Hmm, not so sure. The $27,980 starting price buys you not a lot (e.g. Brembo brakes anybody?) and then you've got the whole market dynamics thing in the US where "everything is cheaper". Still doesn't excuse build quality IMO
I realise that nothing excuses poor build quality, but you cant expect £30k build on a £14k car , but I dont think I mean build quality just poorer quality materials used