Interesting observation just today...
Got rear-ended this morning on 128 going to work.
My Nissan truck (japanese made) had the rear bumper pushed in and the tailgate dinged up, and I drove away....The other guy was driving a Chevy Silverado (american made) and his trucked was totally screwed up. front end completely smashed, radiator busted, leaking ani-freeze all over the place...had to be towed away.
He even commented "Christ sakes $40,000 for a truck and it looks like this from just rear-ending ya"
just an observation....
I go to restaurants because the food and service are good. I hire tradesmen because they do quality work, and I try to buy stuff that is durably made....regardless of where it is made.
Be the Best and people will Buy the Best.
I've heard plenty of people here say that they would rather spend the extra money and get "The Best"