Originally Posted by xfirepop
Don't forget the quality issue also. The German designed and built engine vs the Japanese designed and built engine. Overall I would say the longevity would go to the German engine. Plus the chassis. After grading all the issues involved the SRT wins big time. By the way, the Germans invented the "pancake" 4 cylinder. VW anyone?
I would have to politely disagree with you here, and I think relaibility tests from consumer reports would as well....
Now with the chassis, no comparison, German all the way....