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Replying to: moparbad (Jul 26, 2006 9:26 am) The problem with Mexico stems from when both Ford and VW started building cars there. There were serious process and quality control issues and it made the press. From what I have read this is no longer an issue in Mexico and in some cases Mexican quality is even better than the quality of some US manufacturing plants. Point is that the damage was done initially and many people still associate Mexican build quality as being bad. As for the German perception I think this stems from well documented reliability issues with both VW and Mercedes Benz recently. Perhaps VW and Mercedes have cracked down and have resolved some of these issues, but it takes time to restore your image. Look at Hyundai. They have really improved across the board for quite a few years, and many people still associate Hyundai build quality with the Hyundai Excel problems...
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Replying to: dc_driver (Jul 26, 2006 10:47 am) The thing about German vehicles is that usually the build quality is good, as well as refinement. However, they just do not last. Most problems with VW/Audi are electrical, and they have had numerous problems with their boosted engines. Mercedes-Benz is just a sinking ship that is sinking FAST. Great design, great power, but you cannot enjoy it if it is always in the shop. Look at Hyundai. They have really improved across the board for quite a few years They really have come leaps and bounds. Materials used in the interior are not as good as Japanese brands, and the over all feel is not as good either, however, they are seeming to last quite a long time. Since this is a Mazda3 Vs. Rabbit thread, I will say this..It is a bit to early to tell how the VW will do, reliability wise, and the Mazda3 has proven to be reliable. Both vehicles will have it's fair share of hick-ups. But, who will experience more? My bet is VW will.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 26, 2006 11:44 am)
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Replying to: chiefjojo (Jul 26, 2006 12:41 pm) My current car is a 2005 Mazda3 hatchback ... er, wagon ... er, hatchgon? Wagback?  I purchased it April 7, 2005. It's now 15 months old and has 24,100 miles on it. Problems? Zero. Gas mileage? 27 city commuting, 32-35 highway. (5-speed) Fun-to-drive factor? Grinning, ear to ear! Meade
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Let's continue the conversation about the ship in trouble in the Mazda3 discussion. We'll let this discussion stay focused on comparing the 3 to the Rabbit. If there are any dry ones left to compare, that is.  moparbad, "Mazda3 Sedan" #8898, 27 Jul 2006 12:17 pm
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Replying to: pat (Jul 27, 2006 1:58 pm) I just hope they do not take from my allocation to help them! I can't get enough as it is! |
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