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Buying American Cars What Does It Mean?
18081 messages, Last post on May 23, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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With parts coming from everywhere, does "Buying American" have much meaning anymore? Is quality and price the bottom line?
#15703 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [uplanderguy] by andre1969
Dec 11, 2012 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: uplanderguy (Dec 11, 2012 3:47 pm)
How many miles does your Malibu have on it? It's been pretty good so far, hasn't it? Honestly, the only thing that keeps the current Malibu off my radar is that cramped back seat. They market it as a midsize, but in my mind it truly competes with the likes of the Dodge Dart, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, and even Chevy's own Cruze. Locally, I don't know anybody who's bought a Malibu in recent memory, so I don't have any anecdotes to relate to.
As for the Avenger/200, I'm honestly not crazy about the styling of them. There are definitely sexier cars out there. But, at that price point, it does make them a bit more compelling.
- uplanderguy (Dec 11, 2012 3:58 pm)
- busiris (Dec 12, 2012 9:45 am)
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#15704 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [andre1969] by uplanderguy
Dec 11, 2012 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 11, 2012 3:50 pm)
Our Malibu has 23K miles. It's been good IMO. It had one bad tire sensor which read 9lbs. when it was full, and I had a warped hard-plastic interior piece that was down by my feet on the right side replaced (I'm fussy). I've said this before, but I think the car is handsome, mostly in profile but also in front. The rear, meh.
It does get an honest 33 mpg at 70 mph on the highway. The six-speed feels different than other automatics I've had (never had more than four speeds before), but like anything, you get used to it.
Tires are wearing well and so are the looks of things, inside and out.
I paid about $19.1K for it after the rebate and GM card rebate, and before my trade, so I'm definitely happy at that price with it. I'm a money guy (read that as 'cheapskate') so I consider that heavily in most everything I do.
- tlong (Dec 11, 2012 4:43 pm)
- berri (Dec 11, 2012 6:51 pm)
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#15705 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [uplanderguy] by tlong
Dec 11, 2012 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: uplanderguy (Dec 11, 2012 3:58 pm)
I'm a money guy (read that as 'cheapskate') so I consider that heavily in most everything I do. I'd like to install about 535 of you in Congress, lol.
- imidazol97 (Dec 11, 2012 5:21 pm)
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#15706 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [tlong] by imidazol97
Dec 11, 2012 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Dec 11, 2012 4:43 pm)
>I'd like to install about 535 of you in Congress, Amen bro, and #536 in the White House. I'll buy you an American beer on that one.
- steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 5:32 pm)
- berri (Dec 11, 2012 6:54 pm)
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- berri (Dec 11, 2012 6:54 pm)
- tlong (Dec 11, 2012 7:39 pm)
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#15707 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [imidazol97] by steve_ HOST
Dec 11, 2012 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Dec 11, 2012 5:21 pm)
Y'all must really not like each other - trying to force people to move to DC and go to meetings all day and listen to people complain non-stop. Shame on you. 
- berri (Dec 11, 2012 6:54 pm)
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#15708 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [uplanderguy] by berri
Dec 11, 2012 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: uplanderguy (Dec 11, 2012 3:58 pm)
Uplander, you're showing your accounting colors - cheapest price. A Finance guy would get more wrapped into trade and overall life cycle cost! 
#15709 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [steve_] by berri
Dec 11, 2012 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 5:32 pm)
You're not thinking this through Steve. There is big campaign and lobbyist payola being a Congressman. How many millions did Rostenkowski keep after being indicted and leaving Congress? No rational economic being spends millions to get a what, 150K/yr salary? It's the power to pass legislation that helps your individual pocketbook, the lack of restrictions on Congressional insider trading and the donations you get to keep - don't you think???
- steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 7:07 pm)
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#15710 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [berri] by steve_ HOST
Dec 11, 2012 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: berri (Dec 11, 2012 6:54 pm)
I really enjoy visiting DC but do you really want to live there? Even with a limo and driver, the traffic would drive you crazy. And look at who you have to kowtow to get those funds in your PAC. Money isn't everything.
- berri (Dec 11, 2012 7:08 pm)
- gagrice (Dec 11, 2012 8:46 pm)
- steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 8:57 pm)
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- steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 8:57 pm)
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#15711 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [steve_] by berri
Dec 11, 2012 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 11, 2012 7:07 pm)
Money isn't everything Unless you're a whore - just kidding!
#15712 of 18081 Re: Shopping "American" this weekend... [imidazol97] by tlong
Dec 11, 2012 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Dec 11, 2012 5:21 pm)
Amen bro, and #536 in the White House. I'll buy you an American beer on that one. You have a deal, but don't hold your breath on that one!
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