re: Poll: Would you pay more for American made products if they are better?

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See my earlier posts about the Toyota door lock motors. I think most people expect locks, windows and other electrical components of an auto to last more than 4 years. They should.

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You're not wrong; they should. The reality, though, is that there are defects in manufacturing. The Chinese make iPhones (and most Apple products for that matter), yet they are some of the most reliable in their segments.

And by the way, I saw a figure recently on the number of defective components that most major car manufacturers allow per 100,000 pieces (if memory serves correct). Most brands' supplier contracts allow for 500 defects per 100k. Lexus (Toyota's luxury brand) allows only 50 per 100k. They are not consistently rated the most reliable brand on the road by accident.