Our unit was a January build. 2 years old this month & has in the neighborhood of 7500 ish miles on it so far. Other than a few maintenance issues here and there that I took care of, it's built like a brick she-ite house. Being a former Industrial arts teacher & cabinet maker, I say phooey to that theory. Some are built and some are just assembled. All you have to do is give it the extra 49 cents inspection before you sign on the line. If it's not built to your satisfaction, don't buy it. If you buy it, you except the whatever & it's to late to whine & cry. JM2C on the matter.