Sorry but I believe I'm reading a lot of BS on this thread.
Human nature I guess but it's wrong to judge in the context of a few isolated incidents.
I bought a new Ford Focus some years ago which spent more time in the garage than it did on the road in its first six months.
So all Ford Focus's are bad then.
I mean that's the logic being applied here.
As for components on earlier models being hand finished, what a crock.
Please evidence that stupid claim.
BS of course.
The 6004 is made by the same company using the same parts and tooling.
I challenge anyone here to strip a 604 and 6004, put the components side by side and illustrate the differences.
Won't happen or course because the people spouting this ill informed nonsense are I believe just making stuff up.
Feel free to prove me wrong.