BUY AMERICAN (avoid that made in China)

[Eugene]

[quote]American cars are fine as long as you don’t plan to keep them more than 3 years.[/quote]

Everyone’s experience is different. Myself, I have about 6 years and 80 thousand miles across two American cars, and the most serious issue I had in all this time had to do with easily damaged dashboard paint and being unable to buy an exact match in any auto parts store (I ended up paying $75 to a mechanic to have it fixed).

On average, American cars are not much less reliable than cars from other first-world countries.

[quote]Well I like the Corvette and Viper- top sports cars. I think between USA, Germany and Italy the funnest coolest cars around. Of course the Nissan GT-R is one hotrod as well.[/quote]

Corvette is nice. I like the HUD and the dashboard computer system. It’s convenient to see text messages instead of icons (e.g. “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” or “ABS ACTIVE”) and to be able to see things like tire pressure readings from each tire with a few button clicks. It gets close to 30 mpg highway as well.

GT-R is supposed to be a monster, especially when it comes to track racing. Four wheel drive and sophisticated electronics. Unfortunately, the price tag is such that I won’t even bother to test-drive one.

[UCGal]

[quote=jpinpb]After that, I had a Ford Escort that was equally as reliable until I had my mid-life crisis and traded it in for my Audi TT.
[/quote]

That reminds me of an experience fresh out of college. I’d bought my first BRAND NEW car – a bottom of the line 3 dr Honda Civic DX. A coworker came to work that morning with his first BRAND NEW car – a ford escort. He started berating me about not buying American. I pointed out that my honda was actually assembled/built in Canada – and showed him the stamp on the engine block… then had him pop his hood – and pointed out his “American” Ford was built in Mexico. He got a lot quieter.

I don’t think foreign is better than domestic… My husband has a 95 Dodge Ram pickup. Super reliable. Low maintenance. No frills but why trade it in if it still works reliably. I have a 2006 Toyota Hybrid Hilghlander (bought in 2005 when they first came out.) I’ve had a few minor issues – but it’s also low maintenance – we change the oil on both, keep the tire pressure proper… and just drive them.

We’re considering a nisson leaf – only because we want an all-electric. We’ll time that for when we get solar panels. If an another all-electric comes out, we’ll consider that. (Volt has a combustion engine in it to supplement the electric motor… why not just get a hybrid at that point.)

[UCGal]

[quote=jpinpb]After that, I had a Ford Escort that was equally as reliable until I had my mid-life crisis and traded it in for my Audi TT.
[/quote]

That reminds me of an experience fresh out of college. I’d bought my first BRAND NEW car – a bottom of the line 3 dr Honda Civic DX. A coworker came to work that morning with his first BRAND NEW car – a ford escort. He started berating me about not buying American. I pointed out that my honda was actually assembled/built in Canada – and showed him the stamp on the engine block… then had him pop his hood – and pointed out his “American” Ford was built in Mexico. He got a lot quieter.

I don’t think foreign is better than domestic… My husband has a 95 Dodge Ram pickup. Super reliable. Low maintenance. No frills but why trade it in if it still works reliably. I have a 2006 Toyota Hybrid Hilghlander (bought in 2005 when they first came out.) I’ve had a few minor issues – but it’s also low maintenance – we change the oil on both, keep the tire pressure proper… and just drive them.

We’re considering a nisson leaf – only because we want an all-electric. We’ll time that for when we get solar panels. If an another all-electric comes out, we’ll consider that. (Volt has a combustion engine in it to supplement the electric motor… why not just get a hybrid at that point.)

[UCGal]

[quote=jpinpb]After that, I had a Ford Escort that was equally as reliable until I had my mid-life crisis and traded it in for my Audi TT.
[/quote]

That reminds me of an experience fresh out of college. I’d bought my first BRAND NEW car – a bottom of the line 3 dr Honda Civic DX. A coworker came to work that morning with his first BRAND NEW car – a ford escort. He started berating me about not buying American. I pointed out that my honda was actually assembled/built in Canada – and showed him the stamp on the engine block… then had him pop his hood – and pointed out his “American” Ford was built in Mexico. He got a lot quieter.

I don’t think foreign is better than domestic… My husband has a 95 Dodge Ram pickup. Super reliable. Low maintenance. No frills but why trade it in if it still works reliably. I have a 2006 Toyota Hybrid Hilghlander (bought in 2005 when they first came out.) I’ve had a few minor issues – but it’s also low maintenance – we change the oil on both, keep the tire pressure proper… and just drive them.

