German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sector craters

Re:German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sec... by niffydroid on Monday October 13, 2025 @06:17AM (#45566723)

But also their cars can cost too much. They're doing a lot of sharing with Ford. Take for example the T7 platform. Why pay VW prices for a Ford?

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Re:German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sec... by maerch on Monday October 13, 2025 @06:25AM (#45566783)

Exactly this. I thought about getting a T7, but the price is just ridiculous. And it’s not even like you’re paying for quality, there are so many complaints about both minor and major issues.

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Re:German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sec... by adamors on Monday October 13, 2025 @11:06AM (#45569136)

I've bought a Skoda after owning VW in the past and couldn't be happier. 80% (probably 95% for the things I actually care about) of what VW offers for almost 50% less.

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Re:German industrial output falls to 2005 levels as auto sec... by niffydroid on Monday October 13, 2025 @05:23PM (#45573489)

That's different though. Skoda Seat etc you know is VW maybe not the latest generation or iteration but still the base is a VW

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