I agree. Japan was lurking long before. And I certainly don't blame them. We did this to ourselves. Where quantity was far more important than quality. The Ford Pinto is the poster child to the de-evolution days. But plenty of blame to go around. Including Chrysler. They didn't do anything to help. Thus the K-car. My vote for "Ugliest" model series ever produced by Chrysler. It was ugly right down to the bone of their performance.