[quote=bearishgurl]flu, once again . . . are YOU driving any American-made vehicles? And, once again, do you think that someone who buys a used vehicle from a private party is contributing to a foreign company’s profits??[/quote]
Well, for starters BG. I’m not the one complaining about american manufacturing job losses, or suggesting we should impose tariffs or punish companies for not using more american labor, you are. So I’m not the hypocrite, you are.
But, even though I am not suggesting that, I am still doing more than you are. And here’s why
I have 4 cars
1. My BMW X5 is most certainly made in the USA, as all BMW SUV’s are.. Spartansburg, South Carolina to be exact. In fact, it was part of my decision, because the other vehicle comparable at the time was a Ford Edge (which is made in Canada), and the Ford Explorer was not an option at the time.
2. The 1994 Mazda Miata was a $2000 used car saved from the scrapyard, that was originally 100% made in japan. But, on top of that I put in a $4500 supercharger kit that consists of an American made Eaton MP-62 supercharger, and a kit that was assembled by an Arizona based small company, who’s owner even drove down from Arizona to San Diego to help me with the install. Nicest, most ethical man i met, BTW. In addition, I spent about $800 on suspension components from Flyin Miata in Colorado that makes many of their own components. And my $1000 brake system consists for HAWK pads on Wilwood Rotors (which I have yet to install) Again, all american made.
3. The beater mercedes, when purchased new, was assembled in Alabama, and has 35% parts content from the US.
4. That leaves my 2000 Audi, which I admit, I purchased back when I was a kid and didn’t know better what it means to buy more american.
5. There is technically a 5th car, that really isn’t mine. I bought it for my dad when he turned 70, it sits at my home in the garage.
So again, BG, you have options to really help american manufacturing, if you really wanted to. But again, the question is will you, or do you expect everyone else to?
But don’t take my word for it. If you really want to test your argument, why don’t you drive your lexus to the next UAW meeting and leave it outside 🙂
