Originally posted by Pete D:
I think VW has done a pretty good job in the past few years and definitely has advantages over many of Ford (and other domestic makes). I don't know if I would ever buy a VW as their quality control and reliability seems to be pretty This is a great idea in theory but how easy is it to actually implement? Constant changes can decrease QC/Reliability. There is the cost of retooling and retraining as well negative impacts on resale value. It's not a perfect solution.



The Japanese have been doing it for 30 years, while keeping up their high quality. While the US would languish an existing model for 10 years with small tweaks where the Japanese would make large steps every 4 years or so.

The Chevrolet Chevette was a very good small car when it came out in 1976... however, by 1980, it already was behind the times, and by 1984 was a dinosaur... but still being built.

The Cavalier is worse... 2 generations lasting 23 model years!


Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.