Yep, you are allowed to say that but I'm curious, why the bias against the Japanese and not the Germans?

Take some time and do a Google on Best Cars 2005 before you speak. Japanese are at the top of most 10 Best Lists. JD Power rates the Lexus as number one. Several groups discount Mercedes Benz for the quality issues they are having.

Here is just one of many opinions: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/.../15/040330.html