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Are automakers pushing new cars to market too fast? The new Eclipse has brake problems, Toyota, a company that
prides itself on a low number of recalls, has recalled the all new
Avalon (actually tagged a 2005) and now DaimlerChrysler
is already recalling the 2006 Mercedes M-Class for a defective power steering fluid cooling hose that could cause a
loss of fluid. The press has backed the automakers in a corner. When GM stalled the Cobalt coupe for fit issues and
Ford kept the Five Hundred/Montego/Freestyle for a quality shakedown, they received slack. I’d rather see a car held
from market for an extra month to ensure everything is right.