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Old 02-26-2012, 09:12 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by songkrai View Post
I would not purchase any car manufactured in Korea, Mexico, or Europe.

Canada and USA only.

Korean cars have come a long way. JD Powers rates initial quality very high for Korean cars. But that rating is for initial quality - not long term quality. The Koreans don't have a very long history manufacturing cars. The first ones in the 1980's were old Japanses tooling/designs. Quality for many was poor. Yes, some are always lucky to get one to go on and on and on.

Mexico. Not for me. Volkswagens especially from Mexico.

European. Too complicated. Too expensive. Too much depreciation (in dollars). If you make (or have) the big bucks and can trade in on a regular basis then European cars may be OK.
Some Hyundais are made in Alabama. I imagine the engineering is done in Korea though. What is it that makes the American Hyundais so much better?
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