Quote Originally Posted by IchabodCrane View Post
I read something a while ago stating something near $70.00/hr incl wages, perks, benefits, ins, etc. per employee
I found this statistic interesting, so I looked it up. It turns out that the automakers quoted figures that included not just base pay & benefits to active workers but pension payments to retirees - a bit misleading. Also, this is old news. It was before the Great Recession which started more than ten years ago. Since then union workers have taken a cut in pay.

Houston Chronicle: The Average Pay for an Auto Workers' Union Member

FactCheck.org: Auto Worker Salaries

It makes me wonder if the workers at the Laem Chabang factory get a living wage with safe working conditions.

Quote Originally Posted by IchabodCrane View Post
What I really need is a vehicle that gets good fuel economy, will tow 3500 to 5500 lbs and costs no more than $35,000.00. I can drive it every day and still move a camper or atv without the purchase of a $60,000.00 gas guzzling truck.
You just described a Jeep.