I do agree with you about how overrated Germans are, but IMO the Japanese is even more overrated. (which is why I don't like Japanese cars mostly) --- Post updated --- The Crown Vic is okay, but no, I never liked the Safrane. (I rather have a DS)
Sure they are. They are usually engineered and manufactured with simplicity and effectiveness in mind, so they usually last long. That's about it.
Would depend on the model from each as they all have their cool cars. Still not as cool as the M1 IMO.