I worked for Toyota for several years before they moved their national HQ from Torrance, CA to Plano, TX in 2015. There is much truth in your fable, but it still comes down to quality. Before the corporate move, I bought a new 2015 Sienna. It’s the first (and probably only) brand new vehicle I’ve ever owned. Just look at the depth of the paint job alone compared to a GM product. The Sienna is not perfect, but it’s higher quality is even visually obvious. It drives like a dream, is solid and just a terrific vehicle. Every day I see GM, Ford and Chrysler products. They are serviceable, but their quality is still lacking.
After a long line of beloved but oft repaired GM cars, in ‘03 bought a new Highlander which still has another 125k to go. It hasn’t nickel and dimed me like my 80’s and 90’s Chevy’s. Doesn’t ride as smooth as a GM, but it’s sturdy like an old 50’s Chevy pickup.
After a long line of beloved but oft repaired GM cars, in ‘03 bought a new Highlander which still has another 125k to go. It hasn’t nickel and dimed me like my 80’s and 90’s Chevy’s. Doesn’t ride as smooth as a GM, but it’s sturdy like an old 50’s Chevy pickup.