Anybody fancy a cheap Evoque?

[aris]

I remember when Japanese products were looked down upon - back in the 70's nobody thought much of Japanese cars. Ignore China at your peril!

[norfolk dumpling]

The Chinese Evoque lookalike scored Nil stars in the European safety ratings so that's how they knock £30k off the price. I've driven all the L/Rover range except the new top of range model and they are all good cars, all go well off road (provided it is 4x4 - some are not) and I especially like the HSE Freelander so when I've got £35k I might treat myself!! Took a couple of new Disco's out yesterday - wonderful but just too big for my needs but again if ever I have £50k to spare might buy one.

[Flashman]

aris, on 26 Nov 2014 - 12:43 AM, said:

I remember when Japanese products were looked down upon - back in the 70's nobody thought much of Japanese cars. Ignore China at your peril!

 

OK, I'll consider buying one in 30 years time.

 

However, back in the real world - today - I'll ignore the Go-awful rip-offs they're churning out for the domestic market.

[aris]

 

OK, I'll consider buying one in 30 years time.

 

However, back in the real world - today - I'll ignore the Go-awful rip-offs they're churning out for the domestic market.

 

Japanese cars were overtaking US and European cars on quality not much later - 80's. My point is that while Chinese products may seem cheap and inferior today - don't discount them in the future like we did with the Japanese who ate the auto-industries lunch (and many other industries like consumer electronics).