You know, I kept hearing that, when the Toyotas first came in. It is a stupid thought. Toyota was the only car made in the USA. The Fords, Chevys, and Dodges were all made in either Canada or Mexico. It was more of an issue for me, that none of the cars resembeled the street versions. All the "race" cars were rear wheel drive, and I think all of the street versions were front wheel drive.