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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#7174 of 7263 Re: the end [cooterbfd] by gagrice Mar 11, 2009 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 11, 2009 4:37 pm) People in states like Michigan have been paying to prop up the losers from states like Shelby's for years now. Sadly all tax payers have been subsidizing losers and con artists forever. Trying to decide which state is screwing US the worst would be difficult. My only point is flailing on Shelby or any other Senator that does not believe in the bailouts for the D3 is kind of futile. Quite frankly I believe the American Public is against all these bailouts. If it was put up to a Democratic Vote. unless you can prove residency Alaska tried that with their Permanent Fund and was shot down in the Supreme Court. Most programs like disability and section 8 housing take months or even years to get. Replies to this message: cooterbfd (Mar 11, 2009 5:13 pm) lilengineerboy (Mar 11, 2009 5:16 pm) andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 5:38 am) and 11 more... lilengineerboy (Mar 11, 2009 5:15 pm)
#7175 of 7263 Re: the end [gagrice] by cooterbfd Mar 11, 2009 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 11, 2009 5:07 pm) IIRC, a USA Today story recently said that less Americans favor the bailout, yet ironically, MORE would consider purchasing a D3 vehicle. Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Mar 11, 2009 5:16 pm) andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 5:38 am) lemko (Mar 12, 2009 5:47 am) and 10 more...
#7176 of 7263 Re: the end [gagrice] by lilengineerboy Mar 11, 2009 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 11, 2009 5:07 pm) The D3 didn't get a bailout, GM and Chrysler got a loan. Since Chrysler got rid of their workforce, I don't know exactly why they need the money. I am sure you are aware that Ford didn't take any federal funds.
#7177 of 7263 Re: the end [cooterbfd] by lilengineerboy Mar 11, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Mar 11, 2009 5:13 pm) IIRC, a USA Today story recently said that less Americans favor the bailout, yet ironically, MORE would consider purchasing a D3 vehicle. Maybe its because for 2/3. their products are getting more competitive. Replies to this message: andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 5:38 am) lemko (Mar 12, 2009 5:47 am) fezo (Mar 12, 2009 5:59 am) and 9 more...
#7180 of 7263 Re: the end [lilengineerboy] by andre1969 Mar 12, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Mar 11, 2009 5:16 pm) I know two people who recently said something along those lines, however, it didn't have anything to do with competitiveness. Both of them said that they just wouldn't feel right buying a foreign brand, with the domestic companies in such distress right now. So it was almost more an issue of not wanting to kick 'em when they're down, so to speak, than going with what they may perceive to be better quality. One of the people was a friend of mine, who has a 2005 Silverado, and the other was my uncle, who has a 1997 Silverado and a 2003 Corolla. Unfortunately, neither of these people is in the position to buy a new car anytime soon, so they're not going to help anybody, D3 or otherwise. Replies to this message: lemko (Mar 12, 2009 5:47 am) fezo (Mar 12, 2009 5:59 am) andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 6:05 am) and 2 more... lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:08 am) and 5 more...
#7181 of 7263 Re: the end [andre1969] by lemko Mar 12, 2009 (5:47 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 5:38 am) Yeah, and I can't save the doemstic industry on my own either. That 2010 LaCrosse looks AWESOME, but if my Park Ave is any example, girlfriend's LaCrosse could last for over 20 years as well. I could make the excuse that my Park Ave is old and get a 2010 LaCrosse for myself, but I'd be stretching my budget wafer thin since I still am paying for my Caddy. Truth is, my next car will probably be another hooptie. Replies to this message: fezo (Mar 12, 2009 5:59 am) andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 6:05 am) lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:11 am) and 1 more... lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:08 am) m1miata (Mar 14, 2009 10:06 pm) and 4 more...
#7182 of 7263 Re: the end [lemko] by fezo Mar 12, 2009 (5:59 am)
Replying to: lemko (Mar 12, 2009 5:47 am) Truth is, my next car will probably be another hooptie. We wouldn't know you without the Park Avenue..... Replies to this message: andre1969 (Mar 12, 2009 6:05 am) lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:11 am) fezo (Mar 12, 2009 6:29 am) lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:08 am) m1miata (Mar 14, 2009 10:06 pm) lemko (Mar 16, 2009 7:15 am) and 3 more...
#7183 of 7263 Re: the end [fezo] by andre1969 Mar 12, 2009 (6:05 am)
Replying to: fezo (Mar 12, 2009 5:59 am) We wouldn't know you without the Park Avenue..... And lately I've been hearing the siren song of a '79 St. Regis located just south of Harrisburg, PA. Replies to this message: lemko (Mar 12, 2009 6:11 am) fezo (Mar 12, 2009 6:29 am)