Originally Posted by wag123
Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
That's because Honda builds engines whereas Toyota just "buys" them.
Nonsense.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Motor_Manufacturing_West_Virginia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Motor_Manufacturing_Alabama
These are just the engine plants they have in the USA, they have 7 more in other countries around the world. Toyota is in fact the largest manufacturer of automobile engines in the world. Honda only beats them when you add their motorcycle, marine, and small engine production.
While it is true that Yamaha has done some engine design and development work for Toyota over the years (Toyota also owns a minority share of Yamaha), Toyota produces all of their own engines except for the BMW/Supra car and engine.
As far as Subaru is concerned, you can literally see a LOT of Toyota DNA in all of the Subaru models that have been redesigned since 2006. Subaru sales have skyrocketed since Toyota has been involved. In fact, Subaru was the ONLY auto manufacturer that increased sales,
substantially, during the 2008-2010 recession. This is why Mazda and Suzuki are so eager to get in-bed with Toyota.
Toyota buys also 4cyl diesels from BMW.
Subaru did increase their sales dramatically. What Toyota told them is: guys, best way to sell cars is to sell it to those who feel dead. Look at us? Average age of targeted audience: 114.9 years.
But, do you know how to read what others are implying.