• @ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world
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    06 months ago

    When I think of how often Chinese-made electronics fail under normal use, I don’t want them sold here either. We would have cars catching fire left and right.

    • @gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      116 months ago

      When I think of how often Chinese-made electronics fail under normal use

      Incredibly uncommonly?

      Are you forgetting that a LOT of our devices have been “Made in China” for a LOOONG time now?

      Im no tankie but c’mon, I get “chinesium” comes from a grain of truth but you also have to factor in the sheer volume of cheap electronics sold that’s made there vs how little really fails in a dangerous or spectacular fashion. In no small part to local regulations not letting unsafe shit that catches fire be sold, usually.

      • @Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        46 months ago

        It’s one of those things where yea cheap Chinese products probably fail often but the more expensive Chinese products are quality stuff. I bought some camping lamps from a Chinese company, just a couple bucks more expensive than the chela stuff and they feel and are quality. Been using them for a couple years now and they’re still as good as when I got them.

        • @ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world
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          26 months ago

          That’s exactly it though. These cars would be made as cheaply as possible. That’s exactly the type of Chinese stuff that fails.

          • @Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            46 months ago

            Oh for sure, I don’t doubt it if they’re cheap but presumably there would also be more expensive higher tier Chinese cars. I just want more competition to hopefully drive down prices.

          • @Rekorse@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            6 months ago

            When I was looking for a cheap used car a few years ago, I just wanted something simple. I was only concerned with its gas mileage and that I could repair it if it broke down. Reliability is important but often is influenced by anecdote.

            Anyways, luckily I wanted a manual, which are often the most basic version of a car, and I found a barebones Mitsubishi mirage that was years newer than the comparable american car for the same price, with less miles, and gets 40+ mpg.

            Why? In my opinion, its cause the interior looks identical to any cheap american car from the 90s, old style radio and all, and a 3! Cylinder engine. Everything my wife hates about this car is a positive to me: simple, efficient, cheap. She things its ugly of course.

            I think what the complaint here is, is that no American car company makes a simple, efficient, cheap car. They aren’t even trying to, and its extremely obvious.

            My point here is, I hope they make them as cheap as they can, thats what I want.