drfegg wrote:
Quality is pretty subjective when it comes to vehicle engineering. Cars shouldnt be judged to be of high quality just because of features or of a badge. Many customers only look at the asthetics of the vehicle and also "word of mouth " mechanical reliability as a guage of quality, when buying, but perhaps should look at other criteria such as safety, durability results and attributes. Check out
www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au The korean vehicles have come a long way, rate well in safety and crash (its expensive to design a vehicle to meet 5 star ratings plus many of their target markets dont have high safety standards) but unfortunately lack somewhat in the durability stakes when brought over here due to our extremely harsh road conditions. Thats pretty much why all taxis were falcons, they tend to hold together for longer periods. (ford stopped optioning the taxi pack). Overall the Hyundai,s are are a good value for money vehicle, and with each model are taking big steps in increasing their quality and value, very much like the Carlton Football Club.
They make a good match.
Hmmm...can't say I know, but I would've assumed taxi's being Falcons/Commodores was as a result of the government giving more assistance to locally manufactured cars, as some form of incentive? Government fleet vehicles have purchased to support local industry, but I guess that doesn't neccassarily speak for the private sector. I would also assume that part availability in the initial years would've been in Holden/Ford's favour as would resale value and the fact that at that stage you couldn't really get a V6/large Hyundai vehicle, thus making it impracticle for passengers and to convert to more economical fuels like gas. Nowadays, it's more likely an "industry standard..."
As far Australia is concerned many a prestige car manufacturer has succumbed to our extreme climate and road conditions in relation to paint, suspension etc...A few are notorious...
I wouldn't say I'd be delighted to own a Korean car as in all honesty I'd prefer to be driving something out of Europe. Yet I can certainly appreciate that the stigma attached with being "made in Korea" now represents great value as oppose to poor quality, and probably always did! I'm also indebted to companies like Hyundai for revolutionising the car industry and making all manufactures less complacent in areas like efficiency, which has now even hit the European market (look at the new VW floorplans and how they are manufactured). In average income vs. new car affordability, I dare say it's never been better...I have no gripes with Hyundai and God bless them for any money they pump into my club - even if I'd rather be driving a Lexus!
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