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Originally Posted by cmartin248
I am sure it was a Chinese copy but the finish, fit and operation was just as good as the OEM... And don't think for one minute that BMW builds the MAF, because I am sure they sub it out to other companies who may build the OEM in China... I also buy Harbor Freight tools, which I find to be a fantastic value over the name brands. Its not the American worker can't compete with Chinese workers,, its all the restrictions imposed on our industry by EPA, Federal, State and local government. I can order a typical HDMI cable from China for $3 including shipping or go to Best Buy for $19 plus tax. Heck, we can't even ship the cable to the next town for $3....
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OFF TOPIC...
I agree Martin, that's why I says to everyone I compete with any workers in US soil but not abroad.
Saw a hidden camera on electronic recycling in China on 20/20, a bunch of workers sitting in front of wood stoves (it's oil barrel cut in half filled with fire-woods) and steel plate on top. the workers use pliers pulling component one at the time off the Printed-Ciruit-Board while the solder melting from the heat. one word from me...WOW.
when they say cheap labor, I didn't expect killing yourself from exposure to toxic fume/lead and other chemicals overtime, that's crazy.
I have nothing against China, I am half Chinese myself.
BTW, Martin, is this MAF for i-6 or V8? do you have the part number, thanks.