Posted on 12/14/2007 9:53:02 AM PST by Incorrigible
And don't forget about making reliable cars that people want to buy!
That's why I look for the Union label - if it has it I know it cost too much and will probably not be reliable. Kinda like public education!
When did we annex Canada? Did I miss the victory parade as we hauled the captured Candian army through the streets of Washington? Will VC day be a new federal holiday?
bttt
American Cars are much better than you might WANT to believe.
They all look the same.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I don't buy things to provide jobs for others.
I buy things because I need them.
If those things turn out to be bad investments; I dump them and become wary of those brands for future purchases.
After 38 cars in 35 years, I will never buy another Ford, Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler, GM, Subaru or Toyota product.
The profits sail across the seas to Japan and Korea.
It may be much more black and white than the article suggests.
This has been happening for quite a while. I had a 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX that was built in Normal, IL, side-by-side with “American” Eagle Talons and Plymouth Lasers, as a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Chrysler (Diamond-Star Motors). But I couldn’t have parked that car in an “American car only” parking lot at a union hall, even though it was 99% identical to a “domestic” Eagle Talon TSi AWD.
My current vehicle’s a 1996 Dodge Ram pickup, as “American” as you can get...assembled in Mexico City from 77% “domestic” parts. It’s really not cut and dried anymore.
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And the corporate profits go where? I agree with post 5.
exactly!
I was irritated to see a “Made In China” sticker on the key fob remote for my 08 GMC Acadia. The domestic content is high compared to others, though. Built in Lansing, Delta Township. Brand new plant.
As much as I slam free trade...some of the stuff in here was inaccurate
Buying from Big Three US automakers doesnt make much difference if they are making the cars in other countries...than a Japanese automaker making cars here.
Actually, the Japanes automakers are hiring more Americans than the US automakers.
Investment in America, when foregin companies hire Americans, is always a good idea...better than US companies refusing to hire Americans and ship jobs overseas
Also telling is how poorly managed US automakers are....they still cant make money even after dumping Americans for foreigners...while the Japanese are hiring Americans and beating out the US automakers.
The biggest problem w US automakers is poor management. Not labor, not unions, not anything....its poor management.
How can an automaker lose money with all the NAFTA, WTO, MFN w Commie China, etc
I’m totally in agreement except for the Toyota. Worst experience has been Ford. Really left me with the tin foil after-market scam theory.
That leaves Nissan, Honda, the Korean makes (several owned by companies on your "never buy" list) and the European makes (again, several owned by companies on your "never buy" list).
So, what will you buy?
I would LIKE to buy American, but I can’t afford to.
For a while I bought VW, because it was cheap, reliable transportation. One of my best cars was a diesel Rabbit, and a VW bus for the whole family.
Then VW went sour, and I started buying Toyota and more recently, Subaru, because I need 4-wheel drive. And we currently have a Honda.
Many Japanese cars give as much employment these days as Detroit cars, and I don’t see why I should be supporting the UAW, which would merely take my money to stuff their own pockets and put another clinton in the White House.
Also, I’d just as soon give my money to Japan as Mexico.
It’s too bad, because I believe it’s important to keep manufacturing in this country for many reasons, including national defense. But you can’t do it through big unions. They kill whatever they touch.
Think about that for a minute. Why shouldn't American auto makers move all their plants to China? All the profits would come back here, right?
Buying American means purchasing a ‘69 GTO and installing a blower on it.
Oops. shouldn't have said that. Shhhhh.
And for that matter - not to hijack this thread or anything - but when did Mexico annex the US?
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