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25 messages,  Last post on Mar 26, 2008 at 8:23 PM

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#23 of 25 Re: Core DNA [andys120] by nippononly

Mar 25, 2008 (11:12 am)

Replying to: andys120 (Mar 19, 2008 4:31 pm)
I must heartily echo your thoughts on the three big Japanese brands. I have always felt there was a stronger emphasis on engineering excellence at Honda than the other two, at the expense of marketing. I applaud that, even though I think it may contribute to Hondas being more expensive than most comparable cars. When I think Toyota, I think user-friendly appliance that will probably last a long time with just a little care.
 
I used to think that the Japanese cars, especially T and H, overengineered their vehicles which was one contributor to their longevity, but I think those days have ended. Nowadays, I think most of the volume carmakers do "just enough"-engineering instead, and that today's models may not have the durability of the cars from 10 or 15 years ago. I think the only Japanese company still overengineering their cars is Subaru, and of course they are not a volume seller in the States.

#24 of 25 Re: Core DNA [steve_] by explorerx4

Mar 26, 2008 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Mar 19, 2008 5:38 pm)
like that was original? 'core dna' was not dreamed up by anyone posting here.

#25 of 25 Re: Core DNA [explorerx4] by steve_ HOST

Mar 26, 2008 (8:23 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Mar 26, 2008 6:35 pm)
Guess you had to have been at the other Subaru thread to get the gist.
 
Ok, maybe you'd like to talk about how HUMMER H2 cologne helps the brand instead?

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