Buying American Cars What Does It Mean?

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With parts coming from everywhere, does "Buying American" have much meaning anymore? Is quality and price the bottom line?

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#6486 of 7263 Re: grbeck [grbeck] by tlong Oct 28, 2008 (7:21 pm)
Replying to: grbeck (Oct 28, 2008 11:38 am) Nothing is ever Detroit's fault. Blame can be laid squarely at the feet of (take your pick): Consumer Reports, people who buy Toyotas and Hondas, the Bush Administration, environmentalists, commie-pinkos who read The New York Times, free trade....have I missed any? How could you have forgotten the Asian currency manipulation? Oh the humanity!
#6487 of 7263 captain2...... by cooterbfd Oct 28, 2008 (7:36 pm)
Here is a good article on the 2010 Lacrosse: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-buick-lacrosse.htm
#6488 of 7263 Re: If GM gets rid of Buick... [cooterbfd] by captain2 Oct 29, 2008 (11:27 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Oct 28, 2008 1:42 pm) the Australian connection sounds right because not only are we getting G8s over there but also the soon to be new Impala. Oh well, more Americans (and Canadians) out of work I guess. Building cars in Australia obviously not doing anybody in this country any good either. As far as violating any UAW deals go - so what? - what would you think the UAW's remedy would be in some sort of lawsuit - a bid arss judgement that would only hasten GMs bankruptcy? Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Oct 29, 2008 4:10 pm) maverickj (Oct 30, 2008 12:37 pm) circlew (Oct 31, 2008 3:15 am)
#6489 of 7263 Re: If GM gets rid of Buick... [captain2] by cooterbfd Oct 29, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: captain2 (Oct 29, 2008 11:27 am) First of all, the G8 is built there while GM converts a plant HERE to build them. Secondly, the agreement says that if cars are to be sold here in big numbers (I believe over 100,000) they have to be built here. Why wouldn't you want that?? Replies to this message: maverickj (Oct 30, 2008 12:37 pm) circlew (Oct 31, 2008 3:15 am)
#6490 of 7263 Re: If GM gets rid of Buick... [cooterbfd] by maverickj Oct 30, 2008 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Oct 29, 2008 4:10 pm) I've owned a Ford, Dodge, and a Chevy. Not to happy with Chevy's tho. I just have a preference for American cars. Growing up, my grandpa always told us to always go with American cars. Guess it stuck with me.
#6491 of 7263 Re: If GM gets rid of Buick... [cooterbfd] by circlew Oct 31, 2008 (3:15 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Oct 29, 2008 4:10 pm) First of all, the G8 is built there while GM converts a plant HERE to build them All plans are on hold now...we will see. Regards, OW
#6492 of 7263 Re: Buy American. [hickey86] by sidious6688 Nov 02, 2008 (1:15 am)
Replying to: hickey86 (Jan 06, 2006 1:14 pm) Note that you would have to compare the Escape to a same year competitor.
#6493 of 7263 Re: I put my money on American [freedomguy] by sidious6688 Nov 04, 2008 (2:44 am)
Replying to: freedomguy (Jan 10, 2006 9:28 pm) For "better value" you have to compare the cost of ownership over time, not the purchase price. Factor in depreciation and the American cars sadly get killed. Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Nov 04, 2008 3:07 am) circlew (Nov 04, 2008 4:05 am) captain2 (Nov 04, 2008 7:28 am) sidious6688 (Nov 05, 2008 2:57 am)
#6494 of 7263 Re: I put my money on American [sidious6688] by cooterbfd Nov 04, 2008 (3:07 am)
Replying to: sidious6688 (Nov 04, 2008 2:44 am) "Factor in depreciation and the American cars sadly get killed. " Or do they??? When these studies show percentages of depreciation, it is vs. MSRP, and not actual selling price. So depreciation rates aren't as bad as you'd think. Now, if you want to debate why a Toyota sells for closer to MSRP than a Chevy, THAT'S a different story altogether. Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 04, 2008 4:05 am) captain2 (Nov 04, 2008 7:28 am) sidious6688 (Nov 05, 2008 2:57 am)
#6495 of 7263 Re: I put my money on American [cooterbfd] by circlew Nov 04, 2008 (4:05 am)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 04, 2008 3:07 am) Depreciation and residual value either way you loose more buying American cars. Period. You can put your money on American. It's still a free country. Hope their cars improve, though. Regards, OW