True. But you have to look at the other side to, his brother (same car) is practically falling apart right now. Indeed the car still runs and has done its job for 5 years, so I would think that car oddly enough has stayed together well.
Overall I think “stock” Imports etc, can handle more abuse then most “stock” domestics. Yes there are exceptions, but I see more domestics fail when abused then imports. .02