why do american cars suck?

Question

Japanese cars out last American cars.

Answer 1

In Japanese cars, there is more quality control and room for expansion/innovation since there is lesser taxes and lesser wages that have to be paid to the employees, so that a Japanese plant usually has state-of-the-art equipment to monitor and control all parts of the car. Also, most Japanese cars are imported from Japan or made in the United States/Canada (exception: Nissan plant, Aguascalientes, Mexico; makes Xterra and Sentra... I had a 2004 Sentra that broke every month).

On the other hand, American vehicles are usually made in America, where there is a high demand of wages and usually working with more older equipment (but not drastically old, mind you), which declining sales has placed less overhead available for expansion. Therefore, more and more domestic cars are made in Mexico; not to bad-mouth the Mexicans (my great-grandpa is Mexican, so it's not a racially-biased comment), but quality control is notoriously bad in Mexico. That's the only theory that I can think of.

Also another theory is that the Japanese (and most Asians) care more about reputation and "losing face", therefore it is usually wiser to be honest and have a product that lasts with minimal maintenance (if only women were like that... I'd never be single instead of being cheated on).

However, American companies only focus on financial gain, hence the outsourcing to Mexico and the lowering of the base costs of the auto parts, along with lots of cost-cutting methods... Most American companies use the cheapest materials possible, and if an engineer finds out that a $0.02 part is needed for the proper functioning of a part, instead of adding it and raising the part price a bit (which I'm sure a customer won't mind paying less than a quarter more), they dismiss it and let it be handled by an even costlier recall, especially if it's something that is A. covered by warranty (which means money for the factory itself to pay for the part) and B. labor for the mechanics!

Answer 2

Formula 1 racing is not all that great. The max number of passing in the whole race is around three times. In NASCAR a guy can go from 34 to first with a car that goes as fast as all the other cars. That will never happen in Formula 1. A driver in formula 1 that takes the lead will probably hold that lead throughout the race. As far as quality goes, it really depends on the customer and the car. After all, Toyota assembles cars in the Unites States and they are listed as number one quality. The new Ford Mustang was designed by Thai-Tang from Vietnam. In Australia, 98% of the taxis are from Ford. most fleet vehicles in the U.S. are from traditionally American manufacturers. Putting 300,000 to one million miles on an American car is common so it's not like American cars are poor quality. As foriegn companies start selling more calls, they are getting more complaints and recalls. Ford makes 12 times more vehicals than Honda , but Ford has less that 12 times the problems that Honda has. U.S. vehicals have speed limters on them. Without a speed limter, a Ford Focus will go 140 mph. With the limiter, the vehicals can go up to 108 mph. The speed limit in the U.S. is 70 mph or less depending on the area. The speeding tickets is how many cities get their money so the police are usually out in force collecting tickets. The U.S. also tries to lay out their streets in a grid system so there isn't that many turns.

Answer 3

Speaking from a mechanical standpoint, European cars are generally taken the best care of. Then comes Japanese, followed by American. All others follow them. I think it is more about how the vehicle is taken care of than what particular brand it is. However, I will never own a chevrolet, Hyundai, or Kia, because of there inferior quality. I am a mechanic so take that with a grain of salt I guess. Also newer cars of all brands are absolute crap compared to the cars of yesteryear. Ideally we should all be driving 70's and 80's vehicles but you cant find parts any more.

Answer 4

Well I'm not in america so american cars ARE foreign cars.

American cars are based on the production line principle which is OK but is in conflict with the american culture.

If you truly want a quality machine look at German cars.

If you want value for money - then a Hong Kong Toyota.

Jap cars are great but loose value very quickly.

Answer 5

lso another theory is that the Japanese (and most Asians) care more about reputation and "losing face", therefore it is usually wiser to be honest and have a product that lasts with minimal maintenance (if only women were like that... I'd never be single instead of being cheated on therefore they make things that will break every so often so you have to go back and give them even more money making them richer. its like that with just about everything american made in case you didn't notice.

Answer 6

Most American cars are not the product of Americans anymore and are in fact FOREIGN MADE!

Answer 7

The 2nd car is at fault for hitting the first car from behind, you're at fault for hitting the 2nd car from behind. Regardless of the accident already in front of you, you still have to travel at a speed that will allow you plenty of time to stop in case something happens in front of you.

Answer 8

I bought my first car at an auction and it ran pretty good. just be sure to take a mechanic with you to any car auction you attend because most of these cars are sold in as-is condition.

Answer 9

I think its bcoz japanese cars are more attractive than american cars both in speed, designs.

Answer 10

Really? I've had my American car for 5 years with only mild problems.

I had my Japanese car for 2 years and it just about rattled apart.

Oh, and they were both purchased new.