I suppose if your trade balance is affected by any degree by purchasing Vanagon parts, German made, then it would be a valid observation. I think the US is more in debt to China than Germany, but I might be wrong.

alistair

On 2011-07-22, at 12:13 PM, Mike S wrote:

> At 02:20 PM 7/22/2011, Alistair Bell wrote...
>> Heaven forfend that one would take the time to go look for a USA made
>> tool :) After all, the price is what matters, not quality.
> 
> Interesting comment on a discussion list for German vehicles.