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Originally Posted by krayzie
To a certain extent that may be true but there are minute variation in assembly and craftsmanship that may appear apparent due to the location and people (culture plays a part here) of the different factories. It's just something I've seen repeatedly over the years in all kinds of products.
Not saying Made in Japan is bulletproof but most of the time it's right at the top in terms of quality control. The JDM version even more meticulous made than the export version of the same product (unfortunately you will have to spend sometime living in Asia to know this and see with your own eyes).
For example I don't know if you have examined the fit and finish of Honda products coming out of Alliston and Ohio compare to Japan in the 90's it was so apparent to the point of hilarious.
Anyway if this engine is so modified by Toyota you would have thought they could convinced BMW to add a dipstick with minimal plastic.
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It is no longer the 90s
If they make things different for the JDM market than they do for export then they are violating their own systems and are therefore no more reliable in quality than something made elsewhere.