Will you consider an American automotive manufacturer with your next purchase?

[JulesMaximus]

I'd say Consumer Reports pulled that statistic out of their ass.

 

[imported_Section8]

I really have owned 5 vehicles in my life (been driving 40 years) 1 Datsun the rest American. Two of the above are/were motorcycles. I would buy American again, but would not rule out off shore makes.

 

[jai6638]

No.. Love my toyotas.

 

[mrrman]

only if I want alot of car repair bills....not a chance

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: mrrman
only if I want alot of car repair bills....not a chance

:laugh:

 

[Chaotic42]

Well, I paid attention and I rest my elbow on the sill, so I guess the 08 Impala fits me perfectly. I do like the new blue color of the 2010, but they're getting rid of the SS.

 

[halik]

The new CTS looks fantastic, especially in the -V trim.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: bctbct

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Absolutely. I love my 08 Impala.

I just bought a 06 with 20k miles...looks new. Talk about a nice car.

WAT?

The current generation impala is the automotive equivalent of xanax. I have yet to read a single positive review of the car, it's up there with the prev. gen malibu as far as made-for-avis crap is concerned.

There are much better alternatives available in both used and new markets (g8, gto, new malibu, fusion, new taurus)

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: wasssup
No. I'm 29, been through three new Nissans, three new Hondas, one used Honda, and one new Acura.

I might get a used Lexus one of these days (6-speed IS300 or IS250 RWD) but the next one's definitely going to be a used Honda.

So you've been driving for at most 13 years and have gone through 8 cars and 7 of them were new?

2 year lease. Some people like to have the latest and greatest. Leasing is a good option for them if they don't care about the cost.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: bctbct

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Absolutely. I love my 08 Impala.

I just bought a 06 with 20k miles...looks new. Talk about a nice car.

ok, so i guess we're not talking about the impala anymore?

 

[SammyJr]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
no, douchebags will buy sh*t like fair trade coffee to protect a farmer in some sh*thole country, but american workers with healthcare and decent pay.. %@# them! lol

I'm confident that the workers at Toyota and Honda's American plants get decent wages and good health care.

 

[zebano]

Where is the option for: I don't have any make/model preferences so whoever sells the cheapest/most reliable sedan will get my business. Oh yeah, I always buy used and pay cash. Ergo,
Ford = yes
Chrysler = yes
GM=yes
Foreign = yes
Radio buttons FTL.

 

[oddyager]

Nope. I am an unfortunate owner of the 00 Ford Focus (the most recalled vehicle in the history of automobiles I believe) and it's kind of left a sour taste in my mouth.

 

[Linflas]

Ford yes, GM/Chrysler no.

 

[miketheidiot]

probably look at mazda, subaru, ford, gm, honda/acura, maybe volkwagen.

toyota is crap, nissan just kinda bleh, and hyundai have 0 appeal to me. chrysler is lol

 

[rh71]

depends on the interior... if they still look as cheap then no. I've heard some Japanese vehicles have gone soft in this area as well... I haven't checked. A good interior after spending tens of thousands is important to me.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: Linflas
Ford yes, GM/Chrysler no.

Why not GM at least?

 

[Viper GTS]

Currently own a Mustang, next car will be a Corvette.

I have no particular preference for foreign or domestic, in fact I have no particular preference for any mainstream make (with the possible exception of Subaru).

Viper GTS

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: Linflas
Ford yes, GM/Chrysler no.

Why not GM at least?

Because I find it disgusting the way the bankruptcy/bailouts were handled for both companies.

 

[miketheidiot]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: Linflas
Ford yes, GM/Chrysler no.

Why not GM at least?

because stupid people let their asinine 'principles' get in the way of being sane.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

I'll buy from any manufacturer as long as it has the features I want at the price I'm looking for.

 

[KentState]

I will consider a lot of cars the next time around, though Chrysler currently doesn't offer anything I like. I guess it will come down to which class of vehicle I'm shopping for. When I got into my CTS4, I compared it to the G35x, BMW 335xi, IS250 AWD, and MB C class AWD. When I looked at price, interior size, appearance, engine options, vehicle dynamics, options, dealership experience, the Caddy was my favorite. I've thrown around the idea of a sporty sedan so it will be around a 2011ish Mustang GT, Corvette, Camaro, 370z, G37, 335i, and maybe a CTS-V coupe or M3 coupe.

 

[Sasiki]

There is a 2007 Toyota Rav4, 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX, and 1995 Ford F-150 in the driveway. I am not partial to any manufacturer. Ford quality has gotten a lot better in the last 5 years and Toyota has dropped some. If I ever buy another new vehicle, I will shop for the current most reliable manufacturer.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: halik
There are much better alternatives available in both used and new markets (g8, gto, new malibu, fusion, new taurus)

I drove several comparable cars before I got my Impala. I helped a friend at a dealership move their inventory about 10 miles inland for Hurricane Gustav. I guess I drove 10 vehicles or so (I tried to get cars in my price range, I ended up with some stuff I didn't really want because it was next in line).

I liked the Impala best. I will say that the Ford's have *excellent* steering. I almost bought a Focus (I think it was a Focus). The absolute worst was the Nissan Altima.

I don't know. I like my 08 Imapala LT. For $11,900 used, it really was a no brainer.

 

[duragezic]

Without knowing the current lineups much, I'd consider them yes. Most likely a Ford as the Fusion, among others, looks pretty nice (although a little large maybe). Possibly GM but probably not Chrysler simply because they have not made anything I'd want for a long time.

But at the top of my list would be Subrau Legacy, Mazda 3/6, etc so they'd have to have a surprisingly great car or great deal to go Ford or GM.

Then again my car browsing is going to go on hold until end of this month where I find if I will still be employed or not...