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To be honest, I've almost completely ignored this noise. However, I most likely missed it, but how many of the recalled cars were manufactured in the US? Or is it an overseas issue?
I expect Toyota to fix this situation by repairing the cars that need it and coming back with a QC vengeance that once again completely eclipses the efforts of American car manufacturers.
The only reason anything coming out of Detroit has improved at all is because they were forced to compete with the Japanese. If they had not been forced to raise their standards to a higher level, they would still be making the crap that created the negative opinions that prevail today.
Interestingly, one of the things that kept Detroit in business was the union driven buy American movement. Once organized labor was eviscerated and jobs went overseas, the momentum behind "buy American" lapsed and people went on to buy the better investments.
Resale values present a strong case as to which products were a better choice when new.
Where have there been encroachments into politics? I made reference to the demise of labor unions and some others referenced the competition between American and Japanese. Are those topics political? I may be crossing the line because I don't see one. Sorry, if that's the case.
I asked what content you judged borderline inappropriate so that I would know where the line is and how you make your assessments - not because I was challenging your statement. Please answer the question.
Looks like Honda now has a few problems to deal with....http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2010/02/honda-recalls-fits-for-fires/#more-19467http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/10/2815589.htm?section=justin
Wolf, what is this a personal vendetta?
What....are you nuts Jack... I own a Toyota....a Honda....and a Jeep.To me....a good car is one that starts every time I turn the key...when it fails to start....then it's a bad car. Just as there is no perfect speaker....there is no "perfect car"....
Just pulling your timing chain.
Jackman - This is looking more and more like a crusade for you. Are you aware that this is just a discussion. You know, just people exchanging opinions. There's no trophy or anything. You can't win. There is no prize. Everybody is correct concerning what they think is true . . . . even the ones who don't quite see things as you do. I like my Toyotas. I don't think the company was negligent in producing problem vehicles. In fact, I'm sure they wouldn't deliberately jeopardize their hard earned reputation for making the most reliable vehicles on the road. That's been their most valuable asset for some number of years now. The problems are real but the magnitude is being exaggerated by our sensationalistic media and you. Take a wait and see attitude. These things tend to snowball when the one-up-manship gets rolling. All media strive to outdo one another and then the rumor amplifiers take over. Ultimately this could turn out to be like the kid in the kite. All hell broke loose worldwide with the wringing of hands and sightings everywhere until we learned he had never really left the ground.
