Buying American Cars What Does It Mean?

7263 messages, Last post on May 27, 2009 at 4:31 AM

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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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#6839 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [oldcem] by circlew Dec 18, 2008 (3:57 am)
Replying to: oldcem (Dec 17, 2008 7:38 pm) oldchem, Aura is one of the better cars GM makes IMHO. I'm not crazy about the looks but it performs above average from what the rags testers say. You got an unbelievable price and I wish you the best of luck with the car. The only cars from GM I would even consider are Aura, Malibu, G8 or CTS. Regards, OW Replies to this message: dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 4:40 am) andre1969 (Dec 18, 2008 5:21 am) gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 8:20 am) grbeck (Dec 18, 2008 8:20 am) lemko (Dec 18, 2008 12:59 pm) obyone (Dec 18, 2008 8:15 pm) obyone (Dec 18, 2008 9:24 am) fezo (Dec 18, 2008 12:18 pm) circlew (Dec 18, 2008 12:42 pm) oldcem (Dec 18, 2008 9:07 pm) and 14 more... oldcem (Dec 18, 2008 8:48 pm)
#6840 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by dieselone Dec 18, 2008 (4:40 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 18, 2008 3:57 am) The only cars from GM I would even consider are Aura, Malibu, G8 or CTS. Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.
#6841 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by andre1969 Dec 18, 2008 (5:21 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 18, 2008 3:57 am) The only cars from GM I would even consider are Aura, Malibu, G8 or CTS. For the most part, that would probably be my top picks as well, especially the G8. I probably wouldn't consider a CTS...not any fault of the car, but it's just too small inside for my tastes. I know I'm gonna get my chops busted by everyone but Lemko for saying this, but I'd still consider a Lucerne or DTS! Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 8:20 am) grbeck (Dec 18, 2008 8:20 am) lemko (Dec 18, 2008 12:59 pm) obyone (Dec 18, 2008 8:15 pm)
#6842 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [andre1969] by gagrice Dec 18, 2008 (8:20 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 18, 2008 5:21 am) The only vehicle GM builds today I would consider is the Corvette. Still the best sports car for the money ever built. Though I prefer Porsche overall.
#6843 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [andre1969] by grbeck Dec 18, 2008 (8:20 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 18, 2008 5:21 am) The Lucerne and DTS are perfectly fine cars, but they aren't likely to draw many customers from the foreign marques, and that is what GM needs to survive. Appealing to loyal GM buyers, whose numbers dwindle every year, is not the path to long-term success.
#6844 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by obyone Dec 18, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 18, 2008 3:57 am) The only cars from GM I would even consider are Aura, Malibu, G8 or CTS. I understand this car was designed for the aged and aging. Replies to this message: fezo (Dec 18, 2008 12:18 pm) circlew (Dec 18, 2008 12:42 pm) oldcem (Dec 18, 2008 9:07 pm) circlew (Dec 19, 2008 3:56 am) and 11 more... imidazol97 (Dec 20, 2008 7:21 am) and 1 more...
#6845 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [obyone] by fezo Dec 18, 2008 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Dec 18, 2008 9:24 am) Andre - the Lucerne and DTS are perfectly fine if that's where one's tastes run. I've said it before but if you have lemko tastes for design and creature comforts his car choices are perfectly logical. You could do loads worse.
#6848 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [obyone] by circlew Dec 18, 2008 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Dec 18, 2008 9:24 am) Yes, as gagrice says, I want this one also but for this there is no consideration. It's a done deal when cash is at hand!!! This is my color! Regards, OW Replies to this message: oldcem (Dec 18, 2008 9:07 pm) circlew (Dec 19, 2008 3:56 am) oldcem (Dec 19, 2008 9:39 pm) and 10 more... imidazol97 (Dec 20, 2008 7:21 am) oldcem (Dec 21, 2008 6:31 pm)