Originally posted by Adam S.:
I would agree with that at least; the GP is a better buy for the money. But, what domestic car ISN'T released ASAP, while the clock is ticking, which usually comromises certain aspects of the car. I got news for ya; Detroit has been known for doing that for years! I don't even think it's an arguable point, since anything else is the same way. It's not like the T/A spent years and years on the drawing board and in the wind tunnel, not to be released until it was absolutely perfect. They were worse back then at it than they are now. Why do you think almost all first year production models usually have a nice long list of problems associated with them? GM, as well as others, have actually figured out that it is cheaper (for them) to get something out on the market ASAP with KNOWN problems, and take care or recall them later, than to delay production and get them better before the release. All in all, if we're talking about engineering blunders and quality, an F-Body is hardly a good example of how things should be!
I agree, it is cheaper for them to do that. and maybe easier. BUT what they havent figured out even yet is that it builds a bad reputation and ill will between the company/product and the buying public. Its a LOT harder to overcome bad perceptions than tarnish a good one. What they are doing is shooting themselves in the foot and destroying their ability to regain marketshare. IMO honda, toyota and BMW arent what they used to be (more recalls more problems etc) but you still see people paying $1000s over sticker to get one.
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