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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#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)
#6902 of 7263 Re: Thought of the Year [andre1969] by anythngbutgm Dec 23, 2008 (10:34 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 23, 2008 10:12 am) I liked the 300M more than the Concorde myself. I always felt that car was WAY underrated, especially compared to the Seville and Lincoln LS of the time.
#6903 of 7263 New SRX by m1miata Jan 04, 2009 (10:18 am)
Saw the press release on the Cadillac SRX. Seems that the Art & Science gives way to a new look, which is very much the same as the Toyota Matrix. Oh well. Interesting how cars such as the CTS and the 300M by Chrysler hit the mark for style, then are replaced by designs which are perhaps not ugly, but shall we say never as good. When you get it right the first time, it is hard to top later on. Replies to this message: circlew (Jan 04, 2009 12:17 pm)
#6904 of 7263 Re: New SRX [m1miata] by circlew Jan 04, 2009 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: m1miata (Jan 04, 2009 10:18 am) Well, Acura is working the same problem with the TL. The RL always underwhelmed in the presentation department. But the US companies are the Kings of Disappointment. Some customers are walking away from HUGE discounts at the present level of sales. The Asians could bury the D3 for good if they really were inclined. Regards, OW