Actually, the old saying goes:
1) Fast
2) Reliable
3) Cheap
Choose 2

. Ive seen plenty of instances of cheap, high quality items emerge - and I hate to say it, the JDM crap is the perfect example of a ridiculous price/performance ratio. PLENTY of great US manufacturers making high-quality items right now! Are they made of titanium? Nope, but they sure sound good, and put down great numbers.