Re: The Economist: Detroit Finished

Toyota Stout ... 1964
> Ford Ranger, Mazda B series
> Chevy S10, Isuzu Hombre

> Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute

Toyota 4Runner 1985
> Ford Explorer Sport, Mazda Navaho


Toyota Corola was sold in the US as early as 1968 well before Prizm
> Chevy Prizm, Toyota Corolla
> Geo Prizm, Toyota Corolla


> Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix




"Mr. X" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Gordon McGrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >records differed for cars
> > >everyone knew were badge engineered.
> >
> > Examples please.
>
> Just to name a few US/Japanese clones:
>
> Ford Ranger, Mazda B series
> Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute
> Ford Explorer Sport, Mazda Navaho
> Chevy S10, Isuzu Hombre
> Chevy Prizm, Toyota Corolla
> Geo Prizm, Toyota Corolla
> Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix
>
> CR also not only gives different numerical rateings to the same engines
and
> transmissions in different cars, but writes whole paragraphs alternately
> praising and bemoaning identical setups with different badges.  Compare
> their descriptions of the Crown Victoria engine with the Mustang GT
engine,
> it's the same engine in both cars.
>
> Also compare their reporting for even officially recognized Japanese
> problems.
>
> The 2003 Lexus ES 300 already has 6 TSBs including breaks, steering and
> seatbelts!
> http://www.alldata.com/TSB/59/035919AK.html
>
> For which, as far as I can tell, CR has reported nothing.
>
> For contrast, consider how they much rag on the 'unreliable' Dodge Viper
> with it's 1 TSB (for A/C)
> http://www.alldata.com/TSB/16/031685F6.html
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