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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#6867 of 7263 Yeah, but now...... by nvbanker Dec 18, 2008 (6:27 pm)
The step up model is all murky to me. I don't feel any better in a G6 than I do in a Malibu, although both are pretty decent cars. I just feel old in a Buick, and cheated in a Cadillac, and I'm very conflicted about myself in a Saturn, not sure what I am, but knowing I'm in a chick's car. I think time has passed the GM model by, and that's why they need to come down to 2 or 3 model lines at the most and jettison the rest.
#6868 of 7263 Pontiac by vanman1 Dec 18, 2008 (6:31 pm)
The only 3 Pontiacs worth a look are the G8, Solstice and maybe the G6. Pontiac and Buick could merge with Saturn. Pontiac would have 2-3 sporty cars like the G8, Buick could have 3 nice cars (new LaCrosse, new Regal and Enclave) and Saturn has the economy cars (Astra, Vue and Aura). That would save all three brands and expand the distribution of the 3 weaker brands. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Dec 18, 2008 6:32 pm)
#6869 of 7263 Re: Pontiac [vanman1] by nvbanker Dec 18, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: vanman1 (Dec 18, 2008 6:31 pm) Not a bad scenerio.......wish Waggoner would consider it. Complicated though, I know.
#6871 of 7263 Really like the G8 by lemko Dec 18, 2008 (8:11 pm)
There's somebody in my neighborhood who bought a new G8 and the car captures my attention every time I see it. I don't think there's a Pontiac that captured my attention like that since the truly awesome mid-60s models. Then, Pontiac truly was a clear step up from a Chevrolet. I think Pontiac started losing its way in 1968. The 1968 Grand Prix was a big fat turkey: Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 18, 2008 9:38 pm) andre1969 (Dec 19, 2008 5:10 am) grbeck (Dec 19, 2008 1:25 pm) lemko (Dec 19, 2008 3:49 pm) andre1969 (Dec 19, 2008 4:25 pm) and 1 more...
#6872 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [lemko] by obyone Dec 18, 2008 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Dec 18, 2008 12:59 pm) Did a last minute rental with Enterprise (2 hours in advance). Signed up for a premium car (Maxima/Avalon). When I got there guy tells me you have a choice between a 2009 Explorer or DTS at no extra charge. I said choice between a DTS and a Exploder? For the same price? No brainer. Give me the DTS. Told the wife when she's ready to trade the Denali to be sure to look at this car. She says Cadillac? Think more Escalade.
#6873 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [gagrice] by atb2 Dec 18, 2008 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 17, 2008 6:52 am) While I have not been in the new CRV, I did rent an Equinox for two weeks in Hawaii. That is a rattle trap POC. I usually rent Trailblazers or Explorers. Alamo did not have my Trailblazer when I arrived and gave me an Equinox. I will not settle for that again. Alamo gave me an HHR in Alaska to drive. That is not much of a vehicle either. I totally agree. I've driven, (not owned, thank God) both of these mentioned. No wonder GM is on the skids. Not sure what they were thinking when these bombs were allowed to get past the drawing board... Alot of the Chrysler offerings are equally as bad, if not worse -- inexcusable IMHO.
#6874 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by oldcem Dec 18, 2008 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 18, 2008 3:57 am) OW: Al I can say is - The dealer must have been really hungry that weekend I bought the car. The price of the new car was set - I get the supplier price through my employer less any rebates GM is running. GM had 0% financing available, and, I jumped on that. The only thing that was negotiable was the trade. I told the salesguy I had to have $7K for the Chrysler, or, I was walking out, and, I meant it. They took the deal after about a 15 minute debate. I really like the car - to me It drives a lot like a Passat or an Audi. Regards: OldCEM
#6875 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by oldcem Dec 18, 2008 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 18, 2008 12:42 pm) I have fond memories of going 160 MPH on I-75 through Cincinnati in the wee hours of the morning in a friend's new 427 - 435HP 'Vette convertable with the factory side pipes. I think it was a 66 or 67 model. What a beast that thing was! Regards: OldCEM Replies to this message: circlew (Dec 19, 2008 3:56 am) oldcem (Dec 19, 2008 9:39 pm) circlew (Dec 20, 2008 9:05 am) and 9 more... imidazol97 (Dec 20, 2008 7:21 am) oldcem (Dec 21, 2008 6:31 pm)
#6876 of 7263 Re: Really like the G8 [lemko] by gagrice Dec 18, 2008 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: lemko (Dec 18, 2008 8:11 pm) I really liked the 1960 Pontiac Bonneville. Too rich for my blood. A rich kid at school got one in his senior year. It was about the fastest car at school.