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You sound like Americans talking about Japanese cars 30 years ago.

And then once Australians revered Toyota as the choice of farm utes (Hilux) and bush bashers (Landcruiser, etc), we railed on the Korean brands. And now that the Korean brands have found their place, the Chinese brands cop it next.

Japan makes nice things though. Also the corolla is 60 years old and still a fantastic car.

That's the thing, back in the day Jaoanesd manufacturing was subject to the same silly narrative you mentioned - "yeah, it's low quality stuff, in a few years it will look like crap, etc".

It was bullshit then, and it is bullshit now. Ik fairness, I heard great reports from people that bought Chinese EVs in terms of overall quality.

Perhaps ironically, there were many reports of Teslas actually having issues with poor fit and finishing.

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