[V_TWIN]

I heard that.....Mexican quality perhaps?

[Leaning Right]

> I heard that.....Mexican quality perhaps? <

Awhile back I was at a dealership looking at new Ford Mavericks. But I’ve read in many places to avoid anything made in Mexico.

Well, okay. The smiling salesman assured me that all of the Mavericks on their lot were made in the good old USA. I went browsing on their lot.

Every Maverick there was made in Hermosillo, Mexico. Said so right on the sticker.

I know a car salesman wouldn’t lie to me. So I can only conclude that the United States has invaded and annexed the city of Hermosillo.

[Dr. Sivana]

I heard that.....Mexican quality perhaps?

Do you think the pressures to raise CAFE standards forced Toyota to try new features on these engines that proved not to work out? CVT, layers of electronics, cylinder deactivation, etc. all contribute to shorter part life and more expensive maintenance.

My 2018 Toyota Avalon 3.5l is just fine, and I expect it to out last me (I am 61).