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Old 03-06-2014, 09:18 AM   #302
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Originally Posted by regal View Post
The Japanese used to be famous for accepting long paybacks, up to a decade. That was the "glory" ears before OBDII. If the platform survives their business case payback then maybe we will see more value added goodies.
That practice was called "dumping". Where the Japanese we're charging less than the car cost to build.. That's how they captured market share.. They are no longer in a position to do such practices.. and other OEMs are driving prices because competition is fierce which also helps lower the price..
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