Two things to consider- true Asian imports, for a long time, were made from recycled or lower-grade steel/alum (export thingy from yrs ago). US autos had, for a long time, better materials, dist, advertising etc but built lemons generally. This has changed of course, but the fact that export models are generally much better built than domestic has not. Most American vehicles I've seen in Europe were older and hi milage, ran fine but expensive to maintain due to restrictions/tariffs. Driving US cars in Asia becomes a joke because of this, even though our exports are generally better than what we sell domestically. Regardless as to the maint costs, trade inequities, etc parent company ownership is my main concern. American made is not always American owned, as US owned is not necessarily US made (thanks, NAFTA). My car was built in KC , by FMC. Just an example. Daimler/Chrysler/Pontiac/Toyota gets confusing to me. Even Jags aren't British anymore, for god's sake.
