[matzab]

Do you think "build quality" has achieved its apparent importance (to some) without marketing?

For many drivers other issues take precedence.

[primrose]

I don't care about minor paint and panel spacing errors. It takes all of 5 minutes to get scratches after driving off the lot.

I personally hate cars but still have to drive, like the environment, want less pollution and hate car maintenance even though I can do it.

When other car's can recognize stop lights the panel spacing might be a factor.