Mazda to make new Toyota subcompact in Mexico

[fnkngrv]

either way if how poorly the VWs are built in Mexico I am not holding my breathe for a solid product.

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

either way if how poorly the VWs are built in Mexico I am not holding my breathe for a solid product.

Fiat 500 Made In Mexico too!!

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Fiat 500 Made In Mexico too!!

What is your point? They haven't been out long enough to prove anything. The whole idea that an automobile is a reliable and solid one no matter where it is built is a totally inaccurate one. Case in point is the issues that Toyota faced in the last few years and the whole problem with Q&A. These issues were all with models assembled and produced in North America. It is just a plain fact. Of course we do have those that work their fingers to the bone to produce top notch products every day of their lives and I applaud as well as thank them, but that has become the exception rather than the rule. It is very sad to admit it, but our countries manufacturing as a whole has really gone down hill over the last couple decades and because of it other nations have caught up to include surpassing us.

A lot of folks ding the Chinese for poor quality, but they are getting better and fast. Our biggest issue as a nation when it comes to production is that we feel we have the God given right to high or higher wages just because we are American. This is reflected in today's youth in a very outspoken manner and one of the key reasons that today's generations are called the "Entitlement Generations". Things were going so well for this country that sight was lost of the big picture which in turn also caused the collapse in the middle of the previous decade.

I am sure that you could kick it back in my face that production in Mexico is getting much better, but it does not wipe away the fact that there is one single reason why any manufacturers built plants in other countries...the bottom line. They can pay those residents of those nations the lowest possible wage. It sure as the hell isn't to save some money while at the same time educate them on quality workmanship. It is all about the bottom line. If Toyota does this it will sadden me greatly and will provide evidence that they are becoming more about the bottom line than quality. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

It sure as the hell isn't to save some money while at the same time educate them on quality workmanship. It is all about the bottom line.

I agree it's about the money (most businesses understand this). But you can't make that kind of money if you don't focus on the quality, no matter where the factory is located. Recalls cost too much cash (and a good reputation even more so), so why come out with a product at all if you're not sure you can hit the high notes consistently?

[DeathBeard]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

either way if how poorly the VWs are built in Mexico I am not holding my breathe for a solid product.

i agree 100%