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American vs German Quality
"Nomen Nescio" > wrote in message ... > 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. |
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