| How big is the Japanese market compared to the US or broader world market? And more importantly, what are the profitability numbers? Mercedes has less than 2% of the US auto market, but I don't see Mercedes owners running off saying they need to buy a GM or Toyota. Porsche has even less of the US market, but for the past decade or so has been one of the most profitable manufacturers.
It is a little more complicated than just looking at sales figures...
Then again, if some are so worried, then why not jump ship? And if you have jumped ship, why bother to come here to gloat? Schadenfreude? |