why would anyone buy an american car?

Question

and please dont say to support our economy. Plenty of imports are built right here in the states. I mean the thought of someone plunking down their hard-earned cash for a Grand Am or a Monte Carlo gives me the heeby-jeebies

Answer 1

for one thing when that import breaks down. hope you have a very full wallet

Answer 2

I think you owe us an explanation. Why do you think we shouldn't buy American cars. Give me facts as to why buying an American car is a bad idea.

And please don't say reliability because Ford is the best built car sold in America today according to the top research.

Where else can you get a car the size of a Monte Carlo. Not from Japan, not from Korea. The Euro cars are three times the money.

Answer 3

Some people just have a personal preference. I have historically owned foreign cars. However, if I were in the market for a sports car, I would seriously consider a Mustang in a heartbeat. Where else can you get 300HP for under $30K. No foreign car will come close to that price for comparable performance.

Other people buy them because they feel it give them control to 'help' the economy (even though many American cars are built in other countries, as well).

Answer 4

You really have no idea what you are talking about. Built here?,,Try assembled using foreign made parts. Very little is actually purchased here. Have you every worked for or with a foreign manufacturer? I have as the industry I work for is destroyed by our governmental policies. You think foreign companies are our friends? Wrong. The profits are hidden to avoid paying US taxes, and much more.
How long do YOU think this country can suvive with only a comsumer economy? YOU ANWER THAT ONE!!!

Answer 5

Buy a car that is built in the U.S. When you look at the window sticker of the car, see where it is assembled, at least then you know that our workers are getting paid for that car.

There is nothing wrong with american cars, their quality has been on par with the japs or outperforming, the time of the japs building a better product is over. Most new cars are very reliable and will give you many trouble-free miles.

Answer 6

Well, Ford was rated the best for reliability in mass produced cars last year by consumer reports knocking Toyota out of its long held spot. Beyond that styling is different with each brand. As you also point out, its hard to determine what is actually an "American car" due to parts being made and the cars being assembled worldwide now.

Answer 7

Spend your money on any car you want.But me ill drive a american car over anything else on the road.Hope you get help for your heeby-jeebies

Answer 8

I've a P. Vibe. A 2006 model. I know that it really is a Toyota with just a American shell. It's just a name thing. Like HDs or Harley's! Didn't need to sue due to everybody else copying their sound. A name is just a matter of prestige! As long as your happy, why care?

Answer 9

WTF? - "I'd buy a Mustang in a heartbeat. Where else can you get 300HP for under $30K?"

Hey now, you can buy a 15 year old honda 4 banger, drop 15k into it and push 400+ hp easy. Turbocharger, internals, and tuning. Import aftermarket parts are much easier to come by than domestics. Everybody wants to tune/customize their ride to make it their own which is easier to do with bolt on import crap.

So I'd say the majority of people out there are ricers, with their unpainted cardboard body kits, ironing board spoilers, and fart cans.

... and I'm one of the few who'd rather spend my money making my integra rip past crapstains (mustangs).

1) Aftermarket part availability
2) Aftermarket part prices
3) Fuel mileage
4) Long term reliability
5) Having your own unique car. Priceless.

Import > Domestic

... and no, clown. Hondas and Toyotas are among the top selling vehicles in Asia.

Answer 10

I often ask the same question about motorcycles.

Better financing, easier to qualify. They are bigger, heavier, and Americans love big V8 gas hogs. And, there is the IMPRESSION that we are supporting American workers.

Answer 11

I swapped a Nissan for a Chevy so I
could find the starter and oil filter.