Plus, there is this thing called the internet.

It’s because, traditionally, the Japanese never offered competitive cars in the higher segments. I’m not saying the vehicles were bad, they just didn’t offer what the bulk of the luxury car buying segment wanted. Like diesel, wagons, interior quality, driving dynamics, things like that.

Everything cruises at 140 rather easily...

Yes it is. Underneath. Especially that Opel, it's a GM product so a rust prone POS.

Well, import that one. Add a few thousand t the price for shipping and related costs, and it's yours. I'll of those T3s are >25 years by now.

Based on the number you still see (none), I would guess not.

You might be able to swap the less-weak engine from the Omega into the Kadett.

Every non-classic over 5 years old is worth peanuts in the UK.

It makes sense to sell weapons to strong democratic allies. Including your newest stuff. The profit margin is steep, and by strengthening your allies you are strengthening yourself. Win-Win.

They have effectively pulled out of the EU market 15-20 years ago, when they stopped offering competitive vehicles. They had a quite decent market share in the 80s and 90s, but it plummeted afterwards. Only the UK still buys Honda, and that's probably only because they are built there.

I hope that is photoshopped. Looks like a clown car.

Having sat in the back of an F31 Touring, I found it less comfortable than the back seat of a mk3 Focus wagon (yes, I'm in Europe). There was a lack of headroom and the seat itself was oddly uncomfortable. Strange, as the car isn't that small from the outside.

Yes, obviously. But that’s also why other brands (like Toyota) are not big elsewhere. Because competitive cars are frequently not available.

No, but I also cannot imagine Toyota reaching VW-levels sales in Europe. When you somehow do not understand a market (and match that understanding with huge investments), you will never be big in that market.

A crossover is a pretend-tough car. Extra tall to not strain hip joints during ingress. Mostly itended for highways, super market parking lots and soccer training.

For a native English speaker Dutch is probably the easiest language to learn properly. Easier than the related German language, as the grammar is easier. Certainly easier than Spanish or French.

It's because the 'adventure' part is just marketing speak. You buy this to shuttle your kids to soccer practice and to mightily conquer the puddles at the Walmart parking lot.

Still beats getting skin cancer though.

I do prefer it cooler, but with the wind in your hair it’s fine. But you have to keep driving, when standing still in the full sun it gets uncomfortable fast. I did close the top about twice last week because it became too hot.

Every weather is convertible weather, as long as it’s not over 35 degrees (no idea how much that is in US speak) at higher speeds or 30 degrees at lower speeds.