"Nomen Nescio" > wrote in message
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> Is there a PROVEABLE difference in Design, Materials, and Fabrication of
> American vs German automobiles?
>
> I think is a myth that country-of-origin has any significance whatsoever
> regarding the merit of automotive product. There are certain differences,
> to be sure; for example:
>
> The front suspension lower control arms on the old Mercedes sedans appears
> to be a forging. American design practice is pressed steel. But is this
> significant? Might they both be equal in real quality even though the
> forgings are obviously more expensive to produce? Perhaps this is just
> overkill.
>
> On real quality issues, like redundant ignition and fuel system
components,
> both are equally deficient. With some mainstream luxury cars approaching
> the 100K mark we still see not aircraft design practice. Only aircraft
> pricing.

You'd love a 100K aircraft. It buys you technology from the 30's.