Nothing wrong with jap cars but when chiosing my first car i looked at acouple of things
looks / price /future parts /and ofcourse all the other little bits
what did i end up with ?
bmw 1993 320i / 100.000 odd miles/alarm/cd /etc and with so many about in NZ the parts are a good price ,
alot of boys in there jap cars get eaten with this car ,so thats a nice touch
Price $2500. insure value over $5000

so there are many good euros and japs out there and as you have abit of time to choise not doubt the car right for your needs will come along shortly
good luck man
