criticise a budget priced car [Daewoo] yet heap praise on a car of similar standard [Daihatsu] particularly in terms of quality and reliability.. is a case of the Pot calling the Kettle Black

Wheras I could virtually write an essay on the good and bad points of the various options / possible answers you have listed.

Let me remind you that neither the Focus or the Astra scored t owell in the Leaked Australian Quality Survey.

Feel invited to re-peruse those results when convenient to yourself.

May i also remind you that VW actually has a relatively expensive service regime here in Australia and the actual covered ownership expense is quite notably more then that of the Corolla, Mazda2, Focus, Astra, Tidda etc.

Suggesting these cars is one thing but actual total covered ownership experiance is yet another. Most people by small cars because not only are they relatively cheap to purchase but cheap to maintain aswell.

Generally if they are wanting something more expensive/luxurious then usually the BMW1 series or the IS250 comes to mind.

Quick Quiz : Which is more desirable

a. Holden Barina
b. Holden Viva
c. Holden Epica
d. Holden Captiva.
e. Holden Tigra
f. Holden Omega
H. Toyota Hilux 4×4 SR5
I. Toyota Prado Grande
J. Toyota V8 (petrol / Diesel) Landcruiser Sahara
k. Toyota ZR6 Sportivo
l. Toyota Aurion Presara
m. TRD Aurion
n. TRD Hilux
o. Lexus IS250 Luxury or Sport
p. Lexus IS-F (very soon)
q. Lexus GS430 (very soon GS460)
r. Lexus GS350hl
s. Lexus RX350
t. Lexus RX350hl
u. Lexus LS460
v. Lexus LS600hl
w. Lexus LX570

Don’t forget – the next generation Toyota Supra, AE86, V6 Blade, more TRD derivatives and the Lexus GS-F and LF-A will be on your door step soon enough.

and still get proven german quality; engineering; style; safety etc

Even if they added all the options it would still be cheaper than the top of the range Rolla

Which car is more desirable?
a] Toyota Corolla
b] Toyota Yaris
c] Daihatsu Charade
d] Daihatsu Copen
e] Volkswagen Golf GT1
f] Audi A3
g] Audi A4
h] Porsche 911

- Don’t forget just as GM own Daewoo Toyota owns Daihatsu!

Things could change though as there are reports that Porsche is looking at increasing its share in Volkswagen which will enable them to take control of the group..

Because according to the German media over recent months Volkswagen is apparenly in a worse finacial situation than GM or Ford [US]
Whereas Porsche and Audi [which is also a VAG member] are in a better financial position.. in the same why Ford [OZ] and Holden are in relation to their parent companies.

GM, Ford, Mazda and now VW have all set thier sights on the BIG T so if they arn’t having an impact on the global industry then what/who is …