Are there any American cars worth buying?

Question

I doubt it but give me your ideas on quality and value.

Answer 1

Well, if you want to save a few thousand up front, yes, you may think you're getting a better deal. The reality is, 30,000 miles later, you're going to end up making up the difference in repair costs for that American car and, in the long run, end up paying more for that American car when it breaks down every 10,000 miles or so. Seriously, I know there are a lot of idiots who think buying American cars is patriotic, but Japanese, Korean, German, and Swedish cars are better engineered, more fuel efficient cars. On a more shallow level, import cars (actually, most are manufactured here in the US these days) also look way better in terms of styling and elegance. American cars mostly look junky,cheap and flat out low class (hello Chrysler and Ford). If I were you, I'd stick with a Japanese car...or a Hyundai (which have come a long way in terms of quality and reliability). You get the benefit of driving a very stylish sedan with the understanding that you will have that car, mostly trouble free, for many, many thousands of miles. American cars, on the other hand, will leave you in the middle of the road about 40,000 miles down the line...and you'll look really trashy every single day you drive that junky looking piece of crap out of your driveway. Seriously, don't buy an American car.

Answer 2

Yeah, that patriotic element is incredibly hyped up. on the different hand, if no person is paying for American vehicles, a substantial component of the U.S. financial gadget will crash... no longer that it hasn't already. yet nevertheless. in my view, i do in comparison to American vehicles the two. My instructor had an adventure the place she bought an American vehicle, had it for numerous years, and actually hated those numerous years. i do no longer likely concepts a sprint bit outsourcing. It does usher in income. it incredibly is while there is too plenty outsourcing that it starts to look ridiculous... on the different hand, hybrids are popping out in some years. by then, i assume human beings will commence paying for American vehicles, the money will start to flow, and according to risk then the super 3 would be fairly in a position to capture as much as foreign places agencies like Toyota.

Answer 3

I had very good luck with Chrysler, Pontiac, Plymouth. I have an Oldsmobile now; wish I had one of the above 3 instead. My parents never bought anything but Buick.

I did not get long time value from Ford, Chevy or Dodge.
(Dodge pickups were good).

Each person will have their own feelings on a model/make.

Answer 4

Hi.......i did alot of research before i bought my new car a few years ago. I took alot of things into consideration. Price, safety, and gas mileage, and overall comfort were main concerns. I also wanted to know the service track records, maintainance, recalls, and reliabilty. My best choice ended up being a left over 2004 Dodge Neon. Its a tough little car, and over the course of its life my mechanic said the worst repair it would ever need would be a new head, as long as i maintained it well, and that might be needed at 150,000 miles. I got it in Sept. 2005, when all the car dealers were giving buyers multiple incentives. Buying a leftover, knocked $3500 off of the sticker price. I know, the car loses value as soon as u drive it off the lot, but i have never been disappointed with my decison. It now has 51,000 trouble free miles, after the initial 2500 miles, i started using Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I change the motor oil every 6-7000 miles, even though its rated for up to 15,000. I also change the trans fluid every 15,000 miles, this simple procedure costs very little compared to the cost of a new or rebuilt transmission down the road. And, i have also changed the tires to better quality ones. I have had no problems whatsoever, and plan on changing the timing belt at 60,000 miles. Too bad these cars were discontinued in 2005, you still might be able to find a good low mileage one at a dealer. Maybe look at the Dodge Nitro or that other one, a little SUV thingy that replaced the Neon, sportier looking too. I didnt like the Chevy Cavalier, or similar model, i drove one with 12,000 miles on it at the dealer, and it felt like a cheap car, even when it was virtually new. I myself never liked Fords, although lots of people do. The Ford Focus seems like a nice little car that hold up well. I work for a car dealer and my boss just got a 2001 model with 67,000 miles on it.......i drove it and i was pleasantly surprised. Depending on your budget, there are lots of good American cars out there.......my friend just bought a new Dodge 300, SRT-8, for $37,000. This car is super sleek, handsome, roomy, and very powerful. I dont know about gas miles, but the Dodge 300 is built on a Mercedes inspired platform. And, i know you can get a Dodge 300 with a 6 cylinder motor, for alot less. I also like the new Pontiac GTO, and yes, even the new Mustangs.......they look great!! Interior room is kinda cramped. Your best bet is to write down what you need in a car, and what you need to do with it........then use this criteria to base your final decision. Consumer Reports has pretty good feedback on lots of different models. As i stated earlier, i work for a car dealer and cars have always been my hobby, and i even buy and sell used cars on the side for extra cash. I never had a "new" car before, i just wanted one after all these years. My payments are very reasonable too, $220 a month, and its good on gas. What i really hate most is having to pay for collision insurance......the little Neon costs about $1400 a year for full coverage in my state, and i have a clean driving record. Oh well.........Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

Absolutely!!! Most of the muscle cars manufactured during the 1960's are very valuable to collect. Corvettes from years 1953 through 1967 are especially collectable and have been increasing in value every year. Additionally, they are a blast to drive and cruise to shows.

Answer 6

Ford Mustang Corvertible 1999-Present

Answer 7

The old muscle cars, V series cadillacs, corvette, the new mustangs, I could go on and on. I've had 2 pontiacs and a Buick that all were fantastically reliable and my parents are chevy/Buick people because all of their chevys and buicks have also been really good cars.

Answer 8

I bought my wife an '07 ford focus 4 door, I felt the price was great, the quality for the money was good, and the mileage was great. In fact, I was so happy, I went back 2 days later, and bought the sporty, 4 door hatchback model for my 16 year old daughter, who fell in love with it. ( she had been driving a chevy tahoe 4x4). She has 5000 miles on it now, and it's been trouble free so far. same with the one my wife drives too, but she already has 9000 miles on hers.

Answer 9

Buy any old muscle car if you got enough money. Like Mustang, camaro, firebird, gto, roadrunner, 442, chevy chevelle, malibu, cutlas, charger, cahllanger, plymouth hemi etc. they cost from $20000- $100000 depending on their condition.

Answer 10

u prob wont belive this but toyota cars like the camery are bilt more in america than the mustnag mainly the camery my aunt just got an honda accord and it was 97%american