Toyota sales off more than GM or Ford

[fltem06]

Correct, my point being...Someone in "Kentucky" fed their family with dollars earned by "assembling" my truck.Most all parts are made somewhere else. Even for the "Big 3".

 

[Scooby074]

JD Powers ratings are bought and sold just like most all other commodities in this world.

Any proof of this statement?

Someone in "Kentucky" fed their family with dollars earned by "assembling" my truck.

And somebody in Ontario fed their family by building your previous vehicle. So whats your point?

 

[fltem06]

No arguments there, my point was made.

 

[Builder]

Most all parts are made somewhere else. Even for the "Big 3".

I would disagree with that statement.

I'd say most big 3 components are still made here. Most truck engines, transmissions, frames, bodies, etc are still domestic.

 

[Scooby074]

Sub-letting to low bid countries.

Are you implying that CANADA is a low bid country? most parts on a Big 3 vehicle are made in NA. Mostly Canada and US.


Still no proof on the JD power thing eh?

 

[fltem06]

Don't need proof...I'm happy with my toyota,my 1971 Ford 2000 tractor, and my 1985 Ford (japanese) 1710.

 

[AndyMA]

A few automakers are doing somewhat better. Per an online article I was reading, Suburu was off 7.7% and VW 13.5%.

For the year, Subaru was the only automaker that was up. It was up about 3%. I love my Foresters.

Andy

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

For the year, Subaru was the only automaker that was up. It was up about 3%. I love my Foresters.

Andy

I thought only women drove those ...just kidding!

 

[Scooby074]

Don't need proof...

Your the one that implied that JD Power was dishonest. Ive only known them to be a leader in customer satisfaction reporting. Before you go off slandering them you better have some evidence.

+1 for the Subaru. I ve had several Legacys and Loyals). All have been good. Hence my nick.

 

[ultrarunner]

I believe assembled my Toyota would be more accurate.

Look at the parts origins. Mostly Japan, not the USA.

Mornin Builder...

Friends and neighbors work at the NUMMI plant building Corolla, Matrix, Pontiac Vibe and the Tacoma trucks.

Mom's only new car ever is a 2001 Corolla that we spent the day watching as it was assembled.

Much of the her Corolla is actually made in North America... NUMMI has it's own stamping plant and we watched as coils of steel, also from CA, were stamped into unitized body parts.

Most of the Corolla is American made... the Engine and Transmission are made in Japan.

It is amazing to see parts from all over American come together on the line... American made upholstery, instrument panels front and rear bumpers, Goodyear Tires, etc.

NUMMI is a godsend for the 5,000 local employees and it is a tribute that they are able to make it in the Bay Area while every other manufacturer has long ago left.