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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#6892 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by fezo Dec 21, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 20, 2008 9:05 am) HILO, Hawaii – A Hilo Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected. Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV outfitted with massive tires costing $5,000 apiece to drive over a Honda Accord. On the first attempt Friday, the monster truck blew a hydraulic hose and leaked vital fluid while the Honda remained intact and ready for more. Replies to this message: circlew (Dec 21, 2008 12:22 pm) bpizzuti (Dec 21, 2008 12:30 pm) andre1969 (Dec 22, 2008 8:29 am) circlew (Dec 23, 2008 9:58 am) and 2 more... gagrice (Dec 21, 2008 1:55 pm) obyone (Dec 21, 2008 9:16 pm)
#6893 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [fezo] by circlew Dec 21, 2008 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: fezo (Dec 21, 2008 12:10 pm) Don't you just love those domestic auto dealers? Crazy dudes! Here's how it is done. Regards, OW Replies to this message: bpizzuti (Dec 21, 2008 12:30 pm) andre1969 (Dec 22, 2008 8:29 am) circlew (Dec 23, 2008 9:58 am) andre1969 (Dec 23, 2008 10:12 am) and 1 more...
#6894 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by bpizzuti Dec 21, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 21, 2008 12:22 pm) You ever notice how monster trucks always crush American cars?
#6895 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [fezo] by gagrice Dec 21, 2008 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: fezo (Dec 21, 2008 12:10 pm) Being a home owner in the Hilo area I can tell you what sells best. Domestic trucks are about matched with Asian PU trucks. About the only domestic cars you see are rentals. The locals drive mostly Honda, Subaru and Toyota. The older wagons are popular. My renter sold her 1991 Honda Accord wagon with a blown engine for $3000. I was amazed. Not sure what happens to all the domestic rentals. Probably get sent to Oahu where they are less discriminating. Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 21, 2008 9:16 pm)
#6896 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [imidazol97] by oldcem Dec 21, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Dec 20, 2008 7:21 am) I attended the University of Cincinnati - graduated in 1969. The buddy of mine driving his new "vette was a Pharmacy student at UC at the time. Regards: OldCEM
#6897 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [gagrice] by obyone Dec 21, 2008 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 21, 2008 1:55 pm) Not sure what happens to all the domestic rentals. Actually the Army uses them for Stryker target practice up at Pohakuloa.
#6898 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by andre1969 Dec 22, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 21, 2008 12:22 pm) That's almost cute. I could probably do more damage to that Concorde if I climbed up on it myself and jumped up and down. I wonder if it needed a boost to get up there? Kinda makes me think of a horny chihuahua trying to mount a Great Dane! Replies to this message: circlew (Dec 23, 2008 9:58 am) andre1969 (Dec 23, 2008 10:12 am) anythngbutgm (Dec 23, 2008 10:34 am)
#6899 of 7263 andre by marsha7 Dec 23, 2008 (9:52 am)
"Kinda makes me think of a horny chihuahua trying to mount a Great Dane!" Great...I'm going to lunch and that is an image I cannot get outta my mind...thanks for nothing.............................
#6900 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [andre1969] by circlew Dec 23, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 22, 2008 8:29 am) Well, I wouldn't compare the Concorde with a Great Dane but it is a dog car none the less! Regards, OW Replies to this message: andre1969 (Dec 23, 2008 10:12 am) anythngbutgm (Dec 23, 2008 10:34 am)
#6901 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [circlew] by andre1969 Dec 23, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 23, 2008 9:58 am) Actually I kinda like that Concorde, although it's just a cheap model with the 2.7. I like that color on it. I imagine the engine probably blew, or sludged up. Every once in awhile, I'll see a used Intrepid or Concorde with the 3.2 or 3.5 pop up for sale locally, and I'll get a bit tempted. A local used car lot just up the street from me has a 2004 Intrepid copcar for sale. 41,000 miles, $7995. And the dealer I bought my 2000 from has a well-equipped '04 ES with around 46,000 miles for $8995. I'm sure they'd be willing to deal, too....could probably get 'em for a cheap price. Maybe cheap enough to throw some big tires on my '85 Silverado and play "monster truck" Replies to this message: anythngbutgm (Dec 23, 2008 10:34 am)