We’re considering a nisson leaf – only because we want an all-electric. We’ll time that for when we get solar panels. If an another all-electric comes out, we’ll consider that. (Volt has a combustion engine in it to supplement the electric motor… why not just get a hybrid at that point.)

[UCGal]

[quote=jpinpb]After that, I had a Ford Escort that was equally as reliable until I had my mid-life crisis and traded it in for my Audi TT.
[/quote]

That reminds me of an experience fresh out of college. I’d bought my first BRAND NEW car – a bottom of the line 3 dr Honda Civic DX. A coworker came to work that morning with his first BRAND NEW car – a ford escort. He started berating me about not buying American. I pointed out that my honda was actually assembled/built in Canada – and showed him the stamp on the engine block… then had him pop his hood – and pointed out his “American” Ford was built in Mexico. He got a lot quieter.

I don’t think foreign is better than domestic… My husband has a 95 Dodge Ram pickup. Super reliable. Low maintenance. No frills but why trade it in if it still works reliably. I have a 2006 Toyota Hybrid Hilghlander (bought in 2005 when they first came out.) I’ve had a few minor issues – but it’s also low maintenance – we change the oil on both, keep the tire pressure proper… and just drive them.

We’re considering a nisson leaf – only because we want an all-electric. We’ll time that for when we get solar panels. If an another all-electric comes out, we’ll consider that. (Volt has a combustion engine in it to supplement the electric motor… why not just get a hybrid at that point.)

[UCGal]

[quote=jpinpb]After that, I had a Ford Escort that was equally as reliable until I had my mid-life crisis and traded it in for my Audi TT.
[/quote]

That reminds me of an experience fresh out of college. I’d bought my first BRAND NEW car – a bottom of the line 3 dr Honda Civic DX. A coworker came to work that morning with his first BRAND NEW car – a ford escort. He started berating me about not buying American. I pointed out that my honda was actually assembled/built in Canada – and showed him the stamp on the engine block… then had him pop his hood – and pointed out his “American” Ford was built in Mexico. He got a lot quieter.

I don’t think foreign is better than domestic… My husband has a 95 Dodge Ram pickup. Super reliable. Low maintenance. No frills but why trade it in if it still works reliably. I have a 2006 Toyota Hybrid Hilghlander (bought in 2005 when they first came out.) I’ve had a few minor issues – but it’s also low maintenance – we change the oil on both, keep the tire pressure proper… and just drive them.

We’re considering a nisson leaf – only because we want an all-electric. We’ll time that for when we get solar panels. If an another all-electric comes out, we’ll consider that. (Volt has a combustion engine in it to supplement the electric motor… why not just get a hybrid at that point.)

[jpinpb]

Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.

[jpinpb]

Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.

[jpinpb]

Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.

[jpinpb]

Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.

[jpinpb]

Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.[/quote]

Well on a side note I just got a .

“Class action settlement for 1996-2000 Oil Sludge issue on 1996-200x VW/Audi 1.8T engines”.

Unfortunately, I never had these issues, so I can’t make a claim…After all, what people would run a turbocharged engine without synthetic to begin with.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.[/quote]

Well on a side note I just got a .

“Class action settlement for 1996-2000 Oil Sludge issue on 1996-200x VW/Audi 1.8T engines”.

Unfortunately, I never had these issues, so I can’t make a claim…After all, what people would run a turbocharged engine without synthetic to begin with.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.[/quote]

Well on a side note I just got a .

“Class action settlement for 1996-2000 Oil Sludge issue on 1996-200x VW/Audi 1.8T engines”.

Unfortunately, I never had these issues, so I can’t make a claim…After all, what people would run a turbocharged engine without synthetic to begin with.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, on a side note, my brother’s friend who is a mechanic came to see him for Christmas and gave him a present. He had contacted Volkswagen regarding my brother’s 1985 Golf. It had over 350k miles before it quit. Volkswagen gave them a Milestone certificate. Too funny.[/quote]

Well on a side note I just got a .

“Class action settlement for 1996-2000 Oil Sludge issue on 1996-200x VW/Audi 1.8T engines”.

Unfortunately, I never had these issues, so I can’t make a claim…After all, what people would run a turbocharged engine without synthetic to begin with.

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