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Originally posted by tobster1911
Just goes to show you how well the marketing "catch phrases" have worked. "Germany Engineered" this and "European Inspired" that.....

I work with German engineers almost every day. They are not SO much smarter than US engineers. Physics do not work different for a German engineer. I am sick of people downplaying the intelligence of the US. The only reason your boss liked the German car was because it was expensive. News flash *Expensive cars are nice*

Why are people so eager to have America be "worse" than other countries?

Yes, but even an affordable German sedan has a higher quality feel than an American one. Compare a Chevy and a VW. American cars are engineered to a price point, with quality, engineering, and innovation often taking a backseat. Or, for that matter, compare a Cadillac and a BMW. Similar price range, but at least for me I know which one will provide the superior quality, both in fit and finish and driving dynamics. Unfortunately the Asians are better at building quality cheap cars than we are, leaving American manufacturers stuck in the middle, losing market share.

It's not the engineer's fault, it's the managers above them, as well as the incredibly high overhead thanks to unions, pensions, etc.