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Originally Posted by JeffreyNMemphis
The ECM in my S600 was manufactured in Spain in 2002. So I am certain that outsourcing is not a recent business strategy for Mercedes. I hope someone can get Wayne Dempsey's attention to address the issue.
I recently bought a double flaring tool from Grainger that broke on the maiden usage. Luckily, the franchise tool truck owner was visiting and sold me a new kit. The Grainger kit includes components sourced globally, kit assembled in the USA. Moreover, I bought bolts that broke at Tractor Supply that were made in China. Why do I look after buying instead of before?
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Because it's becoming increasingly impossible to actually get anything if you try to avoid chinese junk as many times there is no alternative. That's what I mean by the results of gobalism on Mercedes. If the thing is built in the USA, with stuff sources all over the globe including increasing amounts from china, why the hell would I spend the money on one when I can get the same thing with a different badge for a hell of a lot less?
- Peter.
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