# This is why American Auto Makers are in trouble... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 24, 2006, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-american-auto-makers-are-in-trouble/22088 "2006-12-24T19:22:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 37
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2006, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-american-auto-makers-are-in-trouble/22088/37 "2006-12-27T08:59:48Z")
If you don’t think perception plays any part in this issue, take a look at [kbb.com](http://kbb.com) and check out the resale value on equall equiped Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix. They were built in the same plant and yet the Toyota demands a higher resale value. How can the same car be worth less because of a badge? Public perception. People not willing to consider the possibility GM is trying to make a change in their reputation. Take it back a few years… Geo Prizm = cheap car Toyota Corrolla = economy car again, same car Don’t drive a rental car and wonder why is doesn’t handle like a sports car. Don’t drive a family car, and wonder why it won’t win at Le Mans. Why are the seats designed for fat asses, thats what Americans are. If you are 300lbs, side bolsters are a pain in the back. Believe it or not, SOME (not all) of the things that annoy you are intentional, to suit the masses not individuals. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-american-auto-makers-are-in-trouble/22088)._