For a long time I have drank that German engineering kool-aid despite being a victim of the hype of German engineering. My VW GTI has its speakers going mute right after the 24,000 miles mark. Go figure, right on the spot when the warranty doesn't apply anymore. I have to admit, that was hard to do. I don't think the Chinese nor the Japanese could time it so perfectly! And then the lights of the dashboard, oh boy...leaking oil where the cap is...windows working on a part time basis. Despite this experience, I decided to upgrade my ride to a BMW 5 series, thinking well that was a VW, let's go up. More upscale. Headaches! All headaches! Only headaches! I'll take Chinese made anytime, cheaper, and disposable! I have the MEST Custom, brilliant, especially with the graphene cable from...China! Hundred bucks!