Aftermarket bolt ons vs OEM dispute - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kalispel · 03-13-2017, 09:17 PM

I think that manufacturers aim to build the most consumer-appealing car that they can for any particular segment, while keeping costs firmly at or below $XX,XXX. That means cutting any corners/costs that they believe will be the least-noticed by consumers. As one example, that is probably why the 2015-2017 gen SE Yaris didn't have a $20-30 stainless-steel exhaust-tip as standard OEM equipment, even though it was standard on the 2012-2014 SE

Probably the same thing with the rear bumper safety reflectors. Death by a thousand small cuts to save $XXXX of dollars, and hope the typical consumer doesn't notice (or care).

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03-13-2017, 09:17 PM	#5
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	I think that manufacturers aim to build the most consumer-appealing car that they can for any particular segment, while keeping costs firmly at or below $XX,XXX. That means cutting any corners/costs that they believe will be the least-noticed by consumers. As one example, that is probably why the 2015-2017 gen SE Yaris didn't have a $20-30 stainless-steel exhaust-tip as standard OEM equipment, even though it was standard on the 2012-2014 SE Probably the same thing with the rear bumper safety reflectors. Death by a thousand small cuts to save $XXXX of dollars, and hope the typical consumer doesn't notice (or care